“I guess one of the ways that karma works is that it finds out what you are most afraid of and then makes that happen eventually."~Cheech Marin Cheech Marin, and his comedy partner, Tommy Chong, are most famous for their marijuana-themed Cheech & Chong comedy albums and movies. For those who celebrate, Happy 4/20 Day.
Writing and Health
Finding Normal
Creative words are hard these days. Practically every post or story I try to write morphs into a commentary on the world of today, along with the challenges we are all facing. So, I’ll start there. As I’ve said before, I live in a very rural area. The closest grocery is about 45 minutes away, … Continue reading Finding Normal
Random Quote for March 28, 2020
“I've been actually really very pleased to see how much awareness was raised around bullying, and how deeply it affects everyone. You know, you don't have to be the loser kid in high school to be bullied. Bullying and being picked on comes in so many different forms.”~Lady Gaga Lady Gaga , American singer, songwriter, … Continue reading Random Quote for March 28, 2020
Keeping Fit in Lock-Down
Now that I’m stuck in lock-down, I realized that my already sketchy exercise routine needed a revamp. So earlier this week, I decided to tear myself away from my keyboard long enough to whip my stiffening muscles back into shape. A couple of days ago, I rolled out my yoga mat and spent a little … Continue reading Keeping Fit in Lock-Down
Staying Sane During Insane Times
(C) 2019, JJ ShaunApril, 2019 I spent yesterday trying to think of a topic for today’s post. My blogging process goes something like this. I look at what day of the week it is (keeps me aware of the date, but that’s a whole ‘nother blog post), and what I previously posted on that day … Continue reading Staying Sane During Insane Times
Facts for a Pandemic
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun Typically, I limit Sundays to writing about writing. Today I’m stepping out of my publishing schedule to make yet another pandemic-related public service announcement. Why? Because new data is hitting the presses every day, and a lot of that information is false and put out to generate fear. I try to … Continue reading Facts for a Pandemic
Pandemic, Week 1
(C) 2020, JJ ShaunPainting D&D miniatures while practicing "social distancing." People around the world are about to spend more time with their loved ones than they ever thought possible. In some cases, that will be okay, in others, not so much. Some people will be spending more time alone than anticipated. In all cases, now … Continue reading Pandemic, Week 1
Wednesday Word for March 18, 2020
Today’s word comes from First Reader. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A term during which a ship arriving in port and suspected of carrying contagious disease is held in isolation from the shore, usually forty days.A restraint upon the activities or communication of persons or the transport of … Continue reading Wednesday Word for March 18, 2020
Thoughts on a Pandemic
The news for the last few weeks has been dominated by talk of a new virus not seen before in humans—coronavirus disease 2019 (SARS-CoV-2 or 2019-nCoV), commonly called COVID-19. What is a coronavirus? According to WebMD, “A coronavirus is a type of common virus that can infect your nose, sinuses, or upper throat.” Think, the … Continue reading Thoughts on a Pandemic
Staying Healthy
(C) 2020 JJ ShaunYoga Poses On Tuesdays, I spend an hour on my yoga mat with a dozen or so other hearty and aging souls on a mission to stay healthy. About eight to ten years ago, a lunchtime yoga class was offered at the job for a reasonable fee. I’d taken a yoga class … Continue reading Staying Healthy
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