“People are not like a business. You can’t buy and sell them like so much property. You can’t lock them up in a vault and expect them to appreciate it.”~Harold Robbins American author Harold Robbins was born on this day in 1916.
Writing and Research
Wednesday Word for May 20, 2020
Today’s word comes from a blog post. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun, adjective Definition Of, relating to, or characterized by asocial or antisocial behavior or exhibiting antisocial personality disorder.Behavioral pattern exhibited by patients with an antisocial personality disorder. History This word was first used in 1914, meaning asocial or … Continue reading Wednesday Word for May 20, 2020
Random Quote for May 19, 2020
"Insane people are always sure that they are fine. It is only the sane people who are willing to admit that they are crazy."~Nora Ephron American journalist, writer, and filmmaker Nora Ephron was born on this day in 1941.
Random Quote for May 18, 2020
"I like to write about women, not so much about the way they relate to men, but about the way they relate to each other."~Tina Fey American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and playwright Tina Fey was born on this day in 1970
Where Am I?
(C) 2019, JJ Shaun The series of stories I have in mind will take place in a variety of settings. I even started one of the stories a couple of years ago when the group I play online games with were thinking of writing in a different realm. When the group moved on to something … Continue reading Where Am I?
Random Quote for May 16, 2020
“My hope still is to leave the world a bit better than when I got here.”~Jim Henson American puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, filmmaker, and screenwriter Jim Henson died on this day in 1990.
Random Quote for May 14, 2020
“The story being told in 'Star Wars' is a classic one. Every few hundred years, the story is retold because we have a tendency to do the same things over and over again. Power corrupts, and when you're in charge, you start doing things that you think are right, but they're actually not.”~George Lucas American … Continue reading Random Quote for May 14, 2020
Wednesday Word for May 13, 2020
Today’s word comes from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A servile self-seeking flatterer.A person who uses flattery to win favor from individuals that wield influence.A person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them … Continue reading Wednesday Word for May 13, 2020
The Comfort of Family
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun I spent the first half of my life searching for “family.” Yes, I have my immediate blood family, but I always knew there was more to it than just my parents and siblings. I have a boatload of aunts, uncles, and cousins, at least half of whom are on the other … Continue reading The Comfort of Family
Random Quote for May 11, 2020
"There really can be no peace without justice. There can be no justice without truth. And there can be no truth, unless someone rises up to tell you the truth."~Louis Farrakhan American Minister and activist Louis Farrakhan was born on this day in 1933.
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