“Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.”~Robert Frost American poet Robert Frost was born on this day in 1874,
Writing and Research
Random Quote for March 23, 2020
“When people say, 'She's got everything', I've got one answer—I haven't had tomorrow.~Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Taylor, British-American actress, humanitarian, and businesswoman, was born on this day in 1932.
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
Random Quote for March 21, 2020
“I think what children need is love, security, stability, consistency, and kindness.”~Rosie O'Donnell Rosie O’Donnell, American comedian, actress, and producer, was born on this day in 1962.
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
Random Quote for March 19, 2020
“This is the first age that's ever paid much attention to the future, which is a little ironic since we may not have one.”~Arthur C. Clarke Arthur C. Clarke, British writer, inventor, and futurist, died on this day in 2008.
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
It’s St. Paddy’s Day
(C) 2020 JJ Shaun Aye, and begorrah, ‘tis the day we’re all a little Irish as we celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. Saint Patrick’s Day started as a commemoration of the death of Patrick of Ireland. But who was the man that later became known as Saint Patrick? Patricius, or Patrick, is believed to have lived … Continue reading It’s St. Paddy’s Day
Random Quote for March 16, 2020
“If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.”~James Madison James Madison, Founding Father of the United States and fourth American President, was born on this day in 1751.
The Ides of March
I first heard the term, “beware the Ides of March” back in high school. But what does that mean, exactly? The Ides of March is a date from the Roman calendar that referred to the first full moon in March. It was also a deadline for settling their debts. Because the Romans used a lunar … Continue reading The Ides of March
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