“Be Americans. Let there be no sectionalism, no North, South, East or West. You are all dependent on one another and should be one in union. In one word, be a nation. Be Americans, and be true to yourselves.”~George Washington George Washington, 1st president of the United States, was born on this day in 1732.
Writing and Research
Building Adara
(C) 2000, JJ ShaunThe Adaran continent. I spent this week combing the Internet looking for information on how to build a better fantasy world. I created an account with the Dungeon Master’s Guild and went trolling for information. The DM’s Guild is a site on which a bunch of DM-created guides and play modules are … Continue reading Building Adara
Random Quote for February 20, 2020
“It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment.”~Ansel Adams Ansel Adams, nature photographer and environmentalist, was born on this day in 1902.
Wednesday Word for February 19, 2020
Today’s word come from this week’s news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech verb Definition To abolish by authoritative action.To abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal.To abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority. History First used in the meaning defined above, abrogate is … Continue reading Wednesday Word for February 19, 2020
Trivia: National Drink Wine Day
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun As I perused the Internet looking for something to post today, I discovered that today is National Drink Wine Day. Wine has been around since people learned that fermented fruit would give them a buzz. It is generally made from grapes, but some wines are made from different fruits like apples, … Continue reading Trivia: National Drink Wine Day
Random Quote for February 17, 2020
"Courage is rarely reckless or foolish,… courage usually involves a highly realistic estimate of the odds that must be faced."~Margaret Truman Margaret Truman, author, journalist, singer, and actress, was born on this day in 1924.
Sketching a Region
I’ve spent this week working on maps. I finished coloring the regional map and started on the compound. When I finish that one, I’ll draw the main floor of the tavern itself. (C) 2020, JJ ShaunRegion surrounding the Happy Harpy. Drawing the region and the outpost helps me put the area in perspective. I have … Continue reading Sketching a Region
Random Quote for February 15, 2020
"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use."~Galileo Galileihttps://www.brainyquote.com/ Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer and physicist, was born on this day in 1564.
Random Quote for February 13, 2020
Watch out for music. It should come with a health warning. It can be dangerous. It can make you feel so alive, so connected to the people around you, and connected to what you really are inside. And it can make you think that the world should, and could, be a much better place. And … Continue reading Random Quote for February 13, 2020
Wednesday Word for February 12, 2020
Today’s words come from a television show. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition The intense final effort made by architectural students to complete their solutions to a given architectural problem in an allotted time or the period in which such an effort is made.A final, intensive effort to finish … Continue reading Wednesday Word for February 12, 2020
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