This guy makes sense. And that is refreshing.

In World War One, France’s black soldiers suffered a death rate 3x higher than their white comrades, because they were so often given suicidal tasks. #History

#OnThisDay in history: In 1912, Robert Jacobsen, Danish sculptor and painter (d. 1993) was born.

It's like a superpower.

What if your uncle was still alive after WWII and living in Italy? The 45th Nail by Michael and Ian Lahey is a captivating historical fiction that explores the aftermath of war and the quest for redemption. #Booksky https://mybook.to/45thnail

Happy Cheese Day!

My story prompt generator just came up with a new random idea. How should the story continue?

If a parsley farmer gets sued, can they garnish his wages?

To review or not to review, that is the question! 'Tis a labor of love, thespian craft foregone, forsooth! Wert thou not entertained? A kind word, a humble rating on Amazon, wouldst warm my weary heart. Alas, the absence of such be a sorrowful tale.

I could totally write for Hollywood. I am great at improving film titles: 'Licence to Kilt' #films #hollywood

That is INCREDIBLY metal.

"I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by." - Douglas Adams

Happy Repeat Day. I repeat: Repeat Day!

"I don't 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 Galilei)

Tips for #booklovers : Read books from different genres, authors, and time periods. You will discover new perspectives and ideas that will enrich your life.

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Whoever said 'you are what you eat' clearly never tasted disappointment.

My story prompt generator just came up with a new random idea. How should the story continue?

Ruin a literature classic by adding or changing a letter. I'll start: 'Bongs of Innocence and Experience' #classics #books #literature

In Italy there are 35 different dialects officially recognized as native living spoken languages. #Italy

THE ANSWER TO TODAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION: - In what century is James Clavells samurai novel Shogun set? Answer: Seventeenth century More to come!

One day robots will take your job and be miserable for you. Until then, read about it in "To Cipher and to Sing" by Ian Lahey. https://getbook.at/2C2S

Trigger an English Literature teacher by adding or changing a letter of a classic book title. Here's mine: 'Fartasia' #classics #books #literature

Do you prefer dystopian or utopian sci-fi? Why? Tell us your thoughts and preferences.

The author of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Arthur C. Clarke, predicted the Internet in 1964. #History

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TRIVIA TIME!: In what century is James Clavells samurai novel Shogun set? Test your knowledge! - Tenth century - Fifteenth century - Seventeenth century - Twelfth century

Happy Global Parents Day!

THE ANSWER TO TODAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION: - What was the "list" if a knight invited you to one? Answer: A dueling ring. Did you get it right?

So happy to see I'm not the only one doom-scrolling while waiting for someone to interact with my posts.

Feijenoord Rotterdam wins the first edition of the Benelux Cup It happened #OnThisDay, in 1958.

I take great comfort in knowing that sometimes even Superman can't brain.

Add or change a letter of a literature classic to make it funny! Here's mine: 'The Colon Purple' #classics #books #literature

For important days Italians don’t normally wish good luck ("Buona Fortuna"). Instead, they say "In bocca al Lupo" (which means "in the wolf’s mouth") or "in culo alla balena" (that means "up the whale’s ass"). #Italy

How do you balance reading fantasy books with other genres? Do you have a specific reading schedule or mood? 📅

TRIVIA TIME!: What was the "list" if a knight invited you to one? Only for true experts! - A waiting list to become a knight - A party for knights only - A dueling ring - A list of people you had to kill

Happy No-Tobacco Day!

THE ANSWER TO TODAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION: - Which movie star was featured in the only movie about the Vietnam War that was made during the war? Answer: John Wayne Stay tuned for more!

Unintentional humor and nightmarish killer robots, superintelligent janitors against moronic superheroes, time-travel-induced headaches and more! Visit: https://ilahey.com to start your cosmic comedy odyssey.

The longest novel ever written is 'In Search of Lost Time' by Marcel Proust, which contains over 1.2 million words. Drop a 💕 if you didn't know. #Writing

#Writing prompt: You discover a hidden room in your house that leads to a pocket universe. What do you find there and how does it change your life?

"Weaponized Parrot" would be a great name for a prog metal band.

Day 535 of @triciahelfer.com still following me. Perhaps it wasn't by mistake. A fan can dream.

Ruin a book by adding or changing a word. "Moby-Dick Dock" #classics #books #GnomonPress

Ruin a book by adding or changing a word. I'll start: 'Jane Eyre Fryer' #classics #books

#OnThisDay in history: In 1973, Leigh Francis, English comedian, actor, and screenwriter was born.

Ever had one of those days where your coffee needs a coffee?

TRIVIA TIME!: Which movie star was featured in the only movie about the Vietnam War that was made during the war? Check back for the answer. - John Wayne - Forest Whitaker - Tom Cruise - Tom Berenger