You know the pesky little elf named Scout that comes around every Christmas to spy on the kids, called Elf on the Shelf? Well, I’ve come up with another idea called “Self on a Shelf!” What is “Self on a Shelf,” you may ask? It’s us spreading joy around, not a trouble-making- tattletale little elf. […]
Driving on the interstate today was great! There were hardly any cars on it, and at one point, I felt like I was at a theme park, driving one of those go-carts on a track. It got me thinking about drivers on the road. When I learned how to drive, I remember going out driving […]
Here are ten ways that I have found helpful for me to have a better day. Wake up and say thank you before you get out of bed. This puts you in the mindset of being grateful for another day on this earth. When you are getting ready for the day, visualize how you want […]
I saw Hidden Ireland with Peter Greenburg on Amazon Prime Video. It’s a remarkable show about neat, interesting places to see in Ireland. I learned Ireland is both The Republic of Ireland (an independent state, official Ireland) and Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom,) where Dublin is the capital of The Republic of Ireland, […]
Artificial intelligence. AI is all the rage. Companies are clamoring to get out the latest and greatest gadgets or Robots that will change the world. Governments are investing tons of money in companies using AI to create things that will outdo another county (for safety reasons or bragging rights, i.e., a weapon or a cure […]
I began smoking as a teen. Peer pressure. Bullying. I got hooked. Years later, when I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, the doctor asked if I smoked. I said yes. He said to throw them away and quit. I told him I would, but he forced me to throw the cigarettes in […]
One summer day, I saw an object lying on the ground as I walked through the woods. A pendant hanging on a chain glistened at me. I picked it up, rubbed the grime off the charm, and saw words inscribed on the back of it. Dreams that stay inside lie next to the heart, left to die. […]