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. […]
The rain is falling outside my window It has blurred my vision to see reality outside I’m left to conjure images of what’s true So, I go inside my imagination and this is what I see… There is happiness all around me Laughter echoes loud and smiles stay Beauty surrounds me, from souls and things […]
Puffs of heaven cascade through the sky Disappearing into the hard surface of reality Journey through time and space like strange bits of dreams that no one owns Falling faster and faster within no boundaries Evolution of an oncoming storm takes the stage The tone is relevant to the maker whose choices guide the hands […]
Sugar Lime Twist is an original band from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Featuring Francesca Amico on vocals, Marty Sipper Jr. on guitar, Jeff Pehala, bass guitar, Tommy Smallcomb on drums and percussion. Songs written by Francesca Amico and Marty Sipper, Jr. “Spell Upon You” by Sugar Lime Twist “Yeah” by Sugar Lime Twist “Focus” by Sugar Lime Twist […]
Excerpt from Magic in the Snow, a young adult novel by Francesca M.E. Chapter 6 – Family Life We can believe one thing, but reality can be a lot different. With great anticipation and anxiety, Marty sifted through the magic trick set his grandparents had bought him. He chose a few tricks he thought would […]