OK, let’s talk about the old wooden nickel. If you were about 6 or 7 thousand years old, people would probably say something like, “You look young for your age.” Right? Hmm…probably not so much. But if you were a planet, like say…well…let’s say our little planet Earth. If someone told you Earth is only about 6 or 7 thousand years old, you’d think … Read the rest…
OK, I’ve got a line for you to sing to the tune of “If you’re happy and you know it.” Ready? Here you go. 🎶 If you’re worried and you know it, do not fret. 🎶 Now. Don’t you feel better already? Three simple words. Do not fret. But if they’re so simple, why do most people find the advice impossible to follow? Because … Read the rest…
I’ve kept a huge amount of my writing in spiral notebooks. And I probably gave away just about as much of my work as I kept in those notebooks. And then, there’s a significant amount of it that disappeared due to one thing or another. Fortunately, these days, I can make multiple digital copies and be almost 100% sure not to completely lose what … Read the rest…
I read about a guy, named Andreas Cornelius van Kujik, who promoted the occasional medicine show, or carnival, or other cheap entertainment. One of those interesting shows was called “The Great Parker Pony Circus.” And another was called “Tom Parker and His Dancing Turkeys.” Now, that’s not just a medicine show, folks. That’s entertainment! Andreas Cornelius van Kujik was a Dutch immigrant. And if … Read the rest…
I read a subhead to an article, on a so-called “science” website, that said “A surprising cellular defensive strategy could inspire new antibiotics.” What’s surprising (not really) is how many times so-called “scientists” are surprised at the complexity in life here on planet Earth. Your own cells have more than one defensive strategy against invaders. Bacteria, viruses (aka viri), and all other germs are … Read the rest…
I know a man who is the personification of wisdom. And this man has the deepest respect from all his friends. He’s living proof that humility is wise. And I defy you to find anyone who has done more for his (or her) friends…or even enemies. But what’s that got to do with the whole humility is wise thing. Right? Unless you understand the … Read the rest…
I’m part of a resellers Facebook group (and I hate Facebook, by the way), run by The Legendary Perry. And the subject of hoarding comes up occasionally. Because, I guess, reselling can feel like, or even turn into, hoarding…for some. But you know who’s definitely not a hoarder? Mr. Young Moon. Mr. Young Moon sounds like an Asian cult leader. But he’s not. In … Read the rest…