Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyWhen Life Gives You Lemons Say Thanks For The LemonsI asked kids to finish famous quotes with their own words and was shocked by the hilarious brilliance. — The game has been played by many of us. You take a common phrase and you remove the last part and replace it with a different ending. The results are often hilarious- especially when kids are the ones playing. Here are the replies I got from kids in my neighborhood…Personal Experience3 min readPersonal Experience3 min read
Published in Dendrites·PinnedMember-onlyKid Versions Of Common SayingsThose who live in glass houses should hang nice curtains. — This is a game that is fun to play for all ages. It is simple. Players are given only the first part of a common saying, and they must finish the sentence with whatever they think it should end with. Sometimes, the most profound replies come from kids. With this…Humor3 min readHumor3 min read
Published in Dendrites·PinnedMember-onlyIf You Don’t Have Haters You Haven’t Reached Your Full PotentialA troll in the crowd means there is a crowd. Congratulations. — Updated April 2022 Trolls Are A Positive Indicator! I was reading a story written by Roz Warren recently. She talked about her awesome work for the New York Times. She had negative comments from day one and endured much criticism from surly naysayers. She also had heaps of praise that dwarfed the negative reader response…Social Media3 min readSocial Media3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-only6 Ways To Score Alone Time By Annoying Your HouseholdTime tested methods to make people scatter away from you. — Sure, I get it. There are many ways to have a great day doing amazing things with your always-home-children and your seldom-gone honeys. Yes, a plethora of delightful fun awaits you and your posse. Just click randomly on the home page of any popular blog site for proof that life…Humor4 min readHumor4 min read
Published in Ruff Life·PinnedMember-onlySigns Point To A Future That Includes Talking Dogs.A humorous quick-read. Paws (pause) and think about it. — The funniest thing to witness is a dog who feels they are not getting their desired message across. When my dog, Echo is tired of the small talk, unless I proceed to give him what he asks, he sneezes at me while shaking his head no. I swear the dog…Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
Published in Bullish On Bitcoin·Updated Dec 26, 2022Member-onlyWrite For This PublicationThis is the way, wise writer. — Bullish on Bitcoin is another cool publication about the ever-beloved Bitcoin and the crypto-sphere. Anything relevant to the crypto phenomenon could be a cool choice for this pub. Your work will be especially appreciated if it is not only an “explainer” but if it has the following qualities: Includes a…Blockchain2 min readBlockchain2 min read
Published in Bullish On Bitcoin·Dec 24, 2022Member-onlyBitcoin VS Paper Cash — A Funny And Eerily Truthful PoemMoney is dirty- and not in a good way. The audio version recorded by me was added 12/22/22 — Bitcoin Vs Paper Money Humans invented their money. This is a concept quite funny. Shiny coin, light reflects more and more they collect For a life that is sweet just like honey. Trust is a problem in retail. Money’s a delicate seashell. Since…Bitcoin2 min readBitcoin2 min read
Dec 2, 2022Member-onlyIt’s Ok To Write About God On Monday And Sex on TuesdayControversy doesn’t define people or the value of their work — We have to encourage fellow writers to write fearlessly on difficult topics. It can be tempting to dismiss posts and people entirely based on opinions that aren’t your own, but imagine the bland world it would be if we all just agreed all the time. Another thing to consider is…Controversy4 min readControversy4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Nov 29, 2022Member-onlyParenting a Teenager When it Stirs Up Feelings From Bullying of the PastHow to address an attitude problem while maintaining healthy boundaries — Hint of Defiance It was a Sunday afternoon when my son made the quick announcement “Mom I am going to Grandma’s she is on her way.” My reply was “Ok, but you can’t leave until you finish the dishes.” In a dismissive tone, my son’s next words stung. “Mom. I just did the…Self Awareness6 min readSelf Awareness6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Nov 16, 2022Member-onlyAbsurd Evils Hidden In Plain Sight4 socially accepted things we should have questioned long ago. — Warning: This post may trigger the triggerable. There is a commonly referenced study from the 1960s involving a social experiment in a monitored monkey habitat. A structure was placed in the center of the habitat with a snack at the top of a ladder. …Philosophy6 min readPhilosophy6 min read
