What is a word you feel that too many people use? Every year, there are a few words that just get overused to the point that they are meaningless, have lost their oomph, or are a conversation ender. We went from “on fleek” to “OK, boomer” to “woke.” […]
Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that. Recently, there was a news article on NPR regarding astronauts and rashes. Specifically, the article asked why some people get rashes in space? Apparently, there’s a clue in astronaut blood. […]
What do you listen to while you work? Some people have the grand luxury to be able to listen to music while working. And, what a luxury that is. In my mind. There was a time when I could crank the music loud and type away. Think away. […]
The last year or so, I have stayed away from sweets. Not entirely, but I have veered towards the savory. I used to be known for having a major sweet tooth. But perhaps because the past year has been very difficult, my taste buds changed a bit. I […]
In the fall and spring, morning walks in NYC can be quite hectic. In the summer, instead of so many suits, you catch glimpses of runners running on by. You catch a moment, or two of doggies being walked around the block. You also do see children running […]
What are you most worried about for the future? Have you looked out the window or watched the news lately? There’s many things to worry about. There’s items of immediate concern. There’s medium and long-term worries. Retirement funds while a few decades away are actually on my mind […]
Who is your favorite historical figure? In trying to think of a favorite historical figure, I keep drawing a blank. Plenty of historical figures from which to pick. A favorite? What would make one a favorite? I know that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of my favorite […]
It seems that everywhere I turn, I’m confronting a lie. Misinformation. Masking of reality. Some people talk real fast to push through what is not true. Some spin a hundred and one stories to keep you from digging deeper. Let me tell you something. Just straightforward. We are […]
Describe your dream chocolate bar. I had planned to write yesterday about a weird loss in my life. However, I couldn’t quite motivate myself to do so. My lethargy and fatigue got the best of me. I’ve been beyond fatigued these days. With good reason. I’ve had stressors […]
List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? Just a few weeks ago, I lamented about the fact that I haven’t read a book in a long time. I used to devour books. In my early twenties, I used to go second-hand book shoppong for […]
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