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Red Squirrels don’t hibernate in winter but do spend a lot of time in their nests to stay warm and conserve energy.  I hope this little squirrel has a cache of food to see him through the bitterly cold weather that’s on the way. Red Squirrel

Every time my mama, papa, niece, nephew, sisters, or brothers-in-law called my sweet name to eat snacks, breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I felt so much love and care. This is such a simple gesture, but I know deep within that they care and love me, and they don’t want me to feel hungry. When I’m…

Weighing about as much as a nickel, hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the world. Its brain comprises more than four percent of its total body weight, the largest proportion of any bird. Because of their small size, hummingbirds approach the physical limits of existence for warm-blooded animals. They consume nectar as well as small,…

Now, aside from the occasional snap decision to pull a post when I doubt the content before thinking it through, I consider myself a fairly easygoing fellow. Lately, I haven’t been able to check in daily, so when I do make it back, there is nothing more frustrating than seeing that your notifications are completely…

This week Anne invited us to explore the topic of resilience for our Lens-Artists Photography Challenge #331. As Anne mentioned, resiliency is so important in today’s world with the many changes and challenges we face. I find the current economic, political, and environmental climates to be very distasteful and discouraging. I attribute the decline in…

Today’s my birthday. A big one. It’s not 21! Don’t ask. My lovely granddaughter, the youngest, phoned first to catch me before she heads off to work. She is the FIRST person to hear the title poem of my new collection. She was thrilled. She loved it. I was thrilled she loved it. The concept…

If you could un-invent something, what would it be? It is quite ironic if the internet won’t be there then how can we communicate on this platform of WordPress? But this internet is a way of communication and globalization, as we are becoming farther from  people around and we actually don’t know the things happening…

I’m excited to have been interviewed by author Janice Spina and featured on her blog. Janice is a prolific author, writing award-winning books for all ages, in various genres. She is generous with her time and very supportive of other authors. I enjoyed my interview with her. Please check it out. Janice Spina with just…

This isn’t at all a political blog and I’ve certainly never wanted it to be controversial, either, but in light of recent developments around the possibility of being “economically forced” into becoming “the 51st state,” I feel that I have to stand up for my country. I know that many Americans do not agree with…

“How bold one gets when one is sure of being loved.” – Sigmund Freud One morning last week, I gave five-year-old Mr. D a kiss on the cheek as he was getting out of the car at school. He turned and said, “Sometimes I wipe your kisses off.” I laughed and then he jumped out…

Hoodoos at Yehliu Geopark (January 2024) There is so much more to Taiwan than just the Taipei capital. While visitors might opt to spend some time in Taichung more south of the country, I’ve found many travelers tend to stick to Taipei and nothing else. True, there are plenty of things to see and do…

Hope hope feels like a fractured dream,a glimmering tear of gratitude,when the world unravels,moment by moment, under the weight of despair and shadows deep. yet through it all, hope persists—after the breakdown, the failure, the catastrophe, when all seems lost,hope stands unwavering,a steady light in the darkest of times.it whispers, “keep going,”when every step feels…

Mahjong; The resilience of a game that became a worldwide sensation in 1850. The people of Puerto Rico have endured difficulties, resilient. El Yunque Park was hit during Hurricane María in 2017, yet it has rebounded. House exteriors were refurbished and repainted in San Juan. You’ve proved your resilience on the hike. It’s time to…

Took a pause,that ran too long,fell off course,distorted song. A quick breath,went on and on.Endless length,built a new dawn. Missed you all,glad to be back,writing calls,center unpacks. Home sweet home,return again.Superdome,words represent. Mighty breeze,clears away fog.Inner peace,help visions jog. Time transcends,stories transport.WordPress friends,greatest support. – Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy Hello my wonderful WordPress friends!I…

“It’s your life; you don’t need someone’s permission to live the life you want. Be brave to live from your heart.”― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart Joining Sandee at Comedy Plus on Monday for Awww… Mondays Image by maka magnolia from Pixabay Awww Mondays

The End and the Beginning After every war someone has to clean up. Things won’t straighten themselves up, after all. Someone has to push the rubble to the side of the road, so the corpse-filled wagons can pass. Someone has to get mired in scum and ashes, sofa springs, splintered glass, and bloody rags. Someone…

A recent change in how WordPress displays blog posts has had an effect of how I interact with people who visit my blog. Until a couple of days ago, when I looked at the list of my published posts, by clicking on “Likes,” I could display a list of everyone who had “liked” a post.…

When most people think of Winslow, Arizona, standing on the corner and flatbed Fords probably come to mind. But if you visit Winslow, don’t just take it easy, take a selfie, and go running on down the road. Although the Corner is a fine sight to see, you’ll miss what I consider the true jewel…

(Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash) Good morning! Happy Monday! Today, I’m pleased to share that my poem, “Snickerdoodles,” has been published today on Masticadores USA. Thank you, Barbara Harris Leonhard, for publishing it! Many of you may have fond memories of making Snickerdoodle cookies when you were a kid. I know I do. As…

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