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Every One of Us

Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, inspiration, make a difference, power, Thoughts on June 24, 2026| Leave a Comment »

“Each and every one of you has the power, the will, and the capacity to make a difference in the world in which you live.” — Harry Belafonte

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Taking the Long Way

Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, persistence, Thoughts, ugh on June 23, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Ever have one of those days where you take a left turn at your to-do list and just keep going, as the fragments of your plans fall by the wayside? That’s my today.

That’s okay, it happens. Persistence equals progress, even if sometimes I have to take the long way.

“Whatever you do, keep walking.” — Raphael Warnock

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Casually Heroic

Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, Bonjour, good neighbors, inspiration, Mary Roach, quotes, Thoughts on June 20, 2026| Leave a Comment »

It’s been storming here on and off, so Mr Man and I took advantage of a sunny break in the clouds to go for a walk in the neighborhood. The flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, and summer is just around the corner. It was a lovely stroll, made even nicer by a short encounter at the park.

A man we didn’t know had a wheelbarrow and garden tools, and was trimming errant branches and vines by the walkway. We said hello (bonjour, actually) and he explained that he was a neighbor, just doing a bit of community service so that it would be easier for the city mowers to edge the pathways and open the way for the children who use the park.

How wonderful, I thought. How casually heroic.

“Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history.” — Mary Roach

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Let Yourself Chill

Posted in Other, Science!, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, Earth, inspiration, NASA, nature, relaxation on June 18, 2026| Leave a Comment »

A storm rolled through today and now strong winds gust through the trees, making me more than usually aware of the weather. Which is why this bit of magic caught my eye.

Hypnotic Film Transforms Satellite Data Into Stunning Film

At first glance, Water World looks more like a painting than satellite imagery. Deep teal and silver clouds swirl slowly across a darkened sky, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. But every formation seen in the film genuinely existed above Earth, recorded in remarkable detail by a weather satellite orbiting roughly 22,000 miles above the equator.

The article goes into more detail on the how and the why, or you could just put the video onscreen and let yourself chill.

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Culture is Us

Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, good society, Thoughts on June 11, 2026| Leave a Comment »

“If you don’t like how culture is going, that’s a huge opportunity, because culture is us. You can move the needle just by showing up to the places you like to be, posting and promoting the kind of stuff you’d like to see, ignoring the things you don’t like, and vacating the places you think are bad.” — Adam Mastroianni

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At Heart

Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, Thoughts on June 7, 2026| Leave a Comment »

“Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness. People are just people, and all people have faults and shortcomings, but all of us are born with a basic goodness.” — Anne Frank

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Use Wisely!

Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, life, Thoughts on June 6, 2026| Leave a Comment »

One thing that’s easy to lose sight of in our culture is that despite the challenges, growing old is a gift. It gives you time to experience more, but also to have a greater impact and transform your vision of a good world into reality.

And to set up a charming stand like this!

Feeling lonely? Stop by a Grandma Stand for a heartfelt chat

“I have no idea how many people she talked to through those years, but at least a thousand,” Matthews said. “She had never had any hesitancy caring and just being present with whoever sat down on that chair.”

Here’s to life, and to using it wisely!

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