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Aspiring, Despite Everything

Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, do good things, inspiration, legacy, quotes, Thoughts on August 16, 2026| Leave a Comment »

“Statues are torn down, buildings with people’s names on them erode. The world is in constant change. The only legacy I recognize is doing good. I’m human, with my terrible faults, but I’m an admirer of good deeds.” — William Shatner

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Stories of a Nation

Posted in Other, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, mapping fiiction, maps, writing on August 10, 2026| 5 Comments »

To continue yesterday’s theme of literary cartography, here’s a closer look at a map of the locales in classic American literature.

American literature, charted in one monumental map – Big Think

From Stephen King’s Maine to Steinbeck’s California, Big Think’s “A Literary Map of the United States” charts the stories that changed how we see a nation.

They’d love to sell you the map, but there’s also an image you can expand to see the detailed poster, and examples of the stories and the places that shaped them.

Ah, geography!

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Fiction’s Footprints

Posted in Other, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, creativity, Fiction, fun on the internet, inspiration, mapping fiction, maps, travel, writing on August 9, 2026| 2 Comments »

I like books and I like maps, which is why I was excited to run across this website combining the two:

Reading Maps – Maps & Travel Routes from Books & Films

The site’s tagline is “Journeys from fiction drawn on the real world.” That won’t be much use when it comes to Middle Earth or Star Wars, but is very cool when considering more local stories. Like Homer’s The Odyssey. Or Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes. Or Little House on the Prairie, which was somehow not where I expected it to be!

They have lots of classic books and also movies (like Raiders:). Have fun!

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We Too

Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, creativity, curiosity, inspiration, Thoughts, universe, Writers on August 8, 2026| Leave a Comment »

“We ought to view ourselves with the same curiosity and openness with which we study a tree, the sky or a thought, because we too are linked to the entire universe.” — Henri Matisse

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Inspiration is Everywhere

Posted in Entertainment, Other, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, creativity, designers, games, inspiration, Jimothy, Writers, writing on August 7, 2026| 1 Comment »

Maybe you’ve heard of Jimothy, the Seattle native and short-spined raccoon who has captured the hearts and minds of the internets, but if you haven’t, this critter has inspired creatives far and wide.

Art, tattoos and now a video game for Jimothy | KNKX Public Radio

That includes Chris Pirillo, a designer who has created not one, not two, not three, but four ! arcade-style video games starring the adorable little raccoon. If you need a bit of a break today, you can check them out here:

Jimothy: Every Free Game and Toy Starring Seattle’s Raccoon

Have fun, and remember, inspiration is everywhere!

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Real Lessons for Real Life

Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, generosity, ideals getting things done, practicality, Thoughts on August 6, 2026| 1 Comment »

“Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.” ― Theodore Roosevelt

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Not Bored Yet

Posted in Other, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, art, creativity, imperfection, inspiration, life, perfection, Thoughts, Writers, writing on August 2, 2026| 1 Comment »

Imagine a world in which

you were actually perfect.

Finished.

Done.

With nothing to chase

nothing to walk toward.

How boring.

God, how boring.

— Arthur Brooks

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Buck Moon

Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, astronomy, looks tasty, moon, nature on July 28, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Last night’s moon looked just shy of full, and like a scoop of orange creamsicle ice cream in the sky. Tonight, if the weather gods align, we should be treated to the real thing, the full Buck Moon.

July 2026 Full Buck Moon

It’s called that because it happens around the time male deer start sprouting antlers in preparation for fall. It’s also known as the Raspberry Moon, which suits me just fine!

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