December 12, 2024 by J.R. Johnson
If you happen to live in a place that will have clear skies tonight (or tomorrow), rejoice! It is time for that highlight of the annual meteor shower cycle, the Geminids.
Geminids meteor shower: What to know, viewing tips – NPR
The Geminids, which are bright and have a yellow hue, are considered one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors are usually seen per hour during its peak, NASA says.
The Geminid meteor shower peaks in the middle of December, with the most activity this year expected late Friday and into early Saturday, according to NASA.
Alas, we expect snow and clouds here tonight, but I’m happy knowing that you, dear reader, might have a chance to see one of the most spectacular shows in the solar system.
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December 11, 2024 by J.R. Johnson
The point of being alive is that we know it’s limited, and there’s no magic, no rabbit up your sleeve that you can pull.
— Tilda Swinton
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December 10, 2024 by J.R. Johnson
It’s perhaps a funny thing to celebrate but if you’re a writer this may strike a chord.
My email this morning contained a rejection, and it’s had me smiling all day.
Apex Magazine put out a call for flash fiction about memory, and I happened to have a flash piece on memory.
I submitted.
They responded.
With rejection, yes, but it was a personal rejection with phrases like “this is beautifully written” and “hope to read something from you in the future.”
I’ll take that:)
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December 9, 2024 by J.R. Johnson
“You don’t need anyone’s permission to stand up for something, no matter what it is.”
— Madonna Thunder Hawk
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December 8, 2024 by J.R. Johnson
“There is no greater weapon than knowledge and no greater source of knowledge than the written word.”
— Malala Yousatzai
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December 7, 2024 by J.R. Johnson
If we only play to our strengths, we might never overcome our weaknesses.
— Adam Grant
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December 6, 2024 by J.R. Johnson
“You write your life story by the choices you make.”
— Dame Helen Mirren
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December 5, 2024 by J.R. Johnson
We have something of a busy weekend ahead, so I’m going to bring you the wisdom and beauty of the world around us.
That’s right, it’s quote and pretty (or fun) picture time! Enjoy:)
“Happiness is a perfume which you cannot pour on someone without getting some on yourself.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
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December 4, 2024 by J.R. Johnson
Ever wished you were Santa Claus? Good news, now you can be his avatar here on Earth! Through the magic of the internet and the USPS (my favorite national mail system), people everywhere have a chance to adopt kids’ letters and donate presents. If that sounds like something that might interest you, check it out:
USPS Operation Santa® Program | USPS
Make Someone’s Holiday
Help make holiday wishes come true by adopting a letter and finding the ideal gift to send through our new online catalog or on your own.
Letters come from hopeful children and families. Answer one (or many) to make a difference. No matter how big the wish, do what’s doable for you.
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December 3, 2024 by J.R. Johnson
“If you’re alive, you’re a creative person.”
— Elizabeth Gilbert
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