“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.”
― Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
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Posts Tagged ‘Thoughts’
Day In A Nutshell
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, Thoughts, writing on November 15, 2023| Leave a Comment »
When Ideas Flow
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, creativity, genre fiction, Thoughts, Writers, writing on November 13, 2023| Leave a Comment »
“Everyone who’s ever taken a shower has an idea. It’s the person who gets out of the shower, dries off and does something about it who makes a difference.”
— Nolan Bushnell
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Words of Thanks
Posted in Holidays, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, Thoughts on November 10, 2023| Leave a Comment »
“The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.”
― Gaylord Nelson
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The Mustache, An Abbreviated History
Posted in Funny, Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, Thoughts on November 9, 2023| Leave a Comment »
As we enjoy Movember, a.k.a. the month where men either grow facial hair in support of men’s health, or use it as an excuse not to shave, here is A hairy history of the moustache.
And just because, here’s a mustache-related ditty written by Stephen Foster:
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Always Becoming
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, creativity, growth, Thoughts, Writers on November 7, 2023| Leave a Comment »
“A self is not something static, tied up in a pretty parcel and handed to the child, finished and complete. A self is always becoming.”
― Madeleine L’Engle
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How to Weigh a Cat
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, cat herding, creativity, Thoughts on November 5, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Perhaps you, like me, have found yourself trying to corral a recalcitrant cat (or dog, ferret, bunny or lizard, I don’t judge!) onto a scale. Perhaps that device frightens or just generally annoys your cat for whatever reason, and that cat refuses to stay on the scale for the requisite time required for weighing.
Perhaps you have also been watching a Lot of shows about veterinarians, and you come up with an idea.
That idea might look something like this.
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Halfway There
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, Thoughts on November 4, 2023| Leave a Comment »
I’ve started three posts and am halfway done on each of them. I have another batch of chili that’s in progress but needs attention. I have a cat who is certain that some of the cans we just opened are for him, and is being quite vocal about it. And I’ve got a story I’m supposed to be working on.
What’s that, you say? Sounds like it’s time for a quote and a pretty picture?
Excellent idea!
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
― George Bernard Shaw
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Know Your Limits
Posted in Food and..., Holidays, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, Thoughts on November 2, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Now that Halloween has come and gone, you may find yourself wondering what to do with all that candy. And really, does candy spoil?
Good* news, candy eaters, your typical Halloween treat will last well into the next season or even longer, depending on the type.
How Long Does Halloween Candy Last? – Eater
And on the off chance that you find yourself with an excess of aging candy (not a problem I generally have), these ideas might help:
What to Do With Leftover Halloween Candy
40 Best Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes – What To Make With Leftover Candy
15 Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes | The Kitchn
What to Do With Leftover Halloween Candy | Bon Appétit (Reese’s peanut butter cups in brownies? Sounds good. But Black Licorice Vinaigrette? No. Just… no.)
* Look, it’s been established that excess sugar is not great for our health. You know it, I know it, and the kids bouncing down the aisles at the grocery store before having a meltdown and collapsing into a sugar coma know it too. As the purveyors of other addictive products like to say, know your limits!
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Tuesday Plus One
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, Thoughts on November 1, 2023| Leave a Comment »
“A girl can be sad in one verse, but she can’t be sad in two verses. I just won’t have it.”
— Cher
* To be clear, Tuesdays are generally unfun around here for day-job related reasons. So Tuesday plus one? Much better!
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Not So Scary
Posted in Holidays, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, Halloween, Thoughts on October 31, 2023| Leave a Comment »
To all those who celebrate, Happy Halloween!
Here’s a collection of holiday-related links to keep you entertained as you prepare for an evening of trick-or-treating. Or candy distribution. (Or holing up in your house and eating all that candy by yourself, your choice!)
Halloween Timeline: How the Holiday Has Changed Over the Centuries
Candy corn is still winning, despite its bad rap (of course it’s still winning, it’s the best!)
Chemistry Students Explode Pumpkins to Infuse Halloween With Science and Chemistry
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