Yesterday I sat down to write my daily blog post and my cat JT (Justin Turner) walked on the keyboard typing this cryptic message.
Is it a warning, a prophecy, the solution to mastering the universe, or just gibberish? How is his SEO? Are the keywords consistent throughout the message? Who is the message to? Am I supposed to send it to the world? Is it a message from Ancient Aliens? Please help me unravel this mystery!
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William Blake, a controversial yet idealistic painter/poet of the late 1700’s gives us a window into his mind with his illustrations and poems. I could not help but think that if Blake were alive today, he would probably be a blogger!
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California’s Central Coast has an ideal climate and ample options for recreating.
When I was maybe seven years old, I thought I had found the motherlode of diamonds because my friends and I had found some rather large rocks with a lot of quartz in them.,..
I had the privilige of serving Mila Jolovovich during my restaur ski bum days….
When I was maybe seven years old, I thought I had found the motherlode of diamonds because my friends and I had found some rather large rocks with a lot of quartz in them.,..
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Searching, so desperately searching each and every day Like a rat in a cage, sniffing the edges, whiskers on the glass
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Having quality after-school programs makes sense for all students: socially, emotionally, and economically. I added some extra resources onto this one!
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World peace is badly needed, but we are spinning out of control at the moment.
Panda had a reputation for being a high-energy dog. As a Pittie-Pointer mix, she boasted an extremely athletic frame. Everyone seemed to like Panda, but they also had to hide from her because she could be “a little bit much” at times.
Panda had a reputation for being a high-energy dog. As a Pittie-Pointer mix, she boasted an extremely athletic frame.
Funny you should ask WordPress! I just tried surfing today for the first time at the ripe old age of 46….
When I lived in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, in every direction, there was unexplored territory that changed with each season often dramatically….
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I read this today and it moved me. It reminded me how many people suffer just going through an ordinary day…
I remember people walking on the defunct Berlin Wall, hugging, high-fiving, celebrating the end of one of the most brutal authoritarian regimes of all time….
“This was my first exposure to helicopter skiing. It absolutely blew my mind that people could ride a helicopter up to the top of a mountain, jump out, and ski down whatever direction they chose….”
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… Your fingernails look like a vampire’s, but you think it’s cool so why not keep going?
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I would like to take this opportunity to define a good neighbor by defining what a bad neighbor is, namely, my neighbors, we will call them Ken and Karen.
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I feel attacked! I put off things way too much!
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“It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it’s a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.” – Field of Dreams
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I was not always a leader. I was fine with letting others…..
Teaching history leads me to ponder the lives of many historical figures. Many of which I have profound admiration for…
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Since it is Worldwide Day of the Teacher, I thought I would recount a teaching story for this one. I felt pretty out of place the one day I substituted at an elementary school when I was exploring the teaching profession.
Education is the cornerstone of human progress, and at the heart of every great education system lies dedicated and passionate teachers.
I reached this milestone today! Thank you for all the support and encouragement!
I found this an interesting take on the role of military personnel and the importance of cultural literacy.
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Article describing the author’s three favorite American History figures. Includes links to famous quotes and other site biographies.
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I was not always a leader. I was fine with letting others…..
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Greatness on the Field Complemented by Greatness off the Field usually complement each other….
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For the Love of God, Can we get rid of Trump as a Common Word!
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The ideal city of the future should be designed following the guidelines of “The Venus Project”. “The Venus Project” is a non-profit organization that has been working to bridge the gap between humanity and economic growth/development in a sustainable way.
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I admire journalists who speak truth to power. Large corporations, governments, and even smaller businesses in small towns will stop at nothing to avoid having their “dirty laundry” aired.
The Perseid meteor shower, a celestial event that has captivated the imagination of skywatchers for centuries, is set to unveil its luminous display tonight. For followers of my blog and enthusiasts of the cosmos alike, this is an opportune moment to delve into the rich history that has shaped the Perseid meteor shower into the…
Picture from the Venus Project – an ideal sustainable future
I used to work in the restaurant business, so this is a reflection on some of that time and why I love Red Lobster.
The sporting event of the decade! Man versus beast show off in a pitched struggle! Who will win?
Someone stole a roll of Tun foil and it was in the newspaper? I have questions.
A short list of things that make me happy. What makes you happy?
Looking to blow up on Tik-Tok? Look no further, here is a list of the Top 20 Trends on Tik-Tok for 2023 thus far!
Hi there, Mike here from Bunchiesblog! I thought I would go a little more in depth than just on habit that brings me joy.
It is amazing to me to think that there are millions of people doing what I am doing right now, that we are all contributing to the whole of human knowledge (hopefully).
Random acts of kindness can come in many forms, here I will speak of the power of positive reinforcement, especially in management situations.
I wrote this poem in response to a writing prompt titled, “Dejected”. I sought to illustrate the disconnect between families in modern times.
Today I registered my daughter for her senior year in high school. It sounds cheesy, but I remember when she was just a tiny little thing crawling on the floor, banging on things and laughing. Now we are worried about what classes to take, driving, and college. Seventeen years ago, I also started my full-time…
Can we bring back dinosaurs? This theme has been explored in depth in the famous Jurassic Park movies, but can we actually do it? I happen to of stumbled upon a lecture at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles about just this question a few years ago and what they said was quite interesting.
The short answer; New Zealand and China would be my two choices to visit if I had a plane tickets to any two destinations.
I think maintaining health and well-being differs in some ways from person to person, but there are some basic things that are important for everyone. So here are: My Three Keys for Mental and Physical Well Being.
I am hoping to do an “Endless Winter” next year by skiing both North and South America.
How can we as a society change fast enough to survive the next 100 years?
