Thinking Out Loud: Rise Up and Take on the Challenges

“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist NOTE: Have you ever failed? I have and combined we don't have enough toes and fingers to count the ways I've failed. It happens. Failure only stops us if we give it power over us. Failure … Continue reading Thinking Out Loud: Rise Up and Take on the Challenges

It’s Time to Exercise Your Brain – Take the Anagram Challenge 

Today’s mind sharpening anagram is a two or three word phrase. Can you unscramble the anagram to discover the two or three word phrase? It's time to exercise your brain!  Today's Anagram:    

Today’s Inspiring Quote: The Gifts of the New Year

Whether we want them or not, the New Year will bring new challenges; whether we seize them or not, the New year will bring new opportunities. Michael Josephson

“A Happy New Year” An anonymously written poem looking forward to new beginnings

"A Happy New Year." by Anonymous "A happy new year" it will be—if it's new:New visions of all that is noble and true,New powers for service, new knowledge of God,New zeal for the ways that the heroes have trod,New comforts, new courage, new graces, new joys,New peace where the evil assails or annoys,New friendship, new helpers, new … Continue reading “A Happy New Year” An anonymously written poem looking forward to new beginnings

Do You Have a Hangover From a New Year’s Eve Celebration?

I asked ChatGPT for advice I can with my blog readers on how to treat a hangover after celebrating New Year's Eve. Here's the advice ChatGPT offered: Stay Hydrated: Alcohol is a diuretic, leading to dehydration, which is often a significant part of a hangover. Drinking plenty of water before, during, and after drinking alcohol … Continue reading Do You Have a Hangover From a New Year’s Eve Celebration?

Today’s Joke: Joe Plans to Breakup With His Girlfriend

Joe: "I'm thinking of breaking up with my girlfriend. She's a biology teacher." Pete: "Is that a problem?" Joe: "Yes. She has too many skeletons in the closet."