Be devoted to
yourself.
You are unique,
your own person.
Don’t change
for anyone.
Devoted
The Daily 4/18/26
“It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.” – William James
Julia Child enjoyed featuring Goldfish Crackers, which first appeared in 1962 as a delightful appetizer at dinner parties. She even paired them with an upside-down martini during Thanksgiving celebrations.
Lazy Bones
Lazy Bones wont lift a hand
He sleeps the daylight into sand
Task pile high, the hours have flown –
No wonder he sits alone.
Unlucky Thirteenth Superstition
On the thirteenth of the month, so it is told
Unlucky superstitions spread, oh so bold
Black cats crossing paths, mirrors that break
Superstitions taking hold, for goodness’ sake!
Avoid the ladders and spilled salt with care
Thirteen, a number some simply can’t bear
But fear not, my friend, it’s all just for fun
Superstitions and myths, when all’s said and done!
So embrace the day with laughter and delight
Thirteenth superstitions, we’ll put up a fight
It’s all just silly, so let’s all just be
Unlucky thirteenth superstitions, let’s set them free!
Stamp Me Down
I stomp past the old tree stump,
leaves lifting as I land each jump.
Life tries to stamp me down at times,
but I rise again—
beat for beat,
rhyme for rhyme.
Life is Too Real
Action takes the stage
Drama unfolding in life
Stories coming alive
Fantasy is all too real
And realities, unreal…
-MAD/AAA 09/13/2024
Touring Pasts
Freezing time’s embrace
Seizing moments in the mind
Preserving memories
Revisiting moments, gone
Rebuilding all the lost ones…
-MAD/AAA 09/13/2024
Finding Hope Within
In the land of hopelessness, I stand,
A negative cloud at my command.
But from within, I find a spark,
A light to pierce the dreary dark.
Flanked by doubt on every side,
I let my laughter be my guide.
Though things seem grim and full of woe,
I’ll turn it ’round and let hope grow.
The Daily 4/14/26
“For every reason, it’s not possible; there are hundreds of people who have faced the same circumstances and succeeded.” – Jack Canfield
The Earth was once inhabited by colossal mountains reaching heights comparable to the Himalayas, extending approximately 5,000 miles in width. This ancient supercontinent emerged around two billion years ago and has undergone significant erosion since its formation.
Serenade
Soft notes rise up
A voice calls through the night air
You lean and listen
Moonlight holds still
The melody wraps around
Two hearts, one breath
Strings begin to fade
The serenade drifts away
Silence stays behind
Morning takes its turn
The song still hums in your chest
Love left its echo
The Daily 4/13/26
“Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.” – Robert H. Schuller
In 1989, due to a computer glitch, 1082 baby boys in New York were officially named. Christop’ instead of Christopher. The database mistakenly limited the number of letters a baby’s name. Could be to eight, resulting in a few other baby name oddities, including Elizabet, Katherin and Alexandr.
Missy’s MAD Challenge # 088
Every week, a creative prompt will be offered to help you unleash your imagination and artistic skills.
You can share your response as art or any other creative expression inspired by the prompt.
There are no restrictions and no deadlines, so feel free to take your time and enjoy the creative process.
Remember to label your response with #missysmadchallenge.
Your challenge for this week
- “I thought I was lost, but maybe I was just changing.”
Serendipity
Chance encounters, paths align,
Fates converge by sweet design.
Unexpected joys appear,
Bringing laughter, drawing near.
Wandering roads with open eyes,
Finding wonder, no disguise.
Moments spark, then quickly flee,
Leaving traces, memory.
Serendipity, gentle hand,
Guides us through this shifting land.
Hidden blessings, softly placed,
In every heart, a thrill is traced.
Life unfolds in ways unknown,
Fortune sown where seeds are thrown.
Welcome gifts that chance may send,
Serendipity, our friend.
Five Everyday Things
There are many everyday things that bring me happiness, but here are my five at the moment.
- Quiet moments of peace Those small pauses in the day—morning light, a deep breath, a few minutes of stillness—remind me that I’m allowed to slow down.
- Creative expression Writing, shaping words, or even catching a spark of an idea gives me a sense of aliveness and clarity.
- Feeling understood When someone listens without judgment or pressure, it brings a kind of comfort that stays with me.
- Acts of kindness—given or received A gentle word, a small gesture, or simply being treated with softness makes the day feel lighter.
- Moments where I choose myself Setting a boundary, saying no, or honoring what I truly feel gives me a quiet kind of happiness that feels like growth.
The Daily 4/12/26
“Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just one step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Ravens are very smart birds who can recognize human faces and vocalize. They can even point with their beaks, as people use their fingers to gesture towards objects.
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