
Quote for July 10, 2025

A place to show my work


By the number
15
Age of Joe Nuxhall of the Cincinnati Reds when he pitched two- thirds of an inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1944, becoming the youngest players to ever take the field in a Major League Baseball game.


Bursting waves of sound and light,
Across the skies, a dazzling sight.
Rivers of energy flow and collide,
Resilience found, with each surge and tide.
Admiration swells, as forces unite,
Galvanizing hearts in the midst of the fight.
Endless strength, as passions engage.

Cooking Tip
Cooking starches such as rice and quinoa in stock instead of water will give them more flavor.


A banana went out for a stroll,
In a jacket that brightened its soul.
But it slipped on a peel,
And said with great zeal,
“I still make a great smoothie, I’m whole!”

Smiling through pain
Energy fades away
Hold on, dear friend
Until brighter days

In my mind, a journey unfolds,
A tale of warmth or fright it holds.
By day and night, a mystery clear,
With joy and strength, or doubt and fear.
In bright moments, confidence glows,
While shadows of doubt creep in, it shows.
Two paths I tread, one calm, one wild,
A journey of hearts, both fierce and mild.

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Fun Fact
“The Star-Spangled Banner” is set to the tune of “To Anacreon in Heaven,” a piece originally composed around 1775 as the official song of the Anacreontic Society, an English musicians’ club.


I once found an enchanted upper,
That turned my cat into a playful cur.
But when I drank from the mystical cup,
I accidentally cast a feline curse.
Now my kitty’s stuck in a silly spin,
Chasing tails with a mischievous grin.
I wish I could reverse this furry curse,
And return my pet to its normal purr.

I see some standing tall and proud,
Believing they’re better, speaking loud.
I’m opposed to such a view,
For kindness shines in me and you.
With heads held high, they turn away,
Ignoring love’s sweet, gentle sway.
In every heart, we share a song,
In unity, we all belong.
Let’s lift each other, hand in hand,
Together strong, together stand.
In this wide world of different faces,
True strength comes from our warm embraces.

I dream of a world,
Where every soul is equal,
Harmony and peace.
But alas, it’s not,
Hatred brews in the shadows,
Divides us so deep.
Differences arise,
People turn against each other,
Hearts closed, vision blurred.
I don’t see the change,
Hope flickers like a small flame,
Yet still, I hold on.