Atypical girl.
No makeup needed for her.
Is never easy.
You must be true to yourself.
You are unique and special…
-MAD/AAA 07/21/2024
Beats to her own Drummer
Month: October 2025
The Daily Extra # 105
By the Number
12,750
Total length, in miles, of sidewalks in New York City
Quote for October 18, 2025
“You know that one thing you’ve always dreamed about? Write it down. Then take the first step. Today.” – Petra Poje
Regret
Shadows of the past,
Ghosts whisper in quietude,
Choices linger on.
The Illusion of Tranquility
Silence is golden.
There’s nothing to worry about,
or at least,
that’s what you might think.
Quote for October 15, 2025
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” —Andrew Carnegie
Complex is Love
Love is complex
It can bring happiness.
Or it can bring heartache
never knowing what it will bring
Take a leap and find out
No matter what, you are stronger than you think.
So keep going, even if it’s hard.
One day you’ll look back and smile,
Knowing you tried, and loved, and lived.
Tempest of Fury
A tempest unleashed,
Fire burns in clenched fists held tight,
Storm clouds filled with rage.
The Daily Extra # 105
Cooking Tip
To make a thicker sauce for pasta, add some of the water used to boil the pasta.
Quote for October 14,2025
“Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there.” —Bo Jackson
Seeking Closeness
Yearning for a touch,
In solitude, seeking warmth,
Longing for closeness.
Fury of the Flames
Furious flames burn bright & wild.
Smoky whispers dance, untamed and wild.
Untamed and wild
Heat dances, untamed
Volatile
Exiled
The Daily Extra # 104
Fun Fact
Philo T. Farnsworth was the first to produce a televised image in 1927, but Vladimir Zworykin, who was developing the same technology for Westinghouse, was the first to obtain the patent.
Quote for October 13,2025
“We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.” —Sheryl Sandberg
Missy’s MAD Challenge # 063
Every week, a creative prompt will be offered for you to unleash your imagination and artistic skills.
You can share your response in the form of art or any creative expression that the prompt inspires.
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
- A soft glow began to emerge from behind the trees, casting eerie shadows on the ground as a mysterious figure stepped into the clearing.
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