Muggy outside, I step in a sweat,
My hair’s a frizz, it’s the best look yet!
The sun’s blazing hot, the air’s like a stew,
At least I don’t need a sauna—just step outside, woo!
Summer’s Embrace
Month: May 2026
The Daily: May 12, 2026
. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. –Chinese Proverb
The face-melting guitar solo in Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” was completely improvised.
See the Light
To see the light
You must brave the night.
To make your life bright,
And banish your fright.
© May 11, 2026
The Daily: May 11, 2026
The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity. –Amelia Earhart
Sesame Street once sponsored a prison daycare center. The program was intended to help comfort kids who were taken to prisons to visit parents, relatives, or guardians, and it was promoted through the 1970s and 1980s.
Missy’s MAD Challenge # 092
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 stitched my silence into the seams of the day.
Getting to Know Missy
Do you like watching reruns?
Yes, I love watching reruns of shows because I often don’t discover them until they’ve been on the air for a while. One of my all-time favorite shows is Bones, and I find myself constantly watching its reruns because I simply can’t get enough of its intriguing stories and compelling characters. Each episode feels like a new adventure, allowing me to immerse myself in the world of forensic science and the complex relationships that develop throughout the series.
Happy Mother’s Day
Magnificent in every way,
Open arms to guide and sway.
Tender heart that always cares,
Holding memories through the years.
Endless love, a constant light,
Reflecting warmth, both day and night.
The Daily May 10, 2026
“The truth is that no matter how old we are, as long as our mothers are alive, we want our mother.” – Goldie Hawn
Carnations have a special connection with Mother’s Day.
Anna Jarvis, who urged President Woodrow Wilson to establish Mother’s Day as an official holiday, began the tradition of wearing a carnation to pay tribute to mothers. Typically, red or pink carnations are lovely gifts to celebrate your mom, whereas white carnations serve to honor a mother who has passed on.
Knocked Down (Hard)
Forceful impact’s sound
Resonating through the air
Strength and power shown
Reeling back from the hard blow
Falling on cold hard asphalt…
-MAD/AAA 09/13/2024
The Daily 5/9/26
“There is no remedy for love but to love more.” ― Henry David Thoreau
In 1949, animal acts were banned from the Miss America pageant after Miss Nevada Carol Diane Lampe, a member of 4-H, wanted to bring in a cow to discuss cattle breeding. While she wasn’t allowed her cow, Miss Montana Carol Fraser was allowed to ride her horse during the talent portion.
Whispers in the Wind 💨
In the hush of twilight’s sigh,
Grains dance, like shadows passing by,
Each a story, silent and small,
Carried forth, heedless of all.
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Through the dunes, a gentle sweep,
Voices of the earth, secrets to keep,
The sighing sands, a lullaby,
Echoes of time, beneath the sky.
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Fleeting whispers, a soft embrace,
Shadows weaving in an endless chase,
As the winds weave tales of old,
In every grain, a memory told.
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Listen closely, hear the grace,
In the dance of grains, find your place,
For in the whispers, the world is spun,
A tapestry of night and sun.
The Daily 5/8/26
“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” — Oprah Winfrey
When there’s a second new moon in a single calendar month, it’s often referred to as a black moon. It’s not an official astronomical term, though, and its definitions vary. Sometimes, it’s used to describe a third new moon in a season that usually has 2 new moons, or even the absence of a new or full moon in February.
Amidst the Chaos
Amidst the chaos, serenities reign above,
A tranquil heart knows not the world’s dismay,
Like still waters, reflecting stars thereof,
In gentle whispers, life finds its soft way.
The calmest days are gifts that we can love,
Where moments linger, stretching into gray,
In nature’s arms, we seek a sweet reprieve,
Finding our solace in what we believe.
The Daily 5/7/26
Indonesia consists of more than 17,000 islands, making it the largest archipelagic country.
Found out
Running around, lost deep in your little show
Feeling superior now
Unaware you’re found out