“You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script.” — Oprah Winfrey
Some species of maple trees can change their sex. They’ll have male flowers one year and then grow female flowers the next season.
The Daily 4/21/26
Author: M.A.D. Works
Unwinding
I unwind in a few different ways, depending on the kind of chaos the day served me. Sometimes I grab my iPad and disappear into a cozy game. Other days I doodle, paint, or get lost in something creative. And then there are the days when I just switch into full “do not disturb, I’m recharging” mode and let the quiet do its thing. It’s a rotating menu of peace when I can.
Social Media
I use social media in a few different ways. I like watching videos on YouTube, especially when I want to relax or learn something new. On Instagram and Facebook, I follow my favorite stars, as well as family and friends, so I can keep up with what everyone is doing. I also enjoy writing and sharing my own thoughts here on my blog.
Being Together
Being with family
And friends
Never gets old.
Quite a grand time to share,
United for a little while,
Enjoying every moment—
Time always slips away too fast.
The Daily 4/20/26
“Belief creates the actual fact.” — William James
The US government temporarily banned sliced bread in 1943. It wasn’t an attempt to keep bread prices low by conserving material for the war effort. The brief fan was highly unpopular among both bakeries and homemakers.
Missy’s MAD Challenge # 089
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
- The moon forgot to rise, and I forgot to sleep.
Getting to Know Missy
What is the number one thing people are always asking you for help with?
The number one thing people ask me for help with is turning chaos into something usable.
Sometimes it looks like planning a route, rewriting an email, or organizing a school schedule. Other times, it’s helping someone find the right words for a hard feeling or a complicated situation. At the core, people hand me a tangle of tasks, emotions, or words—and ask, “Can you help me make sense of this?” That’s my favorite kind of work: noticing the pattern, naming what matters, and shaping it into a plan, a paragraph, or a next step that actually feels doable.
Blossom
A garden where flowers would blossom,
Had petals of pink, gold, and awesome,
A bee took a sip,
Did a wiggle and flip,
And declared it was truly handsome!
The Daily 4/19/26
“Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Peter Graves, born on March 18, 1926, was primarily known for his serious roles in the TV series Mission Impossible, which debuted in 1966. Initially, he showed little interest in taking part in the classic comedy Airplane, released in 1980, describing it as trash and the worst-tasting he had ever encountered. However, after meeting with the filmmakers, he changed his mind and later commented, “They say you should challenge yourself as an actor, so let’s embrace it.”
Devoted
Be devoted to
yourself.
You are unique,
your own person.
Don’t change
for anyone.
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
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