“The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius
Quote for January 17, 2026
Can You Tell A Story In… ?
- CHAMPAGNE
- TOWER
- OVERDRAWN
- DIPLOMA
To celebrate his graduation, the man rushed to the tower to receive his diploma. He dreamed of toasting with champagne, but a lingering sense of dread surfaced—could he afford the celebration without being overdrawn at the bank?
Soothing Lullaby
The soothing lullaby gently lulls everyone into deep sleep, inviting dreams to unfold peacefully.
Extra, Extra!
The first transatlantic phone call (i.e., not a test or experiment), was made between New York City and London on January 7, 1927. During a test the previous day, technicians made small talk about the weather.
In the Morning Light
Your three words today are:
ELEPHANT
EARLY
EARNEST
In the morning light, an elephant strides,
With grace in its steps, where the river glides.
Early to rise, it greets the day bright,
In the soft dawn glow, everything feels right.
Earnest and gentle, it roams the wide land,
A symbol of wisdom, so steady and grand.
Through jungles and savannas, with each grand advance,
The elephant dances, a majestic romance.
Random Thoughts
This week has been very draining for me, and it crushed my creativity. I am feeling a little more energized at the moment, so hopefully, I can create some great posts for you guys.
Quote for January 16, 2026
“I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that’s not pulling the trigger.” —Mia Hamm
Golden Rays
Golden rays awaken,
Painting warmth on tired earth,
Life begins anew.
Memories Unfold
Whispers of the past,
Resounding through the ages,
Memories unfold.
Bright Bird
A bird with feathers so bright,
Sang sweetly from morning till night.
With a flutter and twirl,
It would soar, give a whirl,
And fill lonely hearts with pure light.
Extra, Extra!
A single strand of spaghetti can be called a spaghetto.
Quote for January 12, 2025
“Folks are usually about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” – Abraham Lincoln
Missy’s MAD Challenge # 075
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 person wakes up with the ability to hear the emotions of objects.
Extra, Extra!
Due to their high oil content, pistachios are self-heating and can spontaneously combust as they decompose. It can happen under certain circumstances, such as when the nuts are packed too tightly and exposed to humid air or moisture. Indeed, this is true of pretty much any high oil nut.
Girl with a Curl
There once was a girl with a curl,
Who danced with a swish and a twirl.
With the wind in her hair,
She showed off her flair,
And won every heart in the whirl!
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