Fun Fact
According to estimates from the U.S Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), residents of the 0.77-square-mile (1.2 kilometers) principality of Monaco enjoys the life expectancy in the world, at an average of 89.5 years
The Daily Extra #71
Quote for September 2, 2025
The Joy of Laughter
Laughter echoes through the warm and bright air.
Spreading joy to those in need,
Hearts unite with each cheer.
A Dance of Values and Peace
I request that you stay true,
To the values that guide you,
May your heart be light and free,
As you dance through life with glee.
I request that you find peace,
In the moments of sweet release,
Let your spirit soar and fly,
Underneath the endless sky.
Missy’s MAD Challenge # 057
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
- There was once a man who was very old, but he was wise. He lived for a very long time, and he was very happy.
The Daily Extra # 70
Who knew?
Within a calendar year, the first day of September in December always begin on the same day of the week. This year they fall on Monday.
Quote for September 1, 2025
Kindness
Seeing acts of kindness and caring always makes me emotional. Whether it’s strangers helping each other or sharing special moments, these simple acts of generosity and understanding really touch my heart. It’s uplifting to notice the good in people and how one person can make a positive difference in someone else’s life.
Earth’s Hidden Secrets
Meg loves to dig,
With steadfast zeal,
She seeks the whispers
That the earth may reveal.
With shovel in hand,
She roams wide and free,
Uncovering stories,
Nature’s history.
In soil and sand,
Her joy takes flight,
A treasure trove of wonders,
Brought into the light.
Through layers of time,
She discovers her worth—
Meg loves to dig,
Unraveling the earth.
Secrets in the Shadows
Whisper to me your deepest, darkest secret,
A truth that only we will hold and keep,
In the shadows where our silent thoughts can meet.
Sally Ann Cash, the Teller
Sally Ann Cash worked with a grin,
At the shop where her talents did win.
With numbers in hand,
She was always so grand,
A trusted soul, where cash did begin.
Voice Rising
Soft
Voice
Trying
Speak her truth
Wanting to be heard
Yearning for the world to listen
The Colors Within
Within you, a vibrant hue,
Each color whispers a tale true.
A dash of red, bold and fierce,
With passion burning, never to pierce.
Blue like the sea, calm and deep,
Hiding emotions, secrets they keep.
Yellow shines, a ray of cheer,
Spreading warmth, dispelling fear.
Green like the earth, ever serene,
Nurturing life, a tranquil scene.
In every soul, this vibrant blend,
A rainbow of colors, without end.
The Daily Extra # 69
Judy Garland’s Dorothy was originally a blonde in The Wizard of Oz
In L. Frank Baum’s original book, Dorothy’s hair is blonde, not brown. Though MGM production staff put Garland in a long blonde wig and heavier makeup, temporary director George Cukor nixed the idea, believing she looked too artificial and sophisticated to be a rural farm girl.
Quote for August 31, 2025
M.A.D. Works 