Quote for August 28,2025
The Question
Am I truly alive or am I pretending to be,
That is the question that I ask myself daily.
In shadows I wander, lost in the fray,
Searching for meaning that slips away.
Each heartbeat a whisper, each breath a disguise,
Yet in all of the doubt, a spark still lies.
For to question is live, to seek and to yearn,
In the dance of existence, I still will return.
A Step Towards Understanding
Please try to understand,
I am trying my best and can only do so much,
Meet me halfway, the ground we can touch,
In the silence, hear my unspoken plea,
Together we’ll rise, you and me.
Let patience guide us, through shadows we’ll tread,
With love as our compass, let’s forge ahead.
A journey begins when we both take a stand,
For understanding blooms when we walk hand in hand.
The Daily Extra #65
150 years ago
On August 25, 1875
Captain Matthew Webb became the first person to swim across the English Channel unassisted.
Quote for August 26,2025
The Enchantment of MAD Missy
The lovely malady, MAD Missy,
Was enchanted by a melody sweet,
Her spirit soared, her heart in flight,
As notes danced around her, pure delight.
With eyes closed tight, she swayed with grace,
Each beat a whisper, a warm embrace.
In twirls and leaps, she lost track of time,
In a world of music, she felt so divine.
So let the melody linger and play,
For in every sway, her heart finds its way,
As long as the music calls her name,
MAD Missy shines, forever aflame.
Shadows of Doubt
When will the message finally break through,
That I am not enough for you?
Time and again, you’ve let me down,
Yet here I am, still around.
Why do I keep returning to this pain?
Am I simply a glutton for my own disdain?
Searching for love in the shadows of doubt,
Wondering what this heart’s all about.
Quote for August 26, 2025
The Daily Extra # 64
U.S. coins used to say “Mind Your Business”
The earliest U.S. coin in circulation featured the phrase “Mind Your Business” rather than “In God We Trust.” This original motto was attributed to Benjamin Franklin, but the phrase was changed to “In God We Trust” during the Civil War, primarily due to a rise in religious sentiments, as noted by Snopes.
A Call to Healing
I’m sorry, I meant to wait
Until you called, a little late.
But the weight began to climb,
No one here to share the time.
I reached out, unsure if you’d be there,
Hoping you’d return, beyond despair.
I didn’t want to see another face,
It felt so wrong in this lonely space.
Fortunately, you answered my plea,
An appointment set, a chance to be free.
With apologies shared, may healing start,
A journey together to mend the heart.
Missy’s MAD Challenge # 056
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
- It is the end of the world.
The Daily Extra 63
Your tongue is as unique as your fingerprints
Just as every person has unique fingerprints, each person’s tongue has its own distinct characteristics. Studies indicate that each individual’s “tongue print” is one-of-a-kind, featuring its own unique shape, size, color, and texture. Even identical twins have variations in their tongues. Some research suggests that tongue prints might serve as a valuable asset in forensic investigations. – 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know
Quote for August 25, 2025
Beacon of Hope
Contemplating what I’ve done to endure,
I seek to inspire and uplift, for sure.
Amidst all challenges, I’ve learned to cope,
And I strive to share kindness, a beacon of hope.
Journey to Blossom
In your own time
You will blossom
to be an amazing person
You were meant to be
In the quiet moments,
Find strength within,
Embrace the journey,
Let your story begin.
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