Commentary

The Daily Extra # 61

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A dentist invented the electric chair

In 1881, an unusual historical incident occurred when Alfred P. Southwick, a dentist from Buffalo, N.Y., observed a strange accident involving an intoxicated man who was electrocuted after touching a live generator terminal. This led Southwick to contemplate the possibility of using electrocution as a quicker and more humane alternative to traditional execution methods like the guillotine or hanging. He successfully collaborated with the governor of New York and state legislators, helping to pass laws for electrical executions in New York and 20 other states. –50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know

Poetry

Your Uniqueness

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Once a bubbly girl with a goal,
To be liked was her heart’s scroll.

Her laughter sparkled with such glee,
Yet mean girls tried to dim her spree.

She struggled hard to find her place,
But her passions set her apart with grace.

Then one day, she chose to be bold,
Accepting herself, her story told.

Soon others noticed her radiant shine,
She discovered true friends, feeling divine.

Now confident and filled with cheer,
Her uniqueness glows, so bright and clear.

So always remember, hold your view,
Your individuality is a gem that’s true!

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Rising Above

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Three Things Challenge #MM150

Your three words today are:
DESTINY
DISMAL
DESPISE

Don’t despise me
because my destiny is coming true
And yours is dismal.
In shadows we stood,
but light breaks through the gray,
each step I take, a journey’s call,
a path carved in the clay.

Commentary

The Daily Extra #60

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Pilots and co-pilots consume different in-flight meals

A comforting fact about air travel is that the Captain and First Officer of most airlines eat different meals to minimize the risk of both becoming ill from food poisoning while in the air. 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know

Poetry

Nature’s Dance

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Buzzing in the blooms,
Nature’s tiny sentinel,
Wings weave life’s soft tunes.

In gardens rich with hues,
They dance from petal to petal,
Gathering nature’s dues.

Poetry

Good Times

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A dude walks in with a curious grin,
surprises await, where shall we begin?
laughter rings out as the night feels alive,
adventures unfold, it’s here we thrive.

He strums a guitar with effortless style,
friendships blossom, lighting up every mile.
the stories he tells make us all feel anew,
magic is simple when shared with a dude.

from dance floors to sunset, the fun never ends,
with every new moment, the joy just transcends.
through ups and downs, it’s friendship so true,
life is a journey, especially with a dude.

so here’s to the laughter, the joy, and the cheer,
here’s to the memories we’ll hold ever dear.
may life be a ride filled with wonders in view,
forever be grateful for time spent with you.

Poetry

Restless Mind

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Sleep is not my friend

For I lay awake with many thoughts in my head

Strategies taught do not work

Sleep is needed, but I can’t obtain it.

Commentary

The Daily Extra # 59

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fun fact

Former president Harry S. Truman was the holder of the first Medicare card, which President Lyndon Johnson symbolically presented to Truman on the passing of the Medicare legislation in the U.S. in 1965

Poetry

Nighttime Reverie

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Beneath the moon’s glow,
Stars shimmer in the night sky,
Dreams take flight and soar.
Whispers of the gentle breeze,
Carry hopes on silver wings.

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Whispers of Balance

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Three Things Challenge #MM151

Your three words today are:
FEROCIOUS
PLACID
VIOLENT

In a world where shadows sometimes play,
Ferocious storms can darken the day.
Yet beneath the thunder, a whisper grows clear,
A promise of calm for those who will hear.

Violent winds may rage, clash and collide,
But within the chaos, there’s strength to abide.
For after the tempest, the clouds will depart,
Leaving space for the light to warm every heart.

Placid moments arise, as the stillness descends,
Healing the wounds where the storm never ends.
From ferocity’s fury and violence once sought,
Comes the gentle reminder of peace that is taught.

So let us embrace both the tempest and calm,
For each has its purpose, a lesson, a balm.
In balance, we find what our journeys are worth—
From fierce struggles arise the seeds of rebirth.

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The Daily Extra # 58

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An Author Prediction

In the 1898 novella The Wreck of the Titan: Or, Futility, Morgan Robertson tells the story of a fictional ‘unsinkable’ British ocean liner called Titan, which meets its fate after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Strikingly similar to the Titanic’s sinking in 1912, the Titan also lacked sufficient lifeboats for all its passengers. 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know