- EAVESDROP
- SPACE
- BURGER
In the quiet burger joint, I could not resist eavesdropping on the next table, their secrets spilling like ketchup, creating a connection despite the vast space between us.
Can You Tell A Story In…
Emerging from Shadows
I am finished living this way,
In shadows where I sway.
Change feels heavy, like a stone,
I stand still, lost and alone.
I don’t know what to do,
Or how to find a path that’s new.
Fear wraps tight, like a chain,
Paralyzed by hope and pain.
But somewhere deep inside,
A whisper calls, a wish, a guide.
Though change is hard, I’ll find the light,
And step forward, into the fight.
Microscope Tales: Laughing Along With a Limerick
In a lab where the science excels,
They studied the life in the cells.
With microscopes near,
They’d gather each year,
Finding secrets that nature compels.
Tickle Me Pickle’s Fate
Tickle me Pickle, that silly fellow,
Turns into a prune whenever it’s mellow.
It wriggles and giggles, oh what a hoot,
Until it becomes a prune, then it can’t scoot!
But when the sun shines and the laughter is bright,
It dances and twirls, a joyful sight.
With friends all around, it’s never alone,
In the pickle patch party, it’s right at home!
The Daily Extra #39
Prehistory…
Approximately 150 million years ago, Camarasaurus grew to seventy-five feet long and fifty tons. Although not the largest sauropod, it is the most commonly found, with over 500 specimens discovered. It may have fed on vegetation at different heights than its relatives.
Quote for August 1, 2025
Embrace
Open arms invite,
Hearts collide in warm moments,
Love’s tender cradle.
Frosty the Fashionable
Frosty the snowman was quite precise,
In his fashion choices, he took no advice.
His hat and scarf came at a hefty price,
But his cool demeanor was never on ice!
With buttons gleaming like a starry night,
He danced through the town, a joyful sight.
Children would cheer, their faces alight,
For Frosty’s style brought pure delight!
The Daily Extra #38
World’s Best of Bad Jokes and Puns
Q: What’s a sheep’s favorite game?
A: Baa-dmiton
Quote for July 31, 2025
Time’s Echo
Glimmer of hope starts to fade away
What was once golden is now rust
Trying to gain what is lost is a hopeless
For that moment has long passed
In shadows of memories, we linger still,
Chasing echoes of dreams that time can’t fulfill.
Yet in the silence, a whisper remains,
A flicker of strength to endure through the pains.
Rising Light
Someone is frustrated
By things that can’t change
Change that mindset,
Let your heart rearrange.
Embrace the morning sun,
Let go of yesterday’s weight,
For every end holds a beginning,
In every twist, don’t hesitate.
Breathe deep in the stillness,
Find strength in the calm,
Each moment a fleeting whisper,
A chance to reclaim your charm.
Let worries drift like autumn leaves,
Soar with winds of hope anew,
In the garden of your spirit,
Plant dreams and watch them bloom.
Though storms may shake your foundation,
And shadows may cloud your day,
With courage, you can rise again,
And illuminate your own way.
The Daily Extra # 37
Mindful moment
If you wake up at 3am, try a body scan to relax any tension you may be holding in your body. If you do a mindfulness practice, get out of bed and do it elsewhere. The point isn’t to fall asleep during your practice but afterward, when you return to bed
Quote for July 30, 2025
Pig’s Muddy Adventures
Petunia the pig, so round and so pink,
Loves to splash in the mud, it’s her favorite drink.
Leaving a messy trail wherever she strays,
Causing mayhem for others in so many ways.
With a snort and a giggle, she’ll roll in the mire,
Leaving behind a scene that others must admire.
But despite the chaos she tends to incite,
Petunia’s joyful spirit is always warm and bright.
So let her revel in her muddy spree,
For Petunia the pig is happy as can be.
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