On the edge we stand,
Balance tipped in moments frail,
Fate’s dice cast anew.
Fate’s Edge
The Unexpected Lane
Timmy believed he was going to have fun
For he thought he was going for a run
Little did he know that was not the case
For bowling is what he needed to embrace
With strikes and spares, joy had just begun.
The Daily Extra #22
By the Number
133,000
The approximate square mileage of the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s most extensive coral reef system, is made up of more than 2,500 individual reefs and 900 islands
Quote for July 15, 2025
Wings of Authenticity
Bashful butterflies flutter about,
yearning to befriend others,
yet their fears hold them back each time.
All they desire is to be liked,
but they struggle to understand how.
In their quest, they try to become someone they are not.
Little did they know that this was not the way
until they stumbled upon a garden bright,
where colors danced in the warm sunlight.
Among the blossoms, a wise old bee
whispered gently, “Just be free.
Embrace your colors, your gentle sway,
for the truest friends will love you as you play.
No need to change, no mask to wear,
your heartfelt spirit is beyond compare.”
With newfound courage, they spread their wings,
navigating blooms and the joy it brings.
No longer bashful, they twirled in delight,
finding friendships that felt just right.
Together they laughed, together they soared,
in a world where love was the greatest reward.
So remember, dear friend, in your own special way,
authenticity is what helps you play.
Missy’s MAD Challenge # 050
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
- I finally opened up my heart after…
The Daily Extra #21
At the Box Office
On July 8, 2000, Scary Movie was the top movie at the box office. The slasher parody film is based on the popular slasher films Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer.
Quote for July 14, 2025
After the Rain
Raindrops like tears fall softly from the sky.
Nature’s beauty shines bright.
While new beginnings take flight
House to Home
House
Cozy, Spacious
Furnishing, Hosting, Maintaining
Residence, Shelter, Sanctuary, Haven
Cherishing, Decorating, Gathering
Comfortable, Inviting
Home
The Daily Extra #20
Andrew Johnson was buried with his head on the Constitution
“The 17th president died on July 31, 1875, and per his instructions, his body was wrapped in the American flag, and a copy of the Constitution was placed under his head. Here are a few more astonishing facts about U.S. presidents“. – Reader’s Digest 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know
Quote for July 13, 2025
Ripple of Kindness
Wave to people
Who need
Happiness,
A gentle touch,
A smile,
Peace.
Share your light
When shadows
Fall,
A soothing call
Kindness echoes
Always
In moments quiet,
Where silence
Reigns,
A wave of warmth
Can ease
Pains.
Lift your hand,
Let spirits
Rise,
For every wave
Can change
Lives
Bitterness
Taste of harsh regret,
Sweetness lost in darkened dreams,
A heart turned to stone.
The Daily Extra #19
18 The oldest goldfish lived to be 43 years old
“In the U.K., a goldfish named Tish, the beloved pet of Hilda and Gordon Hand, died in 1999, making her the longest living goldfish, according to Guinness World Records. The Hand family got Tish in 1956, after their son Peter won the fish at a fair.” – Readers Digest 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know
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