How to be original.

I think you'll enjoy chewing on this nugget for a while. No need for my commentary.  This quote has enough meat to stand on its own. (But I did need to comment and tell you that there was no need for more comments.) "The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity." ~ Thomas … Continue reading How to be original.

Belated Cinco de Mayo fun

Gotta love the power of the pun.  Thanks Nina! Happy belated Cinco de Mayo!

Nugget construction

These here nuggets are expanding!   Please excuse the dust as I'm adding new stuff. It'll only take a second (At least it's what I reckon) So please don't dismay I'll be back in just a day!    Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Submission displays strength – not weakness

Here's your nugget for today.  Give it a think!   Does submitting to authority make you weak? TV wants you to think so.  Your flesh wants you to think so.  In fact, the Devil himself is working overtime to convince us this is true. But what submission really shows is your strength on display. Our … Continue reading Submission displays strength – not weakness

“next week’s testimony”

I read this on another blog and just loved, loved, loved it!  I couldn't wait to plagiarize it and send it out! Here ya go... The youth minister at my church shared this in passing last night: “May this week be next week’s testimony.” I like that. With all the doom and gloom we get … Continue reading “next week’s testimony”

PSA – the hidden dangers of balloon blowing

The following is a true story... I felt like it was my civic duty to warn the world about the dangers of preparing for your pre-teen's birthday party.  Hence the following public service announcement.  Please pass this along to anyone you know who might be at risk. No, it's not what you might think - … Continue reading PSA – the hidden dangers of balloon blowing

My story in poem

Here is my story in poem form. It is broken down into four parts, all are included in this one post. Part 1 College was my chance To try life on for size But nothing seemed to fit No matter what I tried Swim team and recycling club Psychology my degree Dead head buds Parties and … Continue reading My story in poem

Solution to California’s drought

During a class on problem solving, my 5th grade daughter had an inspired idea how to end California's drought.  I thought it was deserving enough to be considered by the entire internet community. Her solution is to have everyone in California stop taking showers and spritz themselves with Febreze instead. I really think she may … Continue reading Solution to California’s drought

Why video games are “the best”

If you've ever wondered why kids are so drawn to video games - wonder no more.  My 13-year-old son is here to tell you the answer with a poem he wrote for school: Video games are the best. When you see the controller waiting for you like a piece of chocolate. Not knowing what game … Continue reading Why video games are “the best”

Writer’s block

I don't know how long one has to write before they can consider themselves 'a writer.' But since I am experiencing writer's block, I guess I'll just go with it. Thankfully a dead guy spoke to me about it during my reading this morning. And I think I'm gonna put my pen down and listen... … Continue reading Writer’s block