Joe: “My girlfriend told me she’s splitting from me.”
Pete: “Why is she splitting.”
Joe: “She told me she tired of me pretending I am a detective.”
Pete: “What did you say to her.”
Joe: “I told splitting up was good, we could cover more ground.”
Month: March 2021
š¾ Today’s Poem ~ Dreams
Dreams
D. H. Lawrence
All people dream, but not equally.
Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind,
Wake in the morning to find that it was vanity.
But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people,
For they dream their dreams with open eyes,
And make them come true.
š Today’s Health Question ~ What Should You Eat to Get a Good Night’s Sleep?
What should we eat to get a good nightās sleep?
According to one study that examined the correlation between sleep duration . . . the results suggested a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with adequate sleep duration and fewer insomnia symptoms.The Mediterranean diet includes whole fresh foods and plenty of fruits, vegetables, bread and other grains, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds, olive oil as a primary fat source, and dairy products, eggs, fish, and poultry in low to moderate amounts. Red meat is limited and processed foods are avoided. Wine is consumed in moderation. However, itās not a good idea to have alcohol close to bedtime, as it can disrupt sleep.
š Today’s Inspiration ~ Go Forward with Confidence
“The past will not define me, the future will not defeat me.” ~ Michael Front
š” Something to Think About
Take five minutes and look at a tree. What do you see? Do you see only what your eyes see? Do you see what birds see? Do you see what furniture makers see? Do you see what homebuilders see? Now, look in a mirror and what do you see?
š¾ Today’s Poem ~ Be the Best of Whatever You Are
Be the Best of Whatever You Are
Douglas Malloch
If you can’t be a pine on the top of the hill,
Ā Be a scrub in the valley ā but be
The best little scrub by the side of the rill;
Ā Be a bush if you can’t be a tree.
If you can’t be a bush be a bit of the grass,
Ā And some highway happier make;
If you can’t be a muskie then just be a bass ā
Ā But the liveliest bass in the lake!
We can’t all be captains, we’ve got to be crew,
Ā There’s something for all of us here,
There’s big work to do, and there’s lesser to do,
Ā And the task you must do is the near.
If you can’t be a highway then just be a trail,
Ā If you can’t be the sun be a star;
It isn’t by size that you win or you fail ā
Ā Be the best of whatever you are!
āļø Writersā Wisdom ~ Looking for Character Flaws?
“You already know some character flaws from living your life. You know your own weaknesses and you know the flaws of your friends and family members. You have seen people overcome their flaws and seen them fail. This life knowledge can be applied, adapted and modified for use in fiction. It can also be helpful to read up on personality flaws for inspiration and to get a deeper understanding of characterization.”
š Today’s Power Thought ~ I’m Glad I followed Her Advice
A friend gave me a great piece of advice early on in my career. She said, “Ray, if a good opportunity knocks, grab it and hold on for dear life. You’ll figure it out. If you let it pass you by, you can be sure it won’t knock on your door again. I followed her advice. Sometimes, I thought I was going to drown, but I learned to swim. Her advice worked for me. Cast fear and doubts aside. Go for it. You’ll surprise yourself and all your doubters. Thanks, Orpha.
š¤ A Better Life ~ Did You Graduate From the School of Hard Knocks?
If you’re like me, you graduated with honors from the school of hard knocks. We took their best shot and came out stronger, more resilient, more confident. We learned not to quit. And, we learned lessons only experience can teach. We are strong and getting stronger.
Today’s Smile š
Joe: “I think my girlfriend is hinting she’s going to drop me.”
Pete: “What makes you think that?”
Joe: “She tossed my iPhone, laptop, and clothes out the window.”
