What Will My Life Be Like in Three Years? When you reach a certain age, you stop predicting the future…
National Make-A-Mends Day
When I saw today’s prompt asking to invent a holiday, the answer came to me instantly. I’d call it National…
Beauty, Influence, and the AI Revolution
(by Beebop’s Blog) Every time I scroll through social media, I can’t help but notice how many men and women…
The Secret Health Formula of Good Dental Hygiene
(It Starts in the Mouth—But It Doesn’t End There) Most people think brushing and flossing are just about keeping teeth…
The Daily Game of Whack-a-Mole
(by Beebop) Some days I honestly believe God wakes up, looks down, and says, “ YEAH, Let’s see how many…
Just When I Thought the Prompts Couldn’t Get Any Worse
Just when I thought the daily prompt couldn’t get any more uninspiring, I read today’s: “What are your favorite websites?”…
Shrinking Beaches of My Youth
I’ve walked Ocean City’s boardwalk since the 1970s, and over the years I’ve noticed the beaches slowly shrinking. Hurricane Erin…
When Waze Turns Your Neighborhood Into a Shortcut
I used to enjoy sitting on my porch in the evening, watching kids ride their bikes and neighbors walk their…
“The spirit of party”
“The spirit of party… serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community…
Why Don’t They Govern from the Middle Anymore?
One thing seems clear to me: whenever a single party wins the House, the Senate, and the Presidency, they start…
I Wouldn’t Relive a Year
— The Best Is Yet to Come , “If you could relive one year of your life, which would it…
The Iraq War
It Fascinates me because We’re Watching the Same Script Play Out From Baghdad to Caracas I remember how loudly President…