I was twelve—maybe thirteen—and it was the summer everything seemed to glow. My best friend Glenn lived just down the…
No, I Don’t Need More Time — Just a Better Perspective of It
The Older I Get the Faster Time Flys Every so often, a WordPress prompt lands right in the middle of…
There Was a Time
Do You Need Time? (by Beebop) “Time doesn’t owe me another minute. It’s already given me memories that will outlive…
From a Distance
We Are All Earthlings I’ve lived long enough to see how easily people divide themselves — by faith, race, politics,…
I don’t know these things because I’m smart. It’s because I’m old.
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…
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