The world is well on its way to a dark hole, if you ask me. Two things I see with that stunt of hers (which I read about a few weeks back): One, we have become incredibly depersonalized. Not just in terms

Thank you... I suppose we all have our "grumpy days," now and then!

I know my mother definitely did her best, according to whatever she believed was the right thing to do. And I choose to mostly focus on the good, and have gratitude for those lessons.

I'm not entirely sure the Hive Morality Police have any consensus idea about what they are trying to control/curtail. Thinking back to the earliest days of the old chain, it seemed like frustrated

I do believe that the whole "mind over matter" issue is far more important in our lives than most people give it credit for. The notion that "thoughts become things" is ancient... and

I have come to increasingly value and be grateful for those early lessons in self reliance, they seem to have become more and more important as the years roll by. Although he died when I was 18, my dad

Thank you @ewkaw, I hope to continue for many more!

These definitely are very interesting times! As for retirement, I sincerely doubt I ever will... but I am grateful for the fact that my work is generally "light" and not dependent on physical

Hah! Shrinkflation has hit everything here. That said, I am genuinely impressed by the way some manufacturers have managed to create larger looking packaging, while reducing the net weight of what's inside.

"Life happens," and we get busy. In a sense we are both blessed in the "Being Present" department simply by living naturally amazing spots like Sedona or northwestern Washington...

In a way, I enjoy the challenge of it, even it it sometimes feels frustrating. For most of my life, the whole idea of "creating something from nothing" has not only felt appealing, but it has

I might post it in the summer, when I can combine it with a garden post with homegrowns potatoes, onions and dill!

Patience is definitely important, as well... making the most of a situation, is a choice we can all make!

Thank you very much!

Thank you @hivebuzz, always nice to get another badge!

Thank you! Life definitely happens... and it seems to be becoming more and more time consuming as the years pass. I used to have an art gallery/store, and it seemed like I had more time to engage on Hive

Although I do love dogs, I agree: It's better when they are someone else's! I find cats more relaxing to be around... and there's nearly always one in sight when I working (from my home office).

Thank you! It does seem like 8 years is a long time, especially in an online context where everything moves so quickly...

Gracias!

Thank you, and thanks for the musical interlude and your kind words. If I have done things right, you should be getting a tip, rather than an upvote. But that's the state of the world... whenever the