( There are times when our substance leaks into the cracks and crevasses of the world and we become less substantial. We begin to fade into translucency. It is as if light has decided that we are not worthy

So we got some snow. An inch or two accumulated, so hardly snowmageddon, but for us Southerners, it can be enough to muddle things up. Few snow plows, fairly pitiful attempts at salting back roads, and

The Greatest Showman was to me an inspiring musical that was a visually inspiring period piece depicting the origins of the circus. But it's not about the circus, and I think those who get wrapped up in

There has never been an opportunity in the blogging space like we have with the Steem blockchain. Over the past fifteen years of blogging I have never seen a community so willing to help hardworking writers

We've been doing some major home repairs including a lot of painting. We've been jamming to music, and I am so fortunate that my children love the same type of music I do. The problem is, we can't stop

A fantastic visit with a fantastic creature. Serene and peaceful. My favorite place is under the waves. Hope you enjoy. It's my invitation to you to my happy place.

No amount of reassurance that the interior of the sub would not change pressure on the way down could stop Angie from popping her ears. It was compulsive. She’d been diving only once in her life, a brief

We have all heard that we learn more from our failures than from our successes. I believe this to have truth, and it puts me in the running for the wisest man in the world. My life has been punctuated

In a recent post, I touched on some of the basic platforms for survival that must be considered, and used the rule of 3's which I was taught through the years in military, Wilderness Search and Rescue

There are many many variables that interact which can affect an individual's survival in a number of disasters or events. This is in no means an attempt to be comprehensive, and it is important to know

So most of you are way too mature and civilized for such nonsense, so if that's you, move right along. I'll be back to sanity soon. However, in the wake of the crypto kitty fad comes a token earning fighting

Great words by buddah..

When you are a parent of 12 children, there is never a lack of personality to go around. While there is no doubt they have been affected, or more appropriately "infected" by parental behaviors,

Sunset of a lake on the top of the mountain .

Here you can see why you should always wear protective clothing on the bike! It's very tempting to just ride in a T-shirt and short pants, especially when it's hot, but it should be clear to everyone that

The name of this art photograph is: 'Pink Dusk' A few days back snow fell and lasted for a day. We were all hoping for a white end of the year but it doesn't appear we'll have one. I found myself basking

Hey guys i hope you are all doing well😊 Im still in the Christmas spirit, so i wanted to give away some more Steem. This time i will giveaway 2 Steem (Currently worth 8$) Thats 0.10 steem to 20 people.😊

We do not get to choose the families we are born into. Sometimes, they do not even actively choose us. We just end up together. Or perhaps they do, through intent, fostering or adoption. These are our

This heart-wrenching phone call sent me flying out of my door! ... running ... "Oh, Anna Anna! They took my baby!" "They took my Twyla! Ohhh! Anna! Ohhh!" Source ... running -- not

This is real, Steemit has changed our lives.