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Going To Paris
He went to Paris
Looking for answers
to questions
That bothered him so.
- Jimmy Buffett



April 26, 2026 -- Some Thoughts On Resilience
Resilience is built when life doesn’t go your way. I have learned a lot about resilience since August 25, 2016. Up to that time and for sometime after, I didn't understand resilience. I did not comprehend that resilience is "the ability to adapt well to adversity, trauma, or significant stress, allowing individuals to "bounce back" or grow from difficult experiences." I didn't "adapt" or "bounce back" from difficult experiences. I didn't change and ask what I could do dif
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April 26, 2026
Who are you when no one's watching? I came across this question when reading an article about relationships. (Again, like my last post, not that any of the article was relevant to me -- smiley face). Living alone, I am well aware that I have developed habits and default behaviors (are those two concepts different?) that are suited for my circumstances. For example, I don't need to share my time, and I can do chores when I want to. I wonder sometimes whether that makes me u
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April 26, 2026 -- How To Stop Stewing Over The Small Infractions in Life
Another article on my Google News feed. I thought I would share it even though it has absolutely no relevance to moi. (Smiley face). Key points We are genetically predisposed to all things living, just as the Buddha had a penchant for the lotus. Embracing the awe of nature can remedy and lower the heat of the stew brewing inside our heads. Even tending an indoor garden can boost our mental health. There is always a lotus flower in stories about the Buddha. This flower, the
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April 26, 2026 -- RVing Makes Your Brain Stronger
I came across this article in My Google News feed: Say what?! It’s true. Exploring new places and trying new things can improve your mental well-being, strengthen your brain, and help you feel more fulfilled in everyday life. RVing fits that criteria! It can build brain strength. Who knew? Breaking routine Science shows that stepping outside your routine is one of the healthiest things you can do. According to Psychology Today, doing something new “wakes up” the brain. It pro
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Crawfish Versus Crayfish Versus Crawdad
Atlanta April 17, 2026 Crayfish, crawfish, and crawdad are regional, colloquial names for the same freshwater, lobster-like crustacean (order Decapoda). "Crawfish" is dominant in the Gulf South, "crayfish" is common in the North/scientific contexts, and "crawdad" is used in the Midwest/West. They are generally interchangeable, differing only by location. Key Regional and Usage Differences: Crawfish: Preferred in Louisiana, Texas, and Southern regions; often used when referrin
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