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Take a moment to notice yourself.  Notice yourself in a good moment.  See how grounded and centered you feel every time you take a moment for self-reflection and acceptance.  Be still. When we do this, it’s almost like the world pauses with us. The troubles of the day seem to soften.  When we stop and […]

Birds By Linda Stowe Eagle. Owl. Canary. Peacock. Stork. Vulture. Six kinds of birds and each has a story so distinct that an image immediately comes to mind. And the store is far from empty. Dove. Raven. Cuckoo. And on. What is it about birds? I cannot think of any other animal that has such

Writers. Go figure. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. But what happens when they go to the “without them” category?Those who went to the other side.  It seems like writers often dream up strange deaths for their characters. But sometimes, their own endings turned out to be even stranger than fiction. Well how

What if I told you that the Universe, in all its vastness, is mostly made of stuff we can’t see or touch? It is true. It is there, and we don’t have any way to hold on to it. This is the fascinating world of dark matter and dark energy. Scientists believe that dark matter,

Our good and just Constitution of the United States of America.  It is a document that all of us U.S. citizens should hold in the highest regard.  Who exactly wrote the U.S. Constitution?  It wasn’t the work of just one hand.  Not just one author.  Instead, it was born from the work of many minds

Crayons By Linda Stowe Not long ago I watched a brief and entertaining video about Crayola crayons called “Banned Crayon Color Names.” Whether your parents bought you the economical 8-pack or splurged on the gargantuan 200-crayon box (complete with crayon sharpener), those little sticks of colored wax have a rich history.The Crayola company started business

Friendly places. My address has the distinction of being located in Camden, Ohio. But I don’t actually live in the little town. As such, I can’t say for sure if the village of Camden is friendly or not. It seems pretty good to me. But here is the thing.  Some cities are known to have

Some of us are happier than others.  Some people don’t know much happiness at all, due to depression, illness, or life circumstances.  Nonetheless, most people seek happiness.  But. What if happiness isn’t something we have to chase down like it’s hiding around the next corner? What if it’s actually the natural state of a body