When I get the feels about not having my family in my life I listen to this 💙 music.apple.com/us/album/…
Read moreLESSONS I WOULD TEACH MY CHILD SELF: BE YOURSELF
When we open our souls and show another or the world who we are, we hope for acceptance, but we can’t expect it. We are part of a world that judges, and it is often unfair. We don’t change who we are because of someone; we stay who we are despite them. Changing ourselves to be accepted is not worth it. If someone can’t love you for who you are, they don’t deserve to love you.
Read moreFEAR AND LOSS
Fear is the muddy anticipation of loss. Yet, something profound happens when we come to terms with and accept that loss is an inherent part of our journey. We begin to understand the value of ourselves, our life, and our time. When we understand that we can control nothing but our choices, our outlook is unburdened, and we remain standing. Fear loses its power over our spirit, and courage glows brightly because there are no longer any unknowns left for us to fear.
Read moreIf you’re a chronic overthinker like me, it seems impossible to stop worrying right now. But remember how quickly you can pivot, and keep in mind that’s a superpower, enjoy a moment for you. Pivot, pivot, pivot. Love ya 💙
Read moreSHACKLED
I know first hand the consequences of being dominated by humans. To be told how to feel, think and act. Humans often have a desire to dominate; it is predatory, persistent, and insidious. Why pursue domination? It is one of the most fundamental questions that will never provide a positive answer, as any justification for it can be replaced with cooperation. The only reason to choose domination over cooperation is if one chooses selfishness.
Read moreI WILL ALWAYS HAVE ROOM IN MY HEART TO LOVE YOU
My Grandma. Luella Dobbins I thought I had no love left in my heart to grieve for those who do not love me in return. I had committed to reserving my grief for those who did so. Yet, you proved me wrong in my understanding because you stopped loving me, but I chose to grieve your departure with love, not hate. I misunderstood what love was and subsequently grief as well.
Read moreAMAZING SUNSETS IN ISTANBUL 
There are amazing sunsets, and then there are extra amazing sunsets. This one took my breath away. I was worried I would never be able to capture its beauty, and while this photo is far less spectacular than what I witnessed, it serves as a reminder of how I felt when I saw it. Istanbul Turkey 🌍📸✈️🌅.
Read morePHOTO OF THE DAY : RUBY RED
🖼️📸 Photo of the Day! I took several nice pictures of this fearless little fella a couple years ago. He allowed my camera lens to get just inches from him. Hummingbirds are so beautiful and brave. 🕊️🐦✨
Read moreFEDERATED BLOG MIGRATION
This concludes my blog migration and enabling bsky and other comments as well as federating my posts. I’ve already seen far more traffic than I had! Sorry for the flood of posts, y’all! 🙃
Read moreIMESSAGE AND SECURE COMMUNICATION
In the process of updating my blog to align with Fediverse standards and protocols, I realized that iMessage could be a great option for secure communication. I wasn’t aware that you can prompt a link to open a new iMessage chat. By creating a disposable iMessage alias and disabling unknown FaceTime calls, you can keep your contact information accessible while maintaining clear boundaries. :)
Read moreBLUE THOUGHTS
So this isn’t groundbreaking or anything. But I think it could be incredibly helpful if this was made into a browser extension with the Bluesky API. Blue Thoughts New Thoughts (Drag links and Drop in your favorites bar)
Read moreWHY THE APPLE AI HATE?
I’m not exactly sure why, but there is so much hate regarding Apple’s AI. I pretty much just use it for spell checking, but I don’t really understand why there’s so much disdain, I’ve been seeing it a lot.
Read moreMY FIRST INSTAGRAM
I can’t believe it was so long ago. 2012 seems like yesterday and an eternity ago!
Read moreLOST IF NOT FOR YESTERDAY
History gives a map of future’s way, Left by those who sailed our waters yesterday. Darkness hides deep below, naps in mystery, While warnings flowed stray, And now we question life beyond this day. Our anchored hope, though veiled, Claps at fear, And waves victory Where hearts now lay. False hope exists alone for they Who allow their soul to be lost and sink away. — MD
Read moreLESSONS PAST
As progress renders shadows obsolete, warnings of certain darkness go unheard. Shade cast on nothing; forget guardrails serve to learn.
Forgotten shadows neglect battles fought first in mind. This allows the path to failure as unprepared is human kind.
Read moreA CLEMENS CLAP BACK
A very complex person who made considerable observations on humanity was Samuel Clemens. His commentary and short stories, one of which he published as the diary of Eve, pushed the limits of censorship at the time. This statement to the press after his congressional testimony on copyright in 1906 is very fascinating. He was asked about images of Eve used in his book and the banning of this work by a library.
Read moreEXPEDITION GALAXY: EARTH : 2025 : DAY 003
Earth : 2025 : Day 003 I have made a most unfortunate discovery as I increase my knowledge of Earth and its inhabitants. The vast majority of humans I have encountered since arriving here have experienced only 30 or fewer revolutions around their radiant star. They seem very unprepared and lacking in, well, almost everything that humans who have completed 30 or more revolutions around their radiant star possess. Yet both those who possess dwelling structures and those who have chosen instead to procure something called “avocado toast” are equally upset and have opposing viewpoints regarding something incredibly important that I personally fear may pose a danger to the safety of the universe.
Read moreEXPEDITION GALAXY: EARTH : 2025 : DAY 002
Earth : 2025 : Day 002 Today, I achieved a research milestone in this peculiar world that humans call Earth. I discovered that there is indeed a system for acquiring nourishment, but it operates through a curious token based barter system called “money”. Upon further inspection of my travel package, I realized it includes both instructions and a communication device that was left at my residence that is proving to be most helpful in understanding my surroundings.
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