What Makes a Person Truly Unique?

Which aspects do you think make a person unique? The first and most obvious answer is fingerprints. However, there is so much more. DNA, for example, personality, character, to name a few. A person’s uniqueness comes from a combination of factors, including: Personality & Character – Traits like kindness, humor, resilience, and creativity shape how …

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Me? What me? You cannot be serious!

If you could have something named after you, what would it be? In all modesty, there is nothing I would like named after me. I would instead just like to be remembered for who I am or what I was. No Names in Stone In all modesty, I must admit, No bridges, no streets, no …

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Laughter – an haiku…

What makes you laugh? I laugh at the silliest things, sometimes to the annoyance of my wife, but even at 73, maturity is something I've never fully embraced. In fact, I've never really tried. Laughter makes me laugh Other people laughing loud Crying makes me sad. Image generation by WordPress Ai. Please note this blog …

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Calculus! …a poem

What’s something most people don’t understand? Calculus: The Great Betrayal Oh, Calculus, you gave me pain, Derivatives fried my poor brain. Integrals made me want to cry, Yet here I stand—please tell me why? You swore you’d help me every day, In useful, math-y, grown-up ways. But in the end, amidst my strife, I’ve never …

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No! The hardest thing to say.

How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? The Power of Saying “No” to Protect Your Goals Many of us, especially those who enjoy helping others, struggle with saying "no." We want to be supportive, reliable, and kind. But when we agree to things that pull us away from …

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Superpower – a poem…

What's a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? This little missive in no way reflects me or anything about me. I am sure it will resonate with some people, but not me, I have absolutely no concept of low self esteem, depression or anxiety. I am the happiest person I know …

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The Gift of Every Season – a poem

What is your favorite type of weather? The Gift of Every Season March 2025 I love the breath of early spring,When blossoms dance and songbirds sing.The world awakens, fresh and bright,As golden sun reclaims the light. Then summer hums with warmth and cheer,Long, lazy days, skies crystal clear.The scent of earth, the buzzing bees,Soft whispers …

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