by A. T. Baron | Jul 26, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
I had to take many classes in college to fulfill my science major’s prerequisites. Physics was one of those classes. And although it was difficult—calculus isn’t my strong suit—I enjoyed the hands-on aspect and learning how things worked in the world of matter and...
by A. T. Baron | Jul 19, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
We all have challenges in our lives. One thing I have learned over the years is that our attitude towards those challenges is what determines whether we succeed. Today’s fortune by the legendary football coach, Vince Lombardi, reminds me of that attitude. Lombardi’s...
by A. T. Baron | Jul 12, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
With the Women’s World Cup Soccer over, it’s nice to sit back and relax. The tension in some soccer fan households was intense, although it was nice to see people rooting for the same team. The soccer players skillfully moved the ball into position for those perfect...
by A. T. Baron | Jul 5, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
As humans, we all sin. Sometimes our sins are against one another. Our choices can lead us down paths that can hurt someone we care about. When we are that victim, it can be difficult to accept what happened. Feelings of anger and betrayal can cloud our judgment. We...
by A. T. Baron | Jun 28, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Track coaches tell their athletes to run past the finish line, not to it. The last thing we want to do is slow down or quit before we get there. Keeping up our endurance can be difficult, especially after a long and arduous race, but focusing on that goal can pull us...
by A. T. Baron | Jun 21, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
We are a fast-paced culture—food, money, information, we want it now. If we live in the south, we may take a more relaxed approached, but compared to previous generations, we still expect quick results. This idea of immediate gratification would make sense if we had...
by A. T. Baron | Jun 14, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Many artists use a reference when they create. Ideally, it’s best to use the actual objects so you can directly observe them as they interact in real life. We can better capture the subject by looking at how it relates to its surrounds or how it moves. Another option...
by A. T. Baron | Jun 7, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Life is not easy. As much as we would like every day filled with rainbows an lollipops, we all have those days with storm clouds and dropped ice cream on the sidewalk. Days like those might not be perfect, but we can still rejoice in them if we know how to handle the...
by A. T. Baron | May 31, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday, Writing
When I read today’s fortune, I struggled with why many, let alone any would travel to hear something I had to say. I don’t consider myself all that impressive or influential. I try to write entertaining or engaging works, but my fan base is tiny at best. I certainly...
by A. T. Baron | May 24, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
My youngest child is getting ready to go off to college. She wants to study pre-med and will likely be at school for many, many years. Luckily, she enjoys learning and reading, because she will be doing a lot of both. There is something to be said for having a college...
