by A. T. Baron | Sep 6, 2024 | Fortune Cookie Friday
I have always been intrigued by what was over the hill, around the corner, or behind the curtain. It’s not necessarily because I was curious; it was more about dispelling the unknown and breaking boundaries. Okay…there was a little curiosity involved. There is...
by A. T. Baron | Aug 2, 2024 | Fortune Cookie Friday
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” You may have been asked this question when you were a kid or even asked a child yourself. The answers can vary a lot. Johnny wants to be an astronaut, Rebecca wants to be a singer, and Lorna wants to be a surgeon. Rafael...
by A. T. Baron | Jul 5, 2024 | Fortune Cookie Friday
When you look at successful companies or entrepreneurs, you will find they share some similar characteristics. Today’s fortune covers a few of them that we can take to heart. Life is all about choices; sometimes, we must take risks to accomplish our goals. Between...
by A. T. Baron | Jun 7, 2024 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Life is all about choices and the obstacles that we overcome. Making those decisions can be daunting, and taking that first step or major leap means change and the unknown. Whatever the reason, if we find ourselves in uncharted territory, we can use different methods...
by A. T. Baron | May 3, 2024 | Fortune Cookie Friday
What is a genius? Some people think it is a person with a high IQ. Lots of geniuses have excellent knowledge in their fields, but there is more to being a genius than intelligence. Now, I’m not a genius, but I have known many intelligent people who I thought fit the...
by A. T. Baron | Apr 5, 2024 | Fortune Cookie Friday
I didn’t think much about it when I pulled the fortune for today’s post last week. I set it on my desk and promised to write about it after Easter. Much has happened in the world since then. Fortune: Be mischievous and you will not be lonesome. The fortune...
by A. T. Baron | Mar 4, 2024 | Illustrating
The latest volume of Science and Children is out, and I created “Girl in Woods” to compliment Sarah Grace Tuttle’s poem “Feeling the Ground.” She wrote the poem from the point of view of someone with autism spectrum disorder. When walking...
by A. T. Baron | Mar 1, 2024 | Fortune Cookie Friday
When we talk about capturing the essence of scientific exploration and the pursuit of knowledge, many quotes come to mind, but one attributed to Issac Asimov percolates to the top. “The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is...
by A. T. Baron | Feb 29, 2024 | General, Writing
A writer’s life isn’t all plotting and editing. Sometimes, we must step out from behind our computers and talk with others. We need to connect with the world around us, especially with our readers. It may not be the easiest of tasks for people who enjoy a...
by A. T. Baron | Feb 2, 2024 | Fortune Cookie Friday
When wise Tyrion Lannister said, “That’s what I do: I drink, and I know things” in the Game of Thrones “Home” episode, I laughed out loud. I felt I could relate to the character at that moment. Although not because I drank. I do partake in something more than orange...
