by A. T. Baron | May 6, 2022 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Are you a good person? I don’t doubt that many of us think that we at least try to be good people. Our parents, teachers, and religious leaders instruct us to be good and do good works. There are quite a few good ways to be good. All of them entail a certain amount of...
by A. T. Baron | Apr 1, 2022 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Today’s fortune had me researching relationships advice. It’s something I haven’t done since I read a teen magazine back in the early ‘80s and took some lame dating quiz. I couldn’t find any references to this fortune’s history on the internet except that it may be...
by A. T. Baron | Mar 4, 2022 | Fortune Cookie Friday
The human species has made many advancements over other mammals and primates. We have enormous brains in relation to our body size. This size allows us the ability to solve complex problems and speak languages. We also evolved to walk upright on two legs. This...
by A. T. Baron | Feb 17, 2022 | General
Social media is a fantastic way for writers and illustrators to reach their audiences. When I created my website back in 2008, I shared my content with the few social platforms I felt were convenient. The number and type of platforms evolved over time, and I found a...
by A. T. Baron | Feb 4, 2022 | Fortune Cookie Friday
I banged my knee into the corner of the coffee table the other day. The pain was excruciating, and I cursed more than I would like to admit. I almost wished I had kept on the baby-proofing bumpers from twenty years ago. Nonetheless, I now know I should pay a little...
by A. T. Baron | Jan 20, 2022 | Illustrating
I’ve been working with pastels lately since I bought a new set last year. My old collection of dried-out, tiny bits needed a replacement. Whenever I switch media, I take some time to familiarize myself with my technique, the medium’s feel and look. Using...
by A. T. Baron | Jan 7, 2022 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Even though I work from my home, that doesn’t mean it insulates me from the stresses of life. Granted, I don’t have to drive to an office or shop or work for someone else, but I can’t shirk my responsibilities either. Our duties at work and home keep...
by A. T. Baron | Dec 3, 2021 | Fortune Cookie Friday
“All men are created equal” was a central idea in the Declaration of Independence. Equality in this essence is everyone having the same fundamental rights, no matter the circumstance. Just because we are all equal under the law doesn’t mean that we are all equal in...
by A. T. Baron | Nov 5, 2021 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Now that Halloween has passed, we can put all the spooky, scary stuff behind us, right? Wrong. Fear is always with us. It’s part of human nature. So, I was a little shocked when I read today’s fortune and found the words “fearless courage.” I’ve written about fear and...
by A. T. Baron | Oct 1, 2021 | Fortune Cookie Friday
I’ve recently been following the growth of a Giant Puffball mushroom (Calvatia gigantea) in my backyard. These fascinating fungi can become enormous, and they’re edible when harvested early. They have the added benefit of entertaining the young at heart as they expand...
