by A. T. Baron | Sep 3, 2021 | Fortune Cookie Friday
It’s that time of year when young adults venture off and begin the next phases of their lives. Some will go to college. Some will start new jobs. Some will sit and ponder what to do next. Life has many paths, but no matter what direction we take, we need to take that...
by A. T. Baron | Aug 6, 2021 | Fortune Cookie Friday
I was admiring baby pictures of my kids recently, and it brought a smile to my face. I remember the days of changing diapers, middle-of-the-night feedings, and a general lack of energy from parenting. When we first enter this world, we are completely helpless and...
by A. T. Baron | Jul 2, 2021 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Life is an adventure, and every adventure includes carrying a little baggage. I’m currently in the process of organizing my gear for an upcoming week-long canoe trek. For those not familiar with hiking, backpacking, and canoeing, the type of gear we pack is crucial...
by A. T. Baron | Jun 29, 2021 | Writing
Writers need to be creative when coming up with fictional stories, and many of those stories or aspects often come from real-life instances. I can’t speak for everyone, but there is a little bit of me or my personal experiences in all of my books. I might hear a...
by A. T. Baron | Jun 4, 2021 | Fortune Cookie Friday
It’s been many years since I’ve been at school. Of course, that doesn’t mean I’ve stopped learning. On the contrary, I look at each day as a chance to glean new information or pick up a new skill. Sometimes I take an online class for writing or marketing because it...
by A. T. Baron | May 7, 2021 | Fortune Cookie Friday
I was recently caught up in a conversation about morals. Even if we are not religious, we can agree that certain acts are wrong: taking a life, stealing, or treating others poorly. Then there is lying—a deceitful act that is easy to commit and happens more often than...
by A. T. Baron | Apr 2, 2021 | Fortune Cookie Friday
I find it fortuitous that my current fortune shows up as we move into Easter weekend, especially as we move out of the pandemic. Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion. Remembering that moment is a way to renew daily hope that we...
by A. T. Baron | Mar 5, 2021 | Fortune Cookie Friday
I am the youngest of three kids. When I was really little, I disliked it because I was considered the baby of the family. As I got older, I realized I had a unique opportunity—to watch my older siblings make mistakes or solve problems. All of those mentor moments...
by A. T. Baron | Feb 5, 2021 | Fortune Cookie Friday
How fortunate is it to receive a fortune about increasing your fortune? I guess it would depend on how much faith you put into a cookie, especially when it gives you business advice. Getting this message made me furrow my brow. Although I write and illustrate, I also...
by A. T. Baron | Jan 1, 2021 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Success requires a few things, an idea/goal, direction, and drive. It doesn’t matter if one wants to be successful at a sport, job, or relationship; we need these three things to accomplish our goals. Consider these aspects as the formula for success. As we can see,...
