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...
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...
