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Full Moon Madness is real
IIf you have ever wondered if the lunar effect is real and if the full moon caused some people to act out, let me assure you that it is not an old wives tale.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout 20 hours ago in Futurism
Experiencing a Thai Massage
For centuries, Thailand has been known not only for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture but also for its deeply rooted traditions of wellness and healing. Among these, Thai massage stands out as one of the most unique and transformative therapeutic experiences in the world. Unlike conventional Western massage techniques, Thai massage is an ancient practice that combines acupressure, assisted yoga stretches, and energy line work to restore balance in both body and mind.
By Skabout 20 hours ago in Geeks
The Nuckelavee: The Skinless Terror of the Northern Seas
There are monsters that haunt the imagination… and then there are those that seem to rot it from within. Among the cold, wind-lashed islands of northern Scotland, whispered between storm and salt, lives one of the most grotesque entities ever conceived in folklore—the Nuckelavee.
By E. hasanabout 20 hours ago in Horror
Successful People Who Were Once Told They Were Failures
Has anyone ever tried to hold you back because they thought you couldn't do something that you knew was your purpose? If so, you are not alone.
By Margaret Minnicksabout 20 hours ago in Geeks
You've Got It Comin' Back
i sit for hours underneath your window me and the moon, just hanging round found a sense of peace, in limbo caught a beat, but we never made a sound
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout 20 hours ago in Poets
Hanging Ten
There’s only one logical explanation: I fall up and you fall in— no one can fall down this long, this far without accelerating, just drifting
By Harper Lewisabout 20 hours ago in Poets
The lost art of rhyming poetry
I grew up in a day and time When poetry would always rhyme Thirty days has September April, June, and November There were ebbs and flows
By Cheryl E Prestonabout 20 hours ago in Poets
Just Don’t Drink
Writer’s note: This is my recent and very true story. None of this is embellished and these were my actual thoughts as they were evolving. Please read to the end. Yes I was damaged and messed up but I sorted it all out 🙃.
By Jesse Leeabout 21 hours ago in Motivation
The Role of Environment in Building Better Work Habits
You don’t really notice it at first. But your environment is doing more work on your habits than you think. One day you’re focused, the next day you’re distracted for no clear reason. Same person, same goals… different results. Funny how that happens. Sometimes it’s just where you are sitting, or what’s around you. Even something like working from a coworking space in San Diego can quietly shift how your brain shows up for the day, without you forcing anything. It just feels different. Lighter maybe. More structured too.
By Jessica Socheskiabout 21 hours ago in Journal
How to Cut Expenses without Sacrificing What You Love
A lot of people can relate to this Reddit post. How do you budget when you have no idea where to start? One user suggested pulling three to six months of credit card statements and looking at your expenses:
By Marie Dubuqueabout 21 hours ago in Lifehack
A Sign of the Cross
As I try to catch you the wind howls and the single tulip in my garden stashes its lie again. Maybe you are just rash to guise
By Paul Aaron Domenickabout 21 hours ago in Poets
Giant Craters and Suspended Life: 5 Marvels and Mysteries on the Moon
The Artemis II mission that flew above the far side of the Moon is the farthest humans have ever been from Earth... but the comparatively close lunar surface still has marvels and mysteries for spacefaring adventurers. Let's take a look at:
By Bobabout 21 hours ago in FYI