A Look on the Brighter Side of Life
Yes, there is some info I believe you could benefit from. I have already improved from the knowledge and advice I’ve received from this source. It’s a bit much to relay. And I’d probably muck it all up. So, I’m not going to even try. So, I implore you to check out Danny Lemoi’s live Read More …
Woohoooo! Can you believe we actually made it to a new year? I mean the last year has been a wild ride. Not to mention the year before that. I know I’m not alone in being grateful to put the last two years behind us. But, what about the year to come? With all the Read More …
Well, 2021 was a doozy of a year, but we’re finally ready to wrap it up and review the top posts of the year. I know I’m not the only one glad to have that fiasco of a year behind us. But, some things definitely landed on the good side of life. For instance, this Read More …
Well, its Christmas time again! And with holiday season comes lots of time with family and friends, an over abundance of food, and lots of music. There is so much happening all around us nowadays. Am I right? This busy-ness we find ourselves in may make it a bit tough to find the time to Read More …
Sometimes we need to take a step back and think about the arguments we cling to. Seriously, man. What do we actually accomplish with some of the things we choose to adamantly argue for or against? And what does that stance really, really say about us??? Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, in the U.S., Read More …
Buckle up, buttercup, and get ready for another round of random thoughts from yours truly! It’s been a wild year and I simply have not been able to keep up. Is anyone with me? There seem to be twists and turns at every hill we hit nowadays. Life continues despite the economy and reported coronavirus Read More …
Take a listen to this amazing interview with Dr. Bryan Ardis as he covers his recommendations on Covid-19 protocols. I highly advise you to have pen and paper ready to take some serious notes. And be prepared to pause the video frequently, as needed. (He talks fast!) He covers topics from getting in to see Read More …
Have you ever heard of putting pure vanilla extract on a burn? I hadn’t either until recently. But, first, let’s take care of a few important points for all the lawyers and analytical peeps out there. Lol! Now back to the good stuff on using pure vanilla extract for burns. Have you ever heard of Read More …
Mandates for the vaccine appear to be popping up everywhere! And, not surprisingly, not everyone is on board with the push of the current wave of Covid-19 vaccine mandates. I mean, what happened to “freedom of choice” and “my body, my choice”? This isn’t right now matter what side of the vaccine argument you find Read More …
Today I am posting a video which shares a success story of an advocate with their hospitalized loved. This was shared with me this past week. And many of the points she makes are extremely valuable in today’s medical climate. Whether the patient is an child or an adult, they may not be able to Read More …
It’s been a repeating theme of late to be watchful and discerning of what is going on around us. As evidenced by my recent post on graphene oxide, there are many things in today’s society that are dangerous. And not everyone has good intentions. Therefore, we MUST take responsibility for ourselves and for looking out Read More …
This past week I was sent a text asking what I knew about graphene oxide. I had no idea what they were referring to. A mere ten minutes later, after a quick online search and reading various opinions on the uses, I had a pretty good idea. ~ Graphene oxide (GO) is a derivative of Read More …
Yep! It’s about time for another random thoughts post again. Seriously. The squirrels have been distractingly busy lately, if you know what I mean. With holidays and birthdays, work and family, there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to get everything done, much less time to let the mind unwind. But, we prevail! And Read More …
It’s anniversary official! My Quirky Friend, the blog, is officially three years old! Woooohoooooo! It’s amazing how time flies. There was a day when I had no idea what a blog really was. A little over a week later, I was a nervous but excited new blog owner and writer. Lol! If you’re interested in Read More …
I bit the proverbial bullet and pulled the plug on having ads on this site. I am approaching three years in which this blog has been active. Overall, I’ve had ads for about thirty-three out of those thirty-six months. Do you want to know how much cold hard cash I’ve earned in that time? Well, Read More …
This documentary reveals how governments and main stream media outlets control a majority of the knowledge held by the general public. And with that control, there are unimaginable things kept hidden. Silenced, if you will. Hence, the documentary’s name. It is an effort to bring some things “out of the shadows” and into the light. Read More …
Yes, indeed, I am sending you out to do more research. Knowledge is power folks. Remember that! And with all the back and forth, and contradictory reporting, you simply cannot rely on any one source in this day and age. Therefore, you absolutely must see things with your own eyes to truly believe them. Some Read More …
Yes, new life, you read that right. As I’ve mentioned in the past, we started a bit of homesteading a while back. Then last year we had our first batch of rabbit kits born. Indeed things have been a bit busy around our place. Not to mention all the craziness that’s been going on in Read More …
These are questions I have about certain topics many service providers attempt to keep “hidden” or “secret” by means of censorship. Their efforts are becoming extremely obvious in light of all the censorship out there nowadays. As a matter of fact, if you’ve been paying attention, you probably have experienced censorship in one way or Read More …
It’s been a bit heavy around here, so I thought I’d break it up with some music this week. Who doesn’t love music! (Although, yes, I know that is a possibility. Lol) Nonetheless, I’ve come across some really good ones lately. So, I of course I had to come and share with all my favorite Read More …
I have been watching random videos, movies, and documentaries lately. The other day I came across this documentary. It covers many aspects and processes I’ve never heard before. Yes, we’ve all heard many a yarn spun about “fallen angels” and even the “New World Order”. But, this video reveals some interesting connections I literally have Read More …
What is the importance of research? Should we just stick our heads in the sand, or only focus on our Bible? What if there’s a whole new level to a subject that begs our attention? And then there are the things we should look into because we would never fathom the reality if we didn’t Read More …
Have you ever thought about the volatility of the storage of your digital memories? I mean, what if your current storage method failed? That would be tragic! Sadly, I have to admit I’ve gotten lax in this myself over the years. I mean I used to print my pics off in big batches a few Read More …
It’s been a crazy week full of random happenings, and random thoughts crowding my quirky mind. And, ya know, it’s been a while since my last random thoughts post. Therefore, here are some of the many thoughts that have meandered through my thought processes this week. So, kick back and enter the rabbit hole with Read More …
Do you know Jesus? No? Do you want to know Jesus? If so, stick around and I’ll try help you out a bit. After all, its ultimately Jesus that has made me a hope fanatic. And that is something I am eternally thankful for. (You can read more about why I’m a hope fanatic here.) Read More …
As the “icepocolypse” hit Texas this month, it was the spirit of unity that helped many households survive the unprecedented weather. There were many harrowing survival stories on the news and social media sites from across the state of Texas. Many stories of the measures taken to survive the unusually extreme cold in the normally Read More …
Have you heard of “weather manipulation” capabilities? In case you’re not familiar with the phrases “weather manipulation” or “weather modification” let me explain. Weather manipulation or modification is the ability to change, enhance, or manipulate the weather, and weather patterns, by man-made means. There is a long history of humans claiming to be able to Read More …
Recently, I read a quote from Art of War by Sun Tzu. It was interesting, as are many of the Art of War references. As I thought on that quote I decided to look at a few others. And, there I went, down another “rabbit hole”. (Rabbit holes do tend to be happening a lot Read More …
There are so many things coming at us lately its amazing any of us are still standing at all. But, we are amazed. And we are are indeed still standing. I think in times like these it becomes even more important to be assured of the solidity of your foundations. Foundations like “where you get Read More …
There are so many choices you have when it comes to “who” you listen to. And, yes, that includes me. It can boggle the mind if you really think about all the voices vying for our attention lately. Seriously, we have family and friends, coworkers, news outlets, industry professionals, topic “experts”, and so on. Heck, Read More …
With all the upheaval in today’s society worldwide we could all use some sound inspiration. If you listen close enough you’ll hear both sides of the American political battle proclaiming the same thing. Well, kind of. But, they are both claiming unity once their guy is in office. Then there’s this site I came across Read More …
I could use a break after the events of this week! And what a week its been! Am I right??? It’s been a doozy! Nonetheless, in case you’ve been living under a rock, here are a few of the highlights in just the last few days. Pro Trump rally planned at US Capitol on January Read More …
Well, we’ve made it past to the year of 2020. Yay!!! (Or, Whew!) Is there anyone else out there that’s happy to be “moving on”? I know I am! But, first, let’s give 2020 a quick review in how it treated us here in Quirky-Land. Top Posts of 2020 (You can also check out the Read More …
Hope you’ve have a wonderful and merry Christmas weekend. This year of 2020 has definitely thrown some doozies our way. But, hopefully, we have all found a way to celebrate this annual holiday with some semblance of normalcy. My holiday has went fairly well. Amongst my adventures in rabbit holes, there have been a few Read More …
So, for a few weeks now I’ve been talking about falling down the rabbit hole, being selective in who you’re listening to, and being prepared. You can go back and check out those posts if you’d like. (Actually, if you haven’t already, they may be very insightful. As always, it’s your choice. Choose wisely.) Here’s Read More …
Well, at least I hope you realize you were forewarned. Lol! I’ve been thinking of this year and all the craziness that 2020 has brought to all of our lives worldwide. This year has definitely exposed many areas we may have been lacking in. For instance, many people realized how little toilet paper they kept Read More …
I read a summary today about lightning. It was today’s entry in Dutch Sheets’ “Give Him 15” daily prayer series. Today’s entry was about a dream someone shared with Dutch, which he then shared in today’s Give Him 15 entry. To read today’s entry in full you can click here. (You can stop here and Read More …
It appears that some conspiracies may indeed be a red pill, if you will. Who am I to say for sure? Yet, I can share some bread crumbs. Bread crumbs that some refer to as “dots”. Then you can do your own research. And, possibly, the “dots” will begin to take shape before your eyes. Read More …
Yep, my brain has taken some trips this week and discovered some weird findings. Seriously, some days it feels as if my ADD is in overdrive. Lol! But, that is what makes life exiting. Right?! (Or, maybe that’s just me having learned to embrace myself and all my quirkiness. Yeah. I’m going to go with Read More …
Bunny break time!!! Who doesn’t love looking at cute baby bunnies??? And even if you’re not in the “bunny” mood, I’d still venture a guess that you’re ready for anything as long as its not the political tug of war between Biden and Trump. (Yep. Its getting old. But, hopefully, it’ll all get definitively settled Read More …
With all the political upheaval and uncertainty currently happening in the United States, I’ve been returning to the basics and counting my blessings. Yes, there is a lot of evil in this world. But, there is also a whole heck of a lot more good out there. I guarantee it! After all, good always overcomes Read More …
Despite this crazy year, my family recently experienced a miracle moment. It was a totally unexpected series of events. Events that could have had a much, much worse outcome. Suffice it to say, everyone escaped with only one person sustaining possible injury. Well, and some property damage. But, property can be replaced. People cannot. In Read More …
Ahhh… The paradox that our lives present; and that includes my brother’s life. Most of us have a fun and whacky side, then a more serious business oriented side. Well, my brother was no different. Yes. I said was. I’ve written before about my brother that passed away a few years back. (You can read Read More …
It’s been a rough few weeks for many among us recently, therefore I figured we could all used some encouraging words. And even if you haven’t faced any tough patches, I’m sure encouraging words can still be enjoyed and appreciated. If you’ve been struggling, I want you to know and realize there is a warrior Read More …
We were given a bag of pears, fresh off the tree. Awesome! Right?! Yes. I thought so, as I love eating fresh pears. I simply had to wait for them to ripen. And then… Game on!!! Unfortunately, after several days, the only thing softening on them were the bruises. Well, darn it. I had no Read More …
I have a litmus test, of sorts, that I pass received advice through. This helps to clarify what I need to take heed of, and what I can simply ignore.. Read More …
The Key of David is a biblical reference to Jesus, the Messiah and descendant of King David, the king of Israel. Here is a good article on the Key of David. Furthermore, it is said that numbers also notate the Key of David. Specifically, in music terms, 444 is known as the key of David. Read More …
Sometime last year my husband decided to put our yard to work for us, something of a homestead, per se. He began with a few tomato plants, which turned out pretty well. Then he became truly inspired and added a few other veggies. So, yes, in the long run we’ve taken up another great attribute Read More …
Well, here we are once again with random, fragmented thoughts parading through my head. It gets annoying, to tell you the truth. Sigh. I have a perfectly good post in my head. Yet, my brain is absolutely not cooperating with me in getting it out at the moment. So… As the saying goes, “if you Read More …
There are a ton of conspiracy theories abounding in our current times, including those surrounding multiple social media platforms. As a result, many people are exploring other options in an effort to get away from the “big boys”. I have to admit that it has become quite concerning in the number of posts I’ve seen Read More …
I heard a podcast this week that hit on several points that I thought were definitely worth sharing with you guys. It’s the Supernaturalist Postcast Show hosted by Darren Stott. In this podcast, Darren is interviewing Pastor Troy Brewer of OpenDoor Church in Burleson, Texas. This pastor is a very, very busy man! In this Read More …
Have you ever thought about what a father’s love really is? Do you think your father was a good dad? What if I told you that perception really didn’t matter? That despite having the worst “father experience” you still have a chance at having that great, highly valued fatherly relationship. My Father Some people are Read More …
Yep, it’s been a busy, busy week! And I’m not really in the mood to chat, or type. Lol! Therefore, it’s definitely time to kick back and chill with some great music. So, join me in listening to a few of my recent favorites. If you haven’t heard them before, then I hope you like Read More …
What if true and faithful followers of Jesus Christ were like a sports team? Can you see the Church as an American football team? If so, would the Church be able to perform at the pro level? Would we make it to the playoffs? Or, even the win Superbowl? These questions may or may not Read More …
So! I was contemplating what random stuffs I could blog about this week. Then several smaller thoughts occurred to me. None of them were enough for a stand alone topic. Then I realized they all seemed to have a common thread, or random tips you could use. So, viola’! After putting all my thoughts together, Read More …
Have you ever done a fast? And by “fast” I mean intentionally skipping food intake for a set period of time, which can last from a single day to several weeks. Some people fast for health reasons. Others fast for spiritual reasons. And there are still others that “fast” for financial reasons. Alternatively, instead of Read More …
Have you ever been tempted to just throw in the towel? Lol! I mean, yeah, it’s been that kind of week, err, month. Ok. Looking back it’s pretty much been that kind of a year for just about all of us. Am I right? Yep. I think we’re all in agreement here. From Covid-19 to Read More …
Oh, the random thoughts that are crowding my head! Okay. So, it hasn’t been very long since my last random thoughts post. (Whatever.) Although, I did get a really late start on that this year. Regardless, you guessed it, another round of random thoughts from your quirky friend are headed your way. Oh, where to Read More …
Woohoo! It’s officially my second blogiversary (blog anniversary) as the My Quirky Friend blogger! Whoop! Whoop! Yep, as of a couple of days ago, I have officially been at this blog thing for two full years. Where has the time gone? Yet, I’ve definitely had a blast along the way. If you’d like to read Read More …
I’m sitting here this week reflecting on everything going on in our world today. You know, the ebbs and spikes of the corona-virus, the resulting economic hardships, the civil injustices still prevalent even this week, and many other things. Yet, with all of those major issues affecting our society, our own life issues remain to Read More …
Do you ever stop to consider what exactly you are responsible for? With all the myriad of concerns floating around us currently, where exactly do you take a stand? I mean, seriously. With Covid-19 still active everywhere, worldwide financial crisis at every turn, unnecessary murders, and heartless looting, the current state of affairs makes most Read More …
I recently created two different pieces of art that had incredibly similar insights. Let me take you on my journey of discovery. A journey that had similarities that I didn’t even realize until after they were completed. It’s really uncanny how that happens! Lol! Art Challenge I am in an online group of other artists. Read More …
So, yeah. My tired old fatigue has hit my body, and my brain. And mixed with a short work
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Depression and suicide are topics that most people shy away from. It’s a sad topic. It doesn’t “feel good”. And most people have absolutely no idea how to handle another person’s depressing thoughts. And that applies doubly for hearing suicidal thoughts. Nevertheless, let’s get real. A lot of people have been there at the bottom Read More …
How often are we helping others? Additionally, how effective is our “helping hand”? Thinking of that, and with the current economic downturns due to Covid-19, it’s bringing to mind our collective ability to truly help others when they become desperately in need of help. I mean, how are we seriously helping people we individually come Read More …
There are some unique happenings this year in connection with this weeks holidays, (Christian) Easter and (Hebrew) Passover. This year, as happens every few years, Good Friday and Easter occur in the midst of the holy week of Passover. Passover 2020 is Wednesday, April 8th thru Wednesday, April 15th. Good Friday 2020 is Friday, April Read More …
Someone suggested I share a recipe and these brownies were the first to come to mind. They are absolutely delicious! Seriously. And they can easily be adjusted for a gluten free option as well. What could be better than that?! How This Recipe for Brownies found me… Way back in my teens I attended a Read More …
