2nd Blogiversary & Blog Party for My Quirky Friend

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 …

Reflecting on This Thing We Call Life

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 …

We Are Indeed Responsible for Ourselves and the Environment In Which We Occupy

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 …

Insights and Revelation Through Art

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 …

I’m Tired And A Bit Off Schedule

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. What Is Your Response?

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 Effective Are We At Helping Others???

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 …

Changes, Chances, and Choices

Hmmm…Changes do indeed start with our choices, don’t they?! I saw this meme recently which made me think, or realize, how accurate and simple things really are. Everything around us in life that results in changes indeed begins with our choices. I talked about the power of our choices a while back. I don’t think Read More …

The Helpers Among Us ~ The Good Amidst Covid-19

While the Covid-19 virus has spread across the world, so have the stories of many helpers that are spreading good wherever it’s needed. You know what I’m talking about. It’s the stories that are springing up everywhere around us. These are the stories of everyday people like you and me. Transformations of people becoming the Read More …

Random Thoughts 20.1

It has occurred to me that I haven’t done a “random thoughts” post this year. I don’t know why; I guess my mind hasn’t really been that crowded lately. (Shocker! Lol!) Although, this week things have been a bit off, and a post topic hasn’t really presented itself yet. So I figured what the heck. Read More …