All In This One Detail… There’s an old debate about whether women prefer a true Bad Boy or a Nice Guy. Of course, these terms are loaded… “Bad boy” obviously sounds exciting and alluring, like a fun movie. “Nice guy” sounds impersonal, like something that might show up on the doorstep selling vacuums. That’s all we need to say about this […]
Let’s Just Say I’m Going Back to the Evergreens Many writers here on Medium have told tales of venturing to other platforms to boost income, like Newsbreak or Vocal… So I said, “Why not?” I signed up (free and easy) and copy/pasted a few articles over to the other platforms. Then, I forgot about it… Over at Vocal, the roar […]
Because The Mind is the True Battlefield… Good soldiers are ideally trained extensively in battle, fed well and given the best equipment possible. But if they lose their morale, nothing else matters. Destroying Ukrainian morale appears to be the aim of Russia as they allegedly use psychological tactics on Ukrainian soldiers. “It is part of hybrid war to keep us […]
Possibly the Funniest Quora Answer Ever Dogs are just man’s best friend, they’re often a woman’s too. Millions of women love lavishing their canines with the sweetest affections, sharing scrumptious dinners and even a space in their bed. And dogs don’t always like their owner’s romantic interests. In fact, many dog owners use their beloved pets to filter out bad actors. […]
And How is The Legendary Leader Doing? Buckingham Palace confirmed Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19 on Feb. 20. Fortunately, the monarch, who reportedly has been triple vaccinated, is only dealing with “mild cold-like symptoms” so far. The seemingly unstoppable leader expects to continue “light duties” at Windsor as she recovers, the palace said. While the source of her infection […]
You Woke My Inner Kraken “Killing” the reputations of famous people — whether they’re dead or alive — has become a pastime lately. We’ve all read the stories, often with glee, as some god-like superstar is cut down to size. But some of these attacks become so tunnel-visioned on flaws, they appear to dismiss the innovations of those who helped shape the world we live […]
“We found it remarkable, and striking” It seems like most of the debate about pandemic safety has revolved around things like masks and vaccines, social distancing and lockdowns. But there are perhaps even more potent ways to quell the virus. What we don’t hear a lot about are the basic health and nutritional factors that keep us more safe from […]
Go From Blogger to Author Writing my first book was both a joy and a pain. The joy was creating an immersive world full of characters I loved. The pain was forcing myself to work privately on one project until completion (cruel and unusual punishment for a writer). While I maybe needed that extra discipline as a newbie, I’ve now published […]
World Economy Teeters on Brink as Oil Spikes The fog of war hasn’t enveloped the Ukraine yet, but there’s mist rising from the waters… The US and its allies are warning everyone in the Ukraine to prepare for a possible Russian invasion before the end of the Olympics, which is a major shift from thinking Russia would wait until after the […]
Like seriously Virtual reality became a little less “real” after a four-foot bubble was placed around people’s avatars. The move came in response to … drum roll … boys behaving badly. But it’s no laughing matter, as one of the women assaulted by male avatars said she’s suffered from anxiety since the episode. Another report of groping came back in December, and […]