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The "Monday Blues" we all invariably feel make me question why humans invented this system in the first place, even if no one likes it. It may be naive, but it raises the question. What do you guys think? #booksky #writingcommunity

Many people treat themselves far more harshly than they would treat a friend. Check out this article and please do not engage in this! Treat yourself WELL!! www.psychologytoday.... #booksky #writingcommunity

Why You Are Harder on Yourself Than Anyone ElseMany people respond to their own mistakes with harsh self-blame. Learning the difference between accountability and blame can change how you treat yourself after you fall short.www.psychologytoday.com

Looks like a great article for our times. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...

She was named "The Jane Austin of the 20th century". Dorothy Whipple was a very popular female author in the 1930s and 1940s. Her novels were sharp, examinations of social class, marriage, and domestic life in England. I need to check out her work!! #booksky #writingcommunity

As of 2024, it was estimated that foreign-born inventors were connected to 41% of all U.S. patents granted to U.S.-headquartered companies. So do xenophobic folks here in the U.S. just hate innovation? Or just hate the people picking their food? #booksky #writingcommunity

On August 6, 1975, the N.Y. Times published a front-page obituary for the great fictional detective Hercule Poirot. This shows, to me, that fiction can have an immense influence on a people and a culture. The arts reflect our souls!! #booksky #writingcommunity

On this day back in 1850: Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne met for the first time at a retreat. They reportedly discussed literature and philosophy and became best buds. Moby Dick chilling with Hester Prynne!! Who knew?? #booksky #writingcommunity

Back from 2026 Indianapolis Gen Con !! I had a great time and saw a BEAUTIFUL mural of Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor to share. He was an American professional cyclist from Indianapolis and called "the first Black American global sports superstar". So awesome! #booksky #writingcommunity

"It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It's necessary." — Mandy Hale. Mandy is SO right! We have enough negativity in this world so please be good to yourself and others. #booksky #writingcommunity

Before you hand junior that iPad, maybe read with him instead. Books create warm emotional bonds between adults and kids when they read books together. Books also promote critical thinking. This is according to NCBLA. thencbla.org/advocac... #booksky #writingcommunity

To the cynics who believe our government stopping USAID was great, we also have to look at what it did to our own US farmers. Another byproduct of intentional cruelty! www.usglc.org/media/... #booksky #writingcommunity

I know we are all baking this summer under heat domes, but summer also brings out great literature too! I found this wonderful 2019 article from the Brooklyn Public Library. www.bklynlibrary.org... #booksky #writingcommunity

On July 29, 1954, The first volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring, was officially published in the U.K. The impact of this series on the fantasy genre cannot be overstated!! #booksky #writingcommunity

This might be controversial, but we need to move away from the use of oil/petroleum. Our forever wars in the Middle East & climate change dictate it happening. But will it happen before we are too late? #booksky #writingcommunity

A warm shout-out to the 2026 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Faire!! I got to attend this past Saturday and meet fans, talk to the library staff, and more! It was SO much fun and I want to thank the amazing staff at the Hoover, AL Public Library for making it a success!! #booksky #writingcommunity

I hope you get to sit and enjoy coffee or tea and read a fascinating book today. Give your inner self that precious gift!! That is my prescription for a good Sunday and week ahead! #booksky #writingcommunity

Please come see me TODAY at the Hoover, AL Public Library for the SCI-FI/FANTASY FAIRE!! I would love to meet readers and fans!! #booksky #writingcommunity

Numerous people get so much joy from writing and having others read their work. Around 3200 BCE, in ancient Sumer, writing was initially developed to keep track of agricultural and administrative transactions. Purely practical to purely joyful for the writer and reader!! #booksky #writingcommunity

Before I forget, I need to thank the Center Point, AL Public Library staff!! They invited me this past weekend to meet readers and speak about my writing journey. I had a wonderful time and love our local libraries!! #booksky #writingcommunity

The Elected Autocrat: Why Rigged Elections Matter. This was a VERY interesting article online and hopefully NOT a harbinger for this November's elections!! www.csis.org/analysi... #booksky #writingcommunity