a daily habit 

A Quality Of Life Improved – 

A morning bike ride. It started with walking but in case you haven’t heard, too much walking over 70 is hard on the joints. Exercise is important but some kind of meditation comes first. Talking with God. Don’t forget that part. 

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Daily writing prompt
What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life?

a search online 

A Reason Why – 

A salt question for AI. I call him AI. He says salt causes water retention. So how does drinking water reduce water retention? It gets rid of the salt. Sounds like a circular argument. It’s complicated, says AI. Salt is a necessary ingredient. Thank you AI. 

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Daily writing prompt
What was the last thing you searched for online? Why were you looking for it?

a favorite time of day 

A Light Before The Dawn – 

A drive thru the night. My brother and I had a regular mattress in the back of the old station wagon. I took the first leg in the evening and was able to sleep a few hours before and after midnight. On my second shift I was driving “in the light before the dawn”. A favorite line in a song. It was the first time I witnessed the sky getting lighter and will never forget it. I often ride my bike at this time. 

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Daily writing prompt
What’s your favorite time of day?

a favorite recipe 

A Hot Chili – 

A hot spicy one with no tomatoes. Just 80/20 hamburger, dark red kidney beans, white onions, chili powder, chicken broth, and extra crushed red pepper. I make spaghetti on the side because she can’t take the heat. It’s the best thing for a sore throat when you are coming down with a cold.

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Daily writing prompt
What’s your favorite recipe?

a future city 

A Design – 

A massive parking lot in the center. Circular trains at the outer limits running both ways. Buses running in and out of the circle. Only service vehicles and uber rides on minor inner circles. All housing multiple dwelling buildings for either rent or ownership. Only moving pods allowed. A few details need to be worked out. The real challenge is what to do with existing cities. Can they be saved or transformed? Our car is our freedom but somehow it must be put in its proper place. We should be able to walk for most of our needs. 

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Daily writing prompt
How would you design the city of the future?

a name origin 

A Mystery – 

A Catholic at a very young age gets to pick their confirmation name. I chose Francis who was told to fix the church. In my own very limited way I am trying to fix The Church. A time when you have to wonder about the Pope. To hell with the people, save His Church. 

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Daily writing prompt
Where did your name come from?