Daily Ramblings – Free Writing Friday – Introduction

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Freedom, Gaming, Learning, motivation, Overview, Reading, Spiritual, Ted Talk, Topics, Watching, wisdom, Writing, Writing Schedule

It’s so nice to be back at my desk and creating content. I love to write, and this medium allows me to express myself in specific ways on a daily schedule. Over time, however, I began to get the nudge to write about anything and when you’re on a tight schedule like my blog requires it takes away a little freedom, which I crave. So, from now on, Fridays will be my free writing days. I’ll write about popular topics, but don’t be surprised if I go off on a tangent into other topics just to keep things fresh and interesting. Over the last 4 years, I’ve gotten very good at finding interesting topic areas that I enjoy that many of you have enjoyed too.

Today, I just wanted to explain what Fridays would bring, so you would not be surprised that my funny Friday postings had disappeared. I will still inject some humor or may drop a Youtube video here that I find funny, but wanted to have an opportunity to write about anything that comes to mind on Friday.

For those of you who are new to my blog, here is my weekly schedule of writing. If you see any topic that is interesting, feel free to visit me on those days.

Monday Motivation

Ted Talk Tuesday

Wisdom Wednesday

Reading, Watching, and Learning (Thursdays)

Free Writing Friday

Gaming Saturday

Spiritual Sunday

Well, that’s it for today. I hope all of you have a great Friday and have some nice plans set for the weekend. For me, it’ll be running some errands, going to the gym, reading my books, and GAMING! I’ll be exploring the DMZ this weekend on Call of Duty MWII. It’ll be great fun!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Sitting is Bad For You

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Activity, Blood flow, Risk, Sitting, Standing up, Ted Talk, Walking

Boy am I guilty of this one. Watching my shows, playing my games, learning, reading, writing, all cause me to sit. Sometimes I get so focused on what I am doing, I could be in my chair for hours without getting up. I think it’s time for me to get moving around a bit throughout the day.

I hope you have a great Tuesday! I also hope you learned something today.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Dyslexia

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brain, Communicaiton, Dyslexia, Kelli Sandman-Hurley, Mom, Reading, Spelling, Ted Talk, TedEd, Wife, Writing

I hope you enjoy this video. It’s an important topic to me, because both my wife and mother have it. It is tough for them to read, to write, and even communicate, because of the wiring of their brains. Enjoy!

It’s Tuesday, folks and I hope you have a great one.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Extreme Weather

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Boundary Conditions, Climate, Climate Change, Extreme Weather, Initial Conditions, Seasons, Ted Talk, TedEd, Tuesday, weather

Kentucky got hit with what has been called “once in a thousand year flood”. We are getting ready to experience our first triple-digit heat wave. Are these just anomalies or is this a trend? Check out this Ted Talk on Extreme Weather and you be the judge.

I hope you enjoyed this short video. These videos from TedEd are all terrific. I hope you enjoyed it and learned something.

Have a great Tuesday, friends.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Depression

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angst, anxiety, depression, mental health, National hotline, Ted Talk, TedEd

I read a lot of blogs. One of the blogs I follow mentioned a new 988 number for anyone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. This prompted today’s Ted Ed video on depression.

I’ve never experienced this kind of thing, but my wife had some major issues with this. Until we finally figured out that she was suffering from fibromyalgia, things got better. You see, when we know what we have, we can make adjustments to compensate for it. It’s the unknown that causes us problems.

Anyway, I hope you learn something. I always do when I watch these.

Have a great Wednesday, folks.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Roe v. Wade

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Abortion, Landmark Decision, Personal freedom, Roe v. Wade, Ted Talk, TedEd, United States Supreme Court, Women's Rights

I try to stay far away from politics, but this is something that is hard to ignore. I believe in personal freedom. The freedom to choose to do what one feels is best for them. I’ll leave it at that. This recent landmark judgement will have a huge impact on many women in the United States. I hope a reasonable solution can be arrived upon. We should never return to the days before Roe v. Wade. Those days were the “dark ages” for women, in my opinion.

Have a great Tuesday, all.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Juneteenth

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History books, Juneteenth, Learning, Racial Bias, self-improvement, Slavery, Ted Talk, TedEd

I found this on TedEd and thought it would be worthwhile to share. Many do not know the importance of what has become known as Juneteenth, so here’s a video explaining it. When you look at all the history books that have been written, you begin to realize how racial bias can impact generations. When I was in school, Juneteenth was never mentioned. Why? Because most of the textbooks were written by a race that enslaved another. To quote a character on The West Wing, who was being prepped for a position in the the attorney general’s office by the Josh Lyman character. He said, “You can’t kidnap another race and put them to work for no pay…” (paraphrased).

I hope you enjoy this and learn something. I purposely try to find short videos like this, because I know many of you have jobs and busy lives. It is an important topic, however. Something, everyone should know.

Have a great Tuesday, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Binary Code

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Binary Code, Computing, Learning, Mathematics, Science, Ted Talk, TedEd, Tuesday

If you’ve ever wondered about how your computer, phone, or tablet work, here’s a short video on the very code your devices use to display something, play something, or map something.

Have a great Tuesday!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Impostor Syndrome

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Impostor Syndrome, Knowledge, Learning, self doubt, self sabotage, Ted Talk, TedEd, Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome This is a link to Impostor Syndrome. It’s an interesting read! I have heard people talk about this, but never really understood it. Watch this video below to find out more!

I hope all of you have a terrific Tuesday!

Happy Learning!!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Panic Attacks

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family, Friends, Panic Attacks, Prevention, Readers, Ted Talk, TedEd, Tuesday

Luckily I’ve never experienced one of these. I do have friends, readers, and family that have experienced them. My sister says it’s like someone is standing on your chest and you can’t breathe. My Dad has had panic attacks for most of his life, even though no one knew what they were at the time.

Take a look at this video. It will provide you with some terrific information.

Have a great Tuesday!

Until next time…

Dave