PinnedGeomagnetic Solar Storms Like The Carrington Effect Of 1859 Would Be Catastrophic In The Modern Era, Reminding Of The Suns Devastating PotentialIt’s happened before, we nearly saw it happen again, and the likelihood of it happening anytime soon is worthy of a look. From the 1859 Carrington Event to what it would do to our lives today. — It was early morning on September 1st, 1859 when Richard Carrington climbed into the private observatory at his country estate outside of London. After cranking open the shutters of the dome to see a clear blue sky, Carrington pointed his telescope toward the sun and began to sketch a cluster…Carrington Event5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedThreat Of A Massive Radiation Storm Grows As NASA And The World Eye Giant Sunspot And 8 Little Friends Aimed At EarthAs the sun nears the end of its 11-year cycle it continues to throw growingly intense tantrums, leaving the scientific community on red alert as they monitor a giant sunspot, and 8 smaller ones, aimed at Earth. The star at the center of our solar system is a dauntingly giant…Sunspot4 min read
PinnedWhy Saying Goodbye To Your Debit Card Is Common Sense Money Management To Get More Bang For Your BuckAre you ready for the recession? Then it’s time to get to work. Here’s one simple-to-follow tip from money management that will help get more from your money. With the looming fear of a recession, caused by the Federal Reserve aggressively raising interest rates to combat inflation, money has been…Debit Cards4 min read
PinnedStay Out Of The WoodsCurious, I followed them as they disappeared into the woods. I really shouldn’t have. — The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. Dad always told the same story on our first campout of the year. It was about the old cabin sitting on the west end of the property line, tucked away in…Fictional16 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·1 day agoThe Hard Truth Is There Are 11 Catastrophic And Potential Extinction Level Threats We As A Species Face TodayWe’re all sharing the same world. Isn’t it time we all learn about the greater good? — Today is July 1st, 2022. We have completed six months of 2022, and are 22.5 years into the 21st century. That’s important to note for those born in the 20th century. If anyone reading this was born in the 19th century, then may whatever god you pray to bless and…Climate Crisis7 min read
2 days agoWhy Not Put Some Yummy Meat In Your Mouth This Month As Things Heat UpIt’s party time and time to get together with a few close friends, tip back some cold drinks, and enjoy time with friends and those closest to you as much as the outdoors. — Yes, you can enjoy him, even though we tend to eat more chicken than we eat the rooster. There’s nothing wrong with eating roosters, and they can be delicious, I’m told. How do you eat one? Well, it starts the same with as any other bird and ends with knowing…Cooking Tips2 min read
2 days agoHopelessly ImprisonedA poem about the harshness of our minds. Faceless is my captor, holding me each day, A sentence unsurvivable, life held at bay, Powerless to stop the coming storm, Being in the middle of it, the horrid norm, Not innocent and not guilty, a man misunderstood, Locked in this wretched…Poetry2 min read
2 days agoHow Using The Complex Patterns In Life Can Give You A Rare Look At The Impossible Or Imprison You In FearLife can be a series of events strung together one after the other. The patterns the events form can either prepare you or force you to devolve into a state of fear. — If you can see patterns, you likely are good at doing puzzles. Recognizing patterns helps figure out life’s problems. However, they can also be a source of fear and trepidation as they point to future hardships and suffering. “There are only patterns, patterns on…Life Patterns5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·4 days agoThe Skill Sets That You Develop Are As Much A Part Of Your Identity As Your Name, Your Clothes, Or Your LooksWhether you’re born with a gift, pick up things easily, or learn things along the way, your knowledge and experiences give you a skill set that helps make you who you are. If they aren’t getting you into trouble, then embrace it. Throughout our lives, we will all develop skill…Skill Development7 min read
5 days agoWho Was That Mystery Woman At The End Of Doctor Strange And The Multiverse Of MadnessAt the end of Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, we were introduced to another character in the MCU. Enter Charlize Theron as Clea. Charlize Theron As Clea She’s in everything because she’s that good. Now, Charlize Theron is in the MCU, appearing as Clea in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness…Multiverse Of Madness3 min read