Not every smile is kindness. Not every hand is meant to heal. Some wear halos made of polished words, while hiding storms beneath their sleeves. Discernment is not judgment. It is the quiet lantern of the soul, lighting the path between what glitters and what is truly gold. I've trusted voices that echoed like home, only to find empty rooms. I've walked away from those who shouted, and found peace in whispered truth. Time became my greatest teacher. Pain became an honest friend. Together they taught me that wisdom is earned, not borrowed. So now I listen beyond the words. I watch what actions choose to say. For truth leaves footprints, while deception is forever sweeping them away. And if there is one gift this winding road has given me, it is the courage to see clearly... For discernment is not seeing the world as we wish it to be, but having the strength to see it as it truly is. By Jason Strickland

I just received a email from Amazon. I was told my account would be all good. I went and ordered more books yesterday and now we have new problems. They aren't allowing me to enter other addresses only mine. That is no good because they mail them to me then I have to pay for shipping again to mail to you. So I have spent most of the day trying to figure out why my account is having so many issues. So the email I just got is Amazon is closing my account now and issuing refunds on books that have already been purchased and I'm being banned from Amazon. My Amazon KDP account and my authors page. This means I can no longer publish my own books the books I already have published will no longer be available on Amazon. This makes no since to me. I have done nothing wrong. So I have to file a appeal with them whatever hoops I need to jump through. Tomorrow I plan on spending all day trying to figure this out why I've been banned. Sorry for the problems and when I start getting refunded back for your books you ordered I will send your payment to you again my apologies that Amazon hates me. Just received another email saying something alone the lines that my attitude towards staff is why I'm being banned. I have no idea what that means. Yes I was upset and a little angry and I may have chosen some wrong words to use but this is unbelievable. Has anyone had anything like this happen to them with Amazon?

Why do people fear clowns so much? They dress up with tons of makeup Silly clothes, large shoes, colorful hair Try their hardest to make you laugh Make animals little animals from balloons They fit so many of themselves in a car Seems they would get out flat as a fritter Some juggle, some do tricks, some fly I understand that to some they cause fear Instead of laughter they bring real tears It’s sad something that should bring joy Brings horror and uneasiness to so many. Curious my friends friend of foe of clowns? CDK 6-29-26

🤠 Before you write another cowboy poem... I want to share something with you. Many of us had never heard of cowboy poetry until this challenge. Reading it on a page is one thing—but hearing it performed is something entirely different. Cowboy poetry is meant to be told like a story around a campfire. Listen to the rhythm. Notice the pauses, the humor, and how the poet pulls you into the journey. After you watch the video, come back and tell us: What did you notice about the way cowboy poetry is performed that surprised you? Then, if you'd like, read your own cowboy poem out loud. You might hear it in a completely different way. 🎥 https://youtu.be/pZ_Q65-tDhk?is=AOaiA87lTwMQGXa9

Write a poem about who you were in highschool? Bad photo but that's me 1993 senior portrait with my 1957 Chevy and I'm sure I got those close from the Gap.