Checkmate

Checkmate

Sacrifices in the Game of Chess Checkmate! I’m sure that is what you would tell me if I played you in a game of chess. Checkmate is declared in a chess match by the player that leaves the opponent with no more options to move. Namely the king, thus winning the game....
Chew on This

Chew on This

Like a Cow Chewing Her Cud Chew on this for a moment! Chewing on thoughts and ruminating on ideas consumes a large part of my day. It might be in the middle of the night, while driving, or anytime in between. Over and over again my mind processes one thought after...
Angry Birds

Angry Birds

Angry Birds Video Game Angry Birds! An interesting title to an addictive video game. This game can be played for hours on your phone or electronic device. Believe me, I know. Apparently, the birds in this game are angry because the pigs must have stolen their eggs....
Don’t Step on The Crack

Don’t Step on The Crack

Leap Over The Cracks Don’t step on the crack or you’ll break your mother’s back. Did you play that game when you were young? I know I did. I also must admit it still crosses my mind once in a while when I walk down the sidewalk, looking at the cracks. I’m not sure...
Good Grief

Good Grief

You’re A Loser Charlie Brown Good grief! That is a well-known expression in the life of Charlie Brown. This famous age-old cartoon character from the peanuts series cannot catch a break. In fact, you could call him a stereotypical American loser. Whenever he...