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Say goodbye to ashtrays and common ways
Say goodbye to ashtrays and common ways Have you got an ashtray? If not it’s understandable. An ashtray isn’t all that common anymore. They used to be everywhere. Some were decorative. Some were merely functional. In public places they would sometimes be overflowing with discarded cigarette butts. The same was true of the at home…
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A new beginning, cryonics after the thaw
A new beginning, cryonics after the thaw He has to get chipped. The day is warm, and the sun is high in the sky. It must be noon, or close to noon. He looks at the people he passes, as he walks. Their clothes are strange. For one thing, everyone seems to be wearing glasses.…
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The last cryonics patient frozen in time
The last cryonics patient frozen in time. Kenny feels nervous. It’s ridiculous of course. It’s been six months, so it isn’t like he hasn’t had time. He ties the robe, and pulls the back closed. Whether or not his ass shows probably isn’t a big deal. He pulls it closed even more, just to be…
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A New Direction in Healthy Aging for America’s Children
A New Direction in Healthy Aging for America’s Children In the ever-evolving world of health and wellness, one trending topic in 2025 is healthy aging. Especially starting prevention early, to build lifelong resilience against chronic conditions. As Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. champions the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, his…
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Everywhere Pedals would go
Everywhere Pedals would go (Author’s note: This story originally published on 10-29-23 at 6:30 p.m. and has been updated to reflect site updates) It didn’t happen often. When it did, there was never a crowd, at first. However, the crowd was there when Pedals left. Most were in stunned silence, but a few were usually…
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When the way forward is lost in time
When the way forward is lost in time It wasn’t just about losing the way. There was more to it than that. And it’s common to miss details. Especially in a situation like this one. In fact, if it weren’t for his positive disposition, there wouldn’t have been the same amount of time. I’ve said…
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A new hat for Dusty the mailman
A new hat for Dusty the mailman The snow is quiet and beautiful. It is almost nighttime, and Dusty is enjoying an early evening stroll. The falling snow has ended for the time being. Now all the newly fallen snow, begins to freeze in the sub-zero temperature of the night. Soon the wind will be…
