It would save so much on my grocery bill! — Star Trek is known for its fascinating futuristic technology. Transporters, holodecks, and warp speed are some of its ingenious inventions. If I could have any Star Trek technology, it would be a replicator. Replicators are seen in Star Trek series like The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, and Voyager. They…

A new way I recover from writing hyperfocus — Hello, readers! As many know, I struggle with hyperfocus, a common trait of ADHD. I become engrossed with one task and forget about the rest of the world. I often experience this when I am writing. Unlike many ADHD writers, I do not like my hyperfocus. I get more writing…

I think about this a lot as a librarian. My job is to provide people with access to information. A difficult aspect is that I don't know what people will do with the information. Or how they will interpret it.

Enjoy these fascinating topics! — Hello, Star Trek fans! I hope everyone had a wonderful October. Thank you to all who contributed to the publication. I created four new prompts for November. I hope you enjoy them! #1. Who is your favorite Star Trek character? Multiple answers are acceptable. #2. What Star Trek technology would…

A neurodivergent perspective after a mass shooting — Content warning: This article discusses the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, USA My whole life I’ve been told I’m too sensitive. This is due to my ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Since I was a small child, I have heard statements like the following: You cry too much. You’re too anxious…

It’s been a rough few days in my state. — Hello, my friends. As some know, I am a resident of the state of Maine. A horrible tragedy happened here on October 25. It was the deadliest mass shooting in the United States in 2023. The mass shooting occurred in Lewiston. I live in Auburn, Lewiston’s twin city. The tragedy…

Especially if you’re a perfectionist — Thank you, Danish Pannu, for writing this brilliant piece about forgiveness. This quote is the inspiration for my article: Forgiving someone, including ourselves, is not a one moment thing — it’s a state of our mind at a given moment, and we have to consciously make an effort to maintain…

It started with Spock on a fridge — This article is in response to Make It So’s October 2023 Writing Prompts. You can read the prompts here: Make It So Writing Prompts – October 2023 medium.com Prompt #1: Tell us your Star Trek story. When did you start watching Star Trek? Do you have a first Star Trek memory? Star Trek has always been part of my…

My Plethora of Pop Spooktacular Playlist — Welcome to my contribution to Plethora of Pop’s Spooktacular Writing Challenge. The spooky prompt is as follows: The prompt for The Spooktacular Writing Challenge is very wide-ranging. …