Causes, civil rights, Diversity, faith, goals, challenges, dreams, goals, dreams, challenges, human rights, JFK, political, Quotes, World Justice, world unity

Tikkun Olam

When I was studying to convert to Reform Judaism I learned a vital concept called Tikkun Olam. It means to actively perfect or heal the world through deeds of kindness, social justice, and advocacy. Originally in the Mishnah, the first written collection of Jewish oral tradition, Tikkun Olam is the mending of the law to keep society working correctly. Generally, it’s designed to improve social … Continue reading Tikkun Olam

Lizzi NewtonAugust 30, 2025September 1, 2025Leave a comment

non-fiction, reminiscing

Don’t Let Your ‘70’s Hold You Back

I turned 72 last February. Not too shabby for a girl who didn’t think she’d live past 25. No, I didn’t have any physical health problems. I was just emo before emo was a thing. I think many teens go through a fatalistic phase. Mine simply started early and lasted longer. Anyway, I digress… As I approached my 70th birthday I wondered what lay ahead. … Continue reading Don’t Let Your ‘70’s Hold You Back

Lizzi NewtonAugust 24, 2025August 28, 2025Leave a comment

non-fiction, Romance, self help, Social media, intimacy

Get Off TikTok and Jump Into Bed!

Five Ways Social Media Is Ruining Your Sex Life A 2024 study linked heavy social media use with an increased risk of vaginal dryness, erectile dysfunction and low libido. By August McLaughlin. 08/08/2025 07:00AM EDT | Updated Aug 10, 2025 I was skimming through news stories online when I stumbled across the above article. Social media can ruin my sex life? That stopped my scrolling! … Continue reading Get Off TikTok and Jump Into Bed!

Lizzi NewtonAugust 10, 2025August 20, 2025Leave a comment

evolution, non-fiction, Satyrex, science, spider anatomy, spider mating, spider sex, spiders, tarantula

Scientific Shocker

These tarantulas may have evolved huge genitalia to fend off bloodthirsty females Chrissie Paintings https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/new-tarantula-genus-enormous-genital-legs-cannibalism. Annie Roth Researchers have uncovered a new tarantula genus called Satyrex where males may have evolved longer sex organs to avoid getting eaten by fierce females. A female from the species Satyrex ferox is pictured below. Imagine a group of scientists sitting around studying spiders. Suddenly, one scientist leans forward, … Continue reading Scientific Shocker

Lizzi NewtonAugust 9, 2025August 11, 2025Leave a comment

missing, great smoky mountains, deep creek, hiking, lost, campground, trail, nature, disappearance, mystery, non-fiction, Suspense

Missing in the Smokies – Polly Melton

Great Smoky Mountain National Park begins the transition to fall in September. Soon the leaves would blaze into bright colors of red, orange, and gold. The heat of summer is replaced by temperatures ranging from the sixties to the eighties during the day. Hikers and campers love the weather and the beauty of the mountains. Thelma Pauline Melton loved the Great Smoky Mountains National Park … Continue reading Missing in the Smokies – Polly Melton

Lizzi NewtonAugust 5, 2025August 12, 2025Leave a comment