Lynda Coker
Bio
Grab a chair, turn a page, and read a while with me. I promise to tap lightly on my keyboard so we both can stay immersed in our world of words.
Stories (66/0)
Don't Forget Your Hyperbolic Paraboloid Snacks While You Read
Your average, unsullied Pringle is a hyperbolic paraboloid; its equation is (x²)/(a²) — (y²)/(b²) = z/c. Here’s where things get interesting, though (as if hyperbolic paraboloids weren’t interesting enough). Proctor & Gamble doesn’t just shove a bunch of Pringles in a can and call it a day. Rather, they use supercomputers to keep conditions just right to make sure the chips make it from their factory to your house unmolested. ~Source
By Lynda Coker3 years ago in FYI
My First Line of Defense Against Stress-induced Burnout — ‘Know Thyself — Love Thyself’
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. ~Anne Lamott Finding, maintaining, and keeping our physical, mental, and emotional balance during times of stress and anxiety is as tricky as finding a perfectly secluded bench on which to sit, relax, and recharge our frayed minds and hearts.
By Lynda Coker3 years ago in Longevity
Messages in The Bottle From Those Who Went Before You
Forewarned is forearmed is a proverb that is hundreds of years old. A proverb is a short, common saying or phrase. These common sayings are language tools that particularly give advice or share a universal truth, or impart wisdom. Source
By Lynda Coker3 years ago in Humans
Aging: What are the Expectations vs. Reality Factors
When it Comes to Aging: What are the Expectations vs. Reality Factors? “A human being would certainly not grow to be 70 or 80 years old if this longevity had no meaning for the species to which he belongs. The afternoon of human life must also have a significance of its own and cannot be merely a pitiful appendage to life’s morning.” ~Carl Jung
By Lynda Coker3 years ago in Longevity
How Much of Yourself Can You Pour Into Your Writing and Still Stay Balanced
How Much of Yourself Can You Pour Into Your Witing and Still Stay Balanced? It would seem on the surface to be a stupid question. But, as writers, we’re used to working alone. We’re accustomed to odd hours and crazy schedules. We spend long hours lost in worlds no one else would understand. So the boundaries of our playing field can become very blurred. Blurred boundaries can lead to burnout and a complete shutdown. In reality, it would be stupid not to ask the question — how much of me is there to go around?
By Lynda Coker3 years ago in Journal
- Top Story - February 2021
Your Junk is an Untapped Treasure of Crafting SuppliesTop Story - February 2021
What is a junk journal It seems that the idea of junk journaling is a little different for each person. There is no 'one size fits all' explanation. This is because each creator puts their own touch and style into their journals.
By Lynda Coker3 years ago in Lifehack
Proxy Marriage by Deceit—Pride and Audacity Part 8
Read from the beginning—Parts 1-7 can be found on my profile page * * * Rashid watched the light dim in Victoria’s eyes. He wrapped an arm under her back before she could topple on the desk. Putting his other arm under her knees, he easily swung her into his arms and placed her on the couch he and Califar had just vacated.
By Lynda Coker3 years ago in Humans