April 15, 2026

On The Upside with Marley

Be Open To Learning New Things

Being open to learning new things is one of the quietest, most powerful ways we can change not only our own lives, but the lives of everyone around us.

When we choose curiosity over certainty, we soften. We listen more closely. We begin to see that other people carry experiences we’ve never lived, struggles we’ve never felt, and wisdom we’ve never considered. That shift alone can transform relationships. Arguments become conversations. Judgment becomes understanding. And the people around us feel it. They feel safer, more valued, more seen and more connected.

Learning isn’t just about facts or skills. It’s about growth in how we show up in the world. When we learn something new, whether it’s a perspective, a story, or a simple skill, we expand what’s possible. We become more adaptable, more compassionate, more capable of meeting life with resilience instead of fear, and more valuable to the people around us.

There’s also something quietly inspiring about a person who keeps learning. It gives others permission to do the same. A parent who admits they don’t know everything teaches humility. A friend who changes their mind shows courage. A colleague who seeks feedback builds trust. In this way, learning becomes contagious. It ripples outward, encouraging growth in families, workplaces, and communities.

But perhaps most importantly, staying open to learning keeps us alive in a deeper sense. It reminds us that we are never finished, never fixed, never limited to who we were yesterday. There is always more to discover—about the world, about others, and about ourselves.

And when we embrace that, we don’t just improve our own lives. We become a source of light for others, showing that growth is always possible, and that it’s never too late to become something more.

You Absolutely CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks, when we close the door to settled, and open the door to new information

Unusual Human Habits Explained

Many everyday behaviours seem automatic, yet they often have surprising explanations rooted in psychology or biology.

• Yawning is contagious – Seeing someone yawn can trigger your own as part of social bonding and empathy.
• People check their phones without reason – The brain seeks small bursts of stimulation, even without notifications.
• Music gets stuck in your head – Repetition and incomplete patterns make the brain loop melodies unconsciously.
• We talk to ourselves – Internal dialogue helps organize thoughts and improve focus on complex tasks.
• Time feels faster with age – Familiar routines reduce the number of new memories, making time seem compressed.
• We remember emotions better than details – The brain prioritizes feeling over exact information for long-term memory.

Understanding these habits reveals how much of our behaviour is guided by processes we rarely notice.

Putting Things Into Perspective.

I was looking at something on social media the other day and saw someone making fun of another marginalized group of people and thought. maybe there’s a way to put this into perspective on how petty it is to belittle someone.  I referenced an article I put in here a few weeks ago about the pale blue dot and came up with this:

“You exist on a speck of dust in a universe so vast we can’t even comprehend it. Out of all the ways you could spend your one brief glorious gift of a moment of consciousness, learning, connecting, creating… you’ve chosen to make someone else’s existence smaller so you can feel bigger for a few clicks from people you don’t even know. That’s not strength. That’s a tragedy.”

A Portal To The Vet

The Elevator Ride

A man got into an elevator and asked, “Going up?”

The other man replied, “No, I’m testing gravity.”

More Bar Humour!

An man walks into a bar and orders two shots of whiskey. He drinks them both and leaves. He does this every day for weeks until the bartender finally asks, “Why do you always order two shots?” The man replies, “Well, my brother and I used to have a drink together every night. He moved away, so now I drink one for me and one for him.” One day, he comes in and orders only one shot. The bartender, concerned, asks if something happened to his brother. The man says, “Oh, my brother is fine. I just quit drinking.”

The Smart Elephant

A man walks into a movie theatre with a massive elephant. They sit down, and throughout the movie, the elephant laughs at all the funny parts and cries during the sad scenes. After the film, a woman sitting behind them says, “That’s amazing! Your elephant really seemed to enjoy the movie.” The man shrugs and says, “I’m just as surprised as you are. He hated the book.”

The Poodle and The Psychiatrist

A poodle and a collie are walking together when the poodle starts venting. “My life is a mess,” he says. “My owner is mean, my girlfriend ran away, and I’m as jittery as a cat.” The collie suggests, “Why don’t you go see a psychiatrist?” The poodle sighs, “I can’t. I’m not allowed on the couch.”

It Makes You Wonder

1. Space is completely silent: There’s no air in space, so sound waves have nothing to travel through. Even a massive explosion would happen in total silence.

2. Black holes can “spaghettify” you: If you fell into a black hole, gravity would stretch you into a long, thin strand—literally like spaghetti.

3. Earth is technically inside the Sun’s atmosphere: The Sun’s outer atmosphere (the corona) extends far beyond Earth—meaning we’re actually orbiting within it.

4. Time moves differently in space: Due to relativity, time slows down near strong gravity or high speeds. Astronauts age slightly less than people on Earth.

5. There’s a planet made of diamonds: The exoplanet 55 Cancri e is believed to have huge amounts of carbon under pressure—possibly forming diamond layers.

6. You could fit all the planets between Earth and the Moon: With room to spare! The average distance is about 384,400 km—surprisingly huge.

7. Space isn’t completely cold everywhere: While space is mostly near absolute zero, some regions near stars can reach millions of degrees.

8. There’s a giant “space ocean” in a nebula: A cloud called Sagittarius B2 contains enough water vapor to fill Earth’s oceans trillions of times over.

9. Neutron stars are insanely dense: A teaspoon of neutron star material would weigh about a billion tons on Earth.

10. What if Niagara Falls Just Stopped?: Oddly this has happened in 1969 The American Side of the falls was shut down for months. Check the video on the website for details!

Editors Quote Book

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”

—Lao Tzu

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What if Niagara Falls Just Stopped?

Nature is incredibly beautiful. The world is full of many magnificent things. One of them is waterfalls, places where water falls off cliffs. One of the largest and most beautiful is Niagara Falls. It is among the world’s largest and most famous waterfalls with Angel Falls, Iguazu Falls and Victoria Falls. Niagara Falls is a large water source that constantly falls from a 167-foot cliff and that attracts tourists from various countries, making this place very popular. But did you know that Niagara Falls was drained not so long ago, and that people could easily look at its bottom? What does a waterfall without water even look like? Today, you will learn who drained the waterfall, why it was drained, and other interesting facts about this wonder of nature that I’m sure no one has ever told you. We promise it’ll be interesting.

The Cute Paramedic

A car lightly hits an elderly man on a busy street. A very good looking paramedic rushes over, props the man’s head on a pillow, and asks, “Are you comfortable?” The man looks up and says, “I make a pretty good living.”

Burned Out Office Worker

A worker, completely burned out from working too long, fakes being a “light bulb” by hanging from the ceiling to convince her boss she needs the day off. When the boss sends her home, her coworker follows.  The boss says, “hey where are you going”.  Coworker says I’m gong home too, I just cannot “work in the dark”.

The Last Word

“Slowing down is not falling behind. It is choosing to move forward with purpose.”