February 04, 2025

On The Upside with Marley

From Rest Comes Inspiration

We live in a world where people are constantly on the go, always trying to get more done. Rest is often seen as something you earn only after the work is finished. But creativity does not work that way. Ideas rarely come when you are exhausted. More often, creativity appears when the mind is calm and quiet—during moments of rest. Rest is not the enemy of productivity; it is essential to it.

When deadlines are approaching, the natural reaction is to push harder. People work longer hours, take fewer breaks, and add more pressure. While this may produce short-term results, it often causes long-term problems. Mental fatigue makes it harder to think clearly or generate new ideas. Instead of seeing solutions, the mind repeats old thoughts, makes avoidable mistakes, and struggles with problems that are actually simple. Deadlines combined with exhaustion narrow our thinking rather than sharpen it.

Rest, even for short periods, gives the brain a chance to reset. Stepping away from a task allows the mind to stop forcing solutions and begin processing subconsciously. This is often when new ideas surface, while resting, walking, or doing something unrelated. Rest provides perspective and helps us see challenges from a fresh angle.

Taking time to rest does not mean giving up on responsibilities. It means working smarter. A short break can prevent hours of rework. A rested mind can prioritize more effectively, communicate more clearly, and solve problems faster. Productivity is not measured by how many hours are worked, but by the quality of the results produced.

Ironically, when we feel too busy to rest is often when we need it most. Even a few minutes to breathe, stretch, or pause can dramatically improve focus and momentum. Rest creates space, and in that space inspiration grows.

By treating rest as part of the process rather than a reward at the end, we build sustainable productivity. From rest comes inspiration—and from inspiration comes work that is not only faster, but better.

A good rest can create clarity & inspiration while making productivity smarter and stronger.

Cats and Men

Isn’t it unfair that women love cats? Cats are independent, they don’t listen, they don’t come when you call, they like to stay out all night and when they are at home they like to be left alone to sleep. In other words, every quality that women hate in a man, they love in a cat.

Dog Bragging Contest

A couple of dog owners are arguing about whose pet is smarter. “My dog is so smart,” says the first owner, “that every morning he waits for the paperboy to come around. He tips the kid and then brings the newspaper to me, along with my morning coffee.” “I know,” says the second owner. “How do you know?” “My dog told me.”

What Do I Look Like?

A newly wed couple moves into their house. One day the husband comes home from work and his wife says!
WIFE: Honey, you know in the upstairs bathroom one of the pipes is leaking, could you fix it?
HUSBAND: What do I look like Mr. Plumber?

A few days go by and he comes home from work!
WIFE: Honey, the car won’t start. I think it needs a new battery. Could you change it for me?
HUSBAND: What do I look like Mr. Goodwrench?

The next day the husband comes back home from work! The plumbing is fixed, so is the roof and so is the car! He asked his wife what happened.
WIFE: Oh, I had a handyman come fix them.
HUSBAND: How much did it cost?
WIFE: Nothing, he said he’d do it for free if I either baked him a cake or took him to bed!
HUSBAND: Did you make that amazing Chocolate Swirl Cake?
WIFE: Do I look like Laura Secord?

My Husband The Undertaker

Early one morning, my husband, who works in a funeral home, woke me, complaining of severe abdominal pains. We rushed to the emergency room, where they gave him a series of tests to determine the source of the pain.

My husband decided not to have me call in sick for him until we knew what was wrong. When the results came back, the nurse informed us that, true to our suspicions, he was suffering from a kidney stone.

I turned to my husband and asked, “Would you like me to call the funeral home now?” With an alarmed look, the nurse quickly said, “Ma’am, he’s not THAT sick!”

The Grammar God

I was feeling a little annoyed one night when the devil snuck up to me and handed me a note that said “Your not strong enough to withstand this storm”

So I whispered back to him “You’re”

Nuts About Love

Driving through Southern California, I stopped at a roadside stand that sold fruit, vegetables and crafts. As I went to pay, I noticed the young woman behind the counter was painting a sign. ‘Why the new sign?’ I asked. ‘My boyfriend didn’t approve of the old one,’ she said. When I glanced at what hung above the counter, I understood. It declared: “Local Honey Dates Nuts.”

Some Cats Are Allergic To People!

Editors Quote Book

“The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.”

—Khalil Gibran

Trivia Quiz – Famous Canadians

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Meet The Youngest Doctor In The World

A 13-year-old girl was accepted to the University of Alabama’s medical school!!! THE 2ND YOUNGEST EVER!

Your Horoscope

For Amusement Only

Seniors Texting Codes

ATD:  At The Doctors
BFF:  Best Friend Fell
BTW:  Bring The Wheelchair
BYOT:  Bring Your Own Teeth
FWIW: Forgot Where I Was
GGPBL:  Gotta Go Pacemaker Battery Low
GHA:  Got Heartburn Again
IMHO:  Is My Hearing-Aid On
LMDO:  Laughing My Dentures Out
OMMR:  On My Massage Recliner
OMSG:  Oh My! Sorry, Gas
ROFLACGU: Rolling On Floor Laughing And Can’t Get Up
TTYL:  Talk To You Louder

The Last Word

Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all people cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.