"WordSMITH MaverickArtista"

Anything Goes If It's written in INK:) The ink between the sheets is really all that ever matters. "WordSMITH MaverickArtista" is my first attempt at blogging and my content will be anything and everything that interests me. It may peak some buzz amongst my followers with my stories, ideas & creativity. I'm an author/writer/creator by nature/editor and publisher of many types of books which will intertwine with many subject matters here. Hopefully I can bring a smile to your face, a tear to your eye or create a stir in your heart!! I strive to not only bring you thought provoking topics but also light-hearted and humorous ones, as well. "Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions." -Albert Einstein

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Broadening Your Horizons By Having an Open-Mind to All Genres Of Music

Broadening Your Horizons By Having an Open-Mind to All Genres Of Music

Although, I get how many people only like one genre of music or maybe dabble in more than one…BUT I strongly believe that you can increase your intelligence by listening to all genres. I understand there are lots out there that may not be to your liking. However, experiencing more of these genres in life is a good thing. I know that some types that are offensive might not be the best thing for…

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Late "INK" Edition - Capture Me in Four Paragraphs or Less... This is How I Roll These Days:)

Late “INK” Edition – Capture Me in Four Paragraphs or Less… This is How I Roll These Days:)

I’m use to get “silent” flack here I’m sure. I may not hear you disagreeing, complaining or being disgusted by something that I may have written and wondering why I even tackled that topic. I do not hear you but I feel some of you and you know what that is okay. I am not here to please all and I wish I could but none of us can. SO, I am here to do what makes me happy and that’s writing. Like I…

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Morning "INK" Edition - Crashing Expectations By Living Life to YOUR own Beat of the Drum

Morning “INK” Edition – Crashing Expectations By Living Life to YOUR own Beat of the Drum

  Sometimes its hard to live your life by yourself without someone trying to rain on your parade! Everyone sets their own expectation for your life. You can choose to have your life ran by someone else or live your life by marching to your own beat of the drum, so to speak. People don’t tend to realize that they are trying to run your life and if you let them they will keep on trying to do so.…

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Late "INK" Edition - How To Keep Calm Under Pressure

Late “INK” Edition – How To Keep Calm Under Pressure

When the chips are down and your feeling so low keeping calm may not be your strong suit. If you’re like me than you take the other route and gain the upper hand by smiling, keeping calm or even taking charge of the situation at hand. It’s no doubt that most are unable to keep it calm in certain stressful situations. We aren’t built to partake in stress of such magnitude that it blows your mind…

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Morning "INK" Edition - Unfortunately, Anyone Can Write A Book & That Shows in Today's Society

Morning “INK” Edition – Unfortunately, Anyone Can Write A Book & That Shows in Today’s Society

  Should there or even could there be so-called “Laws” put in effect for those who write books? I know, the thought is an interesting one but definitely not a doable one. With today’s society being the way it is-anyone can write a book and they do! Unfortunately, a lot of us get roped into buying the book but then soon find out that it really should not be out there in the market. The advance in…

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Stop "Others" From Micromanaging "YOUR" Life

Stop “Others” From Micromanaging “YOUR” Life

    A lot of us have dealt with so-called “Control Freaks”. If not in the workplace, amongst friends than within our own families. I have met too many control freaks throughout life and the biggest ones to boot. Once you realize that they are trying to control you and micromanage your life-well, then you have the first issue conquered. One must realize that there is a problem but next you must…

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Morning "INK" Edition - Cowboys & Candlesticks.......What a Mix!

Morning “INK” Edition – Cowboys & Candlesticks…….What a Mix!

The differences in the way men and women aka “Cowboys & Candlesticks” think is incredible to me. I know there have been many studies and the obvious difference in our appearances. But I am talking about the ways we perceive the same situation and how we decipher it, is very different. We go about things in much different ways and nothing is the same for either gender ever. We can’t help thinking…

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HAPPY 101st POST TO ME - Accomplishments Should Be Celebrated:)

HAPPY 101st POST TO ME – Accomplishments Should Be Celebrated:)

I know, I know who really cares? Well, I celebrate on 101st of things here, as I always thought of “1” for good luck. I know this means not much to others. But for me its something to celebrate here and an accomplishment. I am still not a seasoned veteran and don’t claim to be but I am accomplished thus far with 101 postings to my belt. I feel I can celebrate regardless of how others may feel or…

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Morning "INK" Edition - The Books of Yesterday VS. The Books of Today

Morning “INK” Edition – The Books of Yesterday VS. The Books of Today

  Can the books of today compete with the old classics of books of yesterday aka the past? It’s hard for me to think that the today’s books can in any way, shape or form compete with all the awesome books of the yesterday. I haven’t seen any that spark enough within me to compete with the classics. I guess I’m prejudice against the books of today or something! I don’t like to think I’m prejudice…

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Morning "INK" Edition - "Brain Bubbles???"

Morning “INK” Edition – “Brain Bubbles???”

I know “What the hell is “Brain Bubbles”?” And how the hell can you get away with quotes within quotes? I can get away with it one because it’s 4:29 am in the morning obviously and two because now I don’t care. Your lucky though I was being politically correct in my own insane way with “Brain Bubbles” because the real title was “Brain Farts”. Yeah, MOM I said “Fart”… We had to be politically…

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Late Edition - Saluting #2: Enough Said:)

Late Edition – Saluting #2: Enough Said:)

If you’re a New Yorker you know what #2 means for us tonight. It means an end of a baseball era. For us here in New York it was a bitter-sweet night watching Derek Jeter play his last game in Yankee Stadium. #2 in my book stands for #1 tonight and for the past since 1995 when it comes to the NY Yankees and Derek Jeter. I couldn’t let this time in baseball history go by without saluting the icon…

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Morning "INK" Edition - Why Do People Hate Other People's Happiness?

Morning “INK” Edition – Why Do People Hate Other People’s Happiness?

A topic one has to really think about here…Why do people tend to seem as though they hate other people’s happiness? I know people can be jealous, envious or unhappy about other’s and their happiness but why? Is it that hard to accept when someone else is happy? Or is it that they are just not happy in their own lives thus, they cannot be happy for anyone else who is happy? Try to say that three…

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Morning "INK" Edition - "So Much Drama & Way Too Little Time For It!":)

Morning “INK” Edition – “So Much Drama & Way Too Little Time For It!”:)

      I’m really sorry to bring this topic up but for some they live for drama in their lives. However, for me I try to stay away from it but as life goes…it comes to my neck of the woods almost daily. I hate to hear shit about shit and more about shit. I like to run and hide when drama comes my way but sometimes its hard to do. I have no time for drama in my life and I do not thrive on it, as…

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Creating "Self-Help" Books that Count!

Creating “Self-Help” Books that Count!

  Its true in this day and age “ANYONE” can write a book. Although, its only the best of the best who can actually create a book that matters. When it comes to the “Self-Help” non-fictional book, I do believe it matters who and what is written. What we as authors put out there does make a difference. We may not reach everyone but we do reach those who indeed we are supposed to touch, in a way…

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Morning "INK" Edition - The Realm of Possibilities in Life is Really up to YOU:)

Morning “INK” Edition – The Realm of Possibilities in Life is Really up to YOU:)

  We all travel through life with either a positive optimistic outlook or a negative downer type of one. We can either roll with the punches and take them as they come or sit around feeling sorry for ourselves. I choose to keep on smiling while making others wonder why I am doing this. By doing this, it makes me feel more positive and rather optimistic that things will turn out right. After all…

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Late "INK" Edition - Is the Problem With "Crazy" is that "Crazy" Doesn't Know It?

Late “INK” Edition – Is the Problem With “Crazy” is that “Crazy” Doesn’t Know It?

I hate to think about this topic, as I don’t want to sound harsh or unrealistic here. But really “Is the problem with “Crazy” that “Crazy” just doesn’t know it?” OR what? I have dealt with many types of people in life and its sad to say that there are some legitimately “Crazier” types of people in this world. I’m not talking about the local “Joe” or “Jane” on the street. The types that you say…

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Morning "INK" Edition - Life Positivity When the Chips Are Stacked Against You!!

Morning “INK” Edition – Life Positivity When the Chips Are Stacked Against You!!

  Everyone has drama, trauma and obstacles in life. Most of us do 360’s on a daily basis while jumping through the hoops of life. If you’re strong or have a will to survive this is what you do and keep on doing to survive. I have had my share lately of these life stresses i’ll call them. But its more like horrendous extreme drama which is within major life changes for my whole family.

I went…

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