Late-night talk shows return after Hollywood strike ends

 After the Hollywood strike, late-night TV show hosts are planning to return and continue doing live shows by next week. This decision has been made following the deal that ended the Hollywood writer's strike. Bill Maher was the first to announce that he would be returning to television.

A stock photo of the Hollywood sign
The Hollywood strike is over

Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and other popular hosts also announced they would be returning. The plans whether Saturday Night Live would continue were not announced, but we're hoping they will return, as we're big fans of the show.

The Hollywood strike wasn't a positive thing

Major television networks have seen a drop in viewership since the Hollywood strikes were announced many months ago.

Many people are super excited about the return of these late-night shows. One thing is for sure, they provide quality entertainment to millions of people all over the world. What about you? Will you be watching these hosts as they return to TV? 

Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts.

I started making videos on Rumble

 I started making videos on Rumble now. So now I'm doing YouTube, TikTok, and Rumble. I thought it was time to spread out and be on more platforms. I had heard a lot about Rumble and I thought it sounded really cool, so I just signed up. 

Rumble.com
I love making videos on Rumble



Rumble is a really cool platform so far. I love what they have to offer. I still love YouTube though, it will still be my main platform. YouTube is still very awesome. ☕😅

I'm very excited

But I'm excited about Rumble, and I can't wait to see what happens. Anything that grows the brand is always good. My channel name on Rumble is the same as my YouTube..."My Mind Displayed". I really love making content.

Writing and video are both awesome

I love both blogging and YouTube, I have loved both ever since I started this online stuff years ago. It's such a fun time being a content creator. I don't know how long I'll be on Rumble, I'm just going to see what happens.

I feel so blessed to be able to make content, I'm very thankful for it. What about you guys? Do you blog or make videos? I'd love to hear about it in the comments.

Are you glad summer is over?

 Who else is glad summer is over? I kind of have mixed feelings about the whole thing. I do love summer on one hand, and I get a little sad when it's over. But overall, I get more excited that fall is coming. Because I love cool weather and everything else about fall.

Long, hot summers

Summers in Missouri are just so long and incredibly hot and humid. When it's so hot outside, it puts a damper on doing anything outdoors. 

A picture of a beach
Look at that summer beach

When people think of summer, they think of having fun outside. But it's almost impossible to do that in Missouri because, during the hottest months, it's unbearable outside.

I love fall

When fall comes, it's such a huge relief, and it's so welcome because you've been so hot all summer. The cool weather feels so nice once it actually comes. That's why I love cool weather so much. I can wear hoodies and drink hot coffee and stuff like that.

The woods in the fall
Do you love the fall season?

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And then there's Christmas, I love everything about it. It's my favorite season of the whole year. Who doesn't love Christmas? So to summer, I say, goodbye, I'll miss you, but I'm also excited for fall and winter. Thank you for the memories, summer. It was real!

Sometimes you gotta stay in (Baby Yoda meme)

 This Baby Yoda meme is really hilarious. Sometimes you just have to stay in the house...outside costs like $300 a day. This is a very true meme about inflation and the current cost of living. Things have gotten so expensive.

Baby Yoda meme about inflation
Baby Yoda is speaking truth.

It truly is cheaper just to stay home and save your money. I think we can all relate to this meme. Baby Yoda is right about this one.

The smarter choice

Sometimes staying home is the cheaper option. I mean, think about how much the cost of gas is to fill up your car.

And the cost of eating out. Wow. We're all going to make it, bro. If you're reading this, and you're sad about inflation, don't worry, things will get better eventually. Share this meme if it made you laugh or smile.


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Life's too short to drink coffee you don't like

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Think about the title of this blog post. Have you been drinking coffee you don't like? Maybe you bought a certain brand because it was cheaper or something like that. Perhaps you didn't want to spend the extra money to buy the coffee you REALLY wanted.

Stock photo of coffee with coffee beans
Look at that brew.

Well, I'm here to tell you, that you should buy the best coffee you really want to drink. Even if it costs a few extra bucks. It will be worth it.

"Coffee makes everything better."

Wasted time

I'm saying this because I spent the last month or so drinking some coffee that I didn't really care for. I had bought this certain variety to "try it out" and see if I liked it. 😀

Well, I ended up not liking it too much, but I just kept drinking it. 

The funny thing is, I had some of my favorite coffee that hadn't been opened. So I could have just switched to that anytime. 

A man drinking coffee while on the phone
Having a nice cup of Joe

I finally realized, I'm just going to open my favorite coffee and go back to drinking it, even if I waste some other coffee. ☕


Better life experience

I realized my days are so much better when I can drink my favorite coffee brands...because taste really does matter when it comes to a cup of Joe. 

So by all means, drink your favorite coffee...even if it costs a few more bucks. Your days will be better, and you'll thank yourself for it.

Some days I might be having a bad day, and then I reach for a cup of Joe, and everything gets better. I love coffee so much, I can't imagine my life without it. 

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I don't always drink a special kind of coffee. But I do believe you should drink whatever kind makes you happy, that's the best way. It's worth it in the long run to drink whatever brand you like best. Coffee is a blessing from God, for sure.

So many types of coffee

The next time you think about going for a cup, what variety will you choose? There are so many to select from, it's hard to pick. That's why you just have to try a few and then choose your favorite. I love donut shop varieties myself. They're so smooth and delicious. 

A happy woman drinking coffee
Coffee is the greatest.


I love that we have so many coffee brands and restaurants to pick from. Dunkin', Starbucks, WaWa, etc. there are just so many.

History of coffee

Coffee originated around the year 7,000 B.C. in the Arab countries of Ethiopia and Arabia. Originally, the beans were used for their healing and medicinal qualities. In the 15th and 16th centuries, coffee then found its way to Mecca and Constantinople.

By the 18th century, the drink had already made its way to the Caribbean islands. Coffee eventually became very popular and was a replacement for alcoholic drinks, which were very popular up until then.

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How to survive financially during periods of inflation

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Staying afloat financially during periods of inflation is something that could benefit anyone, as we all have to deal with inflation. It can be a nuisance, but it's a part of our economic system and something we just have to deal with. 

I love brown bricks! (poem)

 I love brown bricks,

in miney crafta

I love fartknocking now,
do you hear what I say? 😀

I could fart-knock brown bricks all day!

My name is Gadget, and Penny's here too,
My deduction skills tell me that brown bricks are for you

So listen to these bricks that are brown, all over town,

oh look...a free iPad! Fartknocking now!

Minecraft with Gadget by Mike Matei

Do you love building brown bricks in Minecraft? Let us know in the comments.


Why I hate water levels in videos games

KEY TAKEAWAYS


  • I have an aversion to water in real life, so water levels remind me of that
  • Water levels often have bad controls
  • Water levels are often too challenging to actually be fun
The water level from Donkey Kong Country
A Donkey Kong Country water level 

I wanted to explain why I hate water levels in video games (generally speaking). We've all been playing a game, and then you come across the dreaded water stage. Almost every game you can think of has one, or a few.


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I'm not sure why so many games feel they need to include them, but that is what it is. I have always disliked video game water levels.

Reasons why


There are a couple of reasons for this. For one, I almost drowned when I was a kid, so I've always kind of had an aversion to water.

Super Mario Bros. water level
A Super Mario Bros water stage

So I think playing water stages somehow brings back that memory or something, if that makes sense. The other main reason I hate water levels is the controls (the gameplay mechanics).

Bad controls


It's usually very hard to control your character when you're trying to navigate the water. Whether it's swimming or walking through water, it's typically very slow and hard to control.

I think that's why most people dislike these types of levels. I think the consensus is that they're just typically not fun.

In some games, these stages are manageable, but often not. The best thing we can do is just tough our way through them.

Water level from Sonic the Hedgehog
A Sonic the Hedgehog water section

Final thoughts

I don't think water levels are entirely bad in video games. They definitely have their place, and some games are able to pull them off very nicely. It really depends on the game and how it's executed. I think to pull off a water level successfully, the main thing is that the controls have to be good.

The water temple from Ocarina of Time
The Ocarina of Time water temple

The level should be fun to play, not a complete nightmare. And some games do actually manage to make these levels fun.

The important thing with video games is to have fun. Some people love water levels, and some don't, and that's totally okay. Leave a comment and let us know if you like water levels.

Coffee and "fall" go together

 Key takeaways

  • Coffee is great in cooler weather
  • I drink mostly hot coffee
  • Coffee can warm you up in the fall and winter
  • More people drink coffee when it's cold outside
  • Drinking coffee can lead to you having the perfect day

Coffee goes together with fall weather, very well, I might add. There's just something about having coffee in the fall that is simply amazing.

Fall coffee is great

The cool weather goes great with a nice hot cup of Joe. The coffee should be hot, though, for the best effect. 

I don't usually drink iced or cold coffee. Hot coffee is just amazing. When you are cold, the hot coffee warms you up very nicely.

Stock photo of coffee amidst fall leaves
Isn't a cup of Joe great in the fall weather?

Coffee is good in the summer, too

But it's better in the fall and winter. Think about a nice, cool fall day. And you're sitting there, looking out the window, and having an enjoyable cup of the good brew. 

Doesn't that sound like the perfect day? I think it does. 

A clown drinking coffee
A nice hot cup is amazing.

I've had so many days when it was cool outside and the coffee warmed me up so nicely.

A nice hot drink

That sounds perfect to me. But everyone likes their coffee in a different way. How do you like yours? Do you love coffee in the fall too? Why type or flavor do you normally drink in the fall? Do you go for a seasonal variety?

Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts. 😀

Been going through a lot lately

 I've been going through a lot lately. That's just life, I guess. I should know by now that life just has its ups and downs. 

I've just been really stressed out, though. That's also the nature of life. Life has a lot of "stressors". We all go through stuff.

Each person has their own struggles. That's why I try not to judge people. Just as I wouldn't want them to judge me for whatever I'm going through.

A depressed man watching the sunset
Life can be stressful, but be grateful

I just have to remember that there are so many blessings in life.

I truly feel so blessed. In so many ways. God is good, all the time.😀

When things get hard, we just have to remember, this is not the destination! Things do get better. Bad situations are temporary. 

That's one thing that really gets me through each day.

Just remembering that after the storm, comes the calm and the sun.

There is always good you can focus on too. There's always a silver lining.

It's coffee time (blog post)

 It's coffee time again. It's late night here, and I'm making some coffee. I really love coffee, don't you? I'm enjoying some Krispy Kreme coffee tonight. 

I love that variety, it's so tasty

I love having coffee any time of the day. Let's face it, there's never a bad time to have coffee, right? 
Right.

Coffee is made to be enjoyed at any time.

A stock photo of a cup of coffee

That's why I'm making some right now, even though it's 10:42 at night. 

Night coffee is great

It's my favorite time to drink it. 

As I'm writing this, my coffee has just finished brewing, so I'm gonna go enjoy a sip. I just thought I'd get on here for a few and talk about how happy I am that I'm making coffee.

What time of day do you have coffee? Do you enjoy it any time? Leave a comment and let me know. I'd love to know what variety of coffee you guys are drinking right now.


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The top 5 coffee brands for the perfect cup

 Want to know the 5 most high-quality, best tasting coffee brands for you to enjoy? These brands will be sure to satisfy your cravings. So what is the best coffee brand in the world? Here they are:

1. Stumptown

Stumptown is definitely dedicated to making high-quality coffee. They're known for forming partnerships with only the best coffee producers from around the globe. If you want the best of the best, this coffee is going to be right up your alley.

A package logo of the Stumptown coffee brand

2. Cafe du monde - 

If you want an amazing French Roast coffee, without having to travel to Louisiana, this is going to be for you. You're sure to love this unique, signature blend from the famous Café.

A package of Cafe Du Monde coffee

3. Peet's Coffee - 

The founder, Alfred Peet, famously thought that America had "lousy coffee", so he wanted to change that. Now there are Peet's Coffee shops all over America. You're sure to love this world-famous brand.

Brand logo of Peet's Coffee brand

4. Big Island Coffee Roasters - 

Straight from Hawaii's big island, this is some of the finest coffee you can get your hands on. These beans are grown in the volcanic soil of Hawaii, so the flavor is amazing. This is definitely the best coffee Hawaii has to offer, and you're sure to love it.

5. Mount Hagen - 

This brand is widely regarded as the best instant coffee you can get your hands on. It's also organic, which makes it very popular among health and planet-conscious people.

If you're a lover of high-quality coffee, try one (or all) of these 5 brands, and you're sure to get the perfect cup of Joe every time. Leave a comment below and let us know your favorite coffee.

Another day, another coffee

 When I wake up in the morning, I always try to think to myself "I'm gonna have a great day". Of course, it doesn't always work out that way, but at least we can try, right?

But one thing is for sure, coffee is always there for me. Anytime I need a pick-me-up, the cup of joe is there for me, making everything ok again.

There's always coffee

Every day, there is more coffee to drink. And no matter how busy I get, I can always make time to sip the good brew and just be content for a moment.

A cup of coffee with foam
Look at that cup.

Every day that comes, there will always be more coffee to drink. And I do have several cups each day. I couldn't imagine my life without the stuff.

It makes life better

Life is meant to be lived...with coffee. I don't understand people who don't like to drink it but to each their own.

That's ok. I'm just so grateful that I have Joe to get me through the day.