The answer to solve any problem

 Most people think that the answer to any problem we face in life is the simplest one. They are totally wrong. The reason this thinking is common because it was created by common people, not geniuses. The answer to any problem may not be known readily, and perhaps will never be known. Life is complicated and evil. Don't try to think about things that happen around you as simple and common. Everything happens around us has its own meaning. And everything happens around us depends on everything else happening around us. Remember the old Chinese saying, 'a butterfly moving its wings in China is part of the cause of the Hurricane in Mexico.' So true!

What, Where, Who, Why, and How

 In order for any story to be complete, you will need to know the 'What, Where, Who, Why, and How' about it.

What happened?

Where did it happen

Who's done it?

Why did they do it?

How was it done?

Simple questions, but each one of them is incomplete unless you know the others.

And, by the way, don't you ever plan to know all of them. In statistics, if an event occurred less than 10% of the time on its own, and you observe it, you are observing a miracle. Always ask, what is the probability of an event to occur by chance alone. If it is 10% or less, then that event is unusual and requires a great deal of information to be resolved, if ever it is resolved. People's action, any action, is based on cost and benefit. If the cost of an action is greater than its benefits, most people won't do it, a few though still do it. If the benefit exceeds the cost, most people will do it, though some will not. All of our actions are based on probability, even though we don't necessary calculate it, but rather perceive it. Human brain likes linearity; two is double one, four is double two, and so on. Life presents us with non-linear events, and we try to solve them or think about them linearly. That is why, most people gets confused and don't get it. When presented with a life problem, try not to think linearly. Genius and smart people are just that, smart and genius because they don't think linearly. Think about it this way, if you watch an ice cube melting you would know where the water came from. If you see water on the table, that water could've initiated from ice, from vapor that got condensed, or someone spilled water on the table. Our human mind is trained to think the latter. Most geniuses think the other two. That is why there are geniuses. Don't be like them. Like who, you would ask? You figure it out.

A camel having a coffee break

 

Snow in Holly Springs, NC

 

Quote of the day

 Don't trust anybody, specially those that you trust.

Life, It is Crapshoot

 

Life throws at you many curves. You think you are catching up and something happens to knock you down again. From unexpected car repairs, to a leaky water heater, to a dishwasher that decided to stop in the middle of its run cycle, to a microwave that stops heating your food, to a refrigerator that refuses to keep your food cold, and so on and so forth. You've got the idea. I started in April of 2019 accumulating debt. I thought I almost was able to pay it off by June of 2021, and of course, more debt started to reappear. I reached my maximum debt in October of 2023, and since then I began to get hold of it until June of 2024, and then again, more debt showed up. It seems I am heading now in the right direction. But wait, my real estate tax bill will be here in July, and I had some car engine problems recently that will knock me down (or up in the curve) again. Life happens, and that is why they call it life. It is crapshoot.

A Snowy Holly Springs, NC

We've got like 3 inches of snow overnight (January 31 into February 1). The ground and the streets are all covered with a nice white sheet of fluffy snow.

Snow in Holly Springs, NC

 Yes, we finally got a good amount of snow from bomb cyclone. It is still snowing as I am writing this blog. I will let you know how much we will get. It is going to be several inches.

How to get rid of the film on your tongue, white or any other color?

 Physicians and dentists may recommend an antifungal medications for the white film over your tongue. Some may recommend to scrape it off with a tongue scrapper. These may work partially. Others may recommend using gargles, all type of gargles. I have found a much simpler way to do it; after you finish brushing your teeth, use your toothbrush and brush off your tongue over the affected area. If you do that daily for about 8-10 weeks, that film is all but gone. It just needs patience and determination.

How much snow did Holly Springs, NC get from the bomb cyclone?

 Answer: 3.5 flakes!

Snow in Holly Springs, NC

 I just saw a few flakes of snow at 2:11 pm in Holly Springs, NC. It was supposed to start snowing 14 hours ago.

Holly Springs, NC: A No Snow Event, So Far!

Still waiting for the snow to begin. So far, not a single drop from the sky! It is 12:07 pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Le La Les

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Weather forecasters are predicting snow for Holly Springs, NC on January 30, 31, and/or February 1, 2026

More snow is predicted for this weekend (January 30 through February 1) in Holly Springs, NC. Some are predicting several inches of snow and others are measuring it in feet. We shall see.

A Prayer...Say this prayer repeatedly during your day and Jesus will hear you

 

LORD JESUS CHRIST, SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON ME, SINNER.

About an inch of wintery mix precipitated in Holly Springs, NC (January 24/25)

 

The Dignity Act

The Samaritans were looked down by their society. Jesus said this parable about a man who was attacked by thieves and was left to die on the side of the road. In our time, someone would've called 911 for help, but in Jesus time people relied on other people's help. Many passed by that man on the side of the road. Priests, good faithful people, and ordinary citizens, but none stop for help, except for that Samaritan. We all know his story. We call him the Good Samaritan. In fact, there is a law written after him, the Good Samaritan law. The Samaritan in that story reflects the dignity that every human being deserves regardless who they are. The Samaritan did not inquire about the man on the side of the road before rendering him the help that he needed. He did not blame him for his misfortune and that he deserved to be thrown on the side of the road to die. He treated him with dignity. Dignity conquers evil and always wins. The Good Samaritan acted with dignity. Jesus said whatever you do to the least among you, you will do it to me. He wants us to treat others as if they were Jesus. I need to remember that myself. I need to remember to treat others with dignity. The Good Teacher wants us to live our lives with dignity and treat others with dignity. Meanwhile, I just passed by a car accident on the road. Oh well, I'll call 911!

Potential Wintery Mix in Holly Springs, NC on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2026

A huge wintery storm is heading to North Carolina carrying snow, ice, freezing rain, and rain. Early forecast calls for ice in Holly Springs, NC. We shall see.

Shawarma: If you've never tried Shawarma, you have not lived yet...

 

To meditate or not to meditate...that is the question...

 

Death Cap Mushrooms

Not all mushrooms are edible. In fact, some are poisonous. Be careful eating those that can lead to severe illness, or even death (e.g., death cap mushrooms).