Margaret Minnicks
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Margaret Minnicks has a bachelor's degree in English. She is an ordained minister with two master's degrees in theology and Christian education. She has been an online writer for over 15 years. Thanks for reading and sending TIPS her way.
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The Dark Side of Nursery Rhymes
We grew up believing nursery rhymes were sweet, harmless verses meant to lull children to sleep. But if you actually stop and listen to the words, many of those songs are alarming. As adults, we question why nursery rhymes were terrifying.
By Margaret Minnicks22 days ago in FYI
Emojis, Emoticons, and GIFs: What They Really Mean And How to Use Them Wisely
Digital communication has its own language. Whether we’re texting a friend, posting on social media, or writing an email, we often want to express ourselves in pictures and symbols to enhance our words. Therefore, we can do that in one of three ways.
By Margaret Minnicks23 days ago in 01
Interesting Things About the Month of February
February: A Unique Month February follows January, which has 31 days, and comes before March, which also has 31 days. Therefore, the shortest month of the year is sandwiched between two long months. February is the only month on both the Julian and Gregorian calendars with only 28 days. During a leap year, the month has 29 days. Because a common year has only 28 days, it has no full moon because full moons occur every 29 and a half days.
By Margaret Minnicks24 days ago in FYI
Cabin Fever Because of Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain That Turned to Icy Roads. Top Story - February 2026.
What Is Cabin Fever? The short answer is that cabin fever is restlessness from being in a confined area. Cabin fever is the distressing irritability or restlessness experienced when a person or group is stuck at an isolated location or in confined quarters for an extended time. Research shows that prolonged cold, gray skies, and being stuck indoors can trigger mood shifts similar to “winter blues.”
By Margaret Minnicks25 days ago in Humans
Benefits of Looking Forward To Something
Everyone looks forward to something because it is part of life. When we were younger, we looked for most things that were different from what we look forward to now that we are older. Even so, we might still look forward to some of the same things: birthdays, holidays (some more than others), graduation, first job, dating, marriage, anniversaries, raising a family, and more.
By Margaret Minnicks26 days ago in Confessions
Why You Should Not Tell Everyone Your Personal Problems
When we have good news or bad news, we want to share it with people. Unfortunately, not everyone is on your side. Some people will undoubtedly take your personal information and hold it against you, either then or later.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Motivation
Why Are Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, and Counselors Called “Shrinks”?
Most of us have heard someone say, “I’m going to see my shrink,” with a shrug or a half‑smile — but have you ever stopped to wonder where that slang word came from? It’s one of those cultural words we have heard, and we begin using them without knowing what they actually mean.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Psyche
Being Bored vs. Being Boring
Being Bored Is Not the Same As Being Boring After publishing my article, “Can a Person Really Be Bored to Death?” I kept thinking that there are differences between being bored and being boring. Often, the two words are used interchangeably, but they describe entirely different human experiences.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Motivation
