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And they lived happily ever after... Don't forget to leave your six word reply in the comments because I really love reading them or simply stop by and say hi! If you enjoyed this post don’t forget to like, follow, share and comment! Enjoyed this post? Then follow me on social media: Twitter Instagram Pinterest LinkedIn HubPages Email me on(guest posts welcome!): insomniacwithanaccent@gmail.com

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A Land of Extremes - Death Valley

I'm sitting in our climate-controlled truck on a cushioned leather seat watching the scenery unfold in front of me. The land is vast, harsh, barren, and the road free of traffic. I can't fathom the life of Pioneers who first explored these lands via horseback and wagon. Complaining about the lack of cell or internet coverage seems so petty on my part. However, the thought of a flat tire or other breakdown has me feeling somewhat uncomfortable. No calling AAA out here. We're on our own! Our Route - February 22, 2012 We pulled out of our campsite in Lake…

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I Had The Covid Vaccine & This is What Happened

All the talk around town seems to be about the Covid Vaccine, and for very good reason. It seems that half of the world wants it and half don’t trust it. When I first heard of the Covid vaccine I was a little suspicious of it. How can they develop a vaccine for a virus that is relatively new? How have they done it so quickly? I said countless times that I wouldn’t get it if given the opportunity. But obviously as the title of this post suggests, I changed my mind. I did my own research and did what…

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Healing Begins

The day dawned bright and sunny. With superhuman effort I pulled myself from off the bed consumed with pain so deep there was no end. Surrounded by so much death over and over again, does something to the one left behind who loves those who die. Yet, the day called me, persisting I grab my cameras and go to where I know love, peace, and healing would be found. They were found. A lot of snow had fallen, probably over 2 feet (0.6 meters). What I saw at my destination was so beautiful I became transfixed. Still numb, however,…

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Last on the Card February 2021

Last month was another record breaker. Last on the Card January 2021 had 221 views with seventy-three likes so hopefully a lot of those people had a look at your fabulous last photos. I know some of you just can't let go and have to do a bit to the photo. Really no one cares, this is all about fun. I don't know what the last photo is most of the time mainly on my phone and small camera. The rules are simple:1. Post the last photo on your SD card or last photo on your phone for the 28th…

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Jagged, or: Tender

'Edges and Fringes' – a d’Verse poetics prompt (best viewed on a horizontal screen) Papa, can you visit us from the unknowable beyond to hearten us, for we miss you so and grief’s jagged edges cut us even as the edges of mortal life are clear to us remaining, as we do, on this side living; broken; aching Boy, hear me in dreams I call you every night, all night tenderly, I watch over you With love glowing and reaching out to inspire you from beyond the very fringes of life to believe... The prompt The above poem is my…

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How Pottery Helped My PTSD

I have a confession to make. This blog is, after all, Confessions of a Pot-a-holic. This is a case where I have given everything away in the headline. I mean why not? I am going to get a little vulnerable here. My confession is that I have PTSD. Now my intention is not to get into the reasons behind this, or how much PTSD sucks sometimes. I want to talk about the one thing that has made the biggest difference in helping my journey of healing. Throwing pottery on a wheel. Probably not the answer you were expecting. And I…

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Lemon Pepper Pasta

What's Cooking in Gail's Kitchen? Sunshine Eats: Lemon Pepper Pasta! Have you ever had one of those days when things just fall into place and you cook like a gourmet chef? And then, because everyone is starv-ing, you are halfway through the meal before you realize you forgot to take the food photo? Well, this is what an (almost) clean plate looks like! lol Perhaps it's absent-mindedness, or maybe....yes, maybe...it's just that good! LEMON PEPPER PASTA Ingredients: 8-ounces lemon pepper pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon bacon fat 1/4 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 Roma…

Life in Colour

To find out more about this year’s photo challenge here on Travel Words, please read this post. This month we will be looking for Yellow. A bright and happy colour and often associated with spring. The sun in the sky, heat and light. What yellows can you find in your world? Field of bright yellow rapeseed in flower (canola) under a blue sky near Ludlow, Shropshire. Rapeseed is grown for the production of animal feed, vegetable oil for human consumption, and biodiesel. Field of golden sun A dazzling azure blue sky Heat up the summer The last time I saw this golden field was in…

Monday Washing Lines

Welcome to my latest theme. Monday Washing Lines. Monday: Wash Day. Tuesday: Ironing Day. Wednesday: Sewing Day. Thursday: Shopping Day. Friday: Cleaning Day. Saturday: Baking Day. Sunday: Day of Rest. Someone has taken a lot of trouble to get the presentation of this washing line right in Kotor, Montenegro... I do believe that whoever pegged this load out has made a very good job of it. My only slight criticism is the unnecessary coloured dress or whatever it is. It is a Challenge. Do feel free to join in…

Phad Thai with Cabbage Noodles

Phad Thai with Cabbage Noodles This recipe has everything going for it. Not only is it quick, easy and healthy, it's also spicy, salty AND crunchy. I can usually whip this up in under 20 minutes, or 10 if I use shrimp. It's low in carbs and could be keto friendly with a couple easy tweaks, (omit sugar and choose lower carb veggies like celery rather than carrots). Regardless of what kind of diet you are on, it's delicious. Prep Work Sometimes I like to cut the cabbage a bit thicker. Phad Thai Cabbage Noodles Phad Thai with Cabbage Noodles,…

Enterprise CRM: Implementation Lessons Learned & 10 Takeaways

CRM stands for 'Customer Relationship Management', but the term is rarely utilised outside the context of technology. Add to that, the current commoditised and super accessible state of Cloud CRM solutions, it should come as no surprise that the web is crawling with a plethora of resources which deals in implementation and offers software options rather than the actual concept of CRM as a strategic tool of management. I will follow tradition and take you through my observations, takeaways & lessons learnt from the various CRM platform implementation journeys within the enterprise B2B domain – only a few scrolls away.But…

Bluffton, Blackhawk join in support of coach Davidson's battle with cancer

BLUFFTON, Ind. (WANE) - In the spirit of true sportsmanship, the Bluffton boys basketball team joined Blackhawk Christian at center court after the Braves ended Bluffton's season to pray for the health of Blackhawk head coach Marc Davidson. Davidson, who had a kidney removed because of a tumor right before the season, got news from doctors last week than the cancer has spread to his lungs. Davidson's Braves bested Bluffton 86-44 in the first round of boys basketball sectional play, but head coach Karl Grau took the opportunity to lead both teams in prayer for the coach that had just…

WandaVision - S1: E 6‑8

We're back to talk about episodes 6-8 of Wanda Vision. Wanda is slowly loosing control, while Agatha takes advantage, and Vision just wants to get home to his family. The latest episode of Tv Movie Mistress To support the show: Paypal & Patreon Find Mo on twitter: @BookDreamer01 @TVMovieMistress The Doctor on Twitter:@TheDrIsIn2015 Find Parrish on Twitter: @pfunk Check out the website: Tv Movie Mistress Wordpress To send in feedback: Tvmoviemistress@gmail.com Listen on: Libsyn, Stitcher, iheart radio, Apple Podcast, Spotify

What is Sustainability and why should we care?

What if I told you that you could change the world? Well, guess what? You actually can. Every deliberate act that makes an individual’s life better or improves the environment is changing the world. If reading this blogpost inspires you to take action, then I’ve done something to change the world. Sustainability is a word that gets thrown around often, and since 2020 and the start of COVID-19, the conversations around sustainability have increased and there’s an even greater need for us to do more, and be more. Sustainability has many definitions, but at the root of it, sustainability is…

Name‑change for popular product

CONSUMERISM: A ruling by the nation’s consumer watchdog has helped speed up a name-change for a popular brand of eye drops. Sydney-based Care Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd said consumers would soon see the name Murine disappear from bottles of eye drops on the shelves of chemist shops and supermarkets and replaced with a new brand. A company spokesperson said the move had been planned for some time. “We know that most Australians have at some time achieved relief from tired or irritated eyes by squeezing a few drops from a bottle of Murine into them,” the spokesperson said. “But we have…

Big Brother Canada 9 Premieres Tonight: Meet The Cast

Following the removal of Eth*n before the show even began filming, Big Brother Canada 9 has continued to make headlines. With the show premiering tonight at 7pm/EST I wanted to introduce the cast. Competitors are competing for $100,000 and will follow the same (but not racist) guidelines of the US Big Brother format. LET'S MEET THE CAST! Austin Dookwah Age: 23Hometown: Newmarket, Ont.Occupation: Realtor/model “My strategy is to lay low and act unassuming at the beginning – then school everyone in the memory comps toward the end.” Beth Bieda Age: 27Hometown: Tomahawk, Alta.Occupation: Homeless support worker “My strategy is to find a ride or die on…