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May 1, 2014
The Afternoon Video – The intelligence of Crows.
Originally posted on Forget the Viagra, Pass Me a Carrot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYwRMEomJMM
A crow is thirsty – and now even the birds want bottled water.
April 29, 2014
Walking North and Looking South
I walked slap bang into a guy mopping the floor in the supermarket today, and we both just barely managed not to end up bums on deck. Never mind twerking – we invented a brand new dance. Poor fellow apologised profusely and loudly – as did I, at the same time – seeing as how it only happened because I wasn’t looking where I was going. How I’m still alive is a miracle if my public behaviour is anything to go by. I tend to always be overly busy in my head, thinking about one thing or another, and not paying much attention to my surroundings. If there wasn’t an object or a person in a particular spot the last time I went somewhere, I generally just zoom on through to where I want to be assuming that things are just the same. It’s probably the shock of being bashed on the back of the head with a swingball set, or a large fully laden handbag whacking you in the kidneys that’s prevented anyone from clouting me so far – yes – I’ve done both of those things, and much more, in my time in shopping malls around and about. So.
I suppose it’s the same with any goal, whether it’s somewhere you’re physically going, or something you hope to accomplish – it’s probably a good idea to occasionally lift your head and eyeball the actual trip. Having your books finally published is an amazing feeling – an end of a particular trip – and looking back I realised that my publishing journey was pretty similar to my real life zooming. Close eyes, pinch nostrils, and jump on in. Probably not the right way to go about things. I don’t regret any of it though – mistakes and all, it’s who I am, and I don’t see any point in trying to change myself. I reckon that if you’re coming from an honest place, doing what you do the best you can, and – ahem – being mindful of not injuring anyone else in the process, then you’re good to go. I will most certainly make a supreme effort from now on to look where I’m going in public places, so as not to cause any more bodily harm, and I think that I’ve learned enough about the world of indie to get properly started on this authoring trip now at a very slightly slower pace. Baby steps are all very well – and ABSOLUTELY recommended – but sometimes a wild, wild ride is worth it too at the end of it all. That’s just me though. *Grins – sips tea – misses lip* So I guess that the moral of this waffle is, do as I suggest, and not as I do.
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April 28, 2014
Quickie
I’m editing, painting, catching up, being epic superwoman scribbler/editor type thing, and trying to figure out my new phone’s camera. Either I’m a bit wobbly or I’m missing out some blur setting somewhere.
Cute even with substandard camerawoman.
Have you seen the time, you daft old bat? Attention please!
Who said it was crap? Show me. I’ll peck their eyes out!
Oy! thirsty here!
:)
April 27, 2014
Mrs McCluskey (a short story in a book) by Chris Graham
TSRA rocks!
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Meet New (to me) Authors Blog:
Click to view Mrs McCluskey on GLOSSI.COM
This story is copyright protected Ⓒ 2014 to Chris Graham
aka The Story Reading Ape
Any resemblance to actual living (or deceased) people is purely coincidental
Monday Funnies
Cool! :D
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Meet New (to me) Authors Blog:
There are worse jobs than being a writer or author you know – take a look at some examples below sent by Phil the Tasmanian Devil :)
3D Drawings On Vending Machines. There is an employment agency in Germany. One of their advertising gimmicks is putting these posters on various machines throughout Germany.
The Sunday Show – Guests music sensation Handa McGraw & The Internationals – something old, something blues, something new!
For anyone who loves Twitter – you’ll know our real live radio star Sally Cronin, and the most awesome Boogie Underground – seriously – AWESOME!
Originally posted on Forget the Viagra, Pass Me a Carrot:
Welcome to the Sunday Show, with my guests, some headlines and some great music.
Today we are going on a road trip around the world. Don’t worry you don’t need your passports, just a love of music and trust in the safe hands of your tour guides Handa-McGraw & The Internationals.
Here is a little taste of what is to come and something to get your feet tapping.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQFwQeM28zE Taylor made boogie
Before we get into the interview a couple of interesting headlines that caught my eye.
Haagen-Dazs debuts two new flavours of ice-cream in Japan next month – Tomato Cherry and Carrot Orange! Rocket News.The new ice creams are part of a “Spoon Vege” series that includes Tomato Cherry and Carrot Orange. The Tomato Cherry blends tomato’s subtle sweetness with cherry’s distinct sweet-sour taste, while the Carrot Orange delivers citrus notes to the savoury carrot flavour. Both flavours…
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April 26, 2014
A love bird who does not like her short tail and makes her own extensions!
:))
Originally posted on Forget the Viagra, Pass Me a Carrot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJIUNNssSVg
Bibi is amazing and must have been a peacock in a previous life!
Vows
Originally posted on belsbror:
Happy Easter everyone! Peace to all! :D
When I woke up this morning, I had a certain vigor, that renewed strength and vitality as if a heavy burden was taken off my shoulders. :)
So, to complete the renewal of sorts, I wrote a short list to be my guide for the days ahead.
1. Be thankful to wake up.
2. Be grateful I have something to eat.
3. Never be a problem to anyone.
4. Give assistance when I am able.
5. Use time wisely.
6. Control anger.
7. Be contented with possessions.
8. Be with Nature more often.
9. Talk to old people.
10. Sleep without regrets.
Be well, fellow travelers!
BLOGGING LIFE/STYLES MY STORIES WHISPER ZONE
Monday Funnies
LOL! She thinks Saturday is Monday. :P
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Meet New (to me) Authors Blog:
WARNING – DIAPERS MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE READING
My Thanks to Phil the Tasmanian Devil for these EXAMPLES FROM BRITISH MILITARY OFFICERS’ REPORTS Part 2
23. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
24. Gates are down, the lights are flashing, but the train isn’t coming.
25. Has two brains; one is lost and the other is out looking for it.
26. If he were any more stupid, he’d have to be watered twice a week.
27. Got into the gene pool while the lifeguard wasn’t watching.
28. If you stand close enough to him, you can hear the ocean.
29. It’s hard to believe that he beat 1,000,000 other sperm.
30. A room temperature IQ.
31. Got a full 6-pack, but lacks the plastic thingy to hold it all together.
32. A gross ignoramus, 143 times worse than an ordinary ignoramus.
33. He has a photographic memory but has…
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April 25, 2014
Voices of Nature Blog Tour
Stars Above (alouette)
Starry nights shine bright
Thousands of wee lights
Constellations light the sky
Darkness shows contrast
While clouds have gone past
Suspended in time up high
Pisces and Leo
Taurus and Virgo
Constellations light the sky
Sagittarius
Libra, Pegasus
Worlds of tiny lights float by
©2014 Poetry by Pamela, all rights reserved.
This is just a sample of the poetry you will find in Voices of Nature. There are dozens more poems for you to savor.
