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The Reblog Button Controversy

My friend, Dolly Aizenman, was the first person to let me know that she did not see the reblog button underneath my blog posts (She discovered that the reblog button was missing underneath my blog because she was in the habit of reblogging her guest posts). When Dolly told me that my reblog button was missing, I immediately checked the settings in my dashboard area to see if the reblog button was enabled. Guess what? The reblog button was enabled; I toggled it on and off and back on again with the intentions of it becoming visible again (Unfortunately, that…

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The Perils of Leaves

Timing is everything when it comes to most things in life, and we seemed to have timed our recent travels perfectly. It was the second full week in October and the leaves were changing from brilliant hues of reds, oranges, and yellows to varying shades of brown. Those dry rust-colored leaves were a clear indication that the trees would soon be bare and winter would be nipping at our heels. With a memory card full, I was satisfied with my collection of autumn foliage images and ready to get the RV moved to a warmer climate. Bye-bye Wisconsin, hello Arizona.…

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True Detective - Season 1 (2014)

The thing about True Detective is that it doesn't just explore the darkness of serial killers. It explores the darkness of every character in the show. And though season 3 of the anthology was solid, season 1 is the best. It's not even close. These warped, twisted, stunning eight episodes changed my opinion on Matthew McConaughey. I always thought he was overrated. But he plays a character who is almost a polar opposite of the person McConaughey is—as Detective Cohle, a cold, cynical, reclusive genius—and NAILS it. His on-screen chemistry with Woody Harrelson (who is also brilliant) works well. Their…

Expired foods, can we eat them anyway?

Hello my dear readers, First of all, I want to thank you all for your kind words and support. I'm really grateful that you all enjoy this journey along with me. It keeps me motivated and willing to keep going, trying to accommodate my work and blogging at the same time. Thank you! So here I am with another post. How many times have we eaten foods that have expired just a few days back, thinking there were no risks? To avoid waste, try to organize your groceries so that the foods do not reach the expiration date. Or how…

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10 Horror Movies On Amazon Prime To Watch This Halloween

Netflix gets a lot of hype but today I want to focus on Amazon Prime. An underrated service in my humble opinion and lately I've been thoroughly enjoying delving into a bunch of things on Amazon Prime, from Desperate Housewives to New Amsterdam. But as it's October and Halloween (aka the best time of year) is approaching, I want to share some horror movies on Amazon Prime that I think you should watch this Halloween! Photo by Kate Hliznitsova on Unsplash I love horror. And thriller. And anything dark and creepy that's going to leave me scared to go to…

Maya street art

Before all the current mess, we spent Xmas and New year in Akumal (The place of the turtles) in Yucatán, near Tulum. A particular bridge caught my eye. Most certainly commissioned by City Hall (Some politicos may have more sense than others) it was quite a display. Above, Don Cactus and Doña Watermelon. "Copy paste". I'm using the new bl..dy editor for the first time. "If it works don't fix it". Don't you guys ever learn? Of course I can't align the text as I want... Grrrr. (Just found the way!) Swimming through the waters of the programmer's mind. Murky.…

Deciding

In Pilates class, there are only two other participants besides me. I wonder if it's safe to go, but go anyway because it's become almost a private class by now. The same with Yoga. Sometimes I'm joined by only one other person.Both are local small enterprises and I feel good about supporting them. The light exercise soothes me, and gives me someplace to go as a distraction from working from home. It's good for my posture, breathing, and stress levels. You know, it's already dark outside when my workday ends, and not being able to see if it's raining, I…

A Forest Photoshoot

Hello, dears! I know it's fall now and everyone's looking for oranges and reds, but I wanted to quick sneak in some green photos before we get too much further into the season. ;) I took these a couple weeks ago when the light started taking on that golden fall look but the woods were still lush and green. I had so much fun editing these vibrant pictures - hope you enjoy them! It's so relaxing to walk around in the woods and just take pictures of pretty things. I especially had fun with contrast and depth this time. Also,…

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Benefits I've Seen From Using Instagram For Blogging

I know alot of people don't like Instagram much, and I know why. Just like many other social media platforms, they have changed their algorithm, and it's made it even harder for creators for their work to be seen. I started my blog instagram page in September, previous to starting it I was using my own personal Instagram. It didn't take me long to realise this was a bad idea. I think for me it's important to have some sort of separation from personal and blog, which is the main reason why I started the separate account. A lot of…

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Reasons Why Blood Sugar Matters

Unless you have diabetes or are at risk of developing it — you probably don’t think about your blood sugar levels too much. But new research suggests that maybe you should. People who do not have diabetes still can experience big swings in their blood sugar levels after eating, according to a study recently published in the journal PLOS Biology. Researchers involved with the study say such findings raise concerns because rapid rises in blood sugar levels are associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Here are few reason why blood sugar matters : Sugar causes the body to secrete insulin…

31 Days of Halloween~ Day 31: Costumed Clown and GF

31 Days of Halloween

Post #109|Usagi drop [Bunny drop]

Usagi drop [bunny drop] is a Shoujo/Josei slice of life anime about some guy called Daikichi and Kazumi. Kazumi was a child to Daikichi’s late grandpa and is maid who was in her late teens, yes I am also judging. So anyway after the grandfather died there was no one left to take care of Kazumi because the biological mother never wanted her to begin with. During the wake, Daikichi sees this little girl who is waiting for her father to wake up or to even open his eyes but he never does so she plucks his favourite flowers from…

Wimbledon champion Simona Halep tests positive for COVID‑19

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Wimbledon champion Simona Halep has tested positive for COVID-19 and said Saturday that she is “recovering well from mild symptoms.” The 29-year-old Halep, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, had skipped the U.S. Open due to fears of catching the coronavirus. She said in August that she preferred to stay and train in Europe. The Romanian player announced her test result Saturday. “I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for COVID-19. I am self-isolating at home and am recovering well from mild symptoms. I feel good ... we will get through this…

Clemson coach: QB Lawrence doing 'great,' no new positives

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is doing “great” in isolation and the top-ranked Tigers had no additional COVID-19 cases since Lawrence's positive test, coach Dabo Swinney said Saturday. Swinney spoke on ESPN's “College GameDay” before No. 1 Clemson (6-0, 5-0) kicked off against Boston College (4-2, 3-2). Lawrence and the school revealed his positive test on Thursday night. Freshman backup DJ Uiagalelei will make his first college start with Lawrence sidelined. The Tigers had their latest round of coronavirus testing on Friday. Swinney said Lawrence spoke to the team that day via Zoom. As far as Lawrence's…

Athletic director: Wisconsin has 22 positive COVID‑19 cases

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez says the total number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Badgers’ football program has increased to 22. Alvarez told ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday that 12 football players and 10 staffers have tested positive. Alvarez said school officials would decide Tuesday whether to go ahead with the ninth-rankedBadgers' scheduled Sept. 7 home game with Purdue. “We’re still having additions in our cases, and that’s something we’ve got to get our arms around and control it,” Alvarez said. The Badgers (1-0) had been scheduled to play at Nebraska (0-1) on Saturday, but…

71% fear lockdowns more than COVID

Certain areas of Britain have gone through some serious lockdowns over the past few months because of COVID and having tried it nearly 71% of people surveyed said they are more concerned about the fallout from lockdowns than catching COVID. The Daily Mail reports: Almost three in four people are more concerned about the impact of lockdown restrictions than catching coronavirus, according to a new poll.Young people are far more concerned about the mental health impact of any lockdown - and whether they will lose their job, according to the survey.Mental health also ranks as a top concern for women,…

cbd foR sLEEP

Ad | Contains sponsored links Happy Halloween everyone! Today I wanted to talk a little about CBD (cannabidiol) and how it can help people, in particular with sleep issues. CBD has been in the news lately as the medicinal benefits are being tested more and more. As I have a number of chronic conditions, this research has always interested me. I am on so many really strong medications that anything I can do naturally to help relive my symptoms and possibly reduce the amount of them I need to take, would be a huge bonus. Sleep problems People struggle with…

Illinois QB Brandon Peters, TE Griffin Moore test positive for COVID‑19

CHAMPAIGN - After facing a team that had a COVID-19 outbreak last week, Lovie Smith and Illinois are now dealing with positive tests of their own. https://twitter.com/IlliniFootball/status/1322550386004271104 Just over an hour before their second game of the 2020 season against Purdue, the program announced that starting quarterback Brandon Peters and tight end Griffin Moore have tested positive for the virus. Due to conference protocols, which mandates the players remain out of the lineup for 21 days, neither will be eligible to play for the Illini until their November 21st game against Nebraska. https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay/status/1322555235123023874 This comes after Wisconsin, their Week 1…

Daily Update Post (October 30 2020)

SELF-PUBLISHED BOOK LINKS: The Thirty Pound Backpack – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HDWV8R3 Blind Beauty - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MY77K93 RE-UPLOADED POSTS: None NEW POST Follower Appreciation Post (Week 24, Year 3) Those are all the updates for today check back tomorrow for something new. DIRECT STORY LINKS: The Thirty Pound Backpack – Short Story Hush Little Baby – Short Story The Mine – Short Story The Lottery – Novella Dream Chaser – Novella By Your Side – Novella Blind Beauty – Novella Run Aways – Novella Your Move! – Novella Gary Gumball – Novella / Short Story The Gloomy Existence Of Fate Anderson Vol 1 – Novella Can’t…

Telegram Messenger gets multiple pinned messages, live location and other new features

Instant messenger app Telegram has introduced new features like Multiple Pinned messages, Live Location 2.0, and easy music Playlist sharing option.

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