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• bankrupting midwestern farmers -- 7/15/19 July 15, 2019
  Today's selection -- from A Brief History of Doom by Richard Vague. Enticing borrowers with no-down-payment loans is not something that just happened in the years leading up to the 2008 global financial crisis. The excerpt below tells of a similar scheme in the years leading to America's massive crisis of 1857: "[To satisfy their […]
• the portraits of moroni -- 7/12/19 July 12, 2019
  Today's selection -- from Moroni edited by Aimee Ng, Simone Facchinetti, and Arturo Galansino. The Renaissance brought forth an astonishingly talented group of artists who elevated the portrait to new heights of technique and realism--including Botticelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Durer, Van Eyck and many more. One of the most prolific was Giovanni Battista Moroni: […]

Bob Mayer

• Free Today: Survival Guide July 15, 2019
  Given recent events, I’ve made The Procrastinator’s Survival Guide free today and tomorrow. It’s a step by step guide on how to prepare for all possible emergencies and natural/man-made disasters. It starts with the basics and builds from there. If you’ve had no idea where to start, this will get you going. It covers everything […]
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• Swarming Area 51? July 13, 2019
  There is a movement afoot for people to gather and “swarm” Area 51. It started as a Facebook joke but has since taken a life of its own. I’ve been out to the Area 51 vicinity a couple of times. Once with a film crew from the Syfy Channel. The show had hired me as […]
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Hugh’s Views & News

• Thank You, And Goodbye For Now June 20, 2019
  Time has told me that now is the perfect opportunity for a blogging break. It’s not something I often do but is something I highlyContinue reading
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• Front Page Splash #flashfiction June 12, 2019
  What would you do if you found yourself on the front pages of every newspaper for the wrong reason? Continue reading
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Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

• Trying to Make Your Story “Unique”? Beware of These Common Pitfalls – by Justin Attas… July 15, 2019
  on Jane Friedman: Writers always seek to produce a unique story, hoping readers will choose their book from the increasing pool of what’s available. But this can lead to creating a character or story that is “different” sheerly for the sake of, well, being different. I’ve found three dangerous pitfalls for writers struggling to stand […]
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• How to Use a Paragraph July 15, 2019
  Originally posted on Story Empire: Hello SErs! Harmony here 🙂 While today’s topic might, at first glance, seem basic and obvious, it has more to it than what shows on the surface. For certain, when I wrote my first book, I didn’t think about paragraph structure or use at all. I just wrote. And then…
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I didn’t have my glasses on…

• this year. July 15, 2019
  what a year it’s been on July 15th of last year I put my 100+ year old cottage up for sale through 2 sales – (the first a near miss, the second a hit) showings, open houses, fixing, cleaning, clearing, minimizing, negotiating a roller coaster ride filled with lots of ups and downs lessons learned […]
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Legends of Windemere

• Questions 3: Writing an Encyclopedia/Compendium July 15, 2019
  My parents used to have this set and it got me through so many school projects.  People don’t use physical encyclopedias these days thanks to Wikipedia.  Then again, I’m thinking of another type of encyclopedia.  We’ll get to the questions … Continue reading →
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Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

• Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – #Potluck – Nonfiction Essay with Bonus | 7 Tips for Preserving Family Memories 2014 by Sherrey Meyer July 15, 2019
  Welcome to the series  Posts from Your Archives, where bloggers put their trust in me. In this series, I dive into a blogger’s archives and select four posts to share here to my audience. If you would like to know … Continue reading →
  Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

Bluebird of Bitterness

• Monday chuckles July 15, 2019
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• Sunday musical offering July 14, 2019
  Jubilate Deo, omnis terra; servite Domino in laetitia, introite in conspectu ejus in exultatione. Quoniam suavis est Dominus: in aeternum misericordia ejus, Et usque in generationem et generationem veritas ejus. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness, come before His presence with singing. For the Lord is […]
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Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing

• Is that a bear in my backyard… July 13, 2019
  We live Florida – in the city limits – in a nice neighborhood. We have more wildlife in our yard than my daughter who lives in the middle of the woods in Louisiana! Our newest visitor is a raccoon who thinks he’s a pet. He shows up at the cat food bowl about 5:30 every […]
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Positively Present

• 6 Ways to Shake Things Up June 24, 2019
  For months and months, it felt like a dark cloud was hanging over my head. I don't know if it was seasonal depression or regular depression or just part of my biological mental ups and downs, but, man, was it rough. I didn't feel like doing anything, and I didn't feel like I'd ever get […]
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The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.

• Six miles from Bramble Cuttings to the Lion Salt Works Museum through a TATA chemical factory #narrowboat #boating July 13, 2019
  …and I do mean through the factory. As the centurion who turned the lights out on the Roman Empire said ‘All goodus … More
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• Phew! #narrowboat #boating #dogs July 12, 2019
  I am very pleased to be able to report that yesterday not one, but two dogs made my acquaintance, were happy to have … More
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Joan Reeves: Slingwords

• Entertaining Facts About Colorado July 14, 2019
  Image by katyveldhorst from PixabayToday is another traveling day as we're leaving Colorado for home.I've logged more hours in a car than I care to think about, but Texas is far into the distance.We had a great visit with my brother and his wife at their home in the wilderness—over 8,500 feet elevation.I'm glad to […]
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• Review: Shooter, The Series July 13, 2019
  Normally, I give positive reviews about movies and TV series I watch.So I'll try to find something positive to say about Shooter, a USA Network drama series.Based on the 2007 film of the same name which was based on the Stephen Hunter novel Point of Impact, I'll be kind and say it just didn't come […]
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SassyZenGirl

• The Amazing CAPE PENINSULA – Breathtaking Scenic Ocean Drives, Penguins & the Cape of Good Hope April 3, 2019
  ********* The Cape Peninsula and Western Cape region are absolutely breathtaking! I especially love the turquoise waters that are so typical for the Cape scenery. You can instantly recognize this region just by that color – that’s how special it is! A Road Trip Around the Cape Peninsula One of the most fun things to do […]
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WASP Final Flight

• Lucile Doll Wise, 43-7 | August 2, 2018 August 17, 2018
  "Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP.  They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area.  But I didn’t wait for that.  I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up.  And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]
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• Jean McCreery, 44-W-10. |. May 10, 2018 July 20, 2018
  "My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five.  I loved it!  I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella.  This was less than successful..."  WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]
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World United Music

• The Minstral Show – (Episode 074) July 1, 2019
  The Minstral Show – (Episode 074) Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21st century. Today’s spotlight revisits the positive energy of rock n roll featuring “The Revox, Teenage Frames and Pretty Volume with a little bit of blues by Burton […]
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Stump the Bookseller

• 328Z: Animal Entourage And A Big Tree July 6, 2019
  I am looking for a picture book I read as a child in the 1970s.  Publication would have to be before 1978, no clue what decade. A boy goes walking through a landscape (forest?) and comes upon different animals. Each … Continue reading →
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Ana’s Attic

• The Hating Game by Sally Thorne – Audiobook Review July 7, 2019
  The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Narrated by Katie Schorr Standalone. Contemporary Romance. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne has been on my radar for a while, but I never got a chance to read it. I was in the middle of it when the movie casting news came out I didn’t even know there […]
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The Authors’ Billboard

• OUR STEAMY PREMIERE SERIES – IRRESISTIBLE ROMANCE BOOK 1 IS LIVE! July 15, 2019
  OUR STEAMY PREMIERE SERIES – IRRESISTIBLE ROMANCE BOOK 1 IS LIVE! The Irresistible Series Will Be Featuring Brand New, Never Before Published Stories From Several Of Our NYT & USA Today Authors’ Billboard Members.You Need A Hero… Everyone needs a hero and you're sure to find yours in this steamy premiere series, featuring strong heroes […]
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• How to co-write a book July 10, 2019
  Traci Hall and I have been friends for fifteen years or so. We met when we were both unpublished in a critique group. Fast forward to 2019, and we now have 90 published books between us. Traci has written in many genres, myself only romance. Now, the two of us have entered another playing field. […]
  Patrice Wilton

eReaderLove

• $20 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway October 4, 2015
  We are excited to give away an Amazon Gift Card worth $20 to one of our lucky visitors. We will be doing many more of these in the future. This is the first one we have done in a while. To enter, please follow the instructions on the giveaway app below. Good luck! a Rafflecopter […]
  Murphy

Instafreebie

• See It First: Allison Rose, John-Clement Gallo, and Amy Sumida June 27, 2019
  We love introducing Prolific Works readers to great stories and big ideas. Take a chance on new authors and try great stories from old favorites. See it first every day with Prolific Works and be free to discover authors you’ll love. We’re thrilled to share the latest and greatest from our teen and young adult […]
  Dalia Sadaka

Shorpy

• Dixie Whiskey: 1940 July 15, 2019
  September 1940. "Selling watermelons on Saturdays and court day in Jackson. Breathitt County, Kentucky." Medium format negative by Marion Post Wolcott. View full size.
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Kim’s Shopping

• Stay On Top of Your Bookkeeping Finances With These Handy Hacks July 13, 2019
  Are you stuck in the past? While it may be a blast to revisit from time to time, your bookkeeping finances need to be up to date. And what does that mean, exactly? Generally, it means doing less on paper, which makes your life easier once you get the hang of it. Ready to organize […]
  Connie

Thoroughly Reviewed

• Best Fanny Pack July 13, 2019
  Top 10 Fanny Packs Fanny Pack Buying Guide Fanny packs are compact bags that you wear around your waist to carry essentials that you...
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Whimpulsive

• It’s Monday What Are You Reading #131 July 15, 2019
  It’s Monday What Are You Reading? is a weekly reading roundup is hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. This is technically a weekly meme but I don’t read fast enough to make that worthwhile so I generally post it every two or three weeks but sometimes more often depending on how many books I’ve […]
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Debra Lynn Dadd

• PFAS Chemicals Found in Farm Produce July 8, 2019
  PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a family of chemicals that are used to make non-stick coatings such as Teflon.  Sometimes called Forever Chemicals, they persist in the environment and body and have been linked to health issues such as hindered growth and learning and increased cancer risk. There has been increasing concern about contamination from […]
  Lisa Powers
• Handbag Materials June 25, 2019
  Question from Wendy Lisa, Can you tell me if it’s toxic to carry handbags made of these materials? I know I may need to find out more details about the chemicals but this is what I have so far. Handbag 1: Dyed Nylon with Water and Stain Resistant Coating Dyed Italian Leather Nylon Strap Handbag […]
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BloominThyme

• How to Boil Vegetables July 10, 2019
  Sounds like an easy question, right? Maybe not so. Harvesting my abundance of potatoes, I decided to make mashed potatoes. Peering over my shoulder, my husband noted that I should be waiting until the water boils BEFORE placing my potatoes into the pot. I stopped to wonder. Was he right? I don’t happen to know […]
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• Biodiversity and the Home Garden July 2, 2019
  Biodiversity gardening is gardening with the intention of increasing native biodiversity. Basically, it means creating an environment conducive to attracting a vast array of wildlife important for our planet’s health. Think pollinators. Why? Because their numbers are dwindling at a rapid pace and without them, we die. Pretty straightforward, but what can we do about […]
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The Nerdy Farm Wife

• Rose Infused Witch Hazel May 10, 2019
  Soothing roses and anti-inflammatory witch hazel combine in this beautiful rose infused witch hazel – perfect to use as a facial toner, for bug bites, acne, sunburn, varicose veins & more! My roses are in full bloom this week and I’ve been busily preserving them in all sorts of ways! I first made this lovely […]
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Damndelicious

• Korean Beef Power Bowls July 14, 2019
  With the easiest Korean beef, shredded cabbage, caramelized kimchi, avocado slices, and the best ever Sriracha mayo. SO SO BOMB. This has seriously been my go-to bowls all summer long! And yes, for those of you wondering, Chiberia has officially transitioned into the hottest summer ever. So hot, we took Butters to the best ever […]
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Foodimentary

• 2019 March Food Holidays March 13, 2019
  Celebrate March Food Holidays National Fresh Celery Month National Noodle Month National Flour Month National Frozen Food Month National Nutrition Month National Peanut Month National Hot Cross Bun Day (Good Friday) National Sauce Month National Caffeine Awareness Month Daily Holidays  March 1  National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day – March 2 National Banana Cream Pie Day – […]
  John-Bryan Hopkins

National Day Calendar

• July 15, 2019 – NATIONAL GIVE SOMETHING AWAY DAY – NATIONAL GET OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE DAY – NATIONAL I LOVE HORSES DAY – NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY – NATIONAL TAPIOCA PUDDING DAY July 15, 2019
  The post July 15, 2019 – NATIONAL GIVE SOMETHING AWAY DAY – NATIONAL GET OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE DAY – NATIONAL I LOVE HORSES DAY – NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY – NATIONAL TAPIOCA PUDDING DAY appeared first on National Day Calendar.
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Recipe Tin Eats

• Baked Spaghetti (Epic!) July 15, 2019
  Baked Spaghetti is everything you know and love about Bolognese in the form of an epic, juicy pasta bake with a bonus layer of molten cheese in the middle! This is one of those rare foods that is a truly fabulous freezer meal and keeps for days in the fridge! Baked Spaghetti I call it a... […]
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Limecello

• July 4th in America July 4, 2019
  Hi friends! So … I thought about doing something like I did four years ago, sharing the entire text of the Declaration of Independence. However, it’s easy enough to just click over. Also, the state of the country is just … such a mess now that … well, it’s more important than ever to celebrate […]
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• Release Day Review: Protect the Prince by Jennifer Estep July 2, 2019
  Protect the Prince (A Crown of Shards book 2) by Jennifer Estep Adult High Fantasy romance released by Harper Voyager on July 2, 2019 Magic, murder, adventure, and romance combine in this second novel in the exciting Crown of Shardssaga from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Estep. Everleigh Blair might be the new gladiator queen of […]
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A Redleg’s Rides

• Camping at Dumont Lake Campground, Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest July 15, 2019
  Martha and I headed out of the cesspool that is the Metro Denver area and fought traffic all the way to the west side on I-70.  Accidents, asshole truckers, texters and just plain too many cars on a crumbling and limited infrastructure.Still we did manage to escape and got into the mountains with lot of […]
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• A warm summer sunset on the Front Range July 12, 2019
  Home for a bit, weather is sunny and hot, even humid at times.Makes for sweltering work at times in the garage, even will all the doors open.Working on the trailer to finalize the modifications for safe transporting of two motorcycles at same time; also cleaning it to help #2 son move into his studio apartment […]
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Lorie Smith Schaefer

• Mid-week Wisdom July 10, 2019
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• Mid-week Wisdom July 3, 2019
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Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo

• The benefits of short stories ~ Roberta Eaton July 15, 2019
  Reblogged from Roberta Writes: For the last eighteen months, I have been dabbling in writing short stories. Last year, two of my horror short stories were published in Dark Visions, an anthology of horror short stories edited by Dan Alatorre. … Continue reading →
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• La La Land ~ Neel Anil Panicker #writephoto July 15, 2019
  For all through the day and well into night, Sheena lived a deadened existence. Her hours were spent in the kitchen, or at the lone factor five kilometres away that she tredged barefoot, barely escaping the wrath of knee high … Continue reading →
  Sue Vincent

Medal of Honor Monday