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• the first self-portrait -- 7/19/19 July 19, 2019
  Today's selection -- from The Self-Portrait edited by Tobias G. Natter. The very first self-portrait in Western art, by the revered Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer of Nuremberg: "In 1943 Princeton University Press published the great monograph on Albrecht Dürer by the emigre art historian Erwin Panofsky. ... Panofsky ... spoke of Dürer's pioneering self-portraits. Panofsky […]
• why north korea will never change -- 7/18/19 July 18, 2019
  Today's encore selection -- from 'Staying Alive: Why North Korea Will Not Change' by Andrei Lankov. China and South Korea work to prop up the failed economy of North Korea. Although they both seek to nudge North Korea toward economic liberalization and away from nuclear arms, they fear more the collapse of North Korea and […]

Bob Mayer

• What was the most demanding military training you personally conducted? July 20, 2019
  Saw this question on Quora and it made me think. I went into Beast Barracks at West Point when I was seventeen and clueless. Then it seemed like my military career was filled with one more challenge after another as I sought them out. First, once you’ve been through a getting hazed school and then […]
  Bob
• When President Lincoln was reined in by July 18, 2019
  By The Jefferson Allegiance and a General named Grant. A document brokered by Jefferson and Hamilton against the future threat of a president run amok. That’s the core idea of the book. Most of it is a thriller set present day to track down the Allegiance, but there are flashbacks to when just the threat […]
  Bob

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
  Hugh's Views and News
• 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
  Hugh's Views and News

Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

• The Overwritten Novel: Identify & Fix Purple Prose in Your Novel – by Janice Hardy… July 21, 2019
  on Fiction University: Going too far in our writing happens, and a good sentence or even scene can turn into an overwritten mess.  The term purple prose has been around as long as I’ve been writing, and chances are you’ve heard it to. You’ll also hear folks say “the prose is too flowery” or it […]
  The Story Reading Ape
• Why Do So Many Bad Books Sell on Amazon? – by Katherine Marsh… July 21, 2019
  on Helping Writers become Authors: Why do so many bad books sell on Amazon? This is the question many authors are asking these days. There are far more bad books than good books (which is always true of any entertainment field), but what’s different this time is that low-quality stories often seem to sell better […]
  The Story Reading Ape

I didn’t have my glasses on…

• magic. July 21, 2019
  a little magic to wow us at the beginning of the Ann Arbor art fair — “the world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ― w.b. yeats
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Legends of Windemere

• Old Video Game Songs That Come Back to Me July 21, 2019
  Working in an arcade room with an old NES and Super NES has done one odd thing.  I’ve found some classic games and remember the songs.  There have been a few times that I’ve put a game on just to … Continue reading →
  Charles Yallowitz

Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

• Smorgasbord Blog Magazine Weekly Round Up – Children’s books, Crooners, Cravings and Cartoons. July 21, 2019
  Welcome to this week’s round up of posts you might have missed on Smorgasbord this week. I hope that for those of you in North America are getting some respite from the searing heat of the last few days. The … Continue reading →
  Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

Bluebird of Bitterness

• Sunday musical offering July 21, 2019
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• Camouflage level: expert July 20, 2019
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Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing

• 4 things that irked me today July 17, 2019
  Irk is a funny sounding word. It means to irritate, annoy, or exasperate. These are the things that irked me today. They also annoyed me and exasperated me. What are you doing? H asks this question too many times during the day. After almost three years of retirement he should realize I “do things.” “I’m […]
  Elle Knowles

Positively Present

• 17 Factors That Make Up a Mood July 16, 2019
  Get this print in the shop here! I'm in the midst of working on a very exciting project (can't wait to tell you about it soon!), and I've been listening to makeup videos while I work. I rarely even wear makeup, but there's something about these videos that just works so well as background noise! […]
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The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.

• Didn’t like the River Weaver #narrowboat #boating July 19, 2019
  I know, I know… the River Weaver is a wonderful, picturesque river, slow, wide, banked by trees and with all … More
  Ian Hutson
• Loved the Anderton Boat Lift #narrowboat #boating July 18, 2019
  The Anderton Boat Lift raises and lowers boats some 50′ between the Trent & Mersey Canal and the River Weaver. … More
  Ian Hutson

Joan Reeves: Slingwords

• Still Time to Enter Summer Love Romance Giveaway July 20, 2019
  July is drawing to a close, but there's still time to enter the Summer Love Romance Giveaway which closes at noon on July 29.The PrizesKindle Fire 7 TabletKate Spade New York Canvas Book Tote$20 worth of ebooks from Amazon$20 Amazon gift card$15 worth of ebooks from Amazon$10 Amazon gift card (2 will be awarded)Book FairRemember […]
  Joan Reeves
• Fredericksburg, Wine & Austin Singer Bruce Smith July 18, 2019
  I haven't had a chance to report on my wine (writing research) journey through Fredericksburg, Texas.In one word? Fantastic.We tasted "sunshine in a glass" at several wineries in the scenic hills of Fredericksburg.We ended our first day at Pedernales Cellars. After the tasting, we decided to sit on the patio beneath the shade of a […]
  Joan Reeves

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 […]
  Gundi Gabrielle

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 […]
  Stewart

Stump the Bookseller

• 329E: Myfanwy – A Romance July 18, 2019
  “Myfanwy” is a short story that was included in an anthology of teen romances.  The preface of the book had the lyrics to either “Why Must I be a Teenager in Love” or “Do You Wanna Dance?” The story involves … 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 […]
  Ana's Attic

The Authors’ Billboard

• If You Could Live Your Life Over Again… July 18, 2019
  If you had your life to live all over again, what would you do differently? Or would you? Continue Reading → The post If You Could Live Your Life Over Again… appeared first on The Authors' Billboard.
  Dani Haviland
• On my Blindness – can they save me? July 17, 2019
   Firstly, my consultant asked me to try and warn as many people as possible about a rare eye condition, Acute Angle Glaucoma. It is so important that people have their eyes checked regularly. So I thought that it might be of help to some dear readers who read this article. I love good health – […]
  Katy Walters

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

• Army Goods: 1940 July 20, 2019
  December 1940. Rapides Parish, Louisiana. "Corner building in center of Alexandria showing signs advertising Army and military wearing apparel and goods." Medium format acetate negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.
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Kim’s Shopping

• Five Top Investments That Have Caught Everyone’s Eye July 17, 2019
  Today, investors all over the world are looking for the most innovative ways to invest their money into opportunities that can yield high returns. Since the latest technologies and online adventures are considered to be viable ways to increase the amount of money that is earned, investors are always doing their homework to see which […]
  Mindy

Thoroughly Reviewed

• Best Filing Cabinet July 20, 2019
  Top 10 Filing Cabinets Filing Cabinet Buying Guide If you have a business that involves a lot of files and paperwork you will want...
  Sarah Lytle

Whimpulsive

• Weekend Update – Bookish Nostalgia July 2019 July 21, 2019
  Bookish Nostalgia July 2019 I totally stole this idea from Kay at Kay’s Reading Life. Every month she looks back in her reading records to see what she was reading this month in past years. I decided that would be fun even though my reading spreadsheet doesn’t go back as far as Kay’s records do. […]
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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 […]
  Lisa Powers

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 […]
  Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife

Damndelicious

• Thai Chicken Thighs July 21, 2019
  Cilantro, Thai basil, fish sauce, lime juice and brown sugar = best marinade ever. Grilled or cooked on a grill pan on the stovetop! Greetings from NYC! Guys, it is toasty here. What’s so funny is that the last time I was here with Ben, it was for the Thanksgiving parade last year and it […]
  Chungah @ Damn Delicious

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 21, 2019 – NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY – NATIONAL BE SOMEONE DAY – NATIONAL JUNK FOOD DAY July 21, 2019
  The post July 21, 2019 – NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY – NATIONAL BE SOMEONE DAY – NATIONAL JUNK FOOD DAY appeared first on National Day Calendar.
  Doug Philp

Recipe Tin Eats

• How to Cook Steak – like a chef! July 19, 2019
  Here’s how to cook steak like a chef – pan seared and basted with garlic thyme butter! It’s dramatic, simple cooking at its best, you’ll look like a total pro and feel like you’re dining at the best steakhouse in town….. How to cook steak – the cheffy way! Today’s recipe is more of a... […]
  Nagi

Limecello

• Team ALBTALBS TBR Challenge Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston July 17, 2019
  Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Contemporary romance published by St. Martin’s Griffin on May 14, 2019 What happens when America’s First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales? When his mother became President, Alex Claremont-Diaz was promptly cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. Handsome, charismatic, genius—his image […]
  Babs
• 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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A Redleg’s Rides

• Uraling to Boreas Pass, to be known as the Kidney Stone Ride July 19, 2019
  Thursday, July 18The day started with a new pain on the left lower side of my back.  After some stretching moves, the pain subsided so I thought no more of it, thinking it was just old age catching up with me.Martha and I rode over to nearby Breckenridge and I dropped her off to check […]
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• Camping at the Prospector Campground near Dillon, CO July 18, 2019
  We left the Rabbit Ears Pass area this morning and displaced south on CO Hwy 9 to Dillon, CO and the Prospector Campground run by the US Forest Service.Along the way we checked out cell reception of the campsites on the border of Green Mountain Lake but there wasn’t enough signal to fully explore any […]
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Lorie Smith Schaefer

• Book Report: What’s up with Eleanor? July 20, 2019
  Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine I listened to the brilliant reading by Cathleen McCarron of this brilliant book during walks and car rides this summer. (Thank you, Overdrive!) I found the damaged, habit-driven Eleanor utterly charming. Her very literal view of the world makes for some very humorous moments. Eleanor’s not crazy but the world […]
  Lorie Smith Schaefer
• Mid-week Wisdom July 17, 2019
  Lorie Smith Schaefer

Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo

• A Bit Of Clarity July 21, 2019
  Originally posted on Na'ama Yehuda: Photo: Sue Vincent She always went to the beach for a bit of clarity. The movement of the water on the sand brought her back into her own breath. The rush of energy reminded…
  Sue Vincent
• Thursday photo prompt: Clarity #writephoto July 21, 2019
  Originally posted on Tessa Can Do It! Positivity is Catching!: Rules for Sue’s Thursday photo prompt: Clarity #writephoto ? For visually challenged writers, the image shows a seashore with a clear, turquoise sea, bordered by small islands and a rocky headland.…
  Sue Vincent

Medal of Honor Monday