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- martin luther king and love -- 1/21/19 January 21, 2019Today's encore selection -- from A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King Jr. edited by James M. Washington. Dr. King, as Gandhi before him, had advocated nonviolent protest -- but believed it was not enough merely to be nonviolent. For King, there was a higher standard, and that was […]
- the origins of tennis -- 1/18/19 January 18, 2019Today's selection -- from On the Origins of Sports by Gary Belsky and Neil Fine. The origins of tennis: "'Stick and ball' begat 'racket and ball.' First, though, the sport we know as tennis had to wend its way through 'hand and ball.' Hints of a game in which the palm was used as the means of knocking a […]
Bob Mayer
- How Many Phone #s Do You Know? January 20, 2019Like, really know? I remember when we had letters at the start of phone numbers in New York City, but we also used tin cans and string to call each other. But, seriously. If you had to use someone else’s cell phone, or, God Forbid, yes they do exist, a pay phone, to call, and […]Bob
- Deb’s Flying Phobia January 18, 2019Bob: I vaguely remember this. Deb: I got a flying phobia. Well, that and a snake phobia and for the life of me, I’ll never understand why I didn’t write ‘Snakes on a Plane’, first. Before I met Bob, I’d write the first chapter of a book every night instead of reading. I still have […]Bob
Hugh’s Views & News
- Sunday Stills: Window January 20, 2019Looking for an idea for your next blog post? Join me in the Sunday Stills Challenge. All welcome.Continue readingHugh's Views and News
- Looking For Some Free Blogging Tips? Check These out. #ThrowbackThursday January 17, 2019New to blogging or thinking of starting a blog? Check out these 13 free blogging tips. Continue readingHugh's Views and News
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Why Your Writing Matters—Even if You’re Not Making Any Money from It – by Ali Luke… January 22, 2019on Live Write Thrive: How important is your writing to you? Is that importance reflected in how much time you spend on it? Pretty much every writer starts out writing without being paid—often without any prospect of payment. This is particularly true for fiction writers, who might well hone their craft for years, even decades, […]The Story Reading Ape
- Is Natural Talent Enough? January 21, 2019Originally posted on Legends of Windemere: I’m not 100% certain where I plan on going with this. The topic came to mind after a day of hearing people tell me how talented I am when it comes to writing. For a while, I’ve been struggling with a lot of doubt in regards to my creative…The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- each other. January 21, 2019“people fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don’t know each other; they don’t know each other because they have not communicated with each other.” – dr. martin luther king, jr. — image credit: shutterstockksbeth
Legends of Windemere
- Is Natural Talent Enough? January 21, 2019I’m not 100% certain where I plan on going with this. The topic came to mind after a day of hearing people tell me how talented I am when it comes to writing. For a while, I’ve been struggling with … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Enraptured~ January 21, 2019The fabulous Red Tailed Hawk captured through the lens of Cindy Knoke.. such a majestic bird… please head over and find all the wonderful photographs. Head over and find more of these wonderful photographs. via Enraptured~ AdvertisementsSmorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day January 21, 2019Yes, it’s a real thing.bluebird of bitterness
- I can’t brain today, I have the dumb January 21, 2019Health and safety tip: If you’re going to steal a bicycle, at least don’t do it right outside a police station.bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Common Self-Publishing Blunders And How You Can Avoid Them – by Derek Haines… January 22, 2019Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: on Just Publishing Advice: You only get one chance to publish your book New authors often think it is so easy to self-publish with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Smashwords or Draft2Digital. It is true that uploading and publishing a Microsoft Word file and a quick…Elle Knowles
Positively Present
- How to Stop Black-or-White Thinking January 16, 2019It's normal for us to want to categorizing things, to label them so we might make sense of them, but as soon as we start identifying something — as good, bad, or any other descriptor — we're limiting our understanding of the thing. (Yes, there are quite a few things that are easily and unequivocally […]positively present
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Fifty yards shy of the full circle #narrowboat #canal #England January 20, 2019Set off this morning with the best of intentions. Wasn’t going to try for Calais, but did intend to turn … MoreIan Hutson
- One exciting wet Wednesday in Kidsgrove and a small bomb in Wombourne #narrowboat #England January 16, 2019…and if that blog post title doesn’t compare unfavourably with ‘It was a dark and stormy night…’ then I’ll go … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Monday Motivation Counters Monday Meltdown January 21, 2019AGGHHH! Monday MeltdownNeed to kick start your Monday?Here are a few positive thoughts to help you conquer the Monday blahs."Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days." ~ Zig Ziglar (Make today count for something worthwhile.)"Time is a created thing. To say I don’t have time is […]Joan Reeves
- Time for Some Time Quotes January 21, 2019Time is kind of like the weather. Everybody complains about it, but no one can do anything to change it.We complain because we don't have enough time. We complain because the day drags. In the end, we wish for only more time.Here's what some wiser people than I said about time."Learn to enjoy every minute […]Joan Reeves
SassyZenGirl
- 5 Steps to Turbo Charge your Book Sales with Facebook & LinkedIn Groups (and how not to mess it up…) March 11, 2018Social Media have become a dominating force in our lives over the past decade. Just look at these mind-blowing statistics: The average person has 5 social media accounts The average person spends 1 hour 40 minutes per day on social media Facebook has over 1.4 billion users 50% of all Internet users are on Facebook […]SassyZenGirl
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 […]buglegirl
- 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 […]buglegirl
World United Music
- The Minstral Show – (Episode 063) January 12, 2019Welcome to Episode 63 of the Minstral Show!Welcome back to the Minstral show, the podcast that spotlights the best music made in the 21st century. We’re here to feed your mind and soul with great rhythms that help you escape the geopolitical insanity of this planet, if only for an hour or two. Today’s Music […]Stewart
Stump the Bookseller
- 323B: Maypole Murder Riddle And Other Mysteries January 20, 2019The book is a compilation of multiple crime riddles. It was most likely published in mid 90s to early 2000s. I’m pretty sure it was a dark purple color and I vaguely remember a magnifying glass on the cover. Oh, … Continue reading →admin
Ana’s Attic
- The Secret To Dating Your Best Friend’s Sister by Meghan Quinn Book Review January 21, 2019The Secret To Dating Your Best Friend’s Sister by Meghan Quinn Standalone Romantic Comedy Meghan Quinn is a top five author for me. No matter what the genre, I love her writing, but her romantic comedies usually have a special magic about them, and I have very high expectations going into a Meghan Quinn book. […]Ana's Attic
The Authors’ Billboard
- Balance in Life January 21, 2019My husband often asks me to balance my time. To prove his point he showed me an article about the value of balance. According to that article, most of our troubles are due to imbalances. We should divide our day in such a way that we can balance work, family time, socializing, exercise, spiritual time, […]Mona Risk
- Word Spinning on the Road! January 18, 2019Last weekend, my husband and I took a day trip (from Oregon) to Washington. He was driving, so I figured I’d work on the two novellas I have due in March. Of course, my brain split focus and distracted me with ideas and scenarios for a third story! The more the merrier, I guess. I opened […]Dani Haviland
eReaderLove
- $20 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway October 4, 2015We 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: Shay Roberts, Rosie Wynter, and Emily Bishop January 21, 2019We know Prolific Works readers are always ready to discover new authors and try great new reads from old favorites, so we’re making our blog the best way for you to see it first every day! It’s Monday, and we’re starting off the week with the latest and greatest from our top romance genres! Paranormal […]Dalia Sadaka
Shorpy
- Lady & Mister: 1947 January 22, 2019New York circa 1947. "Billie Holiday and her dog Mister at a 52nd Street jazz club." Medium format negative by William Gottlieb for Down Beat. View full size.Dave
Kim’s Shopping
- Tips for Seeking Funding for a Business January 19, 2019Just 40% of U.S. business owners applied for a loan in 2017, down from 45% the previous year. With less competition, more applications were approved for the full amount than were requested in 2016. That’s because a small business loan is just one of the ways to fund a business – for example, there’s self-funding […]Eric Regan
Thoroughly Reviewed
- Best Wasp and Hornet Killer January 21, 2019Wasp and Hornet Killer Buying Guide There are several factors that you need to look at when considering different wasp and hornet sprays. We’ve...Sarah Lytle
Whimpulsive
- Wordless Wednesday #484 January 16, 2019Sunset For more Wordless Wednesday, Click here.suziqoregon
Debra Lynn Dadd
- Nontoxic Non-slip Mat for Bath Tub January 13, 2019The post Nontoxic Non-slip Mat for Bath Tub appeared first on Debra Lynn Dadd.Eden Erispe
- Toxic Airstream Trailers January 13, 2019The post Toxic Airstream Trailers appeared first on Debra Lynn Dadd.Debra Lynn Dadd
BloominThyme
- Is Raw Diet Really the Healthiest? January 21, 2019Many of you might recall my family’s foray into the raw food movement. For one week, we only consumed raw food as an experiment in “clean” healthy eating. My husband bailed after two days, my kids lasted three while I endured the entire week. Oops. Did I say “endured?” Er–I meant enjoyed. I thoroughly enjoyed […]gardenfrisk
- Are Lichens Harmful to Plants? January 11, 2019In Florida, the sight of Spanish moss hanging from oak trees is common. For many, it lends a nostalgic appeal to century old trees, a hint romance, a longing for days gone by when life moved at a slower pace. Today however, some homeowners abhor the sight and call a tree service to have it […]gardenfrisk
The Nerdy Farm Wife
- Coconut Laundry Soap & Stain Stick {+ laundry detergent recipe} January 15, 2019Learn to make a homemade laundry soap and stain stick using just three ingredients. Also included is my easy recipe for laundry detergent. Unlike my other natural soap recipes, this one is intended for laundry purposes only. It has no extra oils or fats in it, making it better suited for cleaning tough stains on […]Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife
Damndelicious
- Tofu Power Bowls January 21, 2019Nutritious, flavor-packed veggie power bowls with crispy baked tofu, kale, edamame, carrots + THE BEST creamy peanut sauce of your life! Oh. my. goodness. I have really done it. I have overloaded on beignets. Going between Cafe du Monde and Cafe Beignet here in New Orleans, I probably have had about 27 beignets in 2.5 […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Foodimentary
- January 21st is National Granola Bar Day! / #NationalGranolaBarDay January 21, 2019Here are today’s five food finds about granola: Granola was invented in Dansville, New York. Dr. James Caleb Jackson at the Jackson Sanitarium created granola in 1863. The first granola bars were sold by Edward Thayer Sr. in Chico, California. Eating granola may help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Granola is […]John-Bryan Hopkins
Recipe Tin Eats
- Lentil Soup January 21, 2019Don’t settle for bland Lentil Soup! Make it right and you’ll have everyone begging for seconds….and thirds… All it takes is a hint of spice flavourings, bay leaves and finishing it off with a touch of lemon. Bonus: This is a really easy lentil soup recipe! A really great Lentil Soup Lentil soup is quite possibly the... […]Nagi
Limecello
- Debut Author Ainsley Wynter on Writing Her First Scene January 17, 2019Hi friends! I met Ainsley Wynter in person at RWA this summer (it was her birthday!!!) and I’m thrilled to have her as a guest today! I hope you all give her a warm welcome – and congratulate her on her first book, Kissed at Midnight! Princess Sidony of L’Ortagia serves as the queen’s hostess, […]ALBTALBS
- Team TBR Challenge Review: The Date Dare by Tara Sue Me January 15, 2019The Date Dare by Tara Sue Me Contemporary romance released by After Six Publishing Co on November 19, 2018 Who knew three words held such destructive power? No, not THOSE three words. I’m talking about the evil word trio that’s my own personal kryptonite, that stole my best friend, and took away the only woman I’ve […]Limecello
A Redleg’s Rides
- The Southwestern Sojourn - Days 54 -56: A Wedding in Denver, and now back in Arizona January 21, 2019Friday, Jan 18.Didn't get much riding done, wasn't feeling it I guess. The weather wasn't great, light snow and snow-covered streets. I had ridden Fiona to the auto parts store to get a 35mm socket wrench that I will be using to seat the replacement oil seal for Scarlett's leaking final drive.Saturday, Jan 19.Today was […]dom chang
- The Southwestern Sojourn - Day 53: Colorado Interlude: Back in Centennial January 18, 2019Thursday, Jan 17:Flew home from Sky Harbor airport in Phoenix yesterday evening.Southwest Airlines flight was delayed, which did allow for this viewing of the sunset from Terminal 4:The flight itself, in spite of the regular dose of Xanax I had for flights, sucked as usual.Packed to the gills, asshole next to me with of course […]dom chang
Lorie Smith Schaefer
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Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
- Chanteater… Stuart France January 22, 2019* It was probably foolish, I know… * * But I took a liking to this ‘little lady’. * * Who, if the board is correct, could have been supporting the capstone’s weight for over six thousand years. * Continue … Continue reading →Sue Vincent
- Onward #midnighthaiku January 22, 2019 Sue Vincent
Medal of Honor Monday
- Gen. Dunford on the Fight Against Violent Extremism October 23, 2018At his third Chiefs of Defense conference, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said it’s not about winning the war against violent extremism - it’s about winning peace. Read MoreKatie Lange
- TRICARE Dental & Vision Plan Changes October 22, 2018Part 4: DoD beneficiaries enrolled in the soon-to-be-ending TRICARE Retiree Dental Program now have access to FEDVIP for 2019 dental and vision coverage. Read MoreKatie Lange