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• albert einstein lagged behind other children -- 6/19/19 June 19, 2019
  Today's selection -- from Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson. Albert Einstein, the paragon of modern genius, lagged behind other children in his early development: "He was slow in learning how to talk. 'My parents were so worried,' he later recalled, 'that they consulted a doctor.' Even after he had begun using words, sometime after the age […]
• the british army was slow to learn -- 6/18/19 June 18, 2019
  Today's selection -- from Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard. Some institutions are reluctant to change. In Britain's war against the Boers of South Africa (farmers who were the descendants of Dutch and Huguenot settlers from the late 1600s) in 1900, its army still fought in parade-like formation, almost as it had 120 years earlier in the American Revolution. […]

Bob Mayer

• Survival 5: Levels of Emergencies to Prepare for and Important Survival Definitions June 17, 2019
  DEFINITIONS There are so many variables when we consider the possible disasters, emergencies, accidents, etcetera that we could face both on a day to day basis and long term. To ensure we’re on the same page, let’s agree on some definitions. Three Levels of Emergencies. I’m going to define three types of survival situations/emergencies and […]
  Bob
• I Am Mother June 12, 2019
  I watched this movie last night and was impressed. The premise has been done– apocalyptic event, human embryos stores for survival, one brought to life. The first interesting line was the robot raising the child telling her the reason there is only one human is because “mothers have to learn”. We don’t really know what […]
  Bob

Hugh’s Views & 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
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• Close Encounters Of The Unusual Kind #SundayStills June 9, 2019
  Have you ever had a close encounter of the unusual kind? Join me for the Sunday Stills Challenge. Continue reading
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Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

• The Lure of the Writing Template: Why Filling in the Blanks Doesn’t Work – by Janice Hardy… June 20, 2019
  on Anne R. Allen: There’s more to writing a great story than just ticking off plot and character boxes. Template is an ambiguous term in writing. It can refer to a writer’s personal style sheet used when developing a story, tools for brainstorming, or worksheets to figure out various plot and story arcs. However, it […]
  The Story Reading Ape
• 7 Tips on Writing Characters with Healing Factors/Regeneration June 19, 2019
  Originally posted on Legends of Windemere: Wolverine One power that I use a lot in War of Nytefall is the regenerative powers of the Dawn Fangs.  They can heal quickly and keep fighting as long as their head and enough limbs are attached.  That second part is debatable for some characters too.  Parts can be reattached…
  The Story Reading Ape

I didn’t have my glasses on…

• less. June 19, 2019
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Legends of Windemere

• 7 Tips on Writing Characters with Healing Factors/Regeneration June 19, 2019
  One power that I use a lot in War of Nytefall is the regenerative powers of the Dawn Fangs.  They can heal quickly and keep fighting as long as their head and enough limbs are attached.  That second part is debatable … Continue reading →
  Charles Yallowitz

Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

• Colleen’s 2019 #Book #Reviews – “The Silence of the Stones,” by Author, Rebecca Bryn, @RebeccaBryn1 June 19, 2019
  Originally posted on The Faery Whisperer : IN THE AUTHOR’S WORDS Alana determines to escape her past and opportunity beckons when she’s left a run-down cottage in a West Wales’ village by an aunt she didn’t know existed, but her past…
  Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

Bluebird of Bitterness

• Wednesday weirdness June 19, 2019
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• Bumper snickers June 18, 2019
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Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing

• Hi-Ho Silver! June 13, 2019
  I’ve had my laptop since 2013. I love it. It’s red and doesn’t take up much room even though it has a 15 inch screen and weighs a ton! I bought it when I started writing because I was tired of wrestling with my old desktop PC that had seen better days. At the time […]
  Elle Knowles

Positively Present

• Regard Yourself as a Cloud June 4, 2019
  Regard yourself as a cloud. Clouds never make mistakes. Did you ever see a cloud that was misshapen? Did you ever see a badly designed wave? No, they always do the right thing. And if you will treat yourself for a while as a cloud or wave, you’ll realize that you can’t make a mistake […]
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The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.

• When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain? #narrowboat #boating June 16, 2019
  Well, anytime today would be fine then, since we have thunder, lightning and rain. We also have brilliant sunshine and twittering … More
  Ian Hutson
• As the parachute-free parachutist said early on in his adventures, so far, so good… June 14, 2019
  Or, as the man who loved sitting down said, sofa so good… Many thanks for all of the offers and … More
  Ian Hutson

Joan Reeves: Slingwords

• Give Me One Reason: 3 Ways to Hook Readers June 17, 2019
  Remember the song by Tracy Chapman, Give Me One Reason To Stay Here?I think of that song when I'm writing book promotion copy.In the song, Chapman sings that she'll turn right back around if she just has 1 reason to stay.Now, think about your Product Description on your Amazon book page. Is that first sentence […]
  Joan Reeves
• Best Advice for Fathers: If by Kipling June 16, 2019
  Happy Father's Day.If you're looking for advice on how to be a man of integrity, look no further than today's "guest" post.Actually, my guest author died many years ago. His works are now in public domain.I'm quoting one of my favorite poems, If by Rudyard Kipling.This inspirational poem was first published in 1909 in his […]
  Joan Reeves

SassyZenGirl

• INFLUENCER: 7 Easy Steps to Go from Zero to Influencer in the next 6 Months! May 26, 2019
  INFLUENCER: 7 Easy Steps to Go from Zero to Influencer in the next 6 Months!You have something awesome to share!You know you can really make a difference in the world and help people. You have laid it all out, an amazing system, a method that works or an amazing product that you have developed.You are […]
  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 […]
  Unknown

World United Music

• The Minstral Show – (Episode 073) June 4, 2019
  Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21st century.On today’s spotlight we have 11 great tunes in a variety of genres, from retro pop to progressive rock and everything in between. A showcase that is very much like a time machine […]
  Stewart

Stump the Bookseller

• 328N: Four Elements Represented By Four Girls June 19, 2019
  I’m looking for a book published between 1980 and 1995. It’s about 4 girls representing the 4 elements (air, water, fire, earth). It’s told mainly from the point of view of the fire element, I believe. She might be called … Continue reading →
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Ana’s Attic

• Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey – Review June 17, 2019
  Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey Rom-Com Standalone, First in a Related Series.  I love romantic comedies, be it movies or books, so when I saw Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey I was so excited to read it! I love the cover and the blurb is right up my alley. Annie is […]
  Ana's Attic

The Authors’ Billboard

• Strong Women! June 18, 2019
  Strong women inspire us all, both male and female. Here's a bit of insight on the strong woman who inspired me: my mother. Continue Reading → The post Strong Women! appeared first on The Authors' Billboard.
  Dani Haviland
• A Fierce Series #Mgtab @Natalieann121 June 15, 2019
  When I started the Fierce Five over 2 years ago I just figured it’d be a five book series and I’d move onto something else. But then I decided to do a prequel with Gavin and Jolene Fierce to put them into our Love, Christmas boxed set collection (which hit the USA Today Bestseller list!). […]
  Natalie Ann

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: Bradley W. Wright, Natasha D. Lane, and Rita Stradling June 20, 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

• The Anonymous Nurse: 19xx June 19, 2019
  "Unknown woman in nurse's uniform -- between 1873 and ca. 1916." 5x7 inch glass negative from the C.M. Bell portrait studio in Washington, D.C. View full size.
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Kim’s Shopping

• Seven Legit Ways To Get Cashbacks While Shopping June 17, 2019
  Believe it or not, there are many ways never to pay the full price for any item you shop for anymore. I’ve already tried several methods like scouring the mailbox, grocery checkout racks, and the backs of magazines for coupons I could use the next time I go shopping. I even go thrift-shopping for clothes […]
  Heather Smith

Thoroughly Reviewed

• Best Bowling Wrist Brace June 15, 2019
  Bowling Wrist Brace Buying Guide If you’ve not bowled very much you may not realize the benefit of having a quality wrist brace. The...
  Jonathan Maxwell

Whimpulsive

• Wordless Wednesday #506 June 19, 2019
  Goldfinch For more Wordless Wednesday, Click here.
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Debra Lynn Dadd

• Totally Non-Toxic Harwood Floors May 9, 2019
    Question from Marcia Hi Debra, My home has two levels. The upstairs and stairs have subfloor, but the downstairs has a concrete slab. I would love to install solid hardwood, but I can’t figure out what would work for the whole house. I wouldn’t mind nailing, but that won’t work over the concrete slab […]
  Debra Lynn Dadd
• Feit May 7, 2019
  Shoes for women and men made with exceptional craftsmanship and materials. “In 2004 FEIT [fight] was born as a response—an evolution of consumerism and production that moves away from volume and excess, and towards quality and sustainability. FEIT footwear is built for longevity, from natural materials via human construction. All FEIT footwear is hand sewn […]
  Debra Lynn Dadd

BloominThyme

• Wasp Nest on Brussel Sprouts June 18, 2019
  So a weird thing happened as I was harvesting my Brussel sprouts this spring. Pulling the stalk from the soil, I noticed a wasp flying around me. I jumped, startled but alert. Wasps can be beneficial in the home garden as they are predatory in nature and prey on some bad bugs that attack our […]
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• Garlic Pepper Sauce June 12, 2019
  Making Hot Garlic Pepper Sauce is easy, but growing peppers is even easier and about one of the only things we can grow in Florida during the summer heat. Peppers like it warm and we love them hot, right? Well, this “we” does, anyway. So as I’m harvesting my abundance of peppers, I’m thinking, What […]
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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

• Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast June 19, 2019
  The most impressive make-ahead breakfast! So easy with 15min prep. Just pop it right in the oven before serving! Say howdy to the most impressive breakfast/brunch item of your lives. I mean, look at how pretty this is! Except no one will guess this took just 15 min of prep time. All made ahead of […]
  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

• June 20, 2019 – NATIONAL VANILLA MILKSHAKE DAY – INTERNATIONAL NYSTAGMUS AWARENESS DAY – NATIONAL AMERICAN EAGLE DAY – NATIONAL ICE CREAM SODA DAY – NATIONAL KOUIGN AMANN DAY – NATIONAL HIKE WITH A GEEK DAY June 20, 2019
  Doug Philp

Recipe Tin Eats

• Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) June 19, 2019
  Nasi Goreng is the popular Indonesian fried rice which is traditionally served with a fried egg. I love the unique dark brown, caramelised colour of the rice! It’s a simple recipe, you won’t need to hunt down any unusual ingredients, and it’s one of my favourite Indonesian foods – and I’m betting you will love... […]
  Nagi

Limecello

• From the Owners of Love’s Sweet Arrow June 15, 2019
  Hey all! So Marissa emailed the site “Hello!” about the Kickstarter for Love’s Sweet Arrow … which was unfortunately unsuccessful but they persevered and decided to open anyway! Also, she and her mother eventually sent other articles … so here we are though! Today is the grand opening of Love’s Sweet Arrow, and this is […]
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• Guest Author Lorelie Brown on the Book that Took Six Years to Write June 4, 2019
  As a reader there is nothing I love more than a trilogy or series I can really invest myself in. Knowing that I’ll be able to revisit characters or settings over multibook arcs make me giddy with joy! Sometimes life grabs us by the throat and enough things go awry to the point where the […]
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A Redleg’s Rides

• Riding the Northern portion of the Gunnison Gorge Conservation Area June 19, 2019
  Monday, June 17:Not much riding done.  Instead Rich K. generously offered to tow my trailer over to the local welder's place of business; just outside the town of Hotchkiss.Materials are on order and should be here Friday, perhaps I can get the welder to do the work first half of next week.  More on this […]
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• Displacing to Hotchkiss, CO June 17, 2019
  Sunday, June 16Now that the plan is no longer to go to Arizona when its getting hot there...what was I thinking?  I am heading home, at a leisurely pace, and I think the plan is to go up North, perhaps to Montana for a week with Martha and oldest son Patrick in the URRV.Displaced from […]
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Lorie Smith Schaefer

• Mid-week Wisdom June 19, 2019
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• Mid-week Wisdom June 12, 2019
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Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo

• Caladur: Still Water… Stuart France June 20, 2019
  * …”Surely I heard a voice,” said Ewan, “although that voice was neither mine nor yours?” “I heard it too,” said the hermit, “and many more like it before. In solitude there will be voices as in still water, there … Continue reading →
  Sue Vincent
• Spirit #midnighthaiku June 19, 2019
  Ebb and flow of flame Earth embraces the heavens Breath of life is love
  Sue Vincent

Medal of Honor Monday