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So much for social distancing, I thought. Notwithstanding our relative safety here in Australia, we are still in the midst of a global pandemic. Photo by Yaroslav Danylchenko on Pexels.com We’re allowed to attend social events again and in my state in Australia, we’re even permitted to sing, (something not all states, are allowed to... Continue Reading →
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It’s nearly 2021 which means we all need some 2021 blog post ideas! I really hope and pray 2021 is better than 2020 and that we learn from everything we went through! 2020 is ending on a high note with a giveaway, so its only right we start 2021 on a high note too. Being... Continue Reading →
A few of you asked about the changes KDD has made to the way we use big tech and social media – and about where to begin when considering making similar changes. As a starting point, I would suggest reading Shoshana Zuboff’s The Rise of Surveillance Capitalism, which I read back in the middle of... Continue Reading →
THE ENDএকটা মধ্যবিত্ত পরিবারের ভর ছেলের গল্প
During the 1960s, credit for finding the first exoplanet went to Dutch stargazer Peter van de Kamp, who professed to have discovered two planets circling a close by red diminutive person called Barnard’s Star. In view of investigation of small wobbles in the star’s area more than 30 years, the case remained until the mid-1970s,…Who... Continue Reading →
Tetan Buri… aha! Boka Buri… hmmm. Tetan Buri… aha! Boka Buri… hmmm. Tetan Buri… aha! Boka Buri… hmmm. There were once two sisters: Tetan Buri, clever sister… aha! And Boka Buri, foolish sister… hmmm. Tetan Buri and Boka Buri shared three things. They shared one blanket. They shared one cow. And they shared one mango... Continue Reading →
There was a man who made a living selling balloons at a fair. He had all colors of balloons, including red, yellow, blue, and green. Whenever business was slow, he would release a helium-filled balloon into the air and when the children saw it go up, they all wanted to buy one. They would come... Continue Reading →
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. He never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensealways.... Continue Reading →
In the chronicles of the ancient dynasty of the Sassanidae, who reigned for about four hundred years, from Persia to the borders of China, beyond the great river Ganges itself, we read the praises of one of the kings of this race, who was said to be the best monarch of his time\n His subjects... Continue Reading →
With all of the negative impacts that smoking has, it is incredible to see simply the number of people still smoke. Aside from the physical impacts, there are lots of other reasons why cigarette smoking is not such an excellent concept, however it is very important to actually make the most of these reasons when…Can... Continue Reading →
The story starts out where she, Beth, is sitting at an airport terminal, waiting to board a plane. She was sitting there with several other people who were also waiting, whom she did not know. As she waited, she pulled out her Bible and started reading. All of a sudden she felt as if the... Continue Reading →
The story starts out where she, Beth, is sitting at an airport terminal, waiting to board a plane. She was sitting there with several other people who were also waiting, whom she did not know. As she waited, she pulled out her Bible and started reading. All of a sudden she felt as if the... Continue Reading →
The story starts out where she, Beth, is sitting at an airport terminal, waiting to board a plane. She was sitting there with several other people who were also waiting, whom she did not know. As she waited, she pulled out her Bible and started reading. All of a sudden she felt as if the... Continue Reading →
A blog designed to share our outdoor experiences.Welcome to Outdoor Adventures Fitness
“Hope has two beautiful daughters;their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do notremain as they are.”~ Saint AugustineArtwork;David Redpath © 2020Two Daughters
One day, Princy was alone at home. Her parents had gone to attend a party. Princy saw a stapler lying on her father's table. She picked it up and started playing with it. She tore the pages of an old book and started stapling them. When the staples got finished, she tried to refill the... Continue Reading →
Early in the pandemic, a lot of people asked what we had learned. My initial answer was nothing. But that’s because we hadn’t been experiencing a COVID-19 society long enough for me to have learned anything. Eventually, my life was just as troubling as everyone else’s. With that said, I won’t lament on my perceived... Continue Reading →
Since I became a mother, I cannot remember the last time I had quality time for myself... Even my simple hobby of reading a book was already a thing of the past. All my time evolved in taking care of the family, my kids, my husband, doing the house chores and of course working to... Continue Reading →
Sending signals over significant distances was probably the best victory of nineteenth Century innovators. However even their creativity neglected to tackle a definitive test: the transmission of clear stable and pictures. Many took a stab at, prompting a not insignificant rundown of assumed ‘pioneers’ of TV, the most well known being the Scottish designer John…Who... Continue Reading →
Credit is typically given to the Scottish-conceived researcher and designer Alexander Graham Bell, who was allowed a US patent for what he called an ‘acoustic message’ in 1875. His case comes total with the popular story of Bell utilizing his development to call his partner in the following room with the words: “Mr Watson, come…Who... Continue Reading →
A baker in a little country town bought the butter he used from a nearby farmer. One day he suspected that the bricks of butter were not full pounds, and for several days he weighed them. He was right. They were short weight, and he had the farmer arrested. At the trial the judge said... Continue Reading →
Every night we go to bed, wihtout any assurance of being alive the next morning. But still we set the alarms to wake up...Our hope
Large numbers of the savvy/IoT gadgets you’ll buy are fueled by some type of Artificial Intelligence (AI)— be it voice collaborators, facial acknowledgment cameras, or even your PC. These don’t work through sorcery, nonetheless, and need something to control the entirety of the information handling they do. For certain gadgets that should be possible in…What... Continue Reading →
A son took his old father to a restaurant for an evening dinner. Father being very old and weak, while eating, dropped food on his shirt and trousers. Other diners watched him in disgust while his son was calm. After he finished eating, his son who was not at all embarrassed, quietly took him to... Continue Reading →
Once, a rich lady, having no child of her own, decided, to adopt a girl child. For this, she gave advertisements in various newspapers. Many poor women came to sell their daughters to her.The rich lady gave some money to all girls and asked them to go to the market and buy their favourite things.... Continue Reading →
In a particle of time before infinity went viral: Imagine if you can, a yesterday, a today, a tomorrow, all unable to boast of unambiguous powers of retention or, perhaps, frivolous sex lacking a diarised recall, maybe a backpacker’s wet dream short of heavenly remembrance, then again, perhaps conceivably priceless drugs devoid of hallucination’s recollections... Continue Reading →
View from Devil’s Bridge in Sedona On our visit to Sedona, we didn’t have a whole lot of time to do as many hikes as we had hoped, however this was the one hike that we thought would be a must. We had read that you must get up early and get out on the... Continue Reading →
I am one step away from being rich, all I need now is money. These days, my wallet is like an onion, opening it makes me cry. In truth, I’ve always dreamed of becoming a millionaire like my uncle, he’s dreaming too. The rich invest in time. The poor invest in money. And that’s why... Continue Reading →
Once, a rich lady, having no child of her own, decided, to adopt a girl child. For this, she gave advertisements in various newspapers. Many poor women came to sell their daughters to her.The rich lady gave some money to all girls and asked them to go to the market and buy their favourite things.... Continue Reading →
Life One young academically excellent person went to apply for a managerial position in a big company. He passed the first interview, the director did the last interview, made the last decision. The director discovered from the CV that the youth’s academic achievements were excellent all the way, from the secondary school until the postgraduate... Continue Reading →
A son took his old father to a restaurant for an evening dinner. Father being very old and weak, while eating, dropped food on his shirt and trousers. Other diners watched him in disgust while his son was calm. After he finished eating, his son who was not at all embarrassed, quietly took him to... Continue Reading →
Once there was a man who was very fussy about food. One day, he felt like having some seafood and went to a restaurant and ordered some oysters. The man said to the waiter, “Please check that oysters are neither too large nor too small, neither too salty not too fried, neither too fat, nor... Continue Reading →
There’s no point, I suppose, to po- etry… as I well know… it’s not go- ing to break down the bor- ders ‘tween the owned and the hoar- ders, wiping asses with it ~ just so!Like this, or: Just so?
Once there lived a great king renowned for being wise and intelligent. As the thought of retiring came to the king’s mind, he spread the word across his kingdom that he was soon to appoint a new successor for his throne. The news of the search for a new successor caused a great stirring across... Continue Reading →
Why Cities Look The Way They Do by Richard J Williams. The Widows Of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey. Moneyland by Oliver Bullough. The Deathless Girls by Kiran Millwood Hargrave. Asia’s Reckoning: China, Japan, The US And The Struggle For Global Power by Richard McGregor. Fallen by Benedict Jacka. The End Of Aspiration by Duncan... Continue Reading →
Day 4: Venice: Before we left the train station in Lausanne, we had to indulge ourselves in the delicious sweet pastries at the train station bakery. I had a couple of powdered sugar and jelly filled croissants while also purchasing some sandwiches and a baguette to munch on during the train ride to Venice. First... Continue Reading →
An old man lived in the village. The whole village was tired of him; he was always gloomy, he constantly complained and was always in a bad mood. The longer he lived, the viler he became and more poisonous were his words. People did their best to avoid him because his misfortune was contagious. He... Continue Reading →
A happy marriage is a long conversation that always seems too short. If you find yourself in endless conversations with your partner that never quite end, you did get it right. Unless she’s deaf and you can’t be too arsed to learn sign language. The happiest marriage I can picture would be a union of... Continue Reading →
More than a decade ago, a man was reading his morning newspaper. To his surprise and horror, he read his name in the obituary column. The news papers had mistakenly reported the death of the wrong person for sure. He was shocked to read news headline about his death. When he regained his composure, He... Continue Reading →
An old man lived in the village. The whole village was tired of him; he was always gloomy, he constantly complained and was always in a bad mood. The longer he lived, the viler he became and more poisonous were his words. People did their best to avoid him because his misfortune was contagious. He... Continue Reading →
Once a wolf saw a lamb at a distance and decided to eat it up. So, he moved light-footedly towards it. But as the wolf moved, the poor animal saw him and ran for its life. The wolf chased it but couldn‘t catch it. The lamb entered a temple and felt quite safe there. The... Continue Reading →
Once a wolf saw a lamb at a distance and decided to eat it up. So, he moved light-footedly towards it. But as the wolf moved, the poor animal saw him and ran for its life. The wolf chased it but couldn‘t catch it. The lamb entered a temple and felt quite safe there. The... Continue Reading →
Once a wolf saw a lamb at a distance and decided to eat it up. So, he moved light-footedly towards it. But as the wolf moved, the poor animal saw him and ran for its life. The wolf chased it but couldn‘t catch it. The lamb entered a temple and felt quite safe there. The... Continue Reading →
Once a bat fell down on the ground and was caught by a weasel. The weasel was about to kill it when it begged, “Spare me, please. “ The weasel said, “I can‘t leave you because weasel and birds are enemies. “ The bat argued, “I am not a bird. Don‘t I look like a... Continue Reading →
The story starts out where she, Beth, is sitting at an airport terminal, waiting to board a plane. She was sitting there with several other people who were also waiting, whom she did not know. As she waited, she pulled out her Bible and started reading. All of a sudden she felt as if the... Continue Reading →
Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome - Booker T. Washington
THE ART OF DRAWING Ronnie, a small boy was very fond of drawing but his father didn't allow him to do so. One day he was sitting on a windowsill when he saw a red car parked outside his house. He made a sketch of it. Next day, the police came to his house to... Continue Reading →
One day, all the disciples went to their master' and said, 'Master, Master, we all are going on a pilgrimage. Master: Why you want to go on a pilgrimage trip? Disciples: So that we can improve our devotion. Master: OK. Then do me a favour. Please take this Karela (bitter gourd, a kind of vegetable... Continue Reading →
Virus. Pandemic. Lockdown. Quarantine. Unlock. Virus 2.0 It’s hard to stay positive when these are the words we’re being exposed to day in and day out. Of course, the fact that we’re cooped up at home only makes the situation worse. Over the last few months, I have read a lot of books in order... Continue Reading →
Domani è Natale: auguro a tutti voi – e anche a me stessa – che la sua magia pervada le nostre anime e che la serenità, la gioia e l’armonia diventino lo sfondo della nostra vita. William-Adolphe Bouguereau: “Il canto degli Angeli” (1881)🌟Augurio🌟
I Have this hope I cannot undo to as I believe in one thought. Of words, hidden in space, I speak not of my own gunshot. Let me not beg for mercy as I, ruler of my emperor, had a battle to be fought. On my knees, dwelling in blood, dark-blue skies upon me, a... Continue Reading →
it was dark and hot and every breath entered with salty sweat inside the nose the mouth was gagged and the whole head covered by a black trash bag with two very small holes, unaligned with her nostrils Her skin was itchy all over but there was no scratching with hands and feet bound to... Continue Reading →
Move over Kendall Jenner en Kim Kardashian! Internet-fame has embraced me as its newest inhabitant and I shall need my throne polished and shined to its most sparkly capacity! Because – as we all know: the true measure of internet fame is when you start getting haters and the trolls come out of the woodwork!... Continue Reading →
Future road. Notice the blue sky and rosy glow? That’s the future. 🙂 Happy New Year everyone. I wish all of you good health and peace. And while I’m happy to see the end of 2020, I hope we keep its lessons firmly before us.Heading into the New Year
Future road. Notice the blue sky and rosy glow? That’s the future. 🙂 Happy New Year everyone. I wish all of you good health and peace. And while I’m happy to see the end of 2020, I hope we keep its lessons firmly before us.Heading into the New Year
by Apostle Gabriel Cross I break the back of lack off your life! I command the wealth of the nations into your hands. I release the abundance of joy! I speak a death-blow to every spirit of discouragement, despondency, grief, and false responsibility. For The Lord is resurrecting your spirit now. You are rising with... Continue Reading →
It carries on from the night before First, you grapple with yourself tame your own doubts then ready yourself for the world The world, where nobody – it seems – wants you to be working towards a goal they think you are not worthy of They snigger behind your back dismiss your attempts and write... Continue Reading →
Dumplings, maybe just a pocket of dough filled with fillings but for almost every type of taste bud there is a type of dumpling. If you are a lover of dumplings then this curated list will help you make sure that you try all the best types.Top 12 Different Types Of Dumplings Around The World
Dumplings, maybe just a pocket of dough filled with fillings but for almost every type of taste bud there is a type of dumpling. If you are a lover of dumplings then this curated list will help you make sure that you try all the best types.Top 12 Different Types Of Dumplings Around The World
With a new year comes alot of uncertainty, and I’m here to remind you that it’s okay to not have it all figured out. There seems to be this pressure in life that you have to know your next steps. When in reality you didn’t even know your steps before, they kinda just happened. Do... Continue Reading →
As the year closes, let us remember to hold The lessons learned And those moments of joy that We experienced over the past year Close to our hearts. It would be such a shame to say the whole year was a waste! My jewels are family, friends, nature — And you, dear blogging friends! Let’s... Continue Reading →
It was almost a perfect summer’s day. That interlude of lazy days between Christmas and New Year. The waves gently caressing the shore and the tourists out on stand-up paddleboards, kayaks or paddle boats. The number of pink inflatable ponies bobbing around in the water adorned with small children, an indication of what was on... Continue Reading →
by Apostle Gabriel Cross The Love of God (agape), helps me to not over focus on myself but on Christ’s desires for others. In the ministry of reconciliation, I’m enrolled in the University of the Holy Spirit, for life. I’m taking refresher courses on Humility, Advanced Deliverance, and Love One On One, Love One On You,... Continue Reading →
As 2020 comes to an end I reflect on the year that’s been, my chosen word of the year “clarity” and whether in fact we’ve gained a new perspective on life’s journey.A Year of Clarity
The story starts out where she, Beth, is sitting at an airport terminal, waiting to board a plane. She was sitting there with several other people who were also waiting, whom she did not know. As she waited, she pulled out her Bible and started reading. All of a sudden she felt as if the... Continue Reading →
You know, one time the world was made just of light. Beams of light got down from the sky stroking everything and giving to each one a different color. Someone says from this phenomenon was born the word "universe": unique and different. Anyway, this light ruled without rivals: there was not night, and there was... Continue Reading →
She was also married to a real pain in the butt, whose control issues caused her more pain than childbirth. She’d of course solve this problem, with a little help and she’d inspire a certain Bobbit in the the future.She Was the World! But her husband was a real pain In the Butt. Here’s What... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays to you. I hope you have a heartfelt day however you celebrate. Here is gift for you to work into your holiday schedule in honor of your body, mind and spirit. Stay Blessed and Safe as you stretch into saying goodbye to 2020 and entering with hope, faith and renewed spirit. Remember to... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas and love to all of our readers! Celebrating the birth and gift of Jesus, God in flesh, our Redeemer, God With Us, Prince of Peace, Our Salvation, the Door, the Way, the Truth, Deliverer, Savior, Shepherd, Everlasting Father, Lord, King, Son of God, the Word, Almighty God, and Light of the world, today!... Continue Reading →
the doctor asked me the usual litany of questions general health, lifestyle, habits, history, medical issues she was excited to find that i was not on any medication her happiness continued on through the list of ‘red flag’ questions as i answered no, no, no, rarely, on special occasions, safely, long ago heard myself reciting... Continue Reading →
On 28 December 1869, William Finley Semple (1832-1923) a dentist from Ohio, filed a patent (number 98,304) on chewing gum.However, five months earlier Amos Tyler had already received a patent for a gum consisting of white rosin (pine resin) and olive oil, heated and mixed. Semple’s gum was made out of rubber dissolved in naphtha... Continue Reading →
Fulfilling a Promise Ever since the beginning The girl’s family member disagree her relationship with the boy. Saying that because of family background, if she insist of being together with the boy, she’ll suffer for her whole lifetime. Because of the pressure applied by family members, she frequently quarrel with him. The girl does love... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time there lived a generous, kind-hearted king. He was fond of birds and animals and had a huge bird sanctuary in his reign. He disliked harming the animals and birds and even did not kill them for the sake of eating meat. Owing to his generosity and kindness towards birds, he was... Continue Reading →
It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep warm. This way they covered & protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions. After a while, they decided to distance themselves one from the other and... Continue Reading →
The world is filled with places of magic and mystery, from natural wonders supposedly built by giants to caves and castles bound up with stories of sorcery. Here we pick 34 enchanting spots that even mere mortals can visit (currently open with restrictions unless stated otherwise). Prepare to be spellbound. Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim, Northern…Earth’s... Continue Reading →
Once a wolf saw a lamb at a distance and decided to eat it up. So, he moved light-footedly towards it. But as the wolf moved, the poor animal saw him and ran for its life. The wolf chased it but couldn‘t catch it. The lamb entered a temple and felt quite safe there. The... Continue Reading →
Bill Gates is now one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, but he didn’t earn his fortune in a straight line to success. Gates entered the entrepreneurial scene with a company called Traf-O-Data, which aimed to process and analyze the data from traffic tapes (think of it like an early version of big data). He tried... Continue Reading →
Once a bat fell down on the ground and was caught by a weasel. The weasel was about to kill it when it begged, “Spare me, please. “ The weasel said, “I can‘t leave you because weasel and birds are enemies. “ The bat argued, “I am not a bird. Don‘t I look like a... Continue Reading →
Once two friends called Harry and Garry came to a city to earn money. They went to a rich merchant for a job. The merchant gave each of them a cane basket and pointing towards a well in his garden said, “Take these baskets and draw water from the well till dusk. “ Harry thought... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time A Tortoise And A Hare Had An Argument About Who Was Faster. They Decided To Settle The Argument With A Race. They Agreed On A Route And Started Off The Race. The Hare Shot Ahead And Ran Briskly For Some Time. Then Seeing That He Was Far Ahead Of The Tortoise,... Continue Reading →
(This is reportedly based on an actual experiment conducted in the U.K.) Put eight monkeys in a room. In the middle of the room is a ladder, leading to a bunch of bananas hanging from a hook on the ceiling. Each time a monkey tries to climb the ladder, all the monkeys are sprayed with... Continue Reading →
One of the richest and most powerful men in Brazil, made waves when he announced plans to bury his million-dollar Bentley, so he could drive around his afterlife in style. He received lots of media attention, mostly negative and was severely criticized for the extravagant gesture and wasting of a precious commodity. Why wouldn't he... Continue Reading →
In 1814 the country of Norway was founded. The people were excited and glad, and their leaders began talking together about the laws that would be made for the new country. They talked both of what they wanted and what they didn’t want, and one thing they were agreed on was there should be no... Continue Reading →
A woman baked chapatti (roti) for members of her family and an extra one for a hungry passerby. She kept the extra chapatti on the window sill, for whosoever would take it away. Every day, a hunchback came and took away the chapatti. Instead of expressing gratitude, he muttered the following words as he went... Continue Reading →
A Time-Travelling Tale that ends well Christmas Day, 2842CE. A universe aeons away goes ‘phut’: In no more than a picosecond, complete darkness. The only sound, that of a whispering zephyr. In its wake, a pseudo macrocosm’s ever-decreasing guttural burps fading away into a soundless zilch. Left behind, ruination’s nothingness. The crumpled scum perished. Once... Continue Reading →
One day, an argument occurred between a monkey and an elephant about who was better among them. They both went to a lion for settlement. The lion said, "Go across the river. There you will find a mango tree. Whosoever, gets a mango from there will be considered better?" Both went to the river. The... Continue Reading →
Can you believe it’s already time for the end of year posts? I don’t know how to feel about the fact that in a little over a week, this trashfire of a year will be over. On one hand, it’s a relief to know that we can have a fresh start in 2021, but at... Continue Reading →
As we are about to wrap up this year, I’d like to share with you readers, followers, friends, some statistics of my posts: Indeed through this blog I share my “Travel diaries”. And, without surprise, the most liked post by you is “Asian Food and Travel I was so pleased to see that the most... Continue Reading →
Ancient swords, elaborate daggers, even early artillery — 2020 turned up a number of intriguing ancient weapons that tell the story of the violence of the past. These discoveries cover hundreds of thousands of years of human history, ranging from the ice age to medieval times. An ice age throwing stick livescienceThe principal stop in…The... Continue Reading →
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Image via Google How do you make time for yourself amidst the festive hustle and bustle?Let me know in the comments below.Wednesday wisdom
In the calm silence of Christmas morning, I awaken reflecting on all the beautiful gifts already given, and as I look out my window, snowflakes begin to tumble, so I whisper, “God….. you know how I love the snow…..” Merry Christmas everyone! From our house to yours, regardless of your faith may you be infused... Continue Reading →
Introduction Soul फिल्म को यूनाइटेड स्टेट्स में वॉल्ट डिज़नी पिक्चर्स और पिक्सर एनिमेशन स्टूडियो ने 25 दिसंबर 2020 को सिनेमा घरों में रिलीज़ किया है। Soul फिल्म के निर्देशक है पीट डोक्टर और केम्प पावर्स और फिल्म के निर्माता है पीट डोक्टर, केम्प पावर्स और माइक जोन्स। Soul फिल्म में मुख्य नायक हैं जेमी फॉक्स,…Soul... Continue Reading →
This is the forty-fourth part of a fiction serial, in 808 words. Talking to Phin and getting to see more of Wichita led me to make a decision. I had nothing to keep me in Rochester now, so I broached the subject one morning over breakfast. “Phin, how would you feel if I came to... Continue Reading →
Well I’m able to take less Tylenol now. I wasn’t able to sit long at my blogging table though. My knees are killing me, and my ankle, the one that was caught in a hole and sent me sprawling, is definitely sprained and hurts like heck. I’m able to hobble with a walking stick. Other... Continue Reading →
I thought of you, Each time I tried something new, And I stopped trying, So I wouldn’t have to. I thought of you, Each time I fucked someone new, And I stopped fucking, So I wouldn’t have to. I thought of you, Every time I drank something new, And I stopped drinking, So... Continue Reading →
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