It started slowly. Then, in various places, either blew up or whimpered along. The world closed down. The only activity was in the hospitals, grocery stores, trucking, and so forth. Farmers suffered, throwing away, for example, milk, and potatoes without the market (restaurants) to send to. There's a rush for clinicians to find a vaccine. …
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Writing your Memoir or Autobiography
A memoir is about one or more aspects of your life, whereas an autobiography is about your whole life. Decide which you want to write. Memoir. Choose a theme. What is a common thread throughout your life that you can write about? It could be travels from childhood to adulthood. For instance, I love trains, …
St. Patrick’s Day
When did this day come about? According to the History channel, it began in America in 1762, and is celebrated by millions of people today. I've always wanted to visit Ireland, and hope to do so in two years time, after my daughter graduates from university. I would like to hike along the coastline, take in …
Women’s Club
A new women's club is opening in London, UK. I'm not a militant feminist, but I do believe in equality between the sexes. So, if men can have their "old boys" clubs, then women can have their "old girl's" club, where there is an atmosphere of, according to Anna Jones, "celebrating women." Also, important business networks …
The Journey
A blogger (Zach) commented, "sometimes in life I look so forward to a destination that I don’t appreciate the journey." Yes, I know he was referring to our spiritual journey through life. And, I don't discount that at all. I'm a spiritual person too. I don't attend church anymore, but I do believe and have …
The New Year 2018
The new year is well into January. Looking back in December ... I had a good time on Christmas eve/day, and I was alone on New Year's eve. Watched movies. The kids are back in school, so I'm taking care of them again. My daughter is also back at university, hence my taxi and babysitting …
Spoiling Myself
Yesterday, I had my 5th year MRI. I decided I needed to do something kind to me. So, I took myself off to have my hair done after. Today, my self-spoiling will continue. My nails are a wreck so it needs to be pampered. The MRI is already receding into the past with all this …
On Writing
First, find out what your hero wants, then just follow him! - Ray Bradbury
Star Gazer 