The rugged wilderness of the Belgian Ardennes is ideal turf to explore with the kids this October half term. With dense forests and rolling valleys dotted with picturesque villages, this has… Read More
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Rosy Morn
Yellow-robed rose of the morning,
drops and drips on your yellow folds,
lit like a glorious fire, you sing
with the dawn-woken birds
—Michael Dickel… Read More
I read an article recently which asked “Is it time to give up blogging?” I often wonder.
When I look at the A Team women bloggers out there, I know exactly what I am up aga… Read More
In the past twenty years, Turkish cuisine has emerged onto the global food scene as a player to be reckoned with. Previously viewed as just a nation of kebab lovers, people everywhere have w… Read More
Survivors of the Z’s- Cal Moore, 28/07/2016, Ashford City, California
Darkness surrounded us
Apprehension surrounded us
The new world that had picked our world a part piece by piece w… Read More
Bear relaxingI have always been a bit of a wildlife buff and my favourite animal has always been the Tiger, that is until recently. For the last few months I have been living with a bear&hel… Read More
As you will know, sleeplessness is a terrible affliction affecting most cats. It’s true! Just go outside on a balmy summer’s night and what do you see? And hear? Dozens of bored… Read More
Hi everyone,
It’s Oliver here today!😀
And look what I found some extra large bags of Meowing Heads latest crunchy flavours.
Oliver: *Studies list of ingredients* These sound go… Read More
“OK, I’ll have one for the road”. This story from Darton near Barnsley I came across this week takes the expression a little too literally.
A toper after a few sherbets ha… Read More
Survivors of the Z’s- Rhonda Gedling, 28/07/2016 outside Colorado
The gun had fired and my world stayed dusky. My eyes still dark from the moment I thought I was going leave… Read More
A spaceship the size of a small city on its 120 year voyage transporting 5000 people to a distant colony planet suffers a malfunction with two of its hibernation chambers… Read More
Winter often occurs beyond the tropics. Humanity was not designed for the colder weather. Case and point; we mostly have hairless bodies, bone… Read More
The Million Dollar Series - Volume 4 Not long ago, when Monica Kenny's husband realized his wife had gone through premature menopause and would never give him the children he so desperately… Read More
This Wednesday morning, several hundred (or even thousand) Twitter users were woken up to witness that their accounts hijacked by intruders to spread pro-Turkish messages. Those hijacked als… Read More
Who likes a good scary movie??! I am thankful for scary movies. I absolutely love them! But, I am a scaredy cat. I will watch one then run to the bed after turning off the… Read More
Before the days of casinos and one-armed bandits in pubs people found many different ways to gamble. People would sometimes bet on two flies crawling up a wall; if someone’s wall was m… Read More
Here are top stories we found in our streams this week related to DevOps, VSTS, TFS and other interesting topics.
IMPORTANT
Git vulnerability with submodules – Edward ThomsonThe… Read More
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater (Bought) - WARNING! I cannot review this book without spoiling the others in the series. Read no further if you're planning on reading this series and… Read More
The Power by Naomi Alderman (Bought) - What if the power to hurt were in women's hands?Suddenly - tomorrow or the day after - teenage girls find that with a flick of their fingers, they can… Read More
The Taste of Blue Light by Lydia Ruffles (eProof) - An incandescent, soul-searching story about a broken young woman's search for a truth buried so deep it threatens to consume her, body and… Read More
Happy #WellnessWednesday! With colder weather fast approaching, here are some hair and skincare hacks to stop you looking less than perfect.
Tame tangled hair with a detangling brushAs all m… Read More
I normally like to sleep as long as possible, but after reading a post by The Salty Mamas where they described getting up early to “punch that day right in the face” I got inspir… Read More
Authorities in suburban Denver were investigating on Monday what led a 37-year-old man to fire more than 100 rounds in his apartment on sheriff’s deputies the previous day, killi… Read More
The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton (eProof) - I am a Belle. I control Beauty. In the opulent world of Orléans, the people are born grey and damned, and only a Belle's powers can make the… Read More
The Gracekeepers by Kirsty Logan (review copy) - A flooded world. A floating circus. Two women in search of a home. North lives on a circus boat with her beloved bear, keeping a secret that… Read More
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contractors unveil 8 prototypes for trump’s border wall in san diego county- tribune media wireoctober 26, 2017
REINCARNATION
they’v… Read More
Yesterday I posted this post on my instagram –
I woke up feeling completely exhausted like I hadn’t slept in a month. I felt low in mood and my whole body ached like id been in… Read More
I am a feminist, but I am fully aware of very privileged life I have. There is so much I don't know about the sexism and misogyny experienced by women and non-binary people who are also from… Read More
I belong to a Facebook group called the Fibro Blogger Directory and we’ve been challenged to send in and answer questions relating to Fibromyalgia in the month of November. I wanted… Read More
Nearly 200 Nations Overcame Political Divisions on Saturday to Agree on Rules for Implementing a Landmark Global Climate Deal but Critics say it is not Ambitious enough to Prevent the danger… Read More
Ben Rivers is known for his quirky style and a series of
critically acclaimed comics and games. His games often push the boundaries of
the genre, trying new and exciting things. Home,
his l… Read More
I’ve had a bad day. I rarely need an alarm clock to wake me these days. My seasoned body clock has reset itself and I wake every morning to embrace the dawn.
On the… Read More
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If you talk to anyone who grew up gaming in the 90s they will at the very least know of the Oddworld series. The 1997 release of Oddworld: Abe’s Odyssee marked… Read More
I left Jersey at 09.15hrs on Friday with Flybe, headed for Birmingham. It was a perfect day for flying. We took off on time and arrived on time. Then Flybe had a wobble whe… Read More
Last weekend we went to LEGOLAND in Winter Haven, FL and decided to give their Beach Retreat bungalows a try. Usually we stay at a lower priced nearby hotel, but the themed hotels seemed lik… Read More
London happens to be one of the most majestic areas present in the whole world. This ranges from its magnificent exotic setting to the Porsche modernization that the industrial era has brou… Read More
If your idea of a perfect country break is to have breakfast in the sun on a terrace overlooking a spectacular view, followed by a day lounging in a luxury spa, then Danesfield House hotel a… Read More
St James’s Hotel in London might be five-star luxury but thankfully it has none of the formal starchiness you might expect from a super-posh hotel. The staff are so cheerful and relaxe… Read More
It was about 9:40pm when I approached my wife. I had just woken up from a 90 minute nap (which happens when your 2-year-old daughter demands that you lie down near her in the adult-sized day… Read More
Get inspired with this awesome collection of over 600 super simple but fun Elf on the Shelf ideas for toddlers! You’ll never run out of elf ideas with this MEGA list of easy Elf on the… Read More
It hit me today while I was attending a group meeting.
Very often the meetings are started with check-in. Each participant in the group has a chance to say how they are feeling or ta… Read More
The Catalina is hybrid, that is, the result of the intersection between the plow-canindé (Ara ararauna) and Scarlet Macaw (Ara Macao). Usually, its scientific name is represented as… Read More
I am back from taking a hiatus from writing and it feels good to be typing again. I needed the break as my health was really suffering, and then Covid-19 hit and put a damper on things as we… Read More
I am woken from my slumbers by a tapping on the window. I open half an eye and see a black bird on the window ledge staring at me. I jump down onto the floor and pad across to the kitchen co… Read More
A Mauritius holiday is probably what many of us are dreaming of right now – winter sun, sandy beaches, rum cocktails and luxury hotels being the perfect antidote to lockdowns, Brexit a… Read More
Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come. An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold, it is come. The morning is come unto thee, O thou that dwell… Read More
Maritime: Clearing agents shelve planned strike over 15% levy
Clearing agents have suspended their planned strike over the recently introduced 15 per cent National Automobile Commission (N… Read More
Many believe that marijuana can be a sleep aid. They claim that if you are suffering from sleep disorders, using marijuana for sleep may help you to sleep better.
But should marijuana be… Read More
Last week, be began to delve into the topic of how do you help your husband get on board with prepping? It’s not an easy subject when a husband and wife aren’t on the same… Read More
Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 2 Revision by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection In thi… Read More
In a video circulated online, popular Nigerian comedian, Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori, known professionally as Kiekie, expressed her exhaustion with her comedy career.
The video, shared on her verif… Read More