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A terminal for all blogs coming in or going out. A view into my life.

Started July 1st 2019 for contests, etc. as other blogs are filling up and have other purposes.

Ferry boat between Solvorn and Ornes across the Lustrafjord i Sogn og Fjordane.



My new new new blog is
 
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ในสวนของเลียม Open in new Window. (13+)
In Liam's Garden, a personal journal
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.

I'm starting a new blog because
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L'aura del Campo Open in new Window. (13+)
Online journal capturing the moment and the memory of moments. A meadow meditation.
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had over 1,200 entries and that was getting close to full. I don't want to trim it by deletion. I did that once, much to my dismay. Will be used more for poetry.

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Hoarfrosts from Hell Open in new Window. (GC)
Anything I'm not happy about or that I don't want in my main blog!
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is still hidden from the public and will remain so. It's more personal and full of angst. Was used for 30DBC for May 2020 and now used for Blogville.

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Enga mellom fjella Open in new Window. (13+)
Enga mellom fjella: where from across the meadow, poems sing from mountains and molehills.
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was full... until the number of entries was increased. A mixed blog, mostly stories.

I'll be linking to
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On The Write Path Open in new Window. (13+)
ON THE WRITE PATH: travel journal for Around-the-World in 2015, 16, 18.
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as I need to post there about my travels.

 
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O Pinions! Open in new Window. (XGC)
May my opinions gather wind under their wings and fly, perchance to soar.
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is for my opinions. *Laugh*

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Nurture your Nature Open in new Window. (13+)
Look around. Let Nature nurture your Soul. I record images I sense and share them here.
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was set up for nature observations and musings.

 
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Watt's Gnus Open in new Window. (18+)
On topics and today's gnus. Definitely opinionated. Set to 18+ for a reason.
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come out of a need to share interesting stuff I come across. When I was young I did a small newsletter named as such. (or was it column in the newsletter? Been 30 years... I think.)

 
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Flash Fiction Open in new Window. (GC)
Short 300 word, more or less, "stories" .
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is where I put my flash fictions. Maybe someday I'll figure it out and have enough good ones to publish. Ratings vary and some are hidden from view.

I've started an appendix (I no longer have one personally) to keep track of my Space Cadet journals for Space Blog. It's a work constantly under construction. Mind the mess.
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Space Cadet - the never ending journal Open in new Window. (18+)
Journeys of an Alien Space crew.
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I needed to start a folder for contests as there are so many deadlines and details to remember.
 
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Conquest ... to keep track of contests Open in new Window. (ASR)
A place to keep track of in progress works and up-coming deadlines as well as any awards.
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(also very messy!) *Shock2*

 
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Blogville  Open in new Window. (XGC)
Where bloggers meet and greet to read and share. No required prompt. Alias: blogville.
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is for posting personal blog entries in hope that folks will comment and post their blog entries there as well. I will be commenting on all blog entries posted. It's my effort to rebuild a blogging community.

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Bibimbap 비빔밥  Open in new Window. (13+)
Left-overs piled on hot rice and mixed.
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an E blog focusing on food and culture. Easily digestible for the Queasy and Questioning.

November 5, 2021 at 2:03am
November 5, 2021 at 2:03am
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Easy answer for me: I ordered. I brought enough for 5. I serve the five and not myself. I can drink water and I don't need a donut. That said, maybe everyone will share. I don't see the problem unless everyone is immature.

There are basically four answers other than mine:

1. Make it fair (like in grade school)
2. Make it a competiton (like in Lord of the Flies)
3. Do it cooperatively (a more mature approach... the one I like)
4. Greed. THEY'RE ALL MINE! (the flip side of my answer)

I really loved the humorous answer by LeJenD' in Caffeine and Sugar - 30DBC 11/5 from Dissociated Thoughts Open in new Window.

DOUGHNUTS

LeJen: "Ah... greed. Not competition. Not cooperation. Not even fairness. Just plain greed. *Smirk2* Now... a personal question... do you like donut holes?" re "Caffeine and Sugar - 30DBC 11/5 Open in new Window.

QP: "Yeah, for me the problem is the prompt. Why would there be a problem? I'd drink water and lose weight (I wish). But... I do love coffee and donuts. *Smile*" re "Invalid EntryOpen in new Window.

Sox: That's a valid point! re "November 5, 2021Open in new Window.

Petra: I'm on my __ cup. Oh, well. No donuts. I'm eating up left over rice because coffee on an empty stomach wouldn't be wise for me today. re "Sharing in the morningOpen in new Window.

Ray: So... macho...so... American... so... macho American! And juvenile! *sigh* I'm so... not! *Vamp* By-the-way, you left out the part where Lilli walks in, swoops up the coffee and donuts, gives them the evil eye... and vanishes. *Shock2* "Invalid EntryOpen in new Window.

Sonali: "Yes. The prompt presents a 'problem' that in some cultures isn't a problem. Some here would try to make equal portions because that's how they are. "She got more than I did." is a common juvenile complaint that many never grow out of. In Thailand I'll have to understand 'only put a little on the plate at a time' until everyone has had a chance to try everything. I tend to do that anyways. Your side note: so that's why they cook enough to serve a village? Because the whole village may show up? " re "By Two Coffee - #30DBCOpen in new Window.

Viv: "All, all MINE. *Laugh* Ah... greed and making simple solutions difficult. Typical American corporate office... if you ask me. *Smirk* Yes, good answer to the prompt because I can see this." re "COFFEE AND DONUTS ANYONE?Open in new Window.

MISSING

LeJen: "Nothing like a personal story. Thanks for sharing. I don't remember whether I ever read a different point-of-view from someone 'inside'. 'Not all missing are lost' comes to mind. I can see why she stayed away. And I can vouch that once one has stayed away it becomes easier to just avoid or forget." re "MissingOpen in new Window.

Sonali: "Very nicely done. Here it applies to all the holidays. Some do make an effort. Like the bar Charlie B's (where everyone knows your name) that puts out a spread, invites everyone, asks no questions... except if it's turkey... "white meat or dark"." re "The Quest - #30DBCOpen in new Window.

Ray: 14 long lines with rhythm, a caesura at times. Rhyme: aabbccddeeffgg. You need to find a contest where you can enter it once you've edited! Nicely done. I was hoping to see a poem or two. There's more to life than NaNo. *Whistle* re "Invalid EntryOpen in new Window.

Sandy: The strength of this response is giving Melanie a voice. IRL so few live or living remember those moments. Recently, Winston Maxey III, who was 15 in 1971 was identified in Oregon after DNA matched a daughter he never knew about. An unsolved case now 'solved'. But what happened will most likely never be known. *Sad* re "MissingOpen in new Window.

QP: "Who-you-are matters. As do priorities. Amber alerts need to be rethought. At times I wonder whether we already live in a Twilight Zone. " re "Invalid EntryOpen in new Window.

Petra: "Ah... Being Black. And people wonder why BlackLivesMatter? Maybe because to them... they don't. 1983 was a long long time ago... but that family remembers. Grief has no expiration date." re "MissingOpen in new Window.

Sox: "Oh... something is definitely going on. It may be MenInBlack memory erasure; but, I wouldn't bet on it. Raen's surely in a heap of trouble. Keep writing; we'll keep reading." "November 4, 2021Open in new Window.

Annette: "Yes, asking too many question can be dangerous. I liked the notion of nearly invisible "For one, their light-absorbing fur made it almost impossible to see them until they were right in front of someone, even in broad daylight." In fact... those who dare to ask... ah... maybe I just need more coffee or a donut." re "She's Not MissingOpen in new Window.

Viv: Caves... yes, people do disappear in them... which makes a good cover story for those who need to runaway... or those who never got the chance.{/} re "INTO THE CAVES NEVER SEEN AGAINOpen in new Window.

VISITORS

LeJen: "I have mixed emotions. Big money has moved in here, razed housing put up luxury condos. Where the poor are going to go is beyond me. Or should I say... where am I going to go? I like cities. I like small towns; but, strip malls or drive-thru-coffee means you're becoming a suburb. I don't like suburbs." "When Visitors Won't LeaveOpen in new Window.

Sonali: Makes me humble. I just hop on a plane, train, bus. People here find that amazing because they go nowhere without a car, even renting one when necessary. It's an expensive way to live life but very very American. They don't understand me.

Because I prefer staying in hostels I've met cyclists and walkers and world travelers who are just as likely to ride a donkey or a camel as ride in a limo.

I need to travel again soon and keep this in mind. *Care*
re "Self Driven - #30DBCOpen in new Window.

Sox: "One small detail... if Mira Black is a villain then all her minions could be shades of grey... but never black. There's only One Black. *Smirk* That said, Raen has a reason to be worried. But is she worried for the right reason or is something else going on as well? Could *gasp* Mira Black even end up being on the 'same' side... villain or not? Horrors!" re "November 3, 2021Open in new Window.

Sandy: Whether fictional or real... this actually happens. Both the honor guard and the police. We've had the police out when the bikers show up because there's the assumption that there will always be trouble. That's sad in a way. Very sad. re "Sore ThumbsOpen in new Window.

Annette "Yep, I'm with Charity. Seems kinda normal like the annual Riverfest here. Until you mention the flower fairy setting up shop in your hair! *Bigsmile* I think some pixies got into mine. *Laugh*" re "Fairy DanceOpen in new Window.

Petra: "Yep, historically, the English have been bad fans. I was in Ireland when they had a friendly with England in 2015, first after 20 years. Solution? Game should've been cancelled and England should've been sent home and banned. I have nooooo patience with this type of misbehaviour." re "HooligansOpen in new Window.

Viv: "I wasn't sure whether they were werewolves or dogs. But does it matter? A good pet will calm the inner beast... most of the time.""VISITORS WHO ...Open in new Window.

MUSEUMS

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