Team Ahimsa Blog Relay, Various Contests

THANKFUL SONALI Magical Days!

Jul 3, 2025 at 2:21am
In response to "Bard's Hall Blog Contest June 2025 - Entry #23"

StephBee -

you too!
Just kidding about the 'nervous' --- maybe?

Thanks for running this lovely contest/activity!

Jul 1, 2025 at 7:02pm
In response to "Bard's Hall Blog Contest June 2025 - Entry #21"

Honestly, it sounds like a great strategy to de-stress. I know a lot of people at work who color in adult coloring books with colored pencils. I'd rather read or write to de-stress. If I have time, I'll go walking. I'm glad you found something you enjoy doing. That means a lot. If anything, I might research how much your circles might cost. If you sold them at low cost, then maybe you might sell more and they would catch on? You could always set up an Amazon store? Do you have some of them in your port? I'll pop over if you post a link, I'd love to see them.

Jul 1, 2025 at 6:59pm
In response to "Bard's Hall Blog Contest June 2025 - Entry #22"

Heck I threw out the nighties after I had kid #2 and just wear old tshirts and sweatpants. You know, I remember when I was a kid, most of the moms I knew, including mine, would sew my clothes, and while I know some sewing basics, it's nothing I did when I had my kids. How the times change!

Same with me Ẃeβ࿚Ẃỉtcĥ

I helped to finance Bezos' wedding.

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Jul 1, 2025 at 6:56pm
In response to "Bard's Hall Blog Contest June 2025 - Entry #23"

you!! We've just been busy bees and busy witchies trying to get to everyone's blog. We'll probably be using these first couple of days of July to catch up and send out reviews. Thanks for your patience. We didn't mean to make you nervous!

Smiles
Steph

Jul 1, 2025 at 6:54pm
In response to "Bard's Hall Blog Contest June 2025 - Entry #24"

Nice to hear the eye pressure is normalizing and new medication is working! I agree - good progress!

Ẃeβ࿚Ẃỉtcĥ

Jun 26, 2025 at 11:23am
In response to "Bard's Hall Blog Contest June 2025 - Entry #20"

Love seeing and hearing happy children! You do a wonderful job with them.

Ẃeβ࿚Ẃỉtcĥ

Jun 26, 2025 at 11:19am
In response to "Bard's Hall Blog Contest June 2025 - Entry #22"

I share your love for old, comfy nighties. (I still have a few.)

Sounds like fabric shopping in your area is getting difficult,too. Off the racks clothes are an easy choices for most, I guess. Once Joann's fabric stores shut down in the US, there doesn't appear to be a place that equals it. Amazon has become my go-to store!

July 22, 2023 at 12:56am

#1052904

07/22/2023-'improper'

They tell me not to lie
But when I speak the truth
They say it's improper.

16 Words

July 21, 2023 at 3:06am

#1052867

07/21/2023-'music'

All Words: 39
My niece grew up in a 'joint family', with different people having varying tastes in music. Toddling from room to room, she heard Ravi Shankar's sitar, Clayderman's piano, something of the Beatles, and old Bollywood songs. I envy her!

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July 20, 2023 at 12:56pm

#1052840

Culture

Traditional Indian culture involves forcing a guest to eat or drink. Modern Indian culture doesn’t. Visiting what I thought was a traditional household, I said ‘no thanks’ when offered tea. I thought they’d offer again. They didn’t! I stayed thirsty!

All Words: 40

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July 19, 2023 at 4:28am

#1052790

07/19/2023-'value'

We live by what we value.

As school librarian, I valued giving kids a lovely reading experience.

The Principal valued spic-n-span tidiness.

We often clashed. I opened all the cupboards and allowed kids to browse, so my shelves were chaotic.

40 WORDS

July 18, 2023 at 12:26pm

#1052759

07/18/2023-'next'

Next
Good or bad?
Depends on context.

Next
Awaited or dreaded?
Depends on context.

Next
Quick or slow?
Depends on context.

Next
Starts or concludes?
Depends on context.

Next.
Anguish or relief?
Depends on context.

All Words: 35

July 17, 2023 at 1:47am

#1052700

Myth

I've realised that it's not about whether something actually exists or is a myth. That hardly matters. What matters is belief, faith. Having the faith, holding the belief, do something to the individual. That's what it's about.

All Words: 37

July 15, 2023 at 12:17am

#1052620

07/15/2023-'lesson'

Reading this prompt, I noticed - the word lesson, divided, reads LESS ON.

Being a teacher, I agree.

Children learn more when taught less.

Teach a bit - then withdaw. Their natural curiosity will rise. They'll learn much more than you imagined.

40 WORDS

July 14, 2023 at 4:43am

#1052586

07/14/2023-'high'

All Words: 25

Measure - equal height and depth

High arrogance reflects deep insecurity
High trust involves deep faith
High anger mirrors deep frustration
High generosity shows deep love.

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July 13, 2023 at 5:42am

#1052546

07/13/2023-'tiny'

I was the shortest girl at camp.
The advantage of being tiny?
I could stand up in the tent and put my pajamas on!!
The other girls had to crouch to do this!!

All Words: 33

July 11, 2023 at 7:40am

#1052464

07/11/2023-thoughtful'

Eye surgery kept me hospitalised on Sunday - solitary patient, a few nurses.
The nurse put my eye drops and said, "Order food early." She hurried away. She was organising 300 charity patients.
How thoughtful, so busy, yet remembering my dinner!

FORTY WORDS