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#Weekend Music Share-One Republic Counting Stars

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#Wordless Wednesday-Orange Marigold’s

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Work, Work, Work: A 7-Day Fitness Challenge You Can Do Year-Round

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Blessed Easter Reflections: Remembering Jesus’ Sacrifice

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Daily Writing Prompt

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#Weekend Music Share-Grand Funk Railroad – We’re an American Band (1973 Studio Footage)

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Friday Quote

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#Wordless Wednesday-Simple Joy

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Celebrate April: Important Awareness Months To Observe

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#Weekend Music Share-Come Monday By Jimmy Buffett

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Daily Writing Prompt

Daily writing prompt
How has technology changed your job?

Technology didn’t change my job until the mid 90’s because computers weren’t used where I worked. We didn’t even have voice mail, messages came on a pink message slip. The old days had it’s advantages, like no social media and the level of violence we have today.

I retired in 2005 and technology has made a big difference in my life and it has affected me negatively as well. I recieve a data breach letter almost monthly. How can can large corporation not have more knowledge than hackers?

Melnda

Looking for the Light

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Managing Family Dynamics in Wedding Planning

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#Wordless Wednesday-Beloved Lillies

Thank you for joining me for Wordless Wednesday and I hope to see you again soon.

Melinda

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Daily Writing Prompt

Daily writing prompt
What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had?

I don’t have a hidden skill set, and I don’t wish for skills. If I want to learn or do something, I set a goal and go do it. Being diagnosed with Lyme in 2014 or 2015, my life was turned upside down. The Lyme spirokettes find a major organ to set up house, and they set up in my brain and caused cognitive impairment and other medical issues.

If I did wish for something it would be a cure to my illnesses and the ability to participate in the activities I love.

I do hope your wishes come true.

Melinda

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Just Pondering

I’m glad you stopped by and look forward to seeing you soon. 

“On certain days the greatest grace is that the day is over and you get too close your eyes. Tomorrow comes more brightly.”

Mary Anne Radmacher

Melinda

 

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Daily Writing Prompt

Daily writing prompt
What is your favorite type of weather?

Speaking of weather, have you notice how climate change has affected the weather around the world? I live in Texas which is considered the south, we are know for our blistering hot summers and milder winters. In the 80’swe had four seasons, not any longer. It says Spring on the calendar but it was 90+ the past two days. We only have to look at all the flooding, fires, more flooding and more houses being washed away during the floods.

As for my preference in weather, that depends if I’m traveling. Even though I’m freezing all the time, the weather didn’t deter me from going to Russia during their Winter. I always say in winter you can add more clothes.

I like all seasons yet some are less tolerated for very long. Spring is my favorite time of year but we’re having less Springtime weather here in Texas.

Melinda

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Blogger Highlight-hlmillerblog

Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week’s highlight is Heather Miller at hlmillerblog.   

hlmillerblog

A place to pen my thoughts

https://hlmillerblog.wordpress.com

About Heather and her blog

Well, hello there!  Thank you for stopping by.  My name is Heather Miller.  I am a wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, writer, hostess and friend.  But, those are just labels.  My true identity is a child of God.  I am forever grateful for His love, grace, mercy and forgiveness.

I started this blog back in 2014 as a place to post my writing samples from a creative writing class I completed.  Since then, I have met so many incredible writers here on WordPress that are friendly and supportive.  My goal now is to encourage and comfort others through sharing my own struggles and how God comforted me and carried me through them.  “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

In addition to blogging, I currently have a few writing projects in progress.  Two of them are children’s books, and one is a memoir.  None of them have been published yet, but hopefully soon!  My hobbies include spending time with my family, crocheting, reading, solving puzzles, and spending time in nature.

Questions I asked Heather

Your blog has evolved since you started your blog, what is the biggest change you’ve made in your writing?

The biggest change I’ve made in my writing is being vulnerable to share every part of my life without fear of what readers may think.

How does writing and reading comments make you feel?

Writing and reading comments makes me feel connected to others in this WordPress community. I enjoy making friends and reading about their lives too!

Be sure to stop by Heather’s blog, say hello and enjoy reading her archives.

I still can’t add a link, please bare with me.

Melinda

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Just Pondering

I’m glad you stopped by and look forward to seeing you soon. 

“Sometimes everything that we are searching for is already in front of us. We just. have to change the lens in which we see things through.”

Karin Hadadan

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#Weekend Music Share-Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne, more -“While My Guitar Gently Weeps”

What a treat seeing and hearing them together.

It’s the weekend!!!!!!

 I’m glad you joined me for another edition of Weekend Music Share this week.

Have a great weekend!

Melinda

Welcome back to Weekend Music Share, the place where everyone can share their favorite music.

Feel free to use the Weekend Music Share banner in your post, and use the hashtag #WeekendMusicShare on social media so other participants can find your post.

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Daily writing prompt
What is one word that describes you?

Alive!

Melinda

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Just Pondering

I’m glad you stopped by and look forward to seeing you soon. 

“Be kind to all the past versions of you. They are the soul in which you now bloom.

Arielle Estoria

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Feasting on Flowers

If you’d like to add edible flowers to your garden and recipes, there are a few things to remember. Pick them early in the day, before the sun grows to hot, and use the promptly or store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a couple of days. Wash them, gently dip them in a seal container of water and dab onto soft towel.

Here are some varieties to get you started, but be sure to research the flavors, tips and more.

Carnations

Chamomile

Cornflower

Dahlias

Dandelions

Elderflower

Geraniums

Gladiolias

Hibiscis

Honeysuckle

Lavender

Lilac

Magnolias

Nasturitium

Pansies

Roses

Snapdragon

Zucchini

Melinda

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What I’ve Learned In 62 Years

Anyone who leaves a child in a car while they run into the store, needs to get their priorities straight. Child Protective Service needs to educate you on child abandonment.

People that drive during floods, heavy snow, blizzards, whiteouts, on and on, need to pay for the expense of resucing them because of their bad designs. I see it every after year and amazed it happens year after year.

Any one who walks their dog or sits in the front yard with the dog must have the dog on a lease. A dog can be gentle and turn aggressive when seeing another dog. That is how my husband and one of our dogs were bitten. If this happens to you, call your cities Animal Control who will visit the pet parent and possibly set up regular visits. If Animal Control comes out a second time, they may take the dog away. If you can’t control your dog, get training right away. Also, don’t leave a child/teenager in charge of caring for your dog outside of your house or yard.

A gazillion people use MAC products and I’m still frustrated that so many companies don’t play nice with Safari. I don’t like having to use two browsers.

These are my observations and opinions, that does not means you should think the same. Everyone rolls differently and there’s no right or wrong.

I welcome all comments.

Melinda

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#Weekend Music Share-Billy Idol – Rebel Yell

It’s the weekend!!!!!!

 I’m glad you joined me for another edition of Weekend Music Share this week.

Have a great weekend!

Melinda

Welcome back to Weekend Music Share, the place where everyone can share their favorite music.

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Daily Writing Prompt

Daily writing prompt
Are you superstitious?

I am not superstitious, my Gramps would say gibberish yet my Granny beat into my head about food expiration. They are not related but are similar in my brain. I throw food out a couple of days before expiration and only eat a left-overs within 2 days.

Sounds crazy?

Melinda

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Common Myths About Cannabis

It seems like there are new myths about Marijuana popping up all the time. The reality is that many of these myths have been disproven long ago. However, they persist in today’s society for one reason or another. Some people believe them because they haven’t done any research on their own. In contrast, others may do so because it benefits them to keep these misconceptions alive. We’ll be giving you the facts about some common myths associated with Marijuana and dispel them once and for all!

You Can’t Get Addicted To Marijuana

You can find this myth in many pro-marijuana campaigns across the world. The truth is that it’s entirely possible to get addicted to Marijuana, just like any other substance out there. Of course, it will not happen overnight, and you shouldn’t be able to do so by smoking one joint either! When people argue about whether or not marijuana addiction exists, they are usually talking about cannabis dependency. This type of dependency occurs when someone smokes on a daily basis for an extended period of time, usually several months. It slowly becomes harder and harder for them to function normally without getting high first.

This doesn’t mean that these individuals have no control over their actions, though; they simply use weed as a crutch because they’re too anxious or uncomfortable without it. The next time you’re around someone who is high, really think about whether or not they look like they need it to function normally.

Marijuana Is Always Safe To Use

One of the most common things heard about weed is that it’s safe and harmless to use. This couldn’t be further from the truth! We’ll touch on some key points here, but if you would like more information, then research Marijuana safety tips.

There are many negative health effects associated with smoking marijuana regularly or excessively. For one thing, long-term smokers usually end up getting respiratory problems such as bronchitis because they inhale so much tar and ash into their lungs. If this doesn’t sound healthy to you already, keep in mind that Marijuana contains 50% more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than regular cigarettes do too! There have also been studies showing an increased risk of lung cancer among people who smoke Marijuana regularly.

Getting your Marijuana from the best dispensary possible is an additional factor to consider as there are legislative quality controls they need to follow, ensuring you get a pure and clean product.

Marijuana Is A Gateway Drug

This is a controversial point, but it has been proven that Marijuana does not cause people to try out harder drugs. Sure there are cases where this happened due to the influence of others, but overall it would be an unfair label to place on Marijuana.

The problem here lies in the fact that some unscrupulous dealers will sell their customers harder drugs when they come back. It’s not because the Marijuana itself made them do it, but you can’t deny that Marijuana is an easy way to get someone hooked on something else! There are studies showing that people who already have a tendency towards addiction may try harder substances if given access to an alternative like Marijuana in most cases.

Marijuana Doesn’t Have Any Medicinal Value

The biggest argument for legalizing Marijuana is its medicinal properties. There are many positive uses for Marijuana, both as an analgesic and to help with the symptoms of certain diseases. It makes sense that people who could benefit from this would want access to it without having to wait until the laws change in their state or country!

There has been a wealth of research done in the past several years that have shown Marijuana’s amazing medical value. The US government even holds a patent on Cannabis for its antioxidant and neuroprotectant abilities.

In conclusion, there are many common myths when it comes to marijuana use that simply isn’t true at all! This is especially important nowadays when more and more states are legalizing the drug either recreationally or medically.

This is a collaborative post.

Melinda

Repost from 2021