Today in History March 27, 2022
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Today in History March 27, 2022

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Welcome to the Weekend Edition of Today in History. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the post. Have an awesome weekend.

1912

March 27, 1912: In Washington, D.C., Helen Taft, wife of President William Taft, and the Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese ambassador, plant two Yoshino cherry trees on the northern bank of the Potomac River, near the Jefferson Memorial. The event was held in celebration of a gift, by the Japanese government, of 3,020 cherry trees to the U.S. government.

1998

FDA approves Viagra

On March 27, 1998, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves use of the drug Viagra, an oral medication that treats impotence. Sildenafil, the chemical name for Viagra, is an artificial compound that was originally synthesized and studied to treat hypertension (high blood …read more

1973

Marlon Brando declines Best Actor Oscar

On March 27, 1973, the actor Marlon Brando declines the Academy Award for Best Actor for his career-reviving performance in The Godfather. The Native American actress Sacheen Littlefeather attended the ceremony in Brando’s place, stating that the actor “very regretfully” could …read more

1905

Fingerprint evidence is used to solve a British murder case

The neighbors of Thomas and Ann Farrow, shopkeepers in South London, discover their badly bludgeoned bodies in their home. Thomas was already dead, but Ann was still breathing. She died four days later without ever having regained consciousness. The brutal crime was solved using …read more

1952

Kiichiro Toyoda, founder of the Toyota Motor Corporation, dies

Kiichiro Toyoda, founder of the Toyota Motor Corporation, which in 2008 surpassed America’s General Motors as the world’s largest automaker, dies at the age of 57 in Japan on March 27, 1952. Toyoda was born in Japan on June 11, 1894. His father Sakichi Toyoda was an inventor of …read more

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Sunday Quote
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Sunday Quote

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I hope you’re having a great day. Here’s some food for thought.

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SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL
PIECE OF BROKEN
POTTERY. PUT BACK
TOGETHER
BY HER OWN HANDS
A CRITICAL WORLD
JUDGES HER CRACKS
WHILE MISSING
THE BEAUTY OF
HOW SHE MADE
HERSELF WHOLE
AGAIN.


J.m. Storm

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Just Pondering
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Just Pondering

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In the future, what will people be nostalgic for from our current time?

I can’t wait to hear your ideas! 

Melinda

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Fun Facts That Will Amaze You
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Fun Facts That Will Amaze You

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I’m so glad you are enjoying Fun Facts. I learn something new each week, even if it’s weird. I love hearing your comments! 

 

Buckingham Palace in London, England, has 775 rooms, including 78 bathrooms. (royal.uk)

The White House in Washington, DC, has 132 rooms, including 35 bathrooms. (whitehouse.gov)

 It takes 570 gallons to paint the exterior of the White House. (whitehouse.gov)

The teddy bear is named after President Theodore Roosevelt. After he refused to shoot a captured black bear on a hunt, a stuffed-animal maker decided to create a bear and name it after the president. (nps.gov)

Lincoln Logs were created by John Lloyd Wright, son of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, in the 1920s. They were named after Abraham Lincoln, who grew up in a log cabin. (nps.gov)

Enjoy! 

Melinda

 

What Makes the Standard American Diet SAD? — Guest Blogger Micro of the Macro
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What Makes the Standard American Diet SAD? — Guest Blogger Micro of the Macro

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In 2020, the US ranked 35th on the Bloomberg Global Health Index, indicating that the populations of 34 countries are healthier than ours.  Even though we spend almost twice as much on healthcare, our life expectancy is lower than any other developed country, due in large part to 3 out of 4 American adults and […]

What Makes the Standard American Diet SAD? — Micro of the Macro
#Weekend Music Share *Harry Styles & James Corden Carpool to Work
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#Weekend Music Share *Harry Styles & James Corden Carpool to Work

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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 don’t forget to use the hashtag #WeekendMusicShare on social media so other participants can find your post.

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Just Pondering
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Just Pondering

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By Live Bold and Bloom

 

 Do you think that you would feel like you had more time if we decided that the day had 48 hours instead of 24?

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How We Fill The Voids In Our Life
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How We Fill The Voids In Our Life

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I read a post the other day that asks, Do you shop to fill a void? I answered Hell Yes! It’s not even a secret to me, I’m well aware. The question is why?

 

 


My life is good, minus a few health issues but I consider myself on solid ground and happy in all aspects of my life including my marriage. So where’s the void?

I’ve been in therapy for thirty years and have not talked with her about this topic. It’s not like it doesn’t cross my mind sometimes but not as a topic to talk with her about. But, I’m wrong, it’s something I need to address.

Here are some great resources I’ve pulled together as I take on my journey to understanding myself. I think Patrick Wanis hit the nail on the head when he discusses how childhood needs not being met can impact your needs as an adult.

What is the void?

The void is made up of the empty, lonely feelings that stem from holes in our heart and soul. Sometimes these holes are fresh wounds like a breakup, death in the family, or losing our job. Sometimes they stem from something much deeper, like a lack of connection with family growing up, a childhood trauma, or hurt caused by someone in our past.

The truth is that anytime you try to distract yourself from feeling what you’re feeling, you’re avoiding the fact that you’re not whole. Something is missing, damaged or broken, and until you face it, no person or thing will ever make you feel complete.

How to fill the void.

According to Partick Wanis there are 7 Steps to fill the emotional void you are feeling. Let’s see what he has to say.

Generally speaking, we have 6 human emotional needs – love & connection, challenges, security, significance, growth, meaning & purpose. When those needs are not met, we experience an emotional void.

Children, however, have many more additional needs – attention, physical touch & affection, to be seen and heard (feeling visible, significant and understood), validation, praise, direction, encouragement, acceptance, approval, belonging, quantity and quality time, and so forth.

When those needs are not met in childhood, there will be emotional voids in adulthood. In other words, most of the emotional voids we experience as adults are the result of not having our emotional needs satisfied when we were children.

Facing the emotional void


If we choose to not face the void, find its origin and heal it, then we will most likely fill the void with all the wrong things i.e. we will engage in self-destructive behavior such as drugs, alcohol, unhealthy eating patterns, obsessive behavior, recklessness, etc. Also, when we fail to consciously face our emotional void, there is a good chance that we will be controlled by others or taken advantage of as we seek to fill that void in all the wrong ways, wrong places and with the wrong people.

You can hear more about Patrick in this article.

There’s so much conversation that needs to take place to reach an understanding of how your needs are being met, or if not what actions you can take to fill the void.

I’m going to ruminate on these paragraphs to better understand where my void is. I can easily say it’s from my childhood and that scares me and may not be an easy answer.

Generally speaking, we have 6 human emotional needs – love & connection, challenges, security, significance, growth, meaning & purpose. When those needs are not met, we experience an emotional void.

Children, however, have many more additional needs – attention, physical touch & affection, to be seen and heard (feeling visible, significant and understood), validation, praise, direction, encouragement, acceptance, approval, belonging, quantity and quality time, and so forth.

When those needs are not met in childhood, there will be emotional voids in adulthood. In other words, most of the emotional voids we experience as adults are the result of not having our emotional needs satisfied when we were children.

This is definitely a conversation to have with my therapist.

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Endometriosis Awareness Month
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Endometriosis Awareness Month

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National Endometriosis Awareness Month was an initiation taken by The Endometriosis Association in 1993. This month is observed worldwide through various activities that involve educating people about the condition, fundraising, and marches. Yellow ribbons and brochures are distributed worldwide to honor National Endometriosis Awareness Month.

 

 

 

 Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition where endometrial tissue (tissue similar to the lining of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus. It is estimated that 1 in 10 women have endometriosis (Zondervan 2020). Endometriosis frequently presents with the symptom of pain including dysmenorrhoea (painful periods), dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse), and chronic pelvic or abdominal pain. Endometriosis can cause infertility and for women with subfertility the prevalence rate ranges from 25% to 40% (Ozkan 2008).

The causes of endometriosis are uncertain, but several factors such as genetics, retrograde period flow, (where blood flows back into the pelvis instead of out of the body,) immune system disorders, and hormones are possible influencers.

Treatment ranges from symptom management with pain medication and hormone therapy such as oral contraceptives to surgical treatment. Conservative surgery involves removing the misplaced endometrial tissue while preserving the uterus, though in severe cases a hysterectomy may be performed.

Endometriosis can have a devastating effect on the quality of life of individuals suffering from this disorder and can have a huge impact on their physical, mental, and social well-being.

Before my hysterectomy from Cervical Cancer, I suffered from Endometriosis, it was horrible. I started my period when I was nine and by 12 years old I was in excruciating pain and started taking pain pills. This went on for another 19 years. I’ve been pain-free since my hysterectomy

Melinda

Reference:

https://www.cochrane.org/news/endometriosis-awareness-month-2022

https://nationaltoday.com/national-endometriosis-awareness-month/

If You Support Ukraine, Show It!
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If You Support Ukraine, Show It!

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If you’re against the war on Ukraine, you can show the world you want PEACE. Fly a flag or Ukraine’s colors on the front page of your website or blog. If you have WordPress and have problems adding a widget, the customer service engineers are happy to help you with that.

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There are many ways you can show your support outside of money, although I hope you provide that too.

Show the colors of Ukraine and show the world we want PEACE!

Melinda

World Water Day March 22, 2022
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World Water Day March 22, 2022

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World Water Day is observed each year on 22 March.  The day, which was established by the United Nations was first celebrated in 1993 to celebrate the importance of freshwater around the globe.

Did you know that over 45% of the world’s land surface is covered by river basins, and over 75% of all countries have their boundaries within shared river basins.

All around the world events will be held to celebrate freshwater and promote its sustainability, and every year there is a different theme.  The theme for 2019 is “Leaving no one behind”.

From water and our future to sanitation and water scarcity, the day aims to keep us informed, and in a whole host of different ways!

Around the world there will be an array of events, from musical performances to galas, art shows and seminars.

So why not get involved?  Find out all you need to know by dropping by the official website to see how you can participate.

We use water every day for so many things we do and often times we take for granted the water will always flow. Unfortunately, it won’t and for many countries, there already have a major water crisis. Some countries don’t have access to clean water.

We can do simple things like turn off the water when we brush our teeth, make sure we don’t have any leaks in our house, only run the dishwasher when it’s full, and the same for adjusting the level of water based on the size of the load. One thing I do as often as possible is collect rainwater so I can use it to water my plants. The plants love the non-chemical water and I love that it’s free.

Melinda

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http://www.national-awareness-days.com/world-water-day/

Blogger Highlight-Rum and Robots
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Blogger Highlight-Rum and Robots

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There are so many great blogs out and it can be hard to find them all so I started a series to highlight bloggers you may not run across while searching. I know you’ll find some great blogs to follow and maybe make a few friends along the way.

Joni Caggiano

Rum and Robots

We Survived and Arrived – Now as Warriors We Thrive

We can shatter the rotating circle of chaos which can be our horrific nemesis and instead, we can be victorious.  We can even be blessed with children who lead story book lives that we can be proud of, lives we never could have imagined living ourselves.

My ability to survive my childhood and early adulthood came from my never-ending faith and love for God and his son, Jesus Christ.  Thankfully, my mother imparted her faith to me during her precious and few sober moments.

My prayer is that this blog will be a venue in which to share my own thoughts, stories and path to recovery.  My hope is that by doing so, you may be helped some where along the way.   This would be a great blessing to me!

Joni and I have so much baggage in common, alcoholic parents, and sexual abuse. We also both share a passion for art and a strong belief in God.

Please check out her site, I have no doubt you will find her inspirational and easy to relate to.

Melinda

For more great blogs to follow check out my post here.

Today in History March 20, 2022
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Today in History March 20, 2022

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Welcome to the Weekend Edition of Today in History. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the post. Have an awesome weekend.

1854

Republican Party founded

In Ripon, Wisconsin, former members of the Whig Party meet to establish a new party to oppose the spread of slavery into the western territories. The Whig Party, which was formed in 1834 to oppose the “tyranny” of President Andrew Jackson, had shown itself incapable of coping …read more

1413

Henry V ascends upon father’s death

King Henry IV, the first English monarch of the Lancastrian dynasty, dies after years of illness, and his eldest son, Henry, ascends to the English throne. In 1399, Henry Bolingbroke was crowned King Henry IV of England following the forced abdication of King Richard II, who was …read more

1778

King Louis XVI receives U.S. representatives

Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane and Arthur Lee present themselves to France’s King Louis XVI as official representatives of the United States on March 20, 1778. Louis XVI was skeptical of the fledgling republic, but his dislike of the British eventually overcame these concerns …read more

1345

Black Death is created, allegedly

According to scholars at the University of Paris, the Black Death is created on March 20, 1345, from what they call “a triple conjunction of Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in the 40th degree of Aquarius, occurring on the 20th of March 1345″. The Black Death, also known as the Plague, …read more

1995

Tokyo subways are attacked with sarin gas

Several packages of deadly sarin gas are set off in the Tokyo subway system killing twelve people and injuring over 5,000 on March 20, 1995. Sarin gas was invented by the Nazis and is one of the most lethal nerve gases known to man. Tokyo police quickly learned who had planted …read more

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#Weekend Music Share *Savage Garden – Truly Madly Deeply
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#Weekend Music Share *Savage Garden – Truly Madly Deeply

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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 don’t forget to use the hashtag #WeekendMusicShare on social media so other participants can find your post.

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Book Review of How Do You Feel? by Suki Bains
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Book Review of How Do You Feel? by Suki Bains

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I was kindly gifted an advanced copy of How Do You Feel?-A Holistic Guide to help you work with your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and whole Self by Suki Bains from Soraya Nair at Cherish Editions for a review.  

About the Author

Suki Bains drew on her own life experiences, analysis and years of education to build the one-of-a-kind programme introduced in How Do You Feel? She has taken Holistic training courses and has independently researched subjects like mental health and psychology. Suki has lived in several countries, where she learned to immerse herself into different cultures, and this has given her a unique point of view and the ability to view life from many perspectives. Plus, she has always been an empath, so opening up and exploring emotions is nothing new. And now, she sets out to help you on the same path so that you, too, can get to know yourself on the deepest level – and maintain that important relationship for years to come.

Blurb

Beneath every reaction, action, and behavior lies the truth of how you feel.

Are you aligned with your truth? There will be days when you find it hard to make sense of life and struggle to process or express how you feel.

Why? Your mind and body experience two worlds. The outside world, which teaches you who you should be and how you should be; and the inside world, where your emotions, feelings, and thoughts live. Only you can feel and see this place inside of yourself -If you do not know how to align your two worlds, you will bury, dismiss, reject or suppress your feelings. This can lead you to react and act and behave in ways that do not serve you.

The Answer: How Do You Feel? is a holistic guide that helps you see your whole self clearly. It includes a dictionary of feelings that helps you define your emotions and feelings and work with your inner self, as well as exercises to help the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual parts of yourself. It will also inspire self- reflection so you can uncover the truth of who you are and how you feel. Altogether, this powerful guide will allow you to align with your true self and empower you through every stage of your life.

Profits from the sale of all Trigger and Cherish books go to sister charity, Shawmind. The charity aims to ensure that everyone has access to mental health resources whenever they need them.

My Thoughts

Can we truly know ourselves? This is an important question as it can lead to greater fulfillment in life. Suki’s guide is a holistic approach to answering this very question. She draws her on years of experience to create exercises that focus on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health awareness. 

One advantage this book has over others is that it includes a dictionary of feelings that can help you define your emotions which can only aid you in speaking your truth. 

“Only when you see your whole self clearly, inside and out, can you start to take steps to work with your whole self rather than against your whole self.” 

How Do You Feel is a book that you can refer to over the years, it’s not a one-time read. We all need refreshers and reinforcement. 

Suki is inspiring, she shares from her heart and is not over technical in her writing which I appreciate. 

I would recommend this book to everyone! We all need to dig deeper into how we truly feel and better understand ourselves. 

Cherish Editions

Cherish Editions is the self-publishing division of Trigger Publishing, the UK’s leading independent mental health and wellbeing publisher.

We are experienced in creating and selling positive, responsible, important and inspirational books, which work to de-stigmatise the issues around mental health, as well as helping people who read them to maintain and improve their mental health and wellbeing. By choosing to publish through Cherish Editions, you will get the expertise of the dedicated Trigger Team at every step of the process.

We are proud of what we do, and passionate about the books that we publish. We want to do the very best for you and your book, holding your hand every step of the way.

Enjoy Reading

Melinda

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Some Little Known Facts About Your Dental Health
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Some Little Known Facts About Your Dental Health

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Focusing on one’s dental health can be tricky, in this day and age when there are so many elements of health competing for our attention. Barely a day goes by when there is not some focus in news and lifestyle outlets on something that had flown under the radar or some health-related aspect of a current affairs story. Set against all of that, how much thought do you put into the whiteness of your teeth and the straightness of your smile?

As you may already know, it’s really not an either/or thing, and additionally, the importance of dental health goes some way beyond the aesthetic. So, if you’ll pardon the pun, let’s drill down into why you might want to keep regular appointments with your dentist and look at some of the lesser-known details about dental and oral health.

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Having some bacteria in your mouth is a good thing

Whenever you hear about oral bacteria, it’s easy to get in the mindset that they’re generally a bad thing. After all, bacteria play a part in tooth decay, bad breath, and gingivitis, so it’s obvious why you’d want to get rid of them. However, as in the rest of the body, there is a clear demarcation between good and bad oral bacteria. Some bacteria play an essential part in neutralizing bad breath odors, and others can keep gum disease at bay. If you’re regularly washing with antibacterial mouthwash, pause and check exactly which bacteria it’s working against – because it might not be the best choice in an already healthy mouth.

Gum disease and diabetes are strongly linked

Anyone with Type 2 diabetes will likely already have been warned of its tendency to not only cause and aggravate gum disease but also its links to more aggressive forms of gum disease. What is less well-known is that the link between diabetes and gum disease is two-way: if you have gum disease, you should get checked for diabetic factors. Indeed, diabetes is one of many non-oral health conditions that your dentist may be the first to warn you about – others include anemia and heart disease.

Dental problems do not go away without treatment

A tooth issue, once it is in place within your mouth, is there to stay. That is, of course, unless you get it treated. Many of us are used to responding to a health issue by playing for time – chances are you’ve had a cough or a blemish that sounded or looked concerning, but which went away in due course without intervention. Dental issues don’t, unfortunately, do the same. If you have a cavity, it will get bigger. If you have an infection, it will spread. The only time at which the pain is likely to stop is if the issue destroys the nerve itself. And that’s still a bad thing. So if you’re experiencing an oral health issue, just get it fixed. You never know what else might be discovered that you really need to know about.

This is a collaborative post.

Melinda

New Blogs To Follow In 2022
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New Blogs To Follow In 2022

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I’ve found several great sites you might want to check out and follow in 2022. I talked with each about why they started their blog and what they hope to accomplish in 2022? See what they had to say.

Terri Sulta at Olive Tree Saints

I started Olive Tree Saints to help equip Christ-followers for readiness to serve God by helping them cultivate wellness and grow in their faith.

In 2022, I want to develop tools that anyone can use to improve their overall wellness, even if their physical health isn’t ideal.

Cathy at Happy Healthy Me – a Journey

I started my blog in April 2021 because I realised that I wanted to make positive changes in my life and I’d begun researching the little things I could do on a day to day basis. The more I read and discovered, the more I realised that these ‘tiny tweaks’ would help me to move forward towards a healthier and happier life. The idea of sharing them in a blog literally happened overnight!

My aim for 2022 is to continue learning and sharing my journey and hopefully helping others. I want to continue with a range of topics but all of them helping us move towards a more positive life and better relationships one ‘tiny tweak’ at a time.

Genevieve Cruz at Gifted And Chilling 

I originally started my blog as a way to share my creative writing (flash fiction) and to meet other bloggers. It’s been a wonderful experience and I love reading everyone’s stories and creativity.

In 2022, I hope to accomplish writing a few personal letters to loved ones, using a new typewriter that my best friend gifted me.

Nessa Rose at The Mental Minute

I started my blog actually for a college project, I am graduating with a Bachelor’s in creative writing this April. I chose to focus on mental health because I suffer from anxiety and depression and wanted to make a difference in other people’s lives.

I hope that for 2022 I can accomplish finishing my degree and being a successful writer. But most of all, I would love for my writing to make a difference in someone’s life and inspire them!

Danielle at The Daily Addict 

Why did I start my blog? Honestly it came to me on a whim. It was a holiday weekend and I was stuck inside due to the rain. Something literally said you should write a blog about the daily life of an addict in recovery. So I started. I write my truth every day. Some is pretty and some is not. I write about how I stay clean and what beauty there is in recovery. Because it is miraculous.

What I hope to accomplish in 2022?
Well, I have noticed that my writings are helpful to not only addicts but to the families and friends that are affected by this horrible disease. My goal would be to bring more awareness and understanding to anyone who is affected and confused by the disease of addiction.

Just for Relaxation

Vova Zinger 

Cindy Knoke

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Live and Learn

There are thousands of great blogs in the blog-o-sphere, this is a short list to keep an eye on. 

Please check out the sites and give them a follow. You have only knowledge and loads of fun to gain.

Melinda

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Happy St. Patricks Day
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Happy St. Patricks Day

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Everyone’s Irish on St. Patty’s Day! How did all this drinking get started? Let’s find out.

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Why celebrate St. Patricks Day?


Saint Patrick’s feast day, as a kind of national day, was already being celebrated by the Irish in Europe in the ninth and tenth centuries. In later times, he became more and more widely seen as the patron of Ireland. Saint Patrick’s feast day was finally placed on the universal liturgical calendar in the Catholic Church due to the influence of Waterford-born Franciscan scholar Luke Waddingin the early 1600s. …

St. Patrick’s Day,  feast day (March 17) of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but returned about 432 CE to convert the Irish to Christianity. By the time of his death on March 17, 461, he had established monasteries, churches, and schools. Many legends grew up around him—for example, that he drove the snakes out of Ireland and used the shamrock to explain the Trinity. Ireland came to celebrate his day with religious services and feasts. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Why is Drinking a Part of St. Patrick’s Day?

There are a few non-historical reasons why people drink on St. Patrick’s Day in modern times. One is that crowds of people all celebrating the same thing tends to result in some alcohol consumption. In addition, mid-March is the time when hints of spring appear in many parts of the United States, which puts people in a jovial mood. And, most simply, some people drink because everyone else is doing it.

However, there is a historical explanation that may shed some light on the roots of the tradition.

According to legend, St. Patrick was staying at an inn where he was given a cup of whiskey that wasn’t full. He used this as a chance to teach a lesson on generosity. He told the innkeeper that there was a devil living with the whiskey in the inn’s cellar. St. Patrick said that this devil was the reason the innkeeper was greedy and cheated people out of their drink.

He explained that the only way the innkeeper could redeem himself and banish the devil was to fill everyone’s cup until it was overflowing. When St. Patrick returned, he discovered that the innkeeper now had a generous spirit and each cup was full. It then became custom to drink a “full measure” to celebrate the occasion. 

In addition, because St. Patrick’s Day is a feast day, Christians are allowed to set aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption. This has further cemented the link between St. Patrick’s Day and drinking.

Enjoy all things green today and if so inclined drink a green beer for St. Patty’s sake.

Melinda

Reference:


Wikipedia ·

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Saint-Patricks-Day

https://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/2015/03/10-why-people-drink-saint-patricks-day.html#:~:text=There%20are%20a%20few%20non-historical%20reasons%20why%20people,States%2C%20which%20puts%20people%20in%20a%20jovial%20mood.

 

Just Ducky
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Just Ducky

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This is a great little park by the house I love to visit. There’s always plenty of ducks and squirrels to watch.

When was the last time you went to the park?

Melinda

Keeping Yourself On Track With Your Fitness
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Keeping Yourself On Track With Your Fitness

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Everyone wants to be as fit and healthy as possible, but this is not always as easy to achieve as you might hope. If you are keen to be fit but you often struggle to keep yourself on track with regard to that fitness, you are not alone. This is a very common experience and one which you can improve easily enough if you know how best to approach it. In this post, we are going to take a look at some of the most powerful ways to keep yourself on track with your fitness, so you can enjoy the feeling of good health and physical wellbeing that this will bring.

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Keep A Diary

It might sound a little corny, but keeping a diary really is one of the best ways to keep yourself on track with pretty much anything, and that certainly applies to when you are trying to be more fit. If you are keen to do this, you might want to consider doing it as a blog, as feeling that other people might be reading it can add even more to the experience and encourage you to keep on track all the more. Take a look here for a web host, and then set up your site and blog, and start typing.

Be Clear About Your Goals

We all know that having goals is a good way to ensure you are moving in the right direction and achieving what you need to achieve. But you need to make sure that they are accurate and clear goals, and that you actually know what you hope to get out of them, otherwise you might struggle to actually use those goals as inspiration and you might end up simply falling off the wagon again. So be really clear about what you want to achieve, in what timescale, and you are going to find this really helps.

Track Your Progress

You’ll also want to think about tracking the actual hard data relating to your fitness – such as how your body weight is changing, how much you are able to deadlift each time, and so on. The more effectively you track this, the better, as you are going to find that it allows you to see how far you have already come, and therefore encourages you to continue. Without this kind of data by your side, you might find yourself feeling that you are getting nowhere, so this can really make a huge difference.

All in all, it’s all about enjoying it – and if you are not enjoying it, then what’s the point? That doesn’t mean that every moment is fun, but it does mean that you should feel that, on the whole, you are doing what you need to be doing in order to have fun with it. If you neer feel that you are having fun, you are probably not approaching it in the right way, so this is something to focus on from the start of your process.

This is a collaborative post.

Melinda

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What Your Body Needs To Stay Healthy-Physical Health

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We all know our physical health is important to us but for many reasons we don’t make it a priority. I am guilty here, I walk but not enough and I don’t get any cardio which I know is bad.

So what are the basics we need to stay healthy without being freaky about it?

A healthy lifestyle can help you thrive throughout your life. Making healthy choices isn’t always easy, however. It can be hard to find the time and energy to exercise regularly or prepare healthy meals. However, your efforts will pay off in many ways, and for the rest of your life. Be physically active for 30 minutes most days of the week.

If you’re not sure about becoming active or boosting your level of physical activity because you’re afraid of getting hurt, the good news is that moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, is generally safe for most people.

Read about the benefits for improving your brain health, weight management, reducing disease, strengthening your bones and muscles, and improving your ability to do everyday activities.

If you have not been physically active in a while, you may be wondering how to get started again. Find more tips here to get started with physical activity for a healthy weight.

Learn more about what works and how physical activity can improve your health.

You don’t have to do high amounts of activity or vigorous-intensity activity to reduce your risk of premature death. Benefits start to accumulate with any amount of moderate- or vigorous-intensity physical activity.

From reducing the amount of time we sit still, to including strengthening exercises, here are the main things to know from the WHO for everyone:

six main recommendations from the new guidance

We can all do a little more each day and remember all activity counts. Work up to your goal slowly and don’t beat yourself up if you don’t make it one week. just back on track.

Melinda

References:

https://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/tips-for-staying-healthy

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/12/physical-activity-who-exercise-health/

How To Make Green Beer
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How To Make Green Beer

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Many of you will be going green for St. Patrick’s day Thursday and I thought what a fun way to celebrate than to make your own green beverages.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces beer
  • 1 drop green food coloring

Steps to Make It

Gather the ingredients.

Add 1 drop of green food coloring to a clear glass.

Pour the beer into the glass. Serve immediately

Tip

Liquid food coloring works best for this recipe. Avoid gel and paste food colorings since they won’t readily mix into the cold beer.

Melinda

Reference:

https://www.thespruceeats.com/green-beer-recipe-353182

How Do Children Learn Through Play? Guest Blogger
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How Do Children Learn Through Play? Guest Blogger

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Children learn through play. Play is one of how children acquire knowledge and skills. They use their five senses to explore surroundings, experiment with new things, venture into social situations and interact with each other and their environment. So what are some of the different ways children learn through play? Take a look at this article for more information on this topic!

How do Children Learn through Play?

The first stage of learning is simply exploration, where children investigate their environment, play with objects to familiarize themselves with a new setting or situation, and generally figure out what is going on around them. Later on, this exploration can evolve to allow the child to act out a role or develop their personality. This stage can be observed in babies and toddlers, who are usually fully engaged in play andexploration.

Children also explore and develop their skills through playing…

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Get The Be There Certificate And Up Your Mental Health Knowledge
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Get The Be There Certificate And Up Your Mental Health Knowledge

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Welcome to the Be There Certificate. This course will teach you how to recognize when someone might be struggling with their mental health and how to safely support them while maintaining your own mental health.

Created by Jack.org and Born this Way Foundation.

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The Be There Certificate is a free, digital, self-paced learning experience designed to increase mental health literacy and provide youth with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to safely support anyone who may be struggling with their mental health. It will provide a deep understanding of Be There’s 5 Golden Rules — a simple but actionable framework teaching people how to recognize when someone might be struggling with their mental health, their role in supporting that person, and how to connect them to the help they need. The Be There Certificate is available in English, French and Spanish, offering universal best practices while diving deeper into the intersections of culture, identity, and social determinants of mental wellness.

About Jack.org

Jack.org is Canada’s only charity training and empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health in every province and territory. Through Jack Talks, Jack Chapters, and Jack Summits, young leaders identify and dismantle barriers to positive mental health in their communities. And through ambitious innovations in youth mental health like Be There, we give people the mental health resources they need to educate themselves. We’re working towards a Canada where all young people understand how to take care of their own mental health and look out for each other. A Canada without shame, where all those who need support get the help they deserve.

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About Born This Way Foundation

Born This Way Foundation, co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, supports the mental health of young people and works with them to build a kinder and braver world. Through high-impact programming, youth-led conversations, and strategic, cross-sectoral partnerships, the Foundation aims to make kindness cool, validate the emotions of young people, and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health. Learn how the Foundation encourages people to practice kindness towards themselves and their communities at bornthisway.foundation and learn more about its storytelling platform Channel Kindness at channelkindness.org.

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I took the course and found it very helpful and think you will find a nugget or two.

Melinda