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#Weekend Music Share *Aerosmith – Sweet Emotion (Live)
Friday Quote 1/21/2022
So glad you stopped by today, I look forward to your comments each week.
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday*Dragon Flies
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This is the new stained glass I have hanging in my office windows.
Melinda
Preparing To Travel: What Do You Need To Think About
There are a number of things you need to know before embarking on a travel adventure. For many people, going on a trip is something they’ve always wanted to do, but it’s not something you can simply just start without any preparation. You need to do a lot of planning and research, and you also need to learn how to control your expectations. Because every location and journey is unique, it’s important to brush up on the essentials before you go; read on to find out more.
Saving Money
If you want to spend less money when traveling, you need to learn how to save money. There are a lot of things that might add up if you approach your adventure like a typical vacation, so it’s vital to spend some time thinking about what’s most important to you. To save money, you may have to give up staying in posh hotels and dining out every night.
Reducing the amount of luggage you bring, learning how to get inexpensive flights, and even traveling in the off-season can all help you save money when you travel. When you’re planning a trip, it’s a good idea to look for ways to save money and tailor your trip accordingly.
Pack Carefully
What you can and cannot do while you’re gone will be dictated by how you pack, so prepare accordingly. Of course, if you’re just going to stay in one hotel, it doesn’t hurt to bring a few extra things with you since you won’t be dragging them around from place to place. If, on the other hand, you want to travel, you’ll want to learn to pack light since you don’t want to be carrying heavy baggage from place to place and run the risk of losing things on the way.
It’s difficult to pack lightly if you’ve never done it before, but a general guideline is to bring just what you need, bearing in mind that you can purchase some items at your destination if you really need to. Check that you have adequate room for your crucial papers and gadgets that you will need while you are there. You’ll most likely need your phone, a power bank, a camera, and a travel adapter to charge all of your electronics. If you’re planning on camping or hiking, you’ll also need your specialist equipment from ECOGEAR FX.
Important Documents
Depending on where you’re going and the country you’re coming from, you’ll require a different set of paperwork. You may be required to travel with a certain passport and a visa in some cases. If you don’t do your homework in advance, your trip will be a disaster; you might not even get to go in the first place. You should always double-check your understanding of the requirements before proceeding so you aren’t disappointed and don’t lose a lot of money.
Also, it’s a good idea to keep a copy of your papers in a separate location just in case. On top of this, always have all your passport information and additional passport photos with you on any trip. This could save you a lot of trouble if yours goes missing. Having a backup plan in case you lose your passport while traveling might make things a lot less stressful.
This is a collaborative post.
Melinda
Happy Birthday Granny
You would be celebrating your 101st birthday today if God hadn’t called you home at 85 years old. Boy, what life you had. From being born very poor, to losing your father at nine years old, being a single parent with a newborn baby, raising my father single-handled until he was 10 years old and burying your son.
One of the most important lessons life taught you at a young age is to appreciate what you have and to work hard for what you want. You passed those lessons on to me and they are my foundation.
You were shy, not easy to get to know, and liked to be home. You didn’t need things or places to make you happy as long as you had Gramps. I’ve never seen someone love another so much as you two loved each other, every day until the end.
You saved all the cards Gramps bought you over the years, he didn’t know and one day we were cleaning out a cabinet and there they were. He melted, his blue eyes were shining so bright.
You were my backbone, you loved me when my mother didn’t. You raised me, worked hard to provide a better life than you had, and taught me lessons that helped me in life.
I’ve never known the unconditional love of another like yours.
I miss you every day and have so many great memories of our time together. Like when I was three years old and you were teaching me how to do laundry and I had my sunglasses on and dropped them in the washer. I just knew they were ruined. As I got a little older you put my little step stool by the sink next to you and I would rinse the dishes and put them to drain, as you cleaned the stove I would dry.
As I grew older, you knew what I was doing on weekends, so you went behind Gramps back and would tell me not to take any medicine if it might interfere with alcohol.
You let me make my own decisions and let me deal with the consequences. When I said I wanted to get married at 18 years old, you approved. When I divorced at 19 years old you told me life was hard.
Thank you for every lesson and every day we had together, I would not be the person I am today without your love and support.
HUGS
Melinda
Introducing plant based foods — Guest Blogger Happy Healthy Me – a Journey
‘The most ethical diet just so happens to be the most environmentally sound diet and just so happens to be the healthiest’ – Dr Michael Gregor If you are thinking about introducing more plant based foods into your diet for health, ethical or environmental reasons, there are some really easy ways to start. Don’t be […]
Introducing plant based foods — Happy Healthy Me – a Journey
Let’s Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
On January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. is born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of a Baptist minister. King received a doctorate degree in theology and in 1955 helped organize the first major protest of the African American civil rights movement: the successful Montgomery Bus Boycott. Influenced by Mohandas Gandhi, he advocated civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance to segregation in the South. The peaceful protests he led throughout the American South were often met with violence, but King and his followers persisted, and the movement gained momentum.
Here are some of my favorite quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
“The time is always right to do what is right.”
“Be a bush if you can’t be a tree. If you can’t be a highway, just be a trail. If you can’t be a sun, be a star. For it isn’t by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are.”
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”
I like the last two the best, they really get down to the point of life.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a good man, a man of God who sought change without violence.
Melinda
It’s My Fake Birthday
I always use a fake birthday when filling out forms on the Internet, just one less piece of info some stranger has on me. January 19th is my fake birthday, actually, it’s my granny’s birthday and I’ve set up a fundraiser. I’ve never done this before on Facebook and don’t know if anyone will donate but I’m putting it out there.
I’ve chosen the ASPCA to receive all the funds directly and Facebook administers the process.
A little about the ASPCA
From rescue to recovery to adoption, the ASPCA is there for animals every step of the way. We pride ourselves in not just saving lives, but in changing them for the better—and none of it would be possible without the support of people like you. When you donate to the ASPCA today, you can help us continue to fight for animals on all fronts. Please make a gift right now. www.aspca.org
Based in New York, New York
Learn more at Guidestar.org
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart and the animals in need thank you. This time of year is especially hard on animals.
Melinda
Some Facts about Trauma — Guest Blogger Don’t Lose Hope
Originally posted on Don’t Lose Hope : “You can be healing and feel broken at the same time. Healing isn’t a destination we reach where we’re perfect and at peace all the time. Healing is a journey which involves accepting and embracing ourselves as we break, as we heal, and as we reconstruct.” Najwa Zebian…
Some Facts about Trauma — Survivors Blog Here Mental Health Collaborative
Today in History January 16, 2022
Welcome to the Weekend Edition of Today in History. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the post. Have an awesome weekend.
1929
Martin Luther King Jr. born
On January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. is born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of a Baptist minister. King received a doctorate degree in theology and in 1955 helped organize the first major protest of the African American civil rights movement: the successful Montgomery Bus Boycott. Influenced by Mohandas Gandhi, he advocated civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance to segregation in the South. The peaceful protests he led throughout the American South were often met with violence, but King and his followers persisted, and the movement gained momentum.
1919
Great Boston Molasses Flood
Fiery hot molasses floods the streets of Boston on January 15, 1919, killing 21 people and injuring scores of others. The molasses burst from a huge tank at the United States Industrial Alcohol C
2009
Pilot Sully Sullenberger performs “Miracle on the Hudson”
On January 15, 2009, a potential disaster turned into a heroic display of skill and composure when Captain Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III safely landed the plane he was piloting on New York City’s Hudson River after a bird strike caused its engines to fail. David Paterson, …read more
1559
Elizabeth I crowned Queen of England
Two months after the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary I of England, Elizabeth Tudor, the 25-year-old daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, is crowned Queen Elizabeth I at Westminster Abbey in London. The two half-sisters, both daughters of Henry VIII, had a stormy …read more
1831
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is finished
On January 15, 1831, Victor Hugo finishes writing Notre Dame de Paris, also known as The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Distracted by other projects, Hugo had continually postponed his deadlines for delivering the book to his publishers, but once he sat down to write it, he completed …read more
Melinda
National Bagel Day
National Bagel Day is January 15. Bagels have a history that is richer than your favorite cream cheese spread! These rounds of dough can be found just about anywhere: breakfast joints, coffee shops, supermarkets, or even your kitchen pantry. In fact, 2018 saw more than 354 million bagels sold.
Bagels have a long and highly documented history that travels from the Jewish families of Poland in the 1600s to wrapped up in parchment paper in your hands today. And, unlike many things created nearly five-hundred years ago, bagels are remarkably unchanged. Sure, cream cheeses and butters and flavors and toppings may have evolved over time but bagel is a beigel is a beygal.
Bagels made the jump to America with a massive Polish-Jewish immigration in the 1800s that firmly entrenched itself in New York City where it thrived. In fact, an entire union was created in the early 1900s called Bagel Bakers Local 338 to support the growing, immigrant-led industry. That also begat the “bagel brunch,” that we still enjoy to this day with little to no changes: lox, cream cheese, capers, tomatoes, and red onions.
While bagels were hugely popular in New York City almost immediately, they didn’t make their way to the national scale until the mid 20th-century where automation and bread slicing (the coolest thing!) made mass manufacturing much more efficient. Since then, bagels have taken off to include a variety of flours, toppings, dips and smears but still remain – by and large – exactly as they were in the 1600s.
Who knew bagels had been around so long?
I love bagels by themselves in blueberrry, chocolate and cinnamon rasin flavors. I also love bagel samwiches.
I hope you celebrate the day with your choice of bagel.
Melinda
Fun Facts That Will Amaze You
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!
Flamingoes are only pink because of chemicals called carotenoids in the algae and fish (which also eat the algae) they eat; their feathers are grayish white when they’re born.
Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal in the world: They kill more people than any other creature, due to the diseases they carry. (cdc.gov)
What do Miss Piggy and Yoda have in common? They were both voiced by the same person, puppeteer Frank Oz.
Psycho was the first movie to show a toilet flushing. (npr.com)
One of the most famous movie lines in history was never said. We often quote, “Play it again, Sam,” from Casablanca; but the real line is, “Play it, Sam. Play ‘As Time Goes By.’”
Enjoy!
Melinda
#Weekend Music Share *Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – What I Am
I am considering discontinuing Weekend Music Share.
I’m not sure that you are clicking on the link to go to YouTube out of concern for clicking on a link. YouTube no longer includes a photo of the video on most songs and what you get is a big black box with a go-to YouTube to watch graphic.
What do you think? Do you want me to continue Weekend Music Share?
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.
Melinda
Friday Quote 1/14/2022
So glad you stopped by today, I look forward to your comments each week.
Melinda
International Pain Foundation Navigating Healthcare Event
It is estimated that 1.5 billion people have chronic pain worldwide. And 70% of people with chronic pain have experienced it worsen since the pandemic began. |
| We wanted you to be sure to know of this upcoming opportunity because you live with chronic pain or take care of people with pain. You are not alone, and I have a life-changing opportunity to share with you. I highly recommend you join me for this FREE online healing event from AVAIYA University: Conquering Chronic Pain. |
| This online healing event is brought to you by iKE ALLEN & Ande Anderson, Co-Founders of AVAIYA University (creators & teachers of transformational courses, books, films and online events such as Overcoming PTSD, Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Overcoming Anxiety & Depression, and many more). Beginning January 19th, over 30 doctors, psychologists, scientists, experts and more will help you unlock your ability to heal, experience lasting pain relief, and live the life of vitality, peace & happiness you deserve!I am honored to be a featured speaker during this 7-day immersion event, talking about Navigating Healthcare. Click here to save your spot for this life-changing online event now. Save Your Spot Here is the lineup of other teachers speaking during the online masterclass: (NOTE to Speaker: feel free to put the names in any order you’d like and be sure to remove your name from the list) Dr. Patrick Porter, Debora Wayne, Dr. Joe Mather, Dr. Cheryl Woods Giscombe, Brandy Gillmore, Craig Emmerich, Dr. John Dempster, Dr. Monique Andrews, Dr. Ryan Wohlfert, KP Khalsa, Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, Dr. David Hanscom, Dr. Maya Novak, Lavinia Plonka, Dr. John Arden, Phaedra Antioco, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Barby Ingle, Warren Phillips, Dave Berger, Dan Brule, Penny Croal, Lynne Forrest, Dr. Brant Cortright, Dr. Kelly Miller, Lee Albert, Dr. Manas Kshirsagar, Georgie Oldfield, Dr. Peter Martone, Erica Meloe, Phyllis Ginsberg, Mary Ruddick, Sharon Holand Gelfand, Abby Wynne & Sachin Patel. After you register, keep an eye out for AVAIYA’s email for specific details on accessing these free healing classes. (Replays will be available for 24 hours after each class airs).To your healing, health & happiness, Team iPainP.S. Please forward this email to your friends, family and community – anyone who you think would benefit from these classes. Thank you for sharing and helping us change lives! Save your spot right here. Save Your Spot This is a great opportunity to tap into knowledgeable resources in the pain community. Melinda |
Everyday Magic
Bella and Grace by Stampington
Everyone needs a home team, a group of people who cheer you on and always have your back.
Who’s on your home team?
Enjoy your day!
Melinda
Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. Glaucoma has no early symptoms — that’s why half of people with glaucoma don’t know they have it.
The only way to find out if you have glaucoma is to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. There’s no cure for glaucoma, but early treatment can often stop the damage and protect your vision.
Anyone can get glaucoma, but those at higher risk include:
- Everyone over age 60, especially Hispanics/Latinos
- African Americans over age 40
- People with a family history of glaucoma
I encourage you to have your eyes checked yearly and stay on top of any eye issues, your sight depends on it.
Melinda
How To Find the Person Who Can Help You Get Ahead At Work
Why You Don’t Like The Sound Of Your Own Voice
A Lesson In Turning Adversaries Into Allies
Wordless Wednesday*Good Karma
Thanks for stopping by today, I appreciate your comments each week.
Melinda
Just Pondering
When do you feel most alive?
Melinda
How To Grow Older But Feel Younger
Imagine if the older you got, the younger you felt.
It sounds like an impossibility. In the West, we believe that as the body ages, so too does the mind.
But is that true? Of course, not. In this post, we take a look at some of the ways that you can keep yourself young on the inside. Check them out below.
Keep Your Romance Alive
Human beings without love generally go mad. If it’s not in our lives, we can’t cope. That’s why it is so important to keep the love alive in your relationships, whether romantic or otherwise. If you can keep the spark going between you and others, you’ll feel younger – perhaps like you did when you were a teenager.
Get Traveling
Another way to stay young is to start traveling. Going overseas and seeing new things reminds you that life is an adventure and that there are always new things to see and do.
When you go to new places, it makes you feel like you’re young again because it introduces you to a new experience. When you visit a new place, you get all the smells, sights, and sounds that come with it. And these affect you both consciously and unconsciously.
Have you noticed how much better you feel after you get back from a vacation? It’s all to do with how it rewires your brain.
Join A Community
Being part of a community is essential for feeling younger. You’re less isolated and can share your thoughts and ideas with other people.
The best retirement community organizations facilitate interactions between members. They make sure that there are always group activities to enjoy, no matter what your physical condition or medical needs.
Get Active
Being active reminds your body that the game isn’t over yet. There’s still plenty to do. It sends a signal to all your cells that they need to keep on fighting and make themselves stronger.
When you get more active, you soon discover a new sense of wellbeing and energy. Remember, the amount of energy that you have isn’t a finite stock. Instead, you create more energy, the more you do.
Exercise is also a great way to fight many of the diseases of aging that can make you feel older. It helps to stave off heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and even cancer. What’s more, it can be an important part of pain management, helping you deal with many of the challenges that you face.
Spend Time Appreciating Nature
As you get older, you should strive to spend as much time in nature as you can. Sunlight encourages the production of the feel-good factor, serotonin, which helps the body to relax and may even keep you young.
The sights, sounds, and smells of nature are also intrinsically relaxing. Basking in them can help reduce stress and fatigue, particularly if you’ve had a long week.
Conclusion
In summary, it is possible to grow older on the outside, but feel younger on the inside. It’s all about reconnecting with the playfulness of your child’s self.
This is a collaborative post.
Melinda
Three Areas Of Your Health To Watch
People are frequently misled into believing that leading a healthy lifestyle entails drastically altering all of their present habits in one fell swoop. This is one of the most common reasons why people fail to maintain their positive adjustments and relapse to their old behaviors, especially when they believe they have a lot to change. Making little modifications rather than a single big change will improve the journey, make it easier, and increase your chances of success.
If you make a few small changes, such as adding more vegetables to your plate or going for a walk during your lunch break instead of diving into a gym commitment and eliminating all carbs from your diet, you will find success and dedication. Plus, if you make a mistake, it’s far easier to go back on course than if you entirely modify everything.
Let’s look at some modest changes you may do to live a healthier lifestyle:
Take Precautions With Medications
Although quick fixes and supplements may appear to be a good idea, you should be aware of the possibility of negative side effects and long-term consequences. Many people successfully use supplements, pain relievers, and heartburn cures, but it’s important to know what you’re putting into your system and why. Sometimes prescribed medications can lead to addiction. If you ever need help make sure you have a look at some American Addiction Centers reviews.
Keep An Eye on Your Food
When it comes to your dietary intake, there is a lot to consider. You should consider how much you eat, whether you’re eating a well-balanced diet, and how much you actually require for your type of body, age, and height, as well as attempting to eat ‘clean.’ It’s difficult, and it’s one of the most common reasons individuals fail when they think they need to diet. Examine which foods are healthy for you and make gradual changes to your diet. If you want to reduce weight or simply eat more nutritiously, you don’t have to completely exclude some foods.
Exercise Often
It’s believed that in order to make a shift for a better lifestyle, they must either conduct tough activities every day or join a gym. This isn’t the case, and you’re more likely to struggle with your shift because your body and mind aren’t used to it. Small modifications to your fitness routine, such as taking a walk during lunch, walking to the store instead of driving, and arranging active family days out, could be a good place to start. You can then add a few workouts or strengthening exercises to your regimen once you’ve gotten acclimated to doing the more easy activity.
When trying to live a healthy lifestyle, keep in mind that it’s not about making drastic changes all at once; instead, start small and work your way up. You will get success as a result of it.
Are there any other little changes you could make to assist you to live a healthier lifestyle?
This is a collaborative post.
Melinda
Today in History January 9, 2022
Welcome to the Weekend Edition of Today in History. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the post. Have an awesome weekend.
2001
Apple launches iTunes, revolutionizing how people consume music
On January 9, 2001, Apple launches iTunes, a media player that revolutionized the way people consumed digital media. Bill Kincaid and Jeff Robbin, two former Apple employees, developed an MP3 player called SoundJam MP in the late 1990s. In 2000, Apple re-hired them and their …read more
2007
Steve Jobs debuts the iPhone
On January 9, 2007, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs unveils the iPhone—a touchscreen mobile phone with an iPod, camera and Web-browsing capabilities, among other features—at the Macworld convention in San Francisco. Jobs, dressed in his customary jeans and black mock turtleneck, called …read more
1768
First modern circus is staged
Englishman Philip Astley stages the first modern circus in London. Trick riders, acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other familiar components of the circus have existed throughout recorded history, but it was not until the late 18th century that the modern spectacle of the …read more
1972
Los Angeles Lakers’ record winning streak ends
On January, 9, 1972, the longest winning streak in major professional sports is snapped at 33 games when the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 120-104. A 39-point performance by the Bucks’ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hands the Lakers their first loss since October 31. …read more
1976
Sylvester Stallone starts filming “Rocky”
The classic rags-to-riches story got a macho spin in the Oscar-winning Rocky, which was written by its star, Sylvester Stallone, and began filming on January 9, 1976. Stallone had his own rags-to-riches tale: Born in the gritty Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City, he was …read more
Melinda
3 Fears About Screen Time For Kids-And Why They’re Not True
How Mom’s Shape The World
Fun Facts That Will Amaze You
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!
Cows don’t actually have four stomachs; they have one stomach with four compartments. (fda.gov)
The platypus doesn’t have a stomach at all: Their esophagus goes straight to their intestines. (nationalgeographic.com)
This is one animal myth that’s true: Eating parts of a pufferfish can kill you because, in a defense mechanism to ward off predators, it contains a deadly chemical called tetrodotoxin. There’s enough in one pufferfish to kill 30 people—and there’s no antidote. Still, pufferfish, called fugu, is a highly-prized delicacy in Japan, but can only be prepared by well-trained chefs. (nationalgeographic.com)
Polar bears have black skin. And actually, their fur isn’t white—it’s see-through, so it appears white as it reflects light.
Tigers’ skin is actually striped, just like their fur. Also, no two fur patterns are alike.
Enjoy!
Melinda
#Weekend Music Share *Next Year by Macklemore
I am considering discontinuing Weekend Music Share due to concerns that people aren’t clicking on the links to go to YouTube out of concern for clicking on a link. YouTube no longer includes a photo of the video on most songs anymore and so what you get is a link or a big black box with a go-to YouTube to watch graphic.
What do you think? Are you clicking on links and do you want Weekend music Share to continue?
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.
Melinda
Friday Quote 1/7/2022
So glad you stopped by today, I look forward to your comments each week.
Have a great weekend!
Melinda
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