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HEALTH & WELL: Benefits of coffee drinking
Do you drink coffee and worry about its health effects? Watch this video by a doctor who confirms some very interesting benefits to drinking coffee, black coffee though.
Signs on the sides of delivery vans
Real signs taken from the side of actual service vans on the road…took me a long time to find them all. A Sign in a Shoe Repair Shop reads:“We will heel you. We will save your sole. We … Continue reading
Jeff BEZOS won’t be meeting Eva HENN sometime soon
Senior woman author, Eva Henn, published her memoir independently rather than using the publishing services of giant AMAZON. Jeff Bezos won’t be meeting Eva Henn. Eva Henn, a senior woman writer, has published a heart-touching memoir about her family’s escape … Continue reading
May 3 – the cremation of Rotzy McGee
Fun stuff Nakina…ya gotta read about the cremation of Rotzy McGee at the end… from Readers WriteIt seems to me these days that there is a lot of emphasis on fitness, and encouragement of people to get into some sort … Continue reading
Tony Burman…bon voyage sir !
He’s gone: Tony Burman, journalist, reporter, editor, commentator…one of the very best in today’s media world. Burman arguably was the best media commentator in the world of English-written news. Incisive, concise, precise, logical, analytical, intelligent…the adjectives do no do the … Continue reading
Press release from the Pickering ISLAMIC Centre
The USA: land of bullies
NOMADLAND, by Jessica Bruder The book, ‘Nomadland‘ fits this BULLY section for many reasons. The book is a sad commentary on life in the United States. Americans pride themselves on being the richest country on earth. Do not believe it. … Continue reading
Made it. Ate it. ‘Weighed’ it.
No knead crusty bread….easy to make, needs 12-18 hrs of yeast development time….just sits quietly in your dining room, over night. Next day, into the oven and within an hour delicious, crusty bread…really crusty, really delicious. Recipe available on request. … Continue reading
HEALTH & WELL: Coping with arthritis
Arthritis: it may be in the genes; it may be a factor of old age. No matter the source of the malady can have varying degrees of debilitation for the person suffering the affliction. I began experiencing problems with my … Continue reading
KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL, Anthony Bourdain
KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL, Anthony Bourdain This review is not what you may expect. Anthony Bourdain committed suicide at 61. Why? Though I review the book, more than that, I criticize the man. Who am I to judge and what am I … Continue reading
May 10 – medical examinations demand deeper considerations
Seems like Rotzy’s philosophy is becoming, “The older we get, the more concerned we become with medical examinations.” As The Days Go….….last Tuesday was not one of the better ones for Rotzy. I got ‘cut’…….’chopped’. No, not as in … Continue reading
GRAMMARLY: the right-hand assistant for writers
“If you’re a writer, you should use this tool.” It would highlight all the errors in the previous sentence allowing you to change what you wish. Grammarly has a free version that will serve a writer very well. The corrections … Continue reading
POLITICIANS to remember next election
Politics seems to change principled people into unethical, unprincipled politicians of questionable integrity. Here’s a list of these kind of politicians [ Site under construction – Click on the name to read the story behind the politician ]: MUNICIPALKevin ASHE, … Continue reading
Six excellent foods to give your eyes a nutritional boost.
Particular foods will benefit your eye health. Here are six good foods to eat to help maintain your eye health. SALMONWild salmon contains a high amount of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are super nutrients for your eyes. Eating salmon or … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: HEALTH & WELL: A walk after eating is healthy for you
Maybe you don’t have a dog to walk after dinner. Pretend. We’re lucky. We’ve got Fermo and he’ll go for a walk anytime, with a lot of enthusiasm. Walking after a meal has many benefits but wait about 15 minutes … Continue reading
Use character voice when writing critical or delicate information which could offend
The omniscient voice is the writer speaking. It can lead to problems as readers see the written word as fact and sometimes it contravenes the philosophy of the reader. Alienate the reader and you lose support. Instead, assign opinions and … Continue reading
4 creative writing exercises to improve your writing
Here are 4 creative writing ideas to improve your writing. Read through this piece and take away whatever seems of value to you and your work. All the best in your endeavours. Writing exercises to spark creativity Freewriting Freewriting is … Continue reading
Special invitation to WAG members
Hello WAG member, At the risk of sounding like an old nag, I again invite you to try NOTEZILLA digital sticky notes for your computer work. [Disclaimer: I have no financial links with the program’s developer, receive no remuneration.] I … Continue reading
