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Six Word Story #98

Happy prothalamion created. Marriage doomed anyway. Don't forget to leave your six word reply in the comments because I always love reading them or simply stop by and say hi! If you enjoyed this post don’t forget to like, follow, share and comment! Enjoyed this post? Then follow me on social media: Twitter Instagram Pinterest LinkedIn HubPages Email me on(guest posts welcome!): insomniacwithanaccent@gmail.com

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Kissed For The Very First Time

Ten years ago, on April 8th, 2011, I met my wife for the first time at a dive bar in Hong Kong called Al’s diner. We immediately hit it off. The evening ended with us dancing to a number of 80’s classics. Despite several jello shots it took me a while to work up the courage to kiss her. I knew she was special and wanted to make sure I picked the right moment. The cheesy 80’s playlist, however, didn’t exactly set the mood. At a certain point I told myself whatever song comes up it doesn’t matter, it’s now…

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Memories of Mom

Bette Frisch: December 25th, 1928 to March 17th, 2021 My heart is broken as I recently lost my dear sweet mom. I know she is at peace and with my dad and brother, but I will miss seeing her smiling face forever. Due to Covid, I was not able to say goodbye or be with the family at the small graveside service in Canada, which was very upsetting. However, I have many good memories that bring me much comfort. As my daughter said, she showed us what unconditional love looked like. Mom was a Christmas baby, born December 25th, 1928…

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Life in Colour

To find out more about this year’s photo challenge here on Travel Words, please read this post. This month we will be looking for Pink. A delicate colour that means sweet, nice, playful, cute, romantic, charming, feminine, and tenderness, is associated with bubble gum, flowers, babies, little girls, cotton candy, and sweetness. "Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink" ~ Lilly Pulitzer What pinks can you find in your world?

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Cyanotypes & The Graves of Poets

Standing in the cold lifeless air of Westminster Abbey, surrounded by marble morbidity, the good and great and privileged interred at every turn, monarchs at the head of the table and poets consigned to a dim corner, and there, amid the flag stones of the nave lie the mortal remains of Charles Darwin, a three lined epitaph for the founder of the theory of modern evolution, we need little explanation of who he is or what he contributed, your attention soon wanders, you glance at the neighbouring grave, so close they could be related, the Latin inscription reveals little and…

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Morning power - egg and light green pesto

Egg and light green pesto My morning power in the spring is greens. I leave the cereal for other days and start my morning with something green: smoothie, pesto, pie, etc. So here is this morning plate: 1 egg from my neighbor’s chicken1 slice of breads with seeds3-4 table spoons of light green pesto If you wonder what a light green pesto is here are the ingredients: 1 hand fresh spinach3 hands wild green garlicJuice from 1 lemonJuice from 1 orange1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil Mix everything in a blender and you have a light pesto. I keep…

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Innocence Incoming

Despite exhaustion and pain, a few days ago I determinedly reached for my cameras to immerse into Innocence. God help me, somehow I just wanted to escape this pain and exhaustion so I turned to my camera with super human effort. I happened to photograph some objects in the night sky I honestly don't have any answers for which in turn leave me wide-eyed in childlike wonder. I have more questions than anything else. Then on some of my walks weaving wearily yet needing the forest as my fill up option, I've come across people that leave me with hope,…

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My Opinion On Friendship: It Sucks!

Who Is A Friend?A Friend is that faithful, soul cheering individual you love and who loves you just as much as you love him/her and would do anything for you.....Is that what you think or is that what the world tells you? well, thats the world's perspective. My definition of a friend.A friend is that little cute puppy who is faithful to you as long as you throw bones at him and would be a real beast if you run out of bones.....its quite simple. You're free to oppose. Okay, let's get this straight....I don't hate friendship and I definitely…

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Kabob Brownie Bites

What's Cooking in Gail's Kitchen? Foodstuff Redefined: Kabob Brownie Bites! This recipe seems like a no-brainer. It's that simple. Strawberries + Marshmallow + Brownie Bites = Dessert Kabobs! Talk about a foodie's favorite. This no-fuss festive platter will make a melody in your heart. If you like continuous joy, and a dessert that will draw raves, treat everyone to this explosion of sweetness. (As a time-saver, you may substitute package brownie bites instead of homemade.) KABOB BROWNIE BITES Ingredients: 1 Fudge Brownie Mix 1 pound fresh strawberries 8 ounces large marshmallows 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips Skewers Instructions; Using…

The blessed Eucalyptus Tree

The Eucalyptus Tree peels off the old layer growing a new one and lets some new leaves peek through it's beautiful smooth bark. In Greece, the eucalyptus is regarded as a blessed tree because it never dies [centenarian tree]. Happy Sunday & Happy Easter*! *Ours is end of April ✽ Stay Safe!

A Nation's Sadness

A Nation's Sadness Whether a Royalist or not, (I'm somewhere in the middle I think) yesterday without doubt will have touched the heart of the UK Nation. The husband of Her Majesty the Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, passed away peacefully at 99-years-old. As so many famillies have experienced bereavement over the most horrible past eighteen months, and continue to, the Queen is with us in our collective grief. Buckingham Palace, London Giving As the nation joins in reflection and showing our respect. I pray that the Queen and her family will be comforted by having had such an amazing…

Morrisons relaunches Ramadan Essentials food boxes ahead of Muslim holy month

Throughout the pandemic, Morrisons has launched a number of food boxes to cater to different needs. From afternoon tea boxes for VE day to self isolation kits, they've been a lifeline for people stuck indoors when delivery slots were hard to come by. The supermarket has now announced the return of their Ramadan Essentials box for 2021, following the success of it when it was released last year. Ramadan begins on April 12 this year, and involves Muslims fasting during daylight hours, eating and drinking between when the sun sets and rises. The box, which costs £33, is delivered to…

Prep baseball, softball: Saturday morning’s Top 15 roundup

Baseball No. 9 Serra 10, Aragon 5 Nico Button had two hits and drove in a run Friday as Serra, playing on its home field in San Mateo, defeated Aragon (0-1). Serra scored three runs in the third and six in the fifth to lead 9-0. Aragon scored its five runs in the sixth. Pablo Ossio had a hit, two RBIs and scored a run for Serra, which visits Menlo-Atherton on Saturday. Aragon travels to Sacred Heart Cathedral on Saturday. No. 14 California 3, Dublin 2 Aidan Camberg homered, walked and drove in two runs to lead California to a…

Female truckers have become TikTok influencers, and they're changing the transportation game

(CNN) -- Before Clarissa Rankin goes out on a job, a few things need to be in order. First up, a morning meditation. ("Dealing in transportation, you have to be calm to be a great driver," she says.) Then, she heads to the yard to hitch up Sparkle, her 2019 Freightliner Cascadia. Sparkle's a big girl: With a full load, the truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. In the back of the spacious cab, Rankin has set up what she calls her "mommy getaway apartment:" a twin bed, a stash of food, some decor, cleaning supplies, and a few…

Walking Tours: 'Bern - Switzerland' (4K Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_oUQ4qqeVI Bern, the capital city of Switzerland, is built around a crook in the Aare River. It traces its origins back to the 12th century, with medieval architecture preserved in the Altstadt (Old Town). The Swiss Parliament and diplomats meet in the Neo-Renaissance Bundeshaus (Federal Palace). The Französische Kirche (French Church) and the nearby medieval tower known as the Zytglogge both date to the 13th century.