Singapore, Round 2 – Night Markets, Zoos & Cameras

By Rough Guy’dArriving back on Friday morning meant that I managed to spend the weekend with my cousin. It was almost like I had planned it that way... Anyway, so the weekend ended up being a nice relaxing one with the two of us getting to know each other better and basically spending some time together....

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Can You Carry Me?

By Pandora Poikilos It has been exactly 99 days since I've had my surgery. For all the moments when I tell myself "seize the day and life is normal", I am given a few more small reminders that say, "Easy...

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Carrot Soup / Green Pea Soup

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A Small Idea, Big Heart

By Chris McD I'd like to tell you about Max. He's a guy who had an idea about his job as a social worker. Max took over a section of Juvie Hall, for boys aged 14-17, convicted criminals all. I met those boys before Max did. I worked as a temp secretary for one day in the office there. Scary? Terrifying....

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Blog-A-Licious Wednesdays - Weeks 9 & 10

So, we've we made it through our first 10 Blog-A-Licious weeks! And once again, here's yet another a collection of amazing blogs to be read and passed around. More to come in the coming weeks! http://www.rockthekasbahafrica.blogspot.com/ http://3ye--shaaa.blogspot.com/ http://ruthiesgreetings.blogspot.com/ http://blackpurlsknitpickings.blogspot.com/ http://ferociousrebel.blogspot.com/ http://poemleaf.blogspot.com/ http://mind-press.blogspot.com/ http://mmoaholic.blogspot.com/ http://maverickstartsblogging.blogspot.com/ http://www.omerublog.com/ http://its-mylife-really.blogspot.com/ http://melindatodd.com/ http://thesilenceoftheday.blogspot.com/ http://www.johnanddebinlove.blogspot.com/ http://beautytipstrick.blogspot.com/ To...

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I'm Having A Party

By Dr. Charles Garfield If you have ever gone through a toll booth, you know that your relationship to the person in the booth is not the most intimate you'll ever have. It is one of life's frequent non-encounters: You hand over some money; you might get change; you drive off. I have been through every...

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Done But Not Known

Author Unknown "Can I see my baby?" the happy new mother asked. When the bundle was nestled in her arms and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped. The doctor turned quickly and looked out the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears. Time proved that the...

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Bali – Dolphins, Airports, iPods & Lots Of Waiting

By Rough Guy’dWoke up bright and early today as I had scheduled a trip to go dolphin watching. I had heard that it was one of the things to do in Lovina and is the most famous or infamous attraction...

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Tell Me Whom You Love

Author Unknown John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn't, the girl with the rose. His interest in her had begun thirteen...

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The "W" In Christmas

Author Unknown Last December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations - extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending. Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the precious family moments, and...

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What Is Greater Than God?

Yes, obviously the holidays are bringing out the riddler in me. Here's Christmas Riddle 2. Once again, leave your answers in the comment section and we'll see who gets it right. A clue? This also has seven alphabets. Merry Christmas! What is greater than God, More evil than the Devil, The poor have...

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Two Babes In A Manger

Author Unknown In 1994, two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police departments and a large orphanage. About 100...

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A Baby's Touch

By Deborah Linne During the business of this holiday season, my one year old daughter caught a cold that wouldn't seem to let go of her. She had it especially rough at night when she had coughing fits. Being a first time, nervous mom, I brought her to bed with me after a particularly bad cough. As...

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There Is No Santa Claus?

By Carol Laycock Grandma is ninety-eight this Christmas. In spite declining health, she forges on with characteristic determination, hope, and wit. We thought we might lose her last October - how many more heart attacks can her frail body take? - but, true to form, Grandma rallied again. "I couldn't...

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Blog-A-Licious Wednesdays - Weeks 8 & 9

So, we've we made it past our first set of 100 Blog-A-Licious blogs. And once again, here's yet another a collection of amazing blogs to be read and passed around! More to come in the coming weeks! http://thatslifejill.blogspot.com/ http://plbjourney.blogspot.com/ http://learningbasicsofseo.blogspot.com/ http://riggs-riggs.blogspot.com/ http://www.quakefitness.com/ http://eatyourlandscape.blogspot.com/ http://firstlife360.blogspot.com/ http://guerrillahomeschooling.blogspot.com/ http://jamiehaden.blogspot.com/ http://funinthesmallthings.blogspot.com/ http://justanotherdot.wordpress.com/ http://sogyeltobgyel.blogspot.com/ http://connectingthedotsblog.blogspot.com/ http://www.kickinitinkiwiland.blogspot.com/ http://lowattentionspan.blogspot.com/ To...

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A Snowy Walk

Yes, so the other half is starting to have a repeated fascination for animals in the snow, not too sure why but needless to say, it is a beautiful view that you don't get everyd...

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Free 2011 Calendar

By Pandora PoikilosI've heard somewhere that necessity is the mother of invention, very true. I've been having a bit of trouble getting a free printable 2011 calendar that I like, so far.I've created...

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Bali - Lovina

By Rough Guy'd One thing that I also discovered as a side effect of diving was that when you go to bed, you have the best sleep ever and as I woke up from one of the most refreshing sleeps I've ever...

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Bali - Scuba Diving

By Rough Guy’dI arrived in Lovina bright and early after the morning climb down the mountain. Whatever delights the town may hold, I was only really interested in seeing the inside of my eyelids and I ended up resting most of the day. After I woke up, I had dinner with my new friends and spurred on...

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A Christmas Visitor

The robin (who has been named Robin, incidentally) who has had Peas all a-flutter. Robin's been making continual appearances two days in a row, sometimes boldly chirping for food and at others making...

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A Child's Letter To Santa

Author Uknown Snowflakes softly falling, upon your window they play. Your blanket is snug around you, into sleep you drift away. I bend to gently kiss you, when I see that on the floor, There's a letter neatly written, I wonder whom it's for. I quietly unfold it, making sure you're still asleep. It's...

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Giving At Christmas

By Dan Strickland It was the first Sunday in December and we were in our Sunday School to learn about a family that had been referred from social services that was in real need of clothes and food. Our director began to describe what he saw when he and the social worker had paid the family a visit...

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Bali - Mount Badur

By Rough Guy’dBefore we went to Mt Badur, we had a whole evening to spend first. The climb, I was advised, was done at night and each party required their own guide as it was strictly regulated as they...

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Blog-A-Licious Wednesdays - Weeks 7 & 8

Last week, we made it to our first set of 100 Blog-A-Licious blogs. And so, once again, yet another a collection of amazing blogs to be read and passed around! More to come in the coming weeks! http://shannonsshanonigins.blogspot.com/ http://www.theperfectmaleblog.com/ http://www.englishtips-self-taught.blogspot.com/ http://www.deblogsite.com/ http://thefisherwoman.com/ http://subanlife.blogspot.com/ http://firstlife360.blogspot.com/ michalmarie.com http://brvan.com/ http://www.generationgossip.com/ http://hungryhillannex.blogspot.com/ http://njwrit.blogspot.com/ http://pamanner.wordpress.com/ ...

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Thank You!

When Peace from Pieces started out in May 2010, the theme was always set on inspiration and was meant to be a resource to keep me writing while I waded through some very deep waters. On 24 July, when it recorded 524 hits, I thought, "when will I ever be able to get it to move along and have blog comments...

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Bali - Sukawati & Surprises

By Rough Guy’dSo the Malaysian girl and I went to Sukawati to buy some arts and crafts. For her, it was a business transaction but for me it was a chance to experience something that I wouldn’t normally be able to. Other than having a rental car, Angie was also able to speak the native language to...

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Bali - Elephant Safari Park

By Rough Guy’dLater that night, I took the time to see a Kechak dance. While I could have looked it up on the Internet to find out what this was, I thought it would be more fun to go in blind so I turned...

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Bali - Beyond Ubud

By Rough Guy’d The tour via motorbike took me to four different temples and an amazing gorge. While I possibly could have navigated this myself, with a lack of any real street signs or maps, I probably...

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Rare Disease Day 2011

Millions Around World To Observe Rare Disease Day The last day of February has been designated as World Rare Disease Day to call attention to rare diseases, which affect nearly 30 million Americans and countless others around the world, as an important global public health concern. “People with rare...

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Thank You - Food Seasonality Survey

From fresh foods to tinned foods, we heard from people who've been snowed in to people who live with sunshine all year round, Morocco to Malaysia, and of course the United Kingdom. A very warm thank you to all those who helped out with the survey 'Food Seasonality - Are You Affected?' Your support...

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Bali - Ubud & Beyond

By Rough Guy’dWhile partying from sun down to sun up and then sleeping from sun up to sun down may be the epitome of a perfect holiday for some people, I had other plans and with that mindset, I decided to head inland and away from the partygoers. I decided on the town of Ubud, probably the second...

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100 Blog-A-Licious Blogs!

By Pandora Poikilos After 7 weeks, of hopping around, blog hopping that is, I proudly present the first 100 Blog-A-Licious blogs! The Blog-A-Licious blog list is updated every Wednesday. To participate or be included, please submit a comment at Blog-A-Licious In the meantime, read more about A Michelicious...

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The Pledge Of Responsible Social Media Users

By Pandora PoikilosWritten On Tuesday, 7 December 2010Updated On Tuesday, 7 December 2010- I respect someone else's privacy, even if I have not met them before.- I do not give out my personal, contact...

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Play Me That Tune

My Top 10 Favourite Songs By Pandora Poikilos I've had a blastedly horrible week, although my spelling seems to be getting better and I'm able to get more done, at the same time, as my head wounds heal there is a constant buzz in my head which has a rousing similarity to a mobile on vibrate mode,...

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