Articles tagged with vision
Gratitude Challenge Day #635
I know, I know, it's been a few days since I have posted. I was either busy or just not feeling it this week. But I'm here now, so let's get down to the Gratitude Challenge for Friday, January 29th.1. I had a slow writing week, mainly on my end, but I had
Witch!
There is this site called Earthpages.ca and its aim is to supply new research, developments and opinions, about … uummm … seems like about anything happening on the earth. It's categorized as an educational website or blog. Link share from
My Snowy Weekend Wasn’t So Bad
I’m in the process of multitasking between my writing orders, writing out this post and interacting on here, so please bear with me lol. I think you all know by now that I live on the East Coast, so we were a bit snowed in this weekend, under about
Gratitude Challenge Day #627
Hey, everyone. I didn’t get around to posting anything else, so I tweaked my blogging schedule a bit. I was busy doing other things earlier, and I am also focusing on my freelance writing orders right now. I think I am just going to get right down to
Gratitude Challenge Day #624
Oh man am I tired. I was up rather late last night working on my writing assignments, and I didn't bother taking a nap after the munchkin was picked up today. I decided last night to just cut out the usual blogging post and only do the Gratitude Challenge
Mr. Cleaver and My Dad
Picked up a Reader's Digest yesterday. Haven't browsed through this publication in ages. Found an October 2015 issue in a magazine bucket. What was the first thing to read? The Quotable Quotes, of course! Collecting #quotes is one of my #hobbies . Never
Scandal: Season 3
It took nearly two months for me to get Scandal's Season 3 at the library. Both seasons 3 and 4 came available at once. In Scandal: Olivia Pope and President Fitz Grant I shared that the first two seasons captured my attention.
Fell Asleep and Have to Re-watch the Movie
I picked up Downton Abbey Season 5 and the movie, Kingsman: The Secret Service, from my local library the other day. I have finished the nine episodes of Downton Abbey and am now caught up, so I could invariably spend my Sunday evenings with th
Review: Murdoch Mysteries
Binge watching a television series that revolves around the crime solving adventures of a Canadian-type #SherlockHolmes , “Detective William Murdoch of the Toronto Constabulary”. Love it when he says that! It's how he introduces himself to othe
Scandal: Olivia Pope and President Fitz Grant
I do not watch much television, though I pay for it through Wave Cable. I am not someone who can commit to being home at exactly the same time to catch the shows each week. RGD suggested to me months ago I start getting them through the library. One
On another note- Returning Shows of Fall 2015
Earlier this morning I wrote about the new shows that will be popping up this fall on television, I thought it was only fair to write about the returning shows for this fall. Now I am not writing about all the shows that are retruning. Not only would that
Start your day off by learning these five random things that are happening in the world.
I thought this might be kind of fun. Every day, or maybe just every few days- I am going to post a article that includes a selection of random news tidbits. Today it's going to be fine, and it'll probably always be five unless for some reason there is a da
The Radical Vision Of Truth
The radical vision of truth. What does that actually mean anyway? Well, lets break this down. Lets take the word radical. I think we all know the definition of the word. Basically it is to have totally different thinking on an issue, mainly political views
Review: BBC Comedy - Doc Martin
Satisfying my BBC addiction by watching all the seasons of “Doc Martin” available on #Netflix . It's a "medical dramedy series" * (a delightful comedy with drama mixed in about a medical professional). It's all about the adventures of a G
Tony Bennett's final Christmas performance with Conan O'Brien
Swiftly approaching his staggering 90th birthday, revered Italian crooner Tony Bennett shows no signs of retiring just yet. Always a perennial guest on the late night talk show circuit, particularly Johnny Carson, Bennett befriended successo
'Death Valley Days' returns to television after 40-year absence
Currently airing twice weekdays between 6:35 and 7:30 p.m. EST on Encore Westerns, Death Valley Days was a 30-minute program sponsored by Borax. Syndicated across America for 18 years, it is the second longest running Western series, sa
Taste of the Islands
Finally! Singing the Hallelujah chorus. AGAIN! This time all the rejoicing is because of a new food TV show. We relocated to Austin, Texas in 1998 and my mate's first observation about living in this land-locked part of the state was that the city was m
T.V. Marathons
No, I'm not taking about city wide marathons or cross country ones. I'm talking about television series marathons. I've noticed that cable channels would have a marathon of the program showing all episodes of the previous season before starting the new one
Top 100 List – 2015 Netflix Releases
Noticed that this site has a few Netflix.com devotees; and it's a diverse group too! Those who engage in binge watching. Those who like old TV shows (like M*A*S*H). Those who complain like me when they have to wait for remaini
My Library Exchange Today
After work, I made the five-mile drive from home to my local library to return the Downton Abbey Season 4 DVD. It was not due for 20 more days, but I appreciate it when others return things quickly that they watch when it is on hold for others.
Teaching the World to Lament and Repent
No longer suscribe to cable or satellite TV and don't often tune in to the telly in the mornings. But my significant other happened to be watching CBS This Morning and there was an interesting segment titled “CBS CHANGING TUNES”. It began with
Good bye Mr. Lee
Well! We've another lost another screen legend. Must take a moment to pay my respects. On June 7, 2015, he departed. Now he will be referred to as the late great Christopher Lee. Such a polished actor and a distinguished gentleman with an immediately
List Making Possibilities
Last April, shared a post about a website that will pay $100 for a list. Truth be told, keep pinching myself to see if it's all a dream. Expecting the site to disappear! Just checked the site today and the “Write and Get Paid” offer is still th
Remember Raven-Symoné?
Do you remember little Raven-Symoné? Little cutie first introduced to us on the popular TV series, “The Bill Cosby Show”. BTW: Really sorry to hear about what Bill Cosby is going through with the various allegations about sexual miscondu
Houdini and Doyle
Stumbled across an interesting blog post about two real life people that have always intrigued me: - Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926), well-known magician; and - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930), noted author of Sherlock Holmes. Two questions:
I’m Feeling Lazy Today…
I’m feeling so lazy today, I’m even struggling to write this post. The fact that the Internet connection kind of sucks today has not been helping matters. I'm just gonna talk about my weekend; kind of update people on my boring life lol. ;) Ye
Do Not Boldly Go There!
It's strange. You would think a website that calls itself “Answers” is the first place one might look if they have questions. However, it's not the first resource on my list. Started looking for something and was totally distracted because the
My Weekend Agenda
This is a follow-up to a previous post: Already Shared? Repin and Hashtag It's on my #To Do List” however, the project went on a back burner because my other home business tasks kept screaming louder. A friend used to say: “Whichever makes t
And Now, Your New Tag Team Champions of the Wooooorrrllldddd!!! - TBT Post
... The NEW AGE OUTLAWS!!!You read it right folks... it isn't a misprint. The former five time tag team champions of the world (now, make it six!!!) is your new tag team champions beating the tag team brother tandem of Cody Rhodes and Goldust. I'm a big fa
Wednesday TV Time
Surprised at myself that I'm watching the telly. Usually, I'd be reading a book or messing about but here I am in front of the telly and the laptop writing about stuff I've watched and what I'm watching.==========Watching reruns of 'The Walking
You are Fired!!
#Chinese-president Xi Jinping is on a high profile visit to #Pakistan and our #media is full of reports about the activities and meeting between the the Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif. It is not easy for various #Urd
What's on the Telly?
The “telly”? That's what the #British call television. Right? In America it's television, TV, or some old folks used to call it the “boob tube”. Why are old people so resistant to technological advance? No sooner than #television wa
The Influence of a Legend - Bruce Lee
When you grow up in a segregated neighborhood the most exposure you get to “other people” is what's on television or that “different” person who wasn't afraid to set up shop in your part of town. Like Mr. Freddie, the Jew who ran th
A.D. Does Not Continue the Bible!
So as most folks know, yesterday, April 5, 2015, was what is called “Easter Sunday”. As is the tradition, in America, one television station has to air Cecil B. De Mille's famous film, “The Ten Commandments”, starring Charlton Hesto
TV Time
Home now. Came from a boxing session and a meeting with a potential business partner. Kinda tired but definitely glad with what I've accomplished. Of course, there's still so much to be done but glad that I've started something already. There's something a
TV Show Review: Undercovers (2010)
“Undercovers” was a TV series that aired briefly on NBC in 2010. First episode: September 22, 2010 Last episode: December 29, 2010 It had beautiful people and totally sucked! In my book, the show would get more than two thumbs down, b
Journal Notes 3/26/2015
I spent the evening hanging out w/my wife & son until they went to bed. Then, I worked on #TSU and shared some new #art and posters. I was also watching the #television series Final 24, now I am watching "Phantom of the Opera." What are you al
More Items For Allen's Trip Shop
Before logging in to Persona Paper and interacting, I decide to update my online shop.I added more jackets. I added an X-Large (not the size but the name of the brand) black zip up jacket with hoodie. It has a patch of a gorilla in the upper left part of t
The Pastor's Wife: Review of the Mary Winkler Story
I am watching a #television show called "The Pastor's Wife" about a woman who gunned down her preacher husband & was found not guilty of 1st & 2nd degree murder, but guilty of voluntary manslaughter. She was allegedly abused, but I just don't buy
Florida Flowers in Texas Gardens
Florida was discovered by Ponce de Leon. When he first arrived he saw nothing but gorgeous flowers everywhere. Hence he named the state “Florida” which is the Spanish word for flowers. Everybody has a memory of their elementary school
A Night of Netflix
Happy Sunday everyone! The weather became bad while I was at work so I decided to play it safe and leave early. I didn't want to risk driving on icy roads at 10pm. Plus schools are already announcing an off day tomorrow, and some of my coworkers were menti
Just a Bit of Blogging
I have a headache, and you know what goes great with a headache? Your browsers closing down for no reason, and with no warning. Oh it's cool, I wasn't in the middle of anything.... >:(So I didn't get around to posting on ANY of these websites last night
Chopped: Television Review
"Chopped" is a cooking competition show that my wife & I recently started watching on Netflix. It's actually pretty interesting & the competitors are usually friendly to one another (unlike "Cutthroat Kitchen" which is another cooking competition
How Many Kings of France Were Named Louis?
Do you enjoy British comedy TV shows? My spouse introduced me to BBC programs back in the 70s. Fawlty Towers was one of my favorites. Fortunately for me, many of these shows are available through Netflix.com streaming. My sons are subscribers. Unf
TV Review I Survived A Zombie Apocalypse
Spoiler alerts A rather fun drama feature that the BBC are hyping as a genuine reality game show featuring ten zombie attack survivors under siege in a shopping precinct, sent on missions for provisions as they wait to be airlifted to safety. &nb
Sling TV Game Changer In Cutting The Cable Cord
Sling TV launched Monday and we were delighted to find Sling already programmed into our Roku streamer. This is the service we have been waiting for to disconnect the cable and free ourselves from the ever increasing monthly cable bill. The $10.00 monthly
Needle and Pin for the Win
With apologies to those here, like &MelissaE, going alcohol-free this New Year, I have to admit I am not yet there. However, tonight I'm changing up the #alcoholic content of my evening. Tonight, the Saturday #drink of choice is elderflower #gin and #
The BBC and the licence fee
Back in August 2014, the BBC had a review of one of its own shows thus: Mixed reviews for BBC gymnastics show. I read it and shook my head in disbelief. Firstly, that the #programme was even made in the first place, and secondly, because more people
Fox News' Outnumbered is Their Answer to The Veiw, The Talk, The Chew, The Real.
I have no love for Fox News as they take native advertising and "journalism" to all new lows every day they are broadcasting. The default worldview on Fox News for decades has been: "Scare White People to Death By Any Means Necessary." Fox programming is a
Television Review – The Big Bang Theory – The Expedition Approximation
Spoiler alerts Sheldon and Raj decide to move into one of the university’s maintenance tunnels for a week to simulate black-matter physics experiments being conducted in deep hot mine shafts. They seem to be coping OK until S
Deciding whether I can get used to progressive lens eyeglasses
I am going to the eye doctor tomorrow and have to make the difficult choice of whether to try progressive lens glasses again or juggle distance and reading glasses. I have severe astigmatisms in both eyes and that is the
Television Review – Jim Davidson – At Least I’m Not Boring
Jim Davidson is one of the most controversial love or hate him British showbiz personalities though few can doubt that he faced extra-ordinary injustice in recent years through police efforts to ensnare him as a sexual predator. This docum
I Love a Good Productive Today...
...And today was certainly a productive one indeed! I think I got a lot done, both work related and non-work related.I'm really glad I got those errands taken care of. Now that my tablet has been sent off, I am hoping to get it back by at least mid-Decembe
She needs glasses
My husband and I got new I glasses two weeks ago. My daughter was fascinated with that eye checking machine and asked if she could have it eye check too. And because she saw me and her dad the new glasses she wanted one for herself too. As it turned out af
Dancing With the Stars - Season 19 Fourth Week Episode, aired 10/06/2014 - TOTALLY BIASED OVERVIEW **WITH SPOILERS**
Tonight’s theme was “Most Memorable Year”. This show has done this theme several times in past seasons, and what it loosely translates to is, “get your Kleenex box, and bring on the waterworks, because You Are Going To Cry.&rd
What My Dream Means
I Now Know What My Dream Means I wrote about my dream few days ago if it has and a message for me. Do Some Dreams Have Really Messages To Convey? http://www.bubblews.com/news/2943026-do-some-dreams-have-really-messages-to-convey I though
God's Masterpiece
Chisel in hand stood a sculptor manWith his marble block before him,And in his eyes will see the lit of joy and delight,As an #angel-dream elapsed over him.The shapeless stone being carved into a visionWith many sharp #incision;The heaven's own light shone
