Weekend Wishes

 For Inquiring Minds:

 

If you aren't enamored by International Scribble Day, it's also International Whiskey Day.

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From Me and Mine to You: 

 

 

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You KnowThursday

 What's your word, synonym, definition or example of:

 

Example: Her gardening and writing, since she leaned toward purple prose,  were a bit godwottery for my tastes.   

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Did you know, jellyfish predate dinosaurs?

Source: 145 Fun Facts About Animals That Will Fascinate 

 

Ketch-Up Day

 

How are you?  What's your weather like? Don't worry if you don't like it, it will probably change tomorrow;)

We've got a few flowers popping up in the garden.  Though, they are in the minority compared to the weeds. Heh.

 

                                                                 Captain's Grave

                                                           Captain back in the day.

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From California

Thanks, Denise.

 

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A nonpolitical FYI on the 'Real ID'.

I'm mentioning this because of the confusion that swirls around the real ID and hopefully it will be of help if you haven't gotten yours and plan to. We got ours in the works last week. I say in the works because we were basically given a 'temporary'  (a piece of paper with  current information) until the ID arrives. We took our drivers license, passports and proof of current address, which  can be utility information, insurance etc. Mine went fine. But because the HH's passport showed his middle initial instead of full middle name, therefore not matching his proof of current address and drivers license to the letter, he had to go home and get his birth certificate.  So make sure your name on all your documentation you take in is exactly the same.

My understanding is: that a real ID is basically a standardized ID for airline travel. It is not required for voting or registration. Although, it can be used as your photo ID when voting. It is also used at some military bases, some federal buildings and nuclear facilities.

Hope this helps. 

Weekend Wishes

 

AND FYI

Friday, March 20th is:

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Ever wonder how cowboys spent their Easter? I'm posting on just that at Cowboy Kisses. If you've a mind, mosey on over:)  

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know Thursday

 

What's your synonym, sentence, definition or example for:

 

  Example: The stiff winds caused the sea to popple.

For more info: 105 Funny Words That Sound Ridiculous but Are Totally Real 

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Did you know that in 2005 an orchid, Shenzen Nongke, sold for $224,000?

For more info:

36 Plant Facts That Sound Fake But are True | FactRetriever

What is the most expensive plant in the world? - SplicedOnline   

 

Ketch-Up Day

How are you? How goes your week? I saw my first Swallowtail this week. If Spring isn't here, it's arriving shortly.

Soon, CJ. Soon. 

 

Do you know, what kind of steak this is?  Here's a hint....It's not beef:)

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The violets are up.  I love them but I didn't realize how invasive they are.  They are making a grab to take over the garden. 

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The HH got me an Easter dishtowel:) Move over Easter bunny, the Easter kitties are coming to town.

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Now the answer to your quizz:) It's a watermelon radish steak.  This is a pic of it before it was cooked.

That's it for now, Blogger Buds.  Ever had Watermelon Radish Steak OR Watermelon Steak? Have violets up? Got your Easter decorations out? I blush to admit I don't and times flying.....Have a grand one.

Weekend Wishes

 

 

 

 

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know Thursday

 What is your word, synonym or example for:

 Example:

 Old George is definitely an agelast. The man has absolutely no sense of humor. 

 

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Did you know, the Greenland Shark's lifespan is estimated to be over 400 years?

For more information on Greenland Sharks: Meet the 400-Year-Old Sharks of the Arctic Deep 

 

Ketch-up Day

 

 It's been a very messy winter, hence the new mat.  It's very scarifying...at least for Frank.  He wouldn't come in from the screened-in porch until I moved it. Maybe he's afraid that whatever giant beast made that footprint may be lurking around.  The other critters could care less. Of course, they don't have Frank's highly developed sense of danger. 

 

 

 

Spring is here...at least temporarily

The HH has gone from complaining about how cold it is when the temp drops to 40 to  grumbling about how he'll probably have to mow this month. 😀

 

The forsythia bushes are in bloom. 

 

Birds love to hide in this one.
 

 

The hyacinths are also blooming.

 And the grape hyacinths

 

AND From Illinois, cat and squirrel antics.

Short vid 

Thanks, Jan.

 

 

What's going on at your place, Blogger Buds? Got spring flowers? Grumbles about 'it's to early to mow'? Squirrel sightings? Scaredy cats?;)

Weekend Wishes

 

Okay, are you ready for this one?

March 6th is: 

 

IWSG Wednesday AND Did You Know Thursday

 

The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by Ninja Captain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.

 

Twitter handle: @TheIWSG  

Hashtag: #IWSG 

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG.

Thank you to the awesome co-hosts of the March 4 posting: PJ Colando, Ronel Janse van Vuuren, and Natalie Aguirre!
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March 4 question - What elements do you include in your book launch? Or what do you have in mind for your future book launch? Or what advice do you have to offer to others planning to launch a book? 

Remember the question is optional. 

 

February/March Reviews in no particular order.

* Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore them and don't factor them into my review.

 

HOMEPORT by MK Alexander

This is Book 3 in the Seven Sisters Series. Each book builds on the previous and each draws the reader deeper into the fascinating, deep space world that MK Alexander has created. HOMEPORT takes a poignant turn when Milo York, on top of shipmate losses, loses someone near and dear.

In the previous book NULL SPACE, our stalwart hero is fighting Urchins, parasite-like aliens, that are out to harm humans and their world alike. Now, he and his mates are battling on two fronts: Urchins and evil humans.

As always, the world building is exemplary and the characters endear themselves to the reader. I’ve truly enjoyed the first three books in the series and look forward to number four. A must read for MK Alexander fans, those that enjoy Sci-Fi and space operas or just relish a well-told tale. 

Available at Amazon 

 

SUNFLOWER TANKA: A 2025 Anthology of Tanka, Tanka Prose & Experimental Tanka by Colleen M. Chesebro and Robbie Cheadle

This is another wonderful SUNFLOWER TANKA offering as special as last year’s with many of the same contributors—from all over the world—along with first-timers of this particular anthology.  

There’re so many moving prose, I couldn’t begin to list them.

Along with many other gems, this one caught my eye:

 

‘I slept quietly

But felt a hand holding mine

I knew it was hers

It was my grandmother’s touch

Crossing the vales from heaven.’

 

If you read last year’s tankas, but haven’t yet read 2025, you are in for a wonderful treat. Enjoy. I certainly did.

Available at Amazon 

 

AND 

Did you know, that when Truman Capote wrote In Cold Blood, Harper Lee was his assistant?

 

100 Fun Facts About Books and Authors — Keeping Up With The Penguins 

 

 

 

 

Ketch-Up Day

 

The above crocus look better than mine, but I'm still pleased to see some popping in the garden. Can you find them? Remember Where's Waldo? This is Where's the Crocus?:) Here's a hint: 3 yellow and one purple;)

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Did you know, today is:

 

And that, Dear Bloggers, is my Tuesday wish for you.