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Toe in the Water

by Beholden

Rated: 13+ · Book · Experience · #2223922

A tentative blog to test the temperature.

Ten years ago I was writing several blogs on various subjects - F1 motor racing, Music, Classic Cars, Great Romances and, most crushingly, a personal journal that included my thoughts on America, memories of England and Africa, opinion, humour, writing and anything else that occurred. It all became too much (I was attempting to update the journal every day) and I collapsed, exhausted and thoroughly disillusioned in the end.

So this blog is indeed a Toe in the Water, a place to document my thoughts in and on WdC but with a determination not to get sucked into the blog whirlpool ever again. Here's hoping.

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tj wanderlust-words-in-motion

about 4 hours ago
In response to "Homage to Ned"

Just the smile/chuckle I needed. Thanks.

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Rainy Day Sox

about 10 hours ago
In response to "Homage to Ned"

Cute statement.

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JACE

about 10 hours ago
In response to "Canada 'Cheese-Smugglers' Busted"

This took me back to the 60's. We lived in the thumb of Michigan (it's shaped like a hand) and my grandparents lived in Rochester, NY. Every summer we'd travel across lower Ontario through Niagara Falls to visit them. Mom had bought some Limburger cheese in Canada and not wanting to pay a duty, placed the package in the glove box.

When we arrived at her parent's home, everyone had forgotten about the cheese ... until several days later when it was 'well-cooked' by the heat. That odor was still there when we returned home two weeks later.

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ßlυҽყҽʐ 🤍

about 10 hours ago
In response to "Homage to Ned"

Yep, when it comes to words, Ned's a force to be reckoned with. Like you, talent by the score.

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SandraLynn

about 11 hours ago
In response to "Homage to Ned"

Thanks for resurrecting this and bringing it into the light.

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Soldier_Mike

about 23 hours ago
In response to "Education by Waiting Room"

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Wordsmitty ✍️

about 24 hours ago
In response to "Education by Waiting Room"

Soldier_Mike - Yeah. Highlights. Are they still around? They were great.

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Soldier_Mike

a day ago
In response to "Education by Waiting Room"

"National Geographics" were also a staple at offices I used to frequent, but also those "Highlights" magazines. I always enjoyed seeing what Goofus and Gallant were up to.

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tj wanderlust-words-in-motion

a day ago
In response to "Canada 'Cheese-Smugglers' Busted"

I enjoyed reading this, thanks for the laugh. Sure, some may think this kind of cheesy, but I thought it was grate.

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Scary Potato

a day ago
In response to "Canada 'Cheese-Smugglers' Busted"

Oh, yeah that makes sense. This was kind of amusing, I just get faked out easily.

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September 4, 2024 at 4:14pm

#1076252

Weezer Again

Weezer Again

I can't help it - every now and again I come across another Weezer song that I've never heard before and I'm grinning like a Cheshire cat with enjoyment. Listen to this one and tell me you're not instantly back in the heyday of the Beachboys:

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