He might actually survive his stint as the lifeline for a professional writer/researcher/teacher. 😛
If you are anything like me, you threaten the poor darling’s life at least three times on any given day thanks to random unidentifiable voices streaming from the speakers. I mean seriously, how can 4 ads be running just slighting off so that they scream over each other and I be unable to locate even one to shut the stupid thing off? It drives me nuts! I usually just throw a temper tantrum, shut down all the tab, lose all of my research, and let Laurence have it for being such a stupid nitwit.
Fortunately, Google Chrome has come through finally! At long last they have added a way for you to tell which tabs have sounds playing. Check out the new little volume symbol on your tab at the top of the browser.
If you see it, then that means that something is playing sounds on that tab. The same is true regardless of whether it’s music, videos, random beeping noises, or advertisements–if it has some noise going on the symbol shows up.
All the other browsers should adopt this change; it’s a keeper.
2 Hour long Conversation with my Bestie about everything from British Crime Television to a preference for tall, dark, and handsome, to a long description of favorite books, and in-depth plans for our future–Why yes, sounds like it would make my day 🙂
I know it’s post-Christmas, but I needed a cheering up today and this arrived at my Youtube doorstep. I have yet to watch these two interact and not love it! She’s still my favorite Doctor Who companion ❤
“Hetalia Geographic” by Plushie Bastet
FYI Evil Weatherman– that 8/10 of an inch was a LIE! A dad-gum, filthy, no-good lie told to raise my spirits and then crush them under the weight of 2 inches of unforcasted snow. I am seriously displeased. And considering a lawsuit based on the intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Why yes, older woman in the Orange shirt and Brown coat at the Coralville Mall (Coralville, IA), I do appreciate your going from fifth in line to first by deliberately bypassing everyone else. Totally understandable! And really, you accomplished so much with that move. I mean, you saved yourself a 15 minute wait by merely increasing everyone else’s by five minutes each. Pbhft, Hardly any cost whatsoever. In fact, you accomplished so much more than just enraging an entire crowd of people.
You’ve shown the children with their mom at the front of the line the importance of shoving others out of your way when you want something. Naturally, all those lessons about respecting your elders came in handy here; they really got to see an example of how they should live their lives when they’re your age. Of course, they’ll get in trouble at school when they copy your example, and, well, none of their friends are going to appreciate that. And well, their example to the other kids will lead to a new scene in 15 years where we have five people fighting and shoving over who goes first instead of a line at all. But that’s nothing! You showed them the best way to get what they want when they want it. It’ll definitely help them in life.
Because really, your actions today were a shining way of encouraging and further developing the modern culture of “me, Me, ME!” Nothing is more self-centered or self-absorbed than the person who thinks their time, attention, needs, and desires are more important than any one else’s. And that’s something we should all be contributing to today. Be proud, you have just helped lead the way to a society that focuses even more on themselves all the time. Of course, you’ll be perfectly charming when that teenager who was second in line here later decides to stop his car right behind yours for 20 minutes while waiting for a pick-up regardless of the fact that you were backing out. I mean, he’s just following your example so you can hardly complain. Nor will you say anything when the two young women who were third push themselves in front of you at the grocery store because they have a movie to catch. I mean, of course if your needs are so important, so are theirs. I’m not really sure how you’ll handle it when the guy who was fourth gets in front of you to fill up his drinks, but I’m guessing it’ll be totally fine.
On yet an even grander scale, you showed us an amazing sign of what humankind can do when it sets a goal. I mean, the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids which symbolize the power of our ability to utilize math. The ancient Romans built an excellent legal system that the world still holds up as exemplary today. The ancient Chinese developed Buddhism, which embodies love, hope, and the potential of human spirit. But for modern Americans, we’ve got you–and all your other line-butter friends– to destroy the entire concept of working together, respecting others, valuing everyone’s needs equally, indeed most of what a civil society is built on. You even managed to unify a Latino woman, African-American man, and two Caucasian women in their disgust with your behavior. Yep, you’re a real benefit to our society. Bravo!
Follow-up to my recent post “Five Foods for the Common Cold.” This is a list of five drinks that can help when you’re sick, via healing or soothing properties. This mostly comes from years of studying and working with ill family and friends (as well as myself). Much of it was passed down to me by my mother and grandmother.
1. Tea with Honey
You can try this with any kind of tea, include good old original Lipton, but something herbal might be better. Some good teas to consider might be a soothing mint or ginger based tea, or perhaps an echinacea or dandelion tea for their healing element. Thus the tea itself is calms the throat and stomach without the nasty taste of some vitamins or medicine. In regards to the honey, natural honey is the best, and it offers sugar to maintain blood sugar levels when you aren’t eating much as well as a number of other natural healing properties. The recipe itself isn’t difficult: 1 mug of water, 1 tea bag, and 1-2 TBSP of Honey.
2. Cloves and Ginger Tea
My mother happily swears by this tea, thanks to its healing and numbing abilities. Cloves is a natural numbing agent, easing pain in sore throats, bad teeth, and aching ears. Whenever I had an ear infection, we’d pack it with cloves and olive oil until it healed; and added to water, it will numb a sore throat and nauseous stomach for a while. Ginger is known for its ability to help the intestinal track function properly, to fight viruses and bacteria, and to serve as a fairly effective natural healer. It works for many ills, and is frequently administered to those with sick stomachs. The recipe usually goes, a mug of water with at least half a teaspoon each of cloves and ginger thrown in. Heat to a boil and drink.
3. Orange Juice Slushy
When I was a kid, this was my all time favorite recipe and really the only way my mom got me to drink fruit juices for ages. I’ve never been a big fruit juice person, but I love this drink, especially when I don’t feel well. You’ll need a blender, 1 can of frozen Orange Juice, 1 Cup of Milk, and 1 tray of ice (about 12-14 large cubes). Throw in the ice, add the orange juice, and pour in 1 cup of Milk. Blend together until it’s in slushy form. This drink is good in all ways. It has a lot of ice which helps with liquidating the sick person. The milk has some protein. And the Orange Juice has all those lovely healing properties of Oranges (not least of which is Vitamin C). All around great drink for the sick.
4. Apple Vinegar Water
I must admit that this is probably my least favorite of these drinks–in fact I find it hard to drink at all. However, many members of my family drink the mixture regularly and greatly preach about how much it helps. And, when I can gag it down, I have to agree–this works. Grab a bottle of water and some Apple Cider Vinegar (white vinegar will not work). Mix 1-2 TBSP of Vinegar into the water and slug it down. Nasty, huh? Well, lucky you, this drink is one of my best recommendations for a sick stomach. It has a lot of anti-bacterial nutrients and soothes cramping or upset stomachs.
5. White Soda and Orange Sherbet
I drink way too much soda on average (I don’t drink coffee and only tea on rare occasions), so I’m always happy when I actually have a good reason to down the drink. However, this only really works with the “white” or “clear” sodas–Sprite, Sierra Mist, Ginger Ale, and 7-Up. They may not have a lot of healthy nutrients, but sometimes the bubbly stuff can really help a sore throat and sick stomach. I generally like to drink the soda, but it’s even more beneficial when you add in orange sherbet. The sherbet has a water base that helps with liquidation, as well as Vitamin C, and the refreshing nature. I find that I’m better able to keep this down when well and truly sick.
Please Note: I Am NOT A Doctor!! If you are ill, it is HIGHLY recommended that you talk with your doctor right away.
“She was free in her wildness. She was a wanderess, a drop of free water. She belonged to no man and to no city” ~ Roman Payne
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