It almost feels like I have been cheating. Blame it on summer. Blame it on a lengthy, reflective vacation. Blame it on the company I have been keeping lately ;o)
It has been a while since I have shared my deep thoughts here. I have been enjoying the company and appeal of another.
The tabby cat encouraged me to wander over to another blogging platform for tastier treats and pats on the head.
Yes, I have been enjoying the attentions of another. Specifically, I like the features and sharing community at WordPress.com:
The WordPress blogging community seems more attentive and communicative than... here;
I will keep this blog because of the interesting archives and will still maintain the blogspot presence for my novel - so don't forget to visit it from time to time.
Please follow, like and comment on things that tickle your fancy at my new Deep Blonde Thoughts domain and blog.
Although it has good intentions, the introduction of this legislation provides an opportunity for spammers and other morally corrupt individuals to spread uncertainty, to get people to click on links, give away their email addresses or even worse - passwords.
You likely receive newsletters from various organizations and interest groups. You may have noticed messages requesting permission to keep you on their mailing lists. You may also receive vague messages that look like requests for consent but may actually be phishing attempts.
If I am not certain that the consent request is valid and will lead me to a trusted site, I would not respond to a message or follow any links. I would go directly to the company's web site in my browser to locate the subscribe option and create a new subscription then let the other one expire, valid or not.
My blonde logic is that if I can't remember subscribing in the first place, why put my computer at risk by following links and unknowingly giving personal information to criminals? If our past relationship is not well-explained, I will likely delete the message or file it away.
We may attempt to clear the material clutter from our lives but what about all the electronic clutter?
Not sure how to identify legitimate messages? Take the Spam Quiz.
Want to know when I post new entries here or on the blog for my novel, The Year of the Rabbit? Look for the "Follow by Email" box on the right of each blog's web page. Google forces you to sign up with your Gmail address. Kinda dumb and limited...
You can do the same for my other blog where the Tabby Cat Rules. WordPress isn't picky about what email address you use; you will receive a message to complete the subscription process.
By providing an email address and clicking the subsequent message links, you will be opting in according to the blog platform's subscription conditions.
Thanks for dropping by. I wish you safe computing and a Happy Canada Day! T
Why do some humans like to race? Is the attraction to speed part of our competitive nature? Is it hormone related? I can understand the need to ensure emergency vehicles arrive on time to save lives and property. I would like to understand the benefits of racing for racing's sake with burning fuel, producing harmful emissions and taking risks. Hop over to The Year of the Rabbit blog where Flo asks more questions about auto racing and explains why she killed off one of the characters in the novel.
That's right. Sweet old Flo killed off another character.
It was one month ago that I decided to end an unhealthy relationship. Sure, it provided me with company throughout the long winter months, adding a flicker and glow of comedic relief after dinner and many a long day in the working world. Problem was that this relationship became stale, intrusive - and costly. I needed a change in lifestyle. I wanted to discard some unhealthy habits - and cut expenses. I was starting to feel like one of my furry, floppy roommates.
On April 23rd, I gave the 30-day notice to cancel our cable TV service. Apparently, I am not alone:
In my new phase of life, I want to explore new interests and embrace new passions. I still want relationships that provide joy and laughter but more so through social gatherings, live theatre and the lost art of story telling. How about you? We still use our huge-ass television set to watch movies via Netflix, DVDs and yes, even our cherished old VHS tapes.
Last night, one of the young folk and I watched our copy of The Truman Show. It had been a while since we last viewed this family favourite during one of our regular movie nights. It's a very interesting story with Jim Carrey portraying a character who starts to question his life, what is real and what is fabricated. Some of us need to do that on a regular basis.
I've often advised my children to ask questions, to resist virtual distractions and encouraged them to read Sophie's World, A Novel About the History of Philosophy
by Jostein Gaarder [a review].One of them even helped me with an illustration for a wee web project many years ago.
Some of us need frequent reminders to jog our curiosity, to challenge our perception of what is real, what really matters in our life and in our varied relationships.
In most areas of our lives, we have the freedom to choose. We are each the star of our own TV show, each the author of our own life story. How will it end? I think it's healthy to ask questions, to challenge the status quo and leave one's comfort zone once in awhile. We may just realize that we have been conveniently led back into the cave of illusions and shadows.
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