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Titia Geertman @TitiaG (251) • Netherlands 15 Dec 20

As of last midnight the Netherlands is in semi lockdown again. Only necessary shops like supermarkets, pharmacies etc. are open, the rest will be closed until January 19. Schools are closed too. I think it's the best solution,...

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Marisa Wright @TitiaG - we are more like the US because we have States, each with their own government. The Federal Government controls certain things (like the army) but each State manages its own affairs. The Federal Government can't tell them what to do, and tney...

20 Dec 20

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 16 Dec 20

So, I'm writing a book -- or I'm soon to start writing my book, at the moment it's just a lot of notes! -- and I've been exploring which route to take when the time comes: whether to go for an agent and a traditional deal or...

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Marisa Wright @Borlotti - you don't necessarily need money. You need to be a prolific writer with confidence you can publish a book every six months or so. You need to network, network, network so you have a good group of people who will read and review your book for you....

20 Dec 20

popciclecold @popciclecold (35024) • United States 19 Dec 20

I was watching the news today, and media reports a new strain of the corona virus. It was said it is 70 times worst than what we have seen. How in the world could it have happened. I just began to pray. I can't even imagine...

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Marisa Wright I checked the news and it is not "70 times worst than what we have seen". There is a new mutation of the virus which is more infectious. Some estimates say it's 70% more infectious, which just means it's even easier to catch it from someone else.

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Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 16 Dec 20

So, I'm writing a book -- or I'm soon to start writing my book, at the moment it's just a lot of notes! -- and I've been exploring which route to take when the time comes: whether to go for an agent and a traditional deal or...

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Marisa Wright One important thing to be aware of: if you're only going to publish one or two books, don't self-publish, even on KDP, because your book will likely sink without trace and make no sales at all. It is much, much harder to gain a following these days on...

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popciclecold @popciclecold (35024) • United States 19 Dec 20

I was watching the news today, and media reports a new strain of the corona virus. It was said it is 70 times worst than what we have seen. How in the world could it have happened. I just began to pray. I can't even imagine...

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Marisa Wright Covid will be with us forever, unless everyone can be vaccinated.

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Titia Geertman @TitiaG (251) • Netherlands 15 Dec 20

As of last midnight the Netherlands is in semi lockdown again. Only necessary shops like supermarkets, pharmacies etc. are open, the rest will be closed until January 19. Schools are closed too. I think it's the best solution,...

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Marisa Wright I think that's one reason why the US hasn't done well in controlling the outbreak. At the start of the pandemic, our Prime Minister (nearest thing we have to a President) called all the State leaders to a meeting and they all agreed to a joint policy that...

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Hanni Harel @Hannihar (129350) • Israel 11 Dec 20

I read that we will soon be getting the vaccines here and that even with them will have restrictions. So, will they be better than nothing or what? I do not know what the restrictions will be but am wondering since so many here do...

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Marisa Wright @shaggin - in that case, it sounds as though you'd be wiser not to get the vaccine. The allergic people who had the vaccine have recovered and are fine - but it's better to be safe.

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Hanni Harel @Hannihar (129350) • Israel 11 Dec 20

I read that we will soon be getting the vaccines here and that even with them will have restrictions. So, will they be better than nothing or what? I do not know what the restrictions will be but am wondering since so many here do...

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Marisa Wright @Hannihar - the thing is, it could take a year or more to vaccinate every one, so during that time, there will be lots of people who are still vulnerable.

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Hanni Harel @Hannihar (129350) • Israel 11 Dec 20

I read that we will soon be getting the vaccines here and that even with them will have restrictions. So, will they be better than nothing or what? I do not know what the restrictions will be but am wondering since so many here do...

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Marisa Wright If you have to carry an Epipen because you have severe allergies, you should not get the vaccine. If you just have minor allergies it's not an issue

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Titia Geertman @TitiaG (251) • Netherlands 15 Dec 20

As of last midnight the Netherlands is in semi lockdown again. Only necessary shops like supermarkets, pharmacies etc. are open, the rest will be closed until January 19. Schools are closed too. I think it's the best solution,...

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Marisa Wright We are so lucky in Australia.

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Titia Geertman @TitiaG (251) • Netherlands 15 Dec 20

Will you be there, when my world crumbles down and when my soul is not what it should be. When past and present take their liberty, to spin my mind, just like the mill in town. Will you please hold me, when I seem to drown, in...

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Marisa Wright How frightening.

16 Dec 20

Marisa Wright @Marisawriter (62) • Australia 12 Dec 20

My "pop psychology" thought for the day. I've come to the conclusion that every human being NEEDS to feel part of a tribe. It's a fundamental part of our nature. I know that for many people, their "tribe" is their nation. But...

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Marisa Wright It's interesting when you think about life like that. I realise that one of the reasons I've been having a "late life crisis" in my latefifties/early sixties is that my tribe has always been dancing. I am now too old to perform - and though I've managed to...

14 Dec 20

Marisa Wright @Marisawriter (62) • Australia 12 Dec 20

My "pop psychology" thought for the day. I've come to the conclusion that every human being NEEDS to feel part of a tribe. It's a fundamental part of our nature. I know that for many people, their "tribe" is their nation. But...

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Marisa Wright @sissy15 - In Australia, it's regarded as rude to ask who you voted for

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Marisa Wright @Marisawriter (62) • Australia 10 Dec 20

I live in Australia and we've had some long, hard lockdowns due to Covid. As a result, my life this year has been incredibly different from any other year - and I think some things will never change back. For instance: 1. I...

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Marisa Wright I know what you mean. I've always been one of those people who's always out and about, joniing in clubs and classes, so I was beside myself at first! But now I've learned to appreciate some of the things I can enjoy at home. My husband always hankered to...

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Marisa Wright @Marisawriter (62) • Australia 10 Dec 20

I live in Australia and we've had some long, hard lockdowns due to Covid. As a result, my life this year has been incredibly different from any other year - and I think some things will never change back. For instance: 1. I...

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Marisa Wright I'm in Melbourne so we've been through a tough time, but we haven't had a case in the community for over a month now. We are still being asked to wear masks and there are a few restrictions still in place, but things feel pretty normal. However I must say,...

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Marisa Wright @Marisawriter (62) • Australia 12 Dec 20

My "pop psychology" thought for the day. I've come to the conclusion that every human being NEEDS to feel part of a tribe. It's a fundamental part of our nature. I know that for many people, their "tribe" is their nation. But...

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Marisa Wright I think you are right, I get the impression that the political parties are "tribes" for a lot of Americans.

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Sissy15 @sissy15 (12269) • United States 12 Dec 20

I was reading a buzzfeed article that I'm guessing someone from the UK put together about food. It never really occurred to me what other countries considered weird. I always forget how different the food is here than in other...

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Marisa Wright @sissy15 - I think the average Brit (or Australian) would struggle to eat their food if they put down their knife. We use it to cut up food as we go along, BUT we also use it to help food onto the fork - for instance, instead of chasing the last piece of...

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Sissy15 @sissy15 (12269) • United States 12 Dec 20

I was reading a buzzfeed article that I'm guessing someone from the UK put together about food. It never really occurred to me what other countries considered weird. I always forget how different the food is here than in other...

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Marisa Wright @sissy15 - yes, we've all been taught to hate waste. Actually Australian portion sizes are bigger than British ones, and I gained weight (very slowly) after I migrated to Australia as a result. I didn't even realise i was eating more, until I went home to...

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Sissy15 @sissy15 (12269) • United States 8 Dec 20

My husband and I had homemade pizza tonight for dinner. My son had corn dogs since he hates pizza but they turned out really well. We made our own dough and our own sauce. Our sauce was actually frozen from the last time we made...

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Marisa Wright This is a good example of how American cuisine is different. For an Australian like me, your pizza is w-a-a-a-a-a-a-y too thick. I'm not sure if it's the dough base or the cheese, but I assume it's both. We'd have a lot less cheese and more other toppings,...

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Sissy15 @sissy15 (12269) • United States 12 Dec 20

I was reading a buzzfeed article that I'm guessing someone from the UK put together about food. It never really occurred to me what other countries considered weird. I always forget how different the food is here than in other...

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Marisa Wright I've only visited the US a few times. The main thing I noticed about the food was the portion size - twice the size of what you'd get in a British or Australian restaurant. We would order one meal to share and even then, it was often too much. I notice...

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