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Hold your horses, the elephants are coming

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381741) • Rockingham, Australia 2 Oct 24

The photo is of two seagulls enjoying our sunny weather. It has nothing to do with the text. I’ve just finished reading an autobiography written by Fred Bradna who was equestrian director with Barnum and Bailey circus from...

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Woodrow Wilson and Ringlings Circus

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381741) • Rockingham, Australia 27 Sep 24

Vince's photo has nothing to do with the discussion but is another photo from Araluen Botanical Park. I wrote about reading Water for Elephants and maybe I mentioned what a lot of research the author had done into how train...

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A second jigsaw is finished

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381741) • Rockingham, Australia 20 Aug 23

We have four more days at our house-sit and I’ve just finished another jigsaw of a poster for a circus. Both jigsaws are quite large and there isn’t much room left now on the dining room table. However, there are two more jigsaws...

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On No Not More Haiku

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 19 Jul 23

Yeah, here I go again 1/. Living the moment As fleeting as a mayfly I need much longer A sense that the now is too short to get fixated on 2/. Open mic poetry Don't read out many Haiku Harder to take in Audiences tend to...

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The Fourlegged Girl From Texas

celticeagle @celticeagle (189793) • Boise, Idaho 12 May 22

I was looking through the list of celebrities with birthdays today and along with Katherine Hepburn and George Carlin, I found a woman by the name of Myrtle Corbin(May 12, 1868 - May 06, 1928). I didn't recognize the name so I did...

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An Apology To Elephants

celticeagle @celticeagle (189793) • Boise, Idaho 6 May 22

I love the elephant. The way they stick together and all the females help to raise the infants is so endearing. The word "elephant" comes from the greek "elephas" which means "ivory". I can't believe their gestation period is 22...

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May 21, 2020 - What happened on that day?

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 21 May 20

National Waiters and Waitresses Day American Red Cross Founder's Day 2005 - The tallest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka, opened at Six Flags in Jackson Township, New Jersey, USA. 2017 - Ringling Brothers and Barnum &...

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April 4, 2020 - What happened on that day?

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 4 Apr 20

National Love Our Children Day International Pillow Fight Day 1147 - Moscow is mentioned for the first time in an historical document. 1768 - In London, the first modern circus is performed. 1964 - The Beatles occupy the top 5...

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Nights at the circus

DINNERLADY @lazydaizee (6732) • United Kingdom 13 Jan 20

I have just finished reading a book called `Nights at the circus' that was written by Angela Carter in 1984. I had not read any of this author`s work before , but after reading this book, I will look out for other titles by her....

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My Day at the Circus

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (323168) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 4 Mar 19

My friend and I arrived an hour early. I'm glad we did. It was nuts with traffic. She had me drive. Getting there was good. The way home was frightening. I have cataracts and driving at night with headlights coming at me...

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Circus Day

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (323168) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 2 Mar 19

It's the day my friend and I have been waiting for all week. We have the tickets, bought on Monday, and I have the money set aside for the parking fee and the souvenirs. I don't expect to buy too much, but definitely the book...

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We Are Going to the Circus

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (323168) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 25 Feb 19

It's a balmy 4 F with a -12 F wind chill. The sun is shining out of a glorious blue sky. It's actually warmer than it was when I checked the weather this morning at 0 with a -19 wind chill. I didn't go to the pool this morning...

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I'm Done With This

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (323168) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 21 Feb 19

I don't only mean the notifications. I woke up to day 2 of this stomach problem. I really hoped to get to the pool this morning. No go. I really wanted to go to the ADRC for rock painting - no go. I will also pass on prayer...

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Horror Book Review Darren Shan The Darren Shan Saga 11 Lord Of The Shadows

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 28 Sep 18

Spoiler alerts 2003 Harper-Collins. The penultimate Darren Shan Vampire story. Back from discovering that the ruined monster infested world they visited was a possible future of our own planet, Darren & Harkat return to our...

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Circus – last time you went

CSHINE @SHAMRACK (8576) • India 13 Sep 18

Entertaining public with varieties of performances by acrobats, clowns, trained animals etc. Also these entertainments are travelling one. But actually these are viewed directly by the public viewers. It’s mostly very less now...

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Who Loves a Circus

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (323168) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 30 Jul 18

I've always loved the circus, from the time I was a child. I remember my dad taking us to see the circus, and I think it was his favorite too, as the one time I remember most when the tent came to town, Dad took us to watch them...

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Horror Novel Review Darren Shan The Darren Shan Saga 3 Tunnels Of Blood

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 8 Jul 18

spoiler alerts 2001 Harper Collins. The book begins with a teaser chapter in which Darren, the half-vampire, is clearly trying to kill his Master, Mr. Crepsley, a full vampire. The circumstances leading to this intense drama...

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Horror Book Review Darren Shan The Darren Shan Saga 2 The Vampires Assistant

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 11 Jun 18

Harper Collins. Spoiler alerts Now a half-vampire, Darren follows his Master, Mr. Crepsley to join the Vampire Circus Of Freaks. Darren is unsure whether Mr. Crepsley is a good or a bad vampire. Darren has to look after his...

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Fantasy Friday - off to join the circus

Lynn Fowler @lynnief (1203) • Australia 23 Mar 18

OK, I'm a day late, but I thought it would be fun to do a post each week where we can totally let our imaginations run wild - and Fantasy Friday sounds better than Fantasy Saturday. So, our fantasy adventure this week is that we...

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~Wonderful Day As Always!~

Jennifer @LovingMyBabies (85923) • Valdosta, Georgia 16 Jan 18

Good morning everyone. I hope you're doing well today so far. Things are great here! So grateful for God's love and mercy. Today is a special day in this house. My youngest daughter Jailynn is turning 9 years old! =) Every year...

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