Ali Canary

@AliCanary (4954)

Joined myLot 10 years ago

I'm an artist, writer, and teacher, so communication is my thing! Some of you may know me from Yahoo, Bubblews and Persona Paper. Nice to be here!

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Responses (2026)

Ali Canary 's Responses

Go Big or Go Home - "Big Time"

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (47753) • Denver, Colorado 22 Sep

The final big big big big big big big big song. And I didn’t type out all of those bigs just for the sake of it. They are part of the lyrics of this final big song. “Big Time” is a song from Peter Gabriel’s smash 1986 album,...

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Ali Canary So is one of my all-time favorite albums! It's funny how Genesis was such an arty, navel-gazing prog-rock band until Peter left to go solo, and then they BOTH turned out the catchiest music ever and churned out hit after hit, lol

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Another 'big thing for our state

Judy Evans @JudyEv (389506) • Rockingham, Australia 10 Oct

Australia has another ‘big thing’ and it’s situated in Moora, a small town in Western Australia. This time it’s a pair of endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoos. A public group has been raising funds for the sculpture for seven...

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Ali Canary I wonder what the real birds are going to think of the huge ones? ETA - I just went to see the article and saw the pictures of cockatoos sitting on them, lol

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Gone Hollywood Songs: Heart of Gold

Four Walls @FourWalls (88740) • United States 7 Oct

We’re staying in the L.A. area when it comes to home bases for singers for today’s Hollywood side of the dual countdowns celebrating Southern California. I’ll dedicate today’s Hollywood song to Oscar-winner Eva Marie Saint (“She...

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Ali Canary I like this song. Probably my favorite by Neil Young. He had quite a lot of political songs, and that's absolutely okay! As to chart success, did Crosby even HAVE any solo songs? I can think of only one by Stephen Stills, "Stranger". I did like that one. I...

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I actually see sun for the first time in days.

Kayla Tsukino @kaylachan (86744) • Daytona Beach, Florida 9 Oct

Good morning. As the title has implied, I actually see sunlight for the first time in days. I love rain, but not when it prevents me from getting things done I need to do. I actually had to take the cans out in it last night....

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Ali Canary Wow, I was just whining to Michael that we had rain here all day, but you REALLY got it. I'm glad you finally got a break!

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Good Purchase

Amber @AmbiePam (130827) • United States 10 Oct

What was your last really good, useful purchase? I told you the other day I was buying one of big, cushioned, back and arm rest pillows that are helpful when you’re sitting up straight in bed or on the couch. With my back injury,...

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Ali Canary How lovely that you have found a way to sit comfortably! My last big purchase was on Wednesday, when I enrolled in a yearlong weight management program with a local health system. I did a behavioral questionnaire and initial health assessment - they measured...

10 Oct

Good afternoon

Michael @Wrexxo (9361) 10 Oct

It's 2:06 PM. I'm at work. The sun is blazing and it's 31 degrees Celsius. My weather app says light rain, so maybe there's still a chance it'll rain later. I ran my market errands, cleaned the house, and even finished a few...

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Ali Canary It's rained here literally ALL day. Whew! We needed it, though. I'm glad I didn't have to go anywhere today. I just stayed cozy. It's been a bit cold in my office, though (about 19C).

10 Oct

A Hotpot Dinner.

rakski @rakski (162573) • Philippines 9 Oct

Hubby's nephew invited us for dinner. They message us the place and now we are here. Having a hotpot dinner. We ordered two kinds of soup and noodles plus the meat, balls (squid balls, fish balls, mozzarella balls, etc). I won't...

a hotpot dinner

hotpot

noodle soup

japanese noodle shoup

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Ali Canary That sounds tasty! We had pizza tonight. We should have gone out to dinner, because our anniversary is Monday. Maybe we'll go out next weekend. We got used to not going out because I was unemployed for so long, but I've been working at my temp job for a while...

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Now that you’re older, what hurts worse?

Amber @AmbiePam (130827) • United States 10 Oct

I once asked my dad if he remembered the day when absolutely nothing hurt. He did, which surprised me because I don’t. I’m blessed though because so many Mylotters have mentioned knee problems, and I’ve never had any pain in my...

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Ali Canary I'm lucky that, unless I sleep on it wrong, my neck doesn't hurt. My back doesn't hurt on a daily basis, but I do get muscle flares, which can be so bad, I can barely get out of bed to go to the bathroom. My problem is my right hip, which is severely...

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I thought she had the job

Michael @Wrexxo (9361) 10 Oct

It's 10:39pm..The temperature was 28 degrees Celsius earlier but now it's 25 degrees Celsius and I'm currently cooking dinner. Today was the first day of opening after coming back from Lagos and I'd say it was okay. There was a...

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Ali Canary Maybe she should leave it alone...he sounds shady.

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Hurricane Check in #9

April @thislittlepennyearns (71998) • Defuniak Springs, Florida 10 Oct

The hurricane was over last night. We didn't get any damage persay up here, but we had some limbs down in the yard. The chickens braved the storm out there and were just fine. They still hollared and woke us up about seven...

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Ali Canary I'm glad to hear that everyone is okay! I hope your power comes back on soon.

10 Oct

Fun Again...

DE @DaddyEvil (179139) • United States 9 Oct

Hallucinations and another hospital visit. I'm back home again. I didn't have fun. *sigh* At least I stayed local this time. I walked the two and a half blocks home after I was released from the hospital. I don't mean to...

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Ali Canary Goodness, you live very close to the hospital! Don't the ambulance sirens bother you?

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L.A. Songs: I Love L.A.

Four Walls @FourWalls (88740) • United States 7 Oct

Did anybody think this song wouldn’t be on the list? Anybody at all? As I say, I’m crazy but I’m not stupid. Yes, it’s the song everyone thinks about when they think of Los Angeles. Here’s today’s L.A....

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Ali Canary I'll bet Randy is one of those people who's crusty on the outside but soft and warm inside, like a fresh baguette.

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Bullet Train (1975)

Jessica @JESSY3236 (22554) • United States 6 Oct

I watched Bullet Train. It's the 1975 version. I watched it on Tubi. No, there are no subtitles. It has Ken Takakura, Shin'ichi Chiba, Eiji Go, Akira Oda, and Raita Ryû in it. Big Warning: there are some sad parts The movie...

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Ali Canary Wow, I never knew about this movie. My husband is Japanese and I speak a tiny bit, so the lack of subtitles wouldn't be a problem (now that I know the story, especially). It doesn't sound like that was an issue for you either, though. Yeah, Speed definitely...

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Two for one

Judy Evans @JudyEv (389506) • Rockingham, Australia 10 Oct

I bought a new jacket a month or so ago. I bought it online at a good price. It is reversible and is sort of fluffy on one side and more velour-like on the other. My preference has been to wear it with the fluffy side out but the...

western australia

reversible jacket

outdoor concert

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Ali Canary What a lovely color! Isn't it nice when something looks great and is also so practical? I love it!

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Goodnight everyone

Michael @Wrexxo (9361) 5 Oct

Its 9:16 pm. 20 degrees celcius, at my mum's place, getting ready for tomorrow's journey to Lagos for my stepdad's burial. I'm really glad the taxi service has been arranged. That really takes the weight off, honestly. Lagos can...

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Ali Canary Good night, my friend. I am sending my best wishes for an easy day tomorrow, full of loving memories.

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Saving Money

DE @DaddyEvil (179139) • United States 4 Oct

Pretty has been riding her new ebike around running errands since I can't see to drive anymore. She's gone to the Post Office to mail government forms, gone to the Family Service Center to register for me and gave them documents...

ebike

etrike

electric vehicles

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Ali Canary Ebikes are good for the environment, but I think they had a problem with the batteries catching fore a little while ago. I hope that's all been worked out!

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Is today my lucky day times 50?

John Roberts @JohnRoberts (107292) • Los Angeles, California 4 Oct

I performed my predawn ritual morning constitution and under streetlights, looked down and spied a quarter. A few feet away was another quarter. I scooped them up. 50 cents will not buy anything these days but is 50 cents towards...

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Ali Canary Heck, I'd still pick up a penny, even though they aren't being made anymore. Quarters are a real find!

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Wow, Trader Joes has a huge quantity of things for the Fall!

snowy @snowy22315 (213541) • United States 5 Oct

I am going to Richmond tomorrow, and while there I will shop at Trader Joes. I was just looking over their fall offerings and they have quite a collection. Everything from pumpkin beer and wine to fall candles, and tolietries....

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Ali Canary Wow, $60! That's cool. You could go piglet wild, at least.

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Internet on Vacation

Amber @AmbiePam (130827) • United States 5 Oct

Do you get online while you’re on vacation? Does it just depend where you are? I’m going on a cruise in two weeks, and I can’t afford the premium Internet, but I don’t really need that as I’m not streaming anything. However, on...

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Ali Canary I've heard the wifi is terrible onboard and it's not worth spending the money. Just relax and sit in a deck chair and enjoy the sun and wind.

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What's for din? October 5th, 2026

April @thislittlepennyearns (71998) • Defuniak Springs, Florida 5 Oct

We ate lunch pretty late, and got way too much food. So when and if we eat again before bed, it will be leftovers from lunch. We had Panda Express. I have chow mein, Cantonese BBQ Brisket and teriyaki chicken. Chris has fried...

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Ali Canary I grabbed McDonald's after work because I was busy. It hit the spot pretty well!

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