Fleur (@Fleura) on myLot

The Horse @TheHorse (146160) • Walnut Creek, California 8h

I was a victim of a pretty severe crime a few years ago and was diagnosed with PTSD. But it never occurred to me that I might have OCD. I am currently doing laundry (including a pillow case to make @Vandana happy) and my...

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Fleur Yep, I do that too. But that's not OCD, that's just practical!

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Anne Marie Guyer @LeaPea2417 (32721) • Toccoa, Georgia 8h

I am really surprised! I have been hearing about a guy at my husband's work who is in his 30s (maybe 40) who has been suffering from Covid. I read on Facebook about how the guy really needs prayers because it doesn't seem like he...

twosicknesses

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Fleur Poor chap, I hope he makes a good recovery. Yes it is possible to have more than one viral infection at once, those two could really knock you out.

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sulynsi @sulynsi (2373) • Canada 12 Dec

I never really understood that ‘liking’ posts was a way of helping out posters in the lot. I often may read a post with interest, but don’t feel I have anything of value to add . But a rereading of the FAQs is interesting ‘...

liking tags mylot

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Fleur @sulynsi LOL thank you! Right back at ya!

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Fleur @Fleura (18377) • United Kingdom 16h

I just stumbled across an interview with Val McDermid, the well-known and best-selling writer of crime fiction, in an old magazine. It discussed her life and how she pursued her dream of becoming a writer. (In case anyone else is...

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Fleur @MALUSE I haven't. I don't often read crime fiction, and if I do read more than one from the same author I often find them a bit formulaic and 'samey'. What were hers like?

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Fleur @Fleura (18377) • United Kingdom 16h

I just stumbled across an interview with Val McDermid, the well-known and best-selling writer of crime fiction, in an old magazine. It discussed her life and how she pursued her dream of becoming a writer. (In case anyone else is...

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Fleur Maybe they just need a bit of light entertainment after all that death!

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CarolDM @CarolDM (168228) • Nashville, Tennessee 14h

Just read the most amazing story of the day. Disney World in Orlando, Florida take apart the gingerbread houses they make and have on display. And guess what they do with the sweets? They feed them to honey bees on their tree...

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Fleur A Christmas treat for them too!

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Fleur @Fleura (18377) • United Kingdom 16h

I just stumbled across an interview with Val McDermid, the well-known and best-selling writer of crime fiction, in an old magazine. It discussed her life and how she pursued her dream of becoming a writer. (In case anyone else is...

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Fleur I often read non-fiction. I do read other genres occasionally but it tends to be only one now and then.

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sulynsi @sulynsi (2373) • Canada 12 Dec

I never really understood that ‘liking’ posts was a way of helping out posters in the lot. I often may read a post with interest, but don’t feel I have anything of value to add . But a rereading of the FAQs is interesting ‘...

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Fleur @sulynsi Yes that's the kind of thing! It seems kind of rude to read and then leave without doing anything.

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Fleur @Fleura (18377) • United Kingdom 14 Jan

This is the first cake to go into my new tin! I have been working my way through stores in my freezer. I hate having a freezer full of nameless things, so normally I’m very organised and keep a list of everything that’s in there,...

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Fleur @soymex Very true!

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Fleur @Fleura (18377) • United Kingdom 16h

I just stumbled across an interview with Val McDermid, the well-known and best-selling writer of crime fiction, in an old magazine. It discussed her life and how she pursued her dream of becoming a writer. (In case anyone else is...

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Fleur It's their jokey way of saying that they play them badly : )

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Fleur @Fleura (18377) • United Kingdom 16h

I just stumbled across an interview with Val McDermid, the well-known and best-selling writer of crime fiction, in an old magazine. It discussed her life and how she pursued her dream of becoming a writer. (In case anyone else is...

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Fleur Did you enjoy them?

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Fleur @Fleura (18377) • United Kingdom 16h

I just stumbled across an interview with Val McDermid, the well-known and best-selling writer of crime fiction, in an old magazine. It discussed her life and how she pursued her dream of becoming a writer. (In case anyone else is...

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Fleur I know her name too but I'm not a great reader of crime fiction.

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Fleur @Fleura (18377) • United Kingdom 14 Jan

This is the first cake to go into my new tin! I have been working my way through stores in my freezer. I hate having a freezer full of nameless things, so normally I’m very organised and keep a list of everything that’s in there,...

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Fleur Thank you - it is! It would be quite difficult to eat it all in one day though!

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sulynsi @sulynsi (2373) • Canada 12 Dec

I never really understood that ‘liking’ posts was a way of helping out posters in the lot. I often may read a post with interest, but don’t feel I have anything of value to add . But a rereading of the FAQs is interesting ‘...

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Fleur I always click the 'like' after reading something, as a sort of acknowledgement that I have read it. I don't know whether anyone benefits from it!

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sulynsi @sulynsi (2373) • Canada 14 Dec

I wasn’t a fan of sweet potato or yams - but I’ve recently tried adding cinnamon- just sprinkling it on like you would salt - no sugar needed You don’t have to add any extra calories but the flavour boost is...

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Fleur That sounds good, I'll have to try it. And the bonus is that cinnamon is has a variety of beneficial effects!

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Fleur @Fleura (18377) • United Kingdom 16h

I just stumbled across an interview with Val McDermid, the well-known and best-selling writer of crime fiction, in an old magazine. It discussed her life and how she pursued her dream of becoming a writer. (In case anyone else is...

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Fleur She is multi-talented!

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Fleur @Fleura (18377) • United Kingdom 16h

I just stumbled across an interview with Val McDermid, the well-known and best-selling writer of crime fiction, in an old magazine. It discussed her life and how she pursued her dream of becoming a writer. (In case anyone else is...

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Lazy Daizee @lazydaizee (3776) • United Kingdom 14 Jan

Here is a story that is set in the past, as in six thousand years ago. The story takes place in Scandinavia at a time when that land was just one big forest. I enjoyed reading this book because it made me think of what life was...

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Fleur @lazydaizee The first one was good (if you like a mix of medieval history and fantasy!) but after that, forget it.

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Juliaacv @Juliaacv (61473) • Canada 17 Jan

Yesterday was a beautiful and sunny winter's day. The skies were blue and in the late afternoon, so clear that you could see the full moon looking down on us. I do not know what happened during the night, but this morning it...

blue skies

snow and wind

you can have it back now please

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Fleur Wintry weather is not bad, as long as you don't need to go anywhere! Hope everyone stays safe.

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Inlemay @Inlemay (17711) • South Africa 17 Jan

I was overwhelmed and delighted at the 'welcome back' kindness and sincere wishes from many of the lot I know on this site. Thank you for welcoming me back to a writing circle that has endless warmth and care for many of us. I...

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Fleur We missed you! Good to see you again. Looking forward to hearing more about your adventures!

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