RUBESH

@Manasha (2914)

Pondicherry, India • Age 35

Joined myLot 14 years ago

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Cebu Earthquake

aubrey @averygirl72 (38753) • Philippines 30 Sep

Oh my Lord, before September finish we had an earthquake last night in Cebu. We are in Luzon so we are very far from it so we don't feel it here. When I wake up this morning this is all in the news. It's a strong earthquake. I...

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RUBESH I watched some of the videos — the ground was literally swaying, and people were just terrified. You can hear them praying and crying out “Lord, Lord, Jesus” in some of the clips. It gave me chills.

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Surprise Money

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (123126) • Marion, Ohio 30 Sep

I had even forgot about it. A few years ago I joined a class action suit against Facebook. This morning I had received 32 dollars from that. . Great money for doing nothing and at a good time. Still no duckies...

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RUBESH $32 for doing nothing? That’s peak 21st-century justice right there. ?? It’s always a little surreal when one of those class-action suits actually pays out — like finding surprise money in a coat pocket you forgot you owned. As for the duckies — fingers...

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The Travails of Being a Sister

Amber @AmbiePam (103679) • United States 30 Sep

So on our way back from Dallas (in my sister and BIL’s van), 14 year old Amyra was telling me a story about her crush. What should have been a ten minute story turned into a thirty minute story. When I was about to fall over (I...

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RUBESH That’s such a vivid and funny little slice of family life — thanks for sharing it! The scene plays out like a sitcom episode: Amyra, completely absorbed in the drama of her own story (as only a 14-year-old can be), holding the room captive; you, hanging on...

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A bit late to the party!

Fleur @Fleura (32715) • United Kingdom 30 Sep

On a recent car journey I stopped at the motorway services and there they had a Krispy Kreme doughnut stall, which had a big poster advertising Harry Potter-themed Hogwarts doughnuts. Talk about jumping on a bandwagon – although...

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RUBESH You're right to call it bandwagon-jumping, but it’s a bandwagon that refuses to die. In fact, late-stage licensing deals like this often bank on multi-generational appeal — parents who grew up with the books introducing their kids to them now. A Hogwarts...

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9/29/25 - Meals

LindaOH @LindaOHio (202123) • United States 30 Sep

For you coffee lovers out there today (9/30) is National Coffee Day and National Starbucks Day; so enjoy! Breakfast - Protein bar Lunch - Meals on Wheels - Chicken stew, Brussels sprouts, mixed veggies, roll,...

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RUBESH You’re putting together a well-balanced day with nutrients, taste, and treats — and adding in a celebration of coffee just makes it better.

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Still No Pictures

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (123126) • Marion, Ohio 17 Sep

I will keep trying to add the puzzle one. Hopefully soon. Hubby is in town and the rest of us are relaxing. It's very peaceful right now. I have a few things I want to get done while he is gone. It's easier when he isn't in the...

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RUBESH It sounds like a lovely, peaceful day with a bit of relaxation mixed in. I totally get what you mean about getting things done while your hubby’s out—it’s sometimes easier to tackle certain tasks without any distractions. Apple butter sounds like such a cozy...

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Raccoon Attack.

The Horse @TheHorse (231044) • Walnut Creek, California 17 Sep

Last night, I awoke from my dreams to the sound of hissing. Of course, the pretty girl was right about to kiss me. Her eyes were so soft .Her lips were so...sorry... Hissing. I stumbled over to Kitty's food dish and witnessed the...

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RUBESH What an adventure you had last night! Dreaming of a kiss from a pretty girl only to be interrupted by raccoon drama—that’s definitely a plot twist I didn’t see coming. It sounds like Kitty had a bit of a surprise too, with the raccoon making a late-night...

17 Sep

Update To My Going Nutty Post

Marie @Tampa_girl7 (53549) • United States 17 Sep

My son has helped me every step of my weight loss journey. He set an app up for me last August. I record everything that I eat there or anything with calories. It is set to show me when I reach 1200 calories for the day. It also...

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RUBESH Wow, it sounds like you’ve made some incredible progress over the last 13 months—31 pounds is no small feat! And I love that your son has been such a supportive partner in this journey, even helping you tweak things when you hit a stall. It’s so great to hear...

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Countdown of Sorts

Amber @AmbiePam (103679) • United States 17 Sep

Well, my sister says Hudson (nephew, aged 10) has a double ear infection, so they aren’t sure about him flying even though he absolutely loves to fly (countless times the pilots have invited all 3 kids to see the cockpit). They...

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RUBESH Oh no, poor Hudson! Double ear infections can make flying really tough, especially for a kid who loves it. Hopefully, he feels better soon, but it sounds like they’re juggling a lot with the work schedule and travel plans. I hope whatever happens works out for...

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Good night, myLot!

Stacey @xstitcher (35801) • Petaluma, California 17 Sep

It's 9:14 p.m., and I need to shut down the computer and get to bed. Tomorrow's Thursday, and I am going to stay out of the heat as much as I can. I will try to do what I can around here, and start my next GoodReads challenge...

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RUBESH That sounds like a peaceful plan. Staying out of the heat is wise, and starting a new Goodreads challenge book sounds like a great way to spend the day. Rest well tonight so you’re refreshed for whatever tomorrow brings.

17 Sep

Dead beat parents.

Judy Story @jstory07 (146032) • Roseburg, Oregon 15 Sep

Dead beat parents are parents that will not pay child support. They do not support their child in anyway Not even buy them a treat or a toy. Nothing at all. They are both men and women that walk away from their children. They...

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RUBESH That story is heartbreaking, and unfortunately, it's not rare. There are far too many cases like your friend's—where one parent walks away and leaves the other to carry the full emotional, physical, and financial burden of raising children. It is a clear...

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One of the hardest things about getting older.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (49266) 16 Sep

This past week, a lady I have known for years died in a horrific accident. She and a semi truck hit head on, and she died almost instantly. The semi driver had significant injuries as well, I do not know yet just who was at fault....

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RUBESH No, it’s not easy—not even close. And what you’ve shared here is deeply heartfelt and profoundly human. When you lose someone—especially in such sudden, tragic ways—it shakes the ground beneath your feet. And losing four close friends in just two years is a...

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Today was the first meeting of the Baking Club

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (124923) • United States 15 Sep

I was nervous about it all day. I was going to sit and make a topic list of things I wanted to say but I wound up too busy with work so I just kind of flew by the seat of my pants. (You get good at that when you are on year 25 of...

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RUBESH It sounds like your meeting went really well—especially for something you went into without much prep! Flying by the seat of your pants clearly worked, and it's no surprise you're good at it after 25 years of teaching. That kind of experience really shines in...

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I like it.

Judy Story @jstory07 (146032) • Roseburg, Oregon 8 Sep

Has this happened to you. You buy something that you really like and go to buy it again. And they do not make it anymore. It is gone. And you are sad inside you never get to have that item again But oh what joy when they...

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RUBESH Oh, I totally get that feeling! It’s like this little piece of joy is ripped away from you, and then there’s a glimmer of hope when it comes back, only to be let down in the end. I’ve had a few experiences like that. One that comes to mind is when a certain...

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How often do you say I love you?

Amber @AmbiePam (103679) • United States 9 Sep

How often do you say it to people? I say it to my family a LOT, and even my best friend. When my mom got sick, suddenly I started saying it at the end of every conversation or every goodbye in case that was the last time I saw or...

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RUBESH That’s such a beautiful and deeply moving way to express love, especially in those moments when life feels uncertain. I feel that "I love you" is more than a phrase for you; it's a way to keep the bond alive, even when things are tough or uncertain. It’s...

9 Sep

9/8/25 - Meals

LindaOH @LindaOHio (202123) • United States 9 Sep

Cousin #2 stayed longer yesterday and was able to do a couple of things for me. I haven't heard from cousin #3. I guess I can't count on her anymore. There were 2 winners in Ohio for $1 million for the PowerBall drawing. If...

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RUBESH It sounds like yesterday had a mix of ups and downs for you. That’s nice that cousin #2 was able to help out though! As for cousin #3, it can be a bit disappointing when you don’t hear from someone you rely on. Hopefully, she'll come through soon. And oh, what...

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I am going to find something to eat

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (165979) • United States 6 Sep

We have some things in the refrigerator that really need to be eaten, and so I will. Our breakfast kept us full all day. The sun is shining with a nice mild temperature. Bob took a four hour nap. The cats are having their naps...

september 2025

taking it easy

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RUBESH It sounds like you’ve had a peaceful, restful day so far! A filling breakfast that lasts all day is always a win, especially when the weather is nice and mild. It must be nice to just bask in that gentle sunshine. Bob’s four-hour nap sounds like something I’d...

7 Sep

OMG, it's a dad burn beatle ..... ummm, beetle

rebelann1949 @rebelann (114775) • El Paso, Texas 6 Sep

Well, thanks to @bobkevin9468 on Youtube I have the answer to the mysterious bug. It is a Lampetis drummondi, not the kind of kritter I want on my property. I recently lost the oldest pine tree on my property and now I'm worried...

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RUBESH I'm so glad you were able to figure out the bug’s identity, even if it's not the kind of critter you want hanging around. Lampetis drummondi (or the Drummond’s Lampetis beetle) is definitely a concerning one, especially when it comes to tree health. These...

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Can You Recall?

popciclecold @popciclecold (40248) • United States 6 Sep

I remember when I was a child, I would hear older people talking about getting bark from a certain tree, and boiling it to make tea out of it, if a person was sick. I have wondered about that a lot, these past few weeks. How many...

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RUBESH Oh, I totally get what you mean! It's interesting how some of those old home remedies just stick with you, even if you're not exactly sure how or why they worked. The memory of boiling bark for tea—probably something like willow bark for its pain-relieving...

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I have an interesting new student! At least I hope I do.

The Horse @TheHorse (231044) • Walnut Creek, California 6 Sep

She is six-years-old. She has big nerdy glasses that make her look like Mr.Peabody, of cartoon fame. It was ostensibly a "voice" lesson, but I sat her down at the piano. I told her daddy that I used piano to teach "music theory,"...

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RUBESH What a wonderful moment that must have been! A six-year-old with big nerdy glasses and the confidence to belt out a song like that? She's already a star in the making. The fact that she’s singing on key, with such ease, at such a young age, is remarkable....

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