CrimsonSpork

@Manasha (2952)

Pondicherry, India • Age 36

Joined myLot 15 years ago

You are As You Think

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Real or Fake Tree

Amber @AmbiePam (125045) • United States 16 Aug

The holidays are getting closer, and we’re seeing decorations in stores everywhere. So, I was wondering, for those who celebrate or decorate for Christmas, do you use a real tree, or a fake one?

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CrimsonSpork I’d probably go with a fake tree. It’s convenient, reusable every year, and you don’t have to worry about fallen needles or keeping a real tree watered. ?? A real tree does have a special charm, though—the smell and the traditional feel make it much more...

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A surprise for me - Australia grows cocoa beans

Judy Evans @JudyEv (386266) • Rockingham, Australia 16 Aug

I was very surprised to learn that Australia produces cocoa beans in addition to producing its own chocolate. I have to admit I hadn’t thought about it much but it seems we have trees growing commercially in far-north Queensland,...

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CrimsonSpork That’s a fascinating fact about Australia! ???? The really interesting part is that where the cocoa is fermented can affect the flavour more than the cocoa variety itself. That makes the idea of developing Australian “chocolate regions,” similar to wine...

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Would you live on a cruise ship?

Amber @AmbiePam (125045) • United States 15 Aug

So, a 52 year old woman and her husband have been living on a cruise ship for the past three years. She and her husband work remotely, so that doesn’t interfere with their living situation. She said they love waking up in...

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CrimsonSpork can definitely see the appeal! Waking up in a new country, having your meals and entertainment taken care of, and not worrying about maintaining a house sounds wonderful.

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Yet another community meeting

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (127701) • United States 10 Aug

Ugh. They do them every Monday and Friday. Instead of something holistic like meditation or acupuncture we all get hauled into the large group room so go over the rules. I think twice a week is a bit excessive especially when...

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CrimsonSpork Twice a week sounds a little much, especially for people who have already heard the rules enough times to recite them in their sleep! ?? An orientation for newcomers and something more meaningful for everyone else would definitely make more sense. At least...

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Fairly Easy

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (139067) • Marion, Ohio 9 Aug

I did pull the rest of that vine down but it wasn't hard to do. That area just needs the big stalks cut short now and then hubby can keep it mowed down. I do need to move the round bale feeder that I used as a trellis. I might...

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CrimsonSpork That sounds like a very productive day! ?? You’ve managed to tackle the vine, fix Rooster’s escape route, sort out the rain gauge, and even plan a new location for the Starlink dish. I love that you’re already thinking of turning the old bale feeders into a...

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Just Woke Up

luisadannointed @luisadannointed (12232) • Philippines 10 Aug

It's 6:39 in the evening and my day will just start today. Planning my day is not easy because there are lots of pending to deal with. My sister came home early to avoid the plan, there is no flood in our city but on the way...

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CrimsonSpork Starting your day at 6:39 PM sounds like one of those days when life completely ignores the schedule! ?? Hopefully the chocolate Bavarian donut gives you the energy to tackle all those pending things. ??? Traffic during flood conditions sounds exhausting too....

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Manic Monday

Juliaacv @Juliaacv (57112) • Canada 10 Aug

Today I will be pushing myself through this Monday. Mondays do not bother me for the most part. This morning seemed off, I woke with a headache. It has quickly morphed into the starts of a migraine. I will attempt to work, but...

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CrimsonSpork Sounds like Monday has decided to put up a fight before you’ve even had your first cup of coffee! ?? I hope the headache backs off and lets you get through the day without turning into a full-blown migraine. Don’t be too hard on yourself though—sometimes the...

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Suspicious death - not!

Judy Evans @JudyEv (386266) • Rockingham, Australia 10 Aug

Two in a row! The photo has nothing to do with the text. Someone in the Australian state of New South Wales found a ‘body’ in a suitcase on the side of a road. It turns out it was a sex doll and had been there a long time so the...

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CrimsonSpork That really is a classic case of “police were treating the death as suspicious”—well, I’d certainly hope so! Imagine the investigation: “We have reason to believe the deceased may not have been entirely human.” ?? And you're right about police language. “Male...

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overthinking

esther @iamhadasa (28) • Denpasar, Indonesia 8 Aug

Lately I have this sudden flashback of my teenage years, I think it's because of all those video and music on social media that trigger the old memories. A little bit of sadness and regrets "tickled" my heart. I think I have lost...

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CrimsonSpork No, it is not too late. At 40, you haven't lost your old self—you've simply lived long enough that parts of that person have become quiet.

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The ubiquitous milk crate

Judy Evans @JudyEv (386266) • Rockingham, Australia 9 Aug

‘Ubiquitous’ means ‘found everywhere’ and that could apply to the humble milk crate, also often called a Brownes crate as the Brownes name sometimes appears on the crates. Brownes company produces milk and milk products. Cartons...

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CrimsonSpork That’s a fascinating use for an everyday object! Milk crates are certainly found in many parts of the world, although the designs and brands vary from place to place. I love how something as simple as a milk crate can become useful storage, a makeshift step,...

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Wishing everyone a wonderful day

Michael @Wrexxo (5223) 10 Aug

it's about 7:13 am here in Nigeria. I woke up around 30 minutes ago, checked my phone for notifications and replied to a few messages and comments on my posts. My stepdad's expected to be discharged from the hospital today and...

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CrimsonSpork I’m keeping your stepdad in my thoughts and prayers. At 93, recovery can be especially difficult, and I can only imagine how painful it must be for you to watch him struggle to swallow. I truly hope he improves, regains his strength, and is able to eat...

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Baron von Mueller's name crops up again

Judy Evans @JudyEv (386266) • Rockingham, Australia 6 Aug

Back in October 2025, I wrote about Mary Annie Adams (1874-1931) who lived at Mangowine Homestead, Western Australia, and collected plants for the renowned botanist, Baron von Mueller. Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 –1896) who was...

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ferdinand von mueller

sarah brooks

annie adams

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CrimsonSpork A fascinating piece of history. Women like Mary Annie Adams and Sarah Brooks made valuable contributions to Australian botany, often working in remote and challenging conditions with little recognition. Their careful collection of plant specimens helped expand...

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Will Myspace be My Place?

Loretta @noni1959 (13163) • United States 6 Aug

When Myspace changed, I was bummed. I loved creating my background with wallpapers, colors, animations and HTML/CSS. My profile could play my favorite music when someone visited, starting drama with my top eight list,...

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CrimsonSpork I miss the old Myspace too. It felt personal, creative, and fun in a way that today's social media doesn't. If it returns with real customization, genuine communities, and fewer ads instead of becoming another Facebook or Instagram, I'd happily give it another...

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Going on Holiday Next Week( hopefully)

Jimbo45 @Ineeddentures (43763) 6 Aug

We are going on holiday next week ( hopefully) Should be leaving on Monday morning all things being equal The weather is set to be favourable My only problem is whether to book one week or two. I haven't found a vacancy yet...

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CrimsonSpork That sounds great! I hope everything works out and you're able to leave on Monday as planned. Fingers crossed you find a good bargain and a nice place to stay. Whether it's for one week or two, I hope you have a fantastic holiday. Safe travels!

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What's for lunch?

snowy @snowy22315 (211466) • United States 6 Aug

I actually ate about an hour ago, but am having a Popsicle at the moment. Avocado toast was for lunch. What about you, what are you having or did you have for lunch?

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CrimsonSpork Nice! Avocado toast sounds delicious. Hope you're enjoying the Popsicle too. I had rice with sambar and vegetables for lunch. It was simple but satisfying. ??

7 Aug

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Noodling

Amber @AmbiePam (125045) • United States 6 Aug

Some of you may have heard of noodling, but probably not most of you. It’s when you fish for catfish by sticking your hand in the holes they usually hide in. It’s mainly something done in the southern United States, but no,...

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CrimsonSpork You mean neither they nor their family has tried it and shares a story about a local weather anchor who recently went noodling but ended up with an injured hand after the catfish escaped.

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Who was shot in the melee...

BarBaraPrz @BarBaraPrz (52062) • St. Catharines, Ontario 21 Jun

A gunman was " was shot in the melee". Can anyone tell me what part of the body can the melee be found? Maybe it's too early in the morning to be reading poorly written news reports.

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CrimsonSpork The gunman was shot during the chaotic fight or confrontation. It does not mean the gunman was shot in a particular part of the body. The body part isn't specified.

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15 days of work left to go

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (127701) • United States 29 May

Well that's after today anyway. The next few days will be nuts there. Today is the senior prom. Monday is the traditional "Senior Skip Day". Tuesday is Election Day which means we have a virtual 1/2 day. The last...

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CrimsonSpork That really is an awkward stretch of the school year where nothing feels fully normal anymore. Your plan actually sounds good though — topics like superbugs, viruses vs bacteria, and vaccines are relevant and usually get students talking. You could even mix in...

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Visitor

Jimbo45 @Ineeddentures (43763) 28 May

Oh look We had a visitor. He seems quite tame and not at all afraid, but I suppose he lives here and is quite used to people He had a look in here as well Maybe wants a feed Another scorcher here today, Yvonne said far too...

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CrimsonSpork What a lovely little visitor to brighten the day! He sounds completely at home there on the beautiful Moray Coast. Probably hoping for a tasty snack too. ?? The heat sounds intense though, so waiting until later to head out seems like a wise idea. Hope you and...

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Does This Bother Any of You?

celticeagle @celticeagle (192386) • Boise, Idaho 13 Dec

I am online a lot. I am on YouTube nearly every day, I do a lot of research, I check my emails on different platforms, I interact on Mylot, I add something occasionally to Facebook, etc. I am also a member of a writing site and...

capitalization

cursive

grammar

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CrimsonSpork I feel the same sometimes. Good grammar and proper capitalization used to be a basic part of communication, and now many people type as if it doesn’t matter at all. Of course, casual chatting is different, but completely ignoring the basics can make writing...

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