Shiva

@Shiva49 (28781)

Singapore

Joined myLot 11 years ago

Professional accountant with a passion for expressing opinion on topics that are relevant to ordinary folks across the world.

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Shiva's Responses

Mother In Law Is Not Having a Good Day

LooeyVille @LooeyVille (119) • United States 12 Oct

We called mother-in-law a few minutes ago to remind her that she has an eye doctor appointment today at 3 pm. She has tear duct stones and needs tear duct surgery but it took us 9 months to get this appointment because there are...

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alzheimers

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Shiva One needs patience in abundance in times like these. One elderly relative used to talk to her deceased husband often. We had no idea whether she could see him but can't be sure though some animated conversation went on. Hope your MIL's appointment went...

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Having fever

nawala @nawala123 (24090) • Indonesia 12 Oct

Hello all I get fever since yesterday so i didn't get in mylot for more than a day. I have dizzy so i have to take rest for 2 days. Hopefully i get well soon and go to work again

indonesia

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Shiva Take rest - tenang saja. Some viral fever takes time to recover.

Some thoughts on having friends, and being a friend.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (64091) 12 Oct

I was reading the post our @LooeyVille made about friends, and how hard it can be at times to not only find one, but deal with a person you thought was a friend, but isn't. It can be very difficult. And, it hurts. It's happened to...

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Shiva Well written, Marie. I recall the saying " A good neighbor is better than a distant relative". I have always had good neighbors but some relatives are distant though stay near! I had some friends from school and working lives but we drifted apart over...

A Snafu

Amber @AmbiePam (130785) • United States 21h

Well, this is unfortunate. Lately, my stepmom has had a rash of UTIs. She had one last year we thought was a stroke. She got dizzy, started losing vision in one eye…a visit to the ER showed it to be a UTI. I posted about that in...

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Shiva I had that issue a couple of times. It was worse the second time with severe pain while urinating. Now I drink more water than I was used to. I do hope all will be well soon.

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Tell Me What I’m Forgetting

Amber @AmbiePam (130785) • United States 12 Oct

Okay guys, I leave Friday morning for the Dallas airport. We fly out that afternoon, and spend the night in Norfolk, Virginia. Saturday morning we board the boat, and we’ll be on board eight days. I was going to try to get by...

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Shiva Power bank cannot be checked in but okay in cabin/hand baggage. Have an enjoyable trip.

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County employee in Florida rescues a young girl who nearly drown at a beach

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (125800) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 12 Oct

Amy Offenbach who is a Martin County employee was at the right place at the right time at Bob Graham Beach in Stuart Florida on Thursday when she saw three girls who were in the water struggling to stay afloat. Amy who has years...

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Shiva While Amy's presence at the right spot at the right time was God sent, yes, it remains a troubling question why the girls were alone without lifeguard watching over them. "All's well that ends well', thanks to Amy as the angel.

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Oysho Half Marathon

YoghurtGal @flapiz (24177) • United Kingdom 11 Oct

Woke up early today to cook breakfast for my husband and support him on his first ever half marathon. He ran for his work charity at the Oysho Park Half Marathon run today and he has been preparing for these for a couple of weeks...

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Shiva Obviously he has full support from his wife to go the distance. Happy for you both. Lovely photo that spreads cheer that is always welcome.

12 Oct

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An 'open garden' fund-raiser

Judy Evans @JudyEv (389405) • Rockingham, Australia 11 Oct

Amanda Young was just 19 when she died from amoebic meningococcal disease. She was an only child who arrived when her parents had given up expecting a child and was the apple of their eye. She did really well at school and was...

western australia

menginococcal disease

amandas garden

open garden

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Shiva To lose a child is terrible for any parent and that too an only child. Amoebic meningitis is fatal as survival rate is very low. They have turned tragedy to pursue a worthwhile cause so that others benefit. Lovely photos.

12 Oct

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She Said She Was Breastfeeding Because She Couldn't Afford Formula

LooeyVille @LooeyVille (119) • United States 11 Oct

I stopped by the nearby gas station/convenience store to buy some lottery tickets. The one cashier asked me if I wanted a certain ticket in addition to what I'd already bought and I said, "Sure, I don't need any excuses to spend...

diapers

baby formula

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Shiva It is tough life for some. It is touching she was open about her financial condition.

12 Oct

Found in the road!

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (64091) 11 Oct

Yesterday, I had to go to the pharmacy. On the way home, I slowed for the stop sign close to my own area and there was a phone in the road, in the crosswalk. No one around, so I stopped to pick it up. Of course it was locked so I...

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Shiva Years ago, while going out with my son when he was just four years old, he saw a mobile/cell phone lying hidden in the grass. I took it and I found many missed calls from the same number. I dialed back and a boy called out excitedly "It is my phone". I then...

12 Oct

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Short story: When is meaning, really meaning?

emptychair @innertalks (23830) • Australia 11 Oct

John had been looking for meaning in his life, and he brought this up, when he went to see his counsellor, Judith. John said that he was always looking for something meaningful to life, and to feel more alive in the doing,...

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Shiva The real meaning in life is to look inwards and live from our hearts. The mind is like a monkey jumping from branch to branch - gets carried away by the sights and sounds around us. The present life has to be lived to keep our body and soul together but...

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Firefighters rescue an iguana who was stuck in a tree in Kansas

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (125800) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 10 Oct

Firefighters from the Johnson County Consolidated Fire District answered an emergency call from the owner of an iguana that was stuck in a tree for about a week. The firefighters were able to rescue the iguana who is nine years...

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Shiva About a week is a long tome for the iguana. Happy ending thanks to the firefighters. Not the kind of pet for me though

11 Oct

Today Was The Best Day Ever

MARILYN @Marilynda1225 (92379) • United States 10 Oct

All of the days I've spent on this earth today might not be the best day EVER but it certainly came close. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best today was definitely a 10 plus Early this afternoon a moving...

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Shiva Neighbors can be a blessing or a curse. Most of the time, we just coexist and tolerate. I am happy for you. I can feel the relief - relive the moments of the day!

11 Oct

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Another 'big thing for our state

Judy Evans @JudyEv (389405) • 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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Shiva So nice to hear about those who put their heart and soul to nurture nature. I always look in wonder at nature's variety with life present everywhere.

11 Oct

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What do you think us Brits eat and drink ?

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (14400) • United Kingdom 10 Oct

I am asking this because I posted somewhere that I don’t drink tea. Then @JohnRoberts said he was ‘stunned ‘ by this. He even questioned if I was a Brit at all ! ( I am x ). It did get me wondering though, there must be many...

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Shiva I have heard of the ubiquitous fish and chips, obviously. And chicken tikka masala and mashed potatoes. Tea is supposed to be the favorite drink for most.

11 Oct

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Now that you’re older, what hurts worse?

Amber @AmbiePam (130785) • 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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Shiva Mine is mainly the lack of energy to get things going though I am retired. I have to drag myself at times to follow up on matters. And with technology getting updated, it is a struggle at times. My only wish is to stay independent for daily needs.

11 Oct

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hahahahaha Trump doesn't get the Nobel Peace Prize again

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (128058) • United States 10 Oct

Navi Pillay, a South African woman, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. She has served as a UN human rights chief and judge on several international courts. The Nobel committee stated that she was selected "for her...

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Shiva It is ironic he was hoping to get it. Wars are started by leaders who should instead go all out for peace that benefits 99%.

10 Oct

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What kind of sicko would want to watch a livestream of an execution?

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (128058) • United States 9 Oct

Secretary of Defense Pete Kegseth has announced that the Fort Hood killer, Nidal Hasan, will be publicly executed by firing squad on December 3rd and it will be livestreamed for everyone to see. WHAT. IN. THE. HELL? This guy is...

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Shiva I recall many years ago at a dinner party someone graphically explaining the execution in Saudi Arabia. I moved far away immediately. It was beheading after Friday prayers with huge crowd in attendance. Not my cup of tea!

10 Oct

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Another day, more medical stuff, finally home.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (64091) 9 Oct

I bet you all get so tired of reading all of these posts, but it's our life right now. Yes, we do and talk of other things, but for the ones who want to know about my son, I will update you. Today was bloodwork on everything,...

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Shiva I can understand you feel comfortable to share the details and we also keep your son in our thoughts that whatever is ahead will improve his overall health. You are going the distance like mothers do to see that he is well taken care of. Better times are...

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More work for ChatGPT

Judy Evans @JudyEv (389405) • Rockingham, Australia 10 Oct

Vince and I both have iPhones. I have his old one – which is only fair and proper (that’s a joke). Our son bought us air tags so we can find our car in a massive carpark, find each other in a super, super supermarket and follow...

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Shiva Help at our beck and call and it is getting more user friendly with technology. I tend to forget at times that I need to find out solutions myself than pester someone else.

10 Oct

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