rsa101

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Peppie is alive and kicking

Always smiling @allknowing (149064) • India 15h

Peppie is alive and kicking but who keeps him alive I really do not know - it;s not me any way Since the last few days he comes here and sleeps away, meows a little, nibbles just a bit, does not even have curds....

healthy peppie

does not eat with us

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rsa101 That's classic cat behavior—fiercely independent and never quite "owned" by anyone. They don't rely on their humans the way dogs do. If food runs out or a better menu pops up elsewhere, they'll find it or simply switch benefactors without a second thought. But...

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Back Ache.

rakski @rakski (142522) • Philippines 14h

My upper back is terribly aching today, and it’s making everything feel a bit harder—sitting, standing, even just thinking clearly. I’m guessing it might be due to poor posture or perhaps one of those random body aches that sneak...

back ache

upper back ache

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rsa101 The back may seem like the least dramatic part of the body to complain about—but when it starts acting up, everything feels off. It’s like your whole system gets thrown out of rhythm. Even something as simple as sitting still becomes a challenge, and it can...

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Ugly rumours.

Fiacre Banks @xFiacre (13894) • Ireland 8 Jul

One of my sons texted me yesterday to say that he had met a man I used to know from my pre-retirement days. This happens a lot given that I have conducted so many funerals and people in South Belfast, even if they don’t know me...

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rsa101 It is clear that you understand your truth, and that is what truly matters in this situation. While rumors may persist, your truth will always prevail within you and among those who genuinely know and value who you are. Regarding the individual spreading...

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What's with the new generation?

Always smiling @allknowing (149064) • India 8 Jul

I am not complaining but wondering what has changed that they have no emotions as far as I have observed. These very own youngsters where in my life when they were little and I have lost count of the little things I did for...

present generation

no emotions

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rsa101 That really hits deep, and you’re not alone in feeling that way. It’s painful when the people you poured so much love and time into seem to have forgotten those moments—or worse, take them for granted. Especially when all you expected in return was a little...

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I tried to spend $20 a week, but…

Erly Maglangit @cacay1 (85129) • Cagayan De Oro, Philippines 7 Jul

It is so hard. I'd like to find out if I can manage to spend this amount. It is not enough, no matter how I stretch my budget. The culprit is the never-ending prices. There's no subtraction, only addition. The amount needs...

financial management

hard life

high prices

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rsa101 I feel you—trying to make $20 last these days is really tough. Prices just keep climbing, and no matter how much you stretch your budget, it never feels like enough. It’s like everything keeps adding up, and there’s nothing to subtract anymore. Maybe try...

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I can't fathom why people cry for their pets, until

Jenaisle @Jenaisle (15154) • Philippines 7 Jul

Previously, I couldn't understand why people cry for their pets, until I had a pet dog that I was forced to take care of because my late husband brought her home. She was a snarky and mischievous one, and I named her Piper....

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rsa101 That really struck a chord with me—your story about Piper was so heartfelt, and I truly felt the bond you shared. It reminded me of my own experience with a dog we had growing up. He was incredibly disciplined—he’d wait patiently by the gate for us to come...

8 Jul

"Nothing is good or bad but thinking makes it so"

Always smiling @allknowing (149064) • India 7 Jul

This saying "Nothing is good or bad but thinking makes it so" is so true It is all about how we look at situations that make us understand how right or wrong they are. Debates are conducted - some for and some against A...

debates

thoughts

good or bad

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rsa101 Totally agree with that quote—“Nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” It really depends on how we see things. What’s bad for one person might actually be good for someone else. It’s all about perspective. Let’s take money as an example. Some...

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We can change many things, but we cannot change our family ties

Erly Maglangit @cacay1 (85129) • Cagayan De Oro, Philippines 7 Jul

We change many things like clothes, shoes, bags, and other personal things, but we cannot change our family ties; they remain stronger with love. But if you have a lousy family, there will be no strong ties, and perhaps it will...

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rsa101 You’re right—we change a lot of things in life like clothes, shoes, or even where we live, but family? That one sticks. We don’t get to pick them, and sometimes that’s not easy. Some families are a bit of a mess; others are super close. It really depends. But...

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Two important words for gambling: Don’t Bet

Erly Maglangit @cacay1 (85129) • Cagayan De Oro, Philippines 7 Jul

These two words for gambling are significant: don't bet, but many gamble. They pretend that it's not money wasted. They pretend that what they gamble is not their last money to buy for essential needs. They try believing that once...

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rsa101 Though gambling frequently takes more than it provides, we occasionally chase luck in the hopes that it can transform our lives. But the truth is, most people lose. It’s not just about money—it’s about the peace we lose along the way. It takes strength to say...

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Do you still recall your painful past? What for?

Erly Maglangit @cacay1 (85129) • Cagayan De Oro, Philippines 7 Jul

The present serves as the shadow of our past, a mortal past that doesn't like to separate from us. In our waking moment when we're alone, the shadow of the past continues to flash its scene, where we feel broken and...

recall

rotten past

heartaches

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rsa101 That's a beautifully written reflection, but I believe it's also important to recognize that holding on to the shadow of the past for too long—especially when it no longer affects your present—can quietly poison your peace. While memories may insist on being...

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Just back from the Dentist

Always smiling @allknowing (149064) • India 8 Jul

This Dentist visits this hospital on call. I just had tofix an appointment. It is a blessing in disguise that my old Doctor was not contactable This hospital is a part of that set up to whom we have gifted our Solitaire I got...

new dentist

most convenient

got all attention

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rsa101 If it's a wisdom tooth causing your pain, extraction is the only solution to stop it. Wisdom teeth don’t really serve any purpose; they just grow in, often decay quickly, and end up causing discomfort and pain.

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A magpie saves a life

Judy Evans @JudyEv (357871) • Rockingham, Australia 5 Jul

Another feel-good Western Australian story involves a lady from Esperance where we once lived. Sandie Gillard has been caring for wildlife for over 70 years but in a freak accident in 2020, she fell from a two-storey balcony,...

western australia

magpie

accident

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rsa101 I'm not sure, but I believe I saw a lot of these birds in Singapore too. Despite being smaller in size, it has a reddish beak. I didn't mind them because they seemed pretty normal there.

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My Dentist is not responding

Always smiling @allknowing (149064) • India 7 Jul

He has been my dentist for years. However since the last few years I have had no reason to consuslt him. Today I decided to call him to fix an appointment He did not receive my call. I set him a message and he has not...

odd attitude of dentist

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rsa101 I suppose an alternate dentist would suffice in your case because you are in pain. Perhaps you could pay him a visit one day and see if he has moved or changed his phone number, which is why you are unable to contact him.

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Not a Fall season

Always smiling @allknowing (149064) • India 6 Jul

We in India do not have a Fall season where leaves drop - a colourful view in foreign countries. The photo is of leaves that dropped off, of our cashew tree that was slowly dying It had the most number of flowers - something...

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rsa101 Oh, that is sad to see it dying from termite infestation. If only we could find a good solution to that, like termite killer, but I know when you use it, the tree would also be poisoned with it. I think you can stop it when the tree has died already.

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Xi Jinping's Disappearance Sparks Speculation of Power Struggles in China

Erly Maglangit @cacay1 (85129) • Cagayan De Oro, Philippines 7 Jul

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s unusual disappearance from public view between May 21 and June 7 this year has sparked intense speculation. It might be related to politics, or he might have planned to step down. However, it was...

xi jinping

china

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rsa101 I have heard this is YT too, but since there is no official announcement yet, I think it is better to wait and see since we are not in China to really see and feel what is happening there. Social media can be deceiving at times; that is why we should be...

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And now my gum is paining

Always smiling @allknowing (149064) • India 6 Jul

I listed a few problems that I am going through and now one more is added There is no ache but just pain and a wee bit of gum swollen around the upper grinder. The grinder is chipped off and I do not want to extract it as the...

problem added

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rsa101 I think that this is something I would rely on what my dentist would suggest. I am not good at assessing the condition of my own teeth, as I simply do not see what really causes the pain. So I would usually ask my dentist to check it and recommend what is...

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TRUMP CAUSES TEXAS FLOOD

DB @dgobucks226 (36693) 6 Jul

President Trump claims about a climate hoax caused those massive rains in Texas to happen leading to this flood. I don't care if weather events have been occurring for millions of years (just ask the dinosaurs) this catastrophe is...

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rsa101 This post expresses valid frustration, but it's important to approach disasters like the Texas floods with clarity, not just blame. Extreme weather is complex, and no single person or administration is solely responsible. Criticism of leaders is fair but...

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Vigilantism

Always smiling @allknowing (149064) • India 6 Jul

Vigilantism is taking law into ones hands illegally This is rampant in India and when those in the ruling party do it it is ignored. Preaching the world of terrorism, I would say vigilantism is worse than terrorism Strange...

vigilantism

terrorism

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rsa101 You’ve raised an important point. Vigilantism, especially when politically backed or ignored, poses a real danger to democratic values and the rule of law. While terrorism is a global threat and deserves strong condemnation, so does internal lawlessness....

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A shrouded tree

Judy Evans @JudyEv (357871) • Rockingham, Australia 6 Jul

I’ve written about Kokerbin Hill which is slightly north of a tiny town called Kwolyn. The natural vegetation is what I’d call open grassland. There is plenty of vegetation but it’s easy walking to wind your way through it. There...

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rsa101 The first time I saw it, it gave me the impression that it was like dried moss that covered a tree. But upon closer inspection I see that it is like a grass that covered the tree branches and dried off over time.

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I Made a Mistake.

rakski @rakski (142522) • Philippines 6 Jul

Yes, I made a mistake of trusting the weather forecast. We now have very dark gray skies and it is starting to rain. Second load of laundry is now in the dryer,...

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rsa101 I guess you'll have to find ways of drying them in the shade or indoors if the rains become stronger.

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