jaishankar

@Shivram59 (39950)

India

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The Sun is Shining But So Wet From Thunderstorms This Morning

Kareng @kareng (71007) • United States 17h

We had another round of severe thunderstorms this morning and man did it rain hard! I have inches of water holding in a couple of flower pots outside that never hold water after a rain. And yes, they have drainage holes in the...

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jaishankar We had a little rain a couple of days back; but now it is sunny. Going by the forecast; we are goinbv to have rain continuously for next five days. But it is sunny now and there is no signs of rain

Do what you can.

Judy Story @jstory07 (142625) • Roseburg, Oregon 13h

Do what you can in anyway, anyplace and at anytime. For all the people that you can. As long as you can. Help those who need you and you will feel good for helping others when you can. That is what all of us should do.

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jaishankar I agree. That's what life wants from us. In fact; that's the meaning of life. Doing something good no matter where you are; how you feel is living the life in true sense of the term.

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It is still raining.

Judy Story @jstory07 (142625) • Roseburg, Oregon 21 Mar

You would think with all of the flooding it would quit raining but it is still raining. But not as much as it was when it flooded. There was not that much damage here as there was in the other two towns near by. One area loss...

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jaishankar We in this part of our country had a little rain the day before yesterday. Before that we had not have even a single drop of rain since last one month.

23 Mar

Today I fixed yummy food.

Judy Story @jstory07 (142625) • Roseburg, Oregon 22 Mar

For breakfast I used my sandwich maker and fixed a breakfast sandwich. It had pork sausage, mild cheddar cheese and an egg mixed in. The sandwich was really good. For lunch I fixed home made pepperoni pizza. It turned out...

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jaishankar I'm sure you both enjoyed the dishes. I don't know how,to cook. My sisters tried to teach me the skill; but I could not learn.

23 Mar

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First rainfall of 2025

Aparna Sen @Dreamerby (7327) • Calcutta, India 22 Mar

Torrents of rainfall are pelting on the window sills. The overcast firmament with a few fleeting gossamer clouds and the perpetual rain exude the earthy scent of damp soil and wet foliage. My propensity to slip into melancholy in...

weather

rainfall

general discussion

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jaishankar We here had the first rainfall of spring yesterday. Now the sky was clear and suddenly clouds appeared from nowhere and started raining. People had not expected this. They had no umbrella or raincoat. I saw them running helter skelter to get a coved...

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Summer or Winter?

Honey143 @sw8sincere (5525) • Philippines 11 Dec 18

Winters have just become which always give me a tough time. I prefer summer 10 times over this cold season. What about you? You guys like winter? or summer?

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jaishankar I enjoy all seasons. Every season a unique beauty of its own.

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What do you usually do to overcome sadness?

Honey143 @sw8sincere (5525) • Philippines 30 May 19

I feel a little bit down today. I don't think it is because of the weather. I don't have any clue as to why I am sad. Do you guys experience as such? If so, how did you overcome the feeling? or perhaps do you crave something to...

sadness

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jaishankar When I feel sad; I either go out for a long walk or read a book of my choice. But now I have my own business. I can't leave my shop and go out or read a book inbusiness hours. So I ignore my sadness; and continue working and planning abot improving my...

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"Big Decisions: Play It Safe or Take the Leap?

Honey143 @sw8sincere (5525) • Philippines 20 Mar

So, I just ran into an old friend I haven’t seen in years. We caught up for a bit, and out of nowhere, they offered me a business opportunity. Like… a huge one. It sounds almost too good to be true—great pay, flexible hours, and...

decisions

riskvsreward

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jaishankar Taking risk is necessary if you want to earn more; but it is wise to take all possibilities into consideration. By January last year I was a job holder; but wanted to have my own business. I pondered over all possibilities and after two months resigned from my...

22 Mar

"Is Sleep More Important Than Diet and Exercise?"

Honey143 @sw8sincere (5525) • Philippines 21 Mar

We all know that eating healthy and staying active are key to good health, but what about sleep? Many people sacrifice sleep to hit the gym or stick to a strict diet, but studies show that lack of rest can undo all those...

sleepvshealth

wellnessbalance

healthyliving

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jaishankar All the three are equally important.Physical exercise and proper diet make you physically stronger and a sound sleep is very necessary for your mental health.

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Chicken Nanban.

rakski @rakski (134744) • Philippines 20 Mar

This is a Japanese dish where the chicken is coated with egg and flour batter, served with a sweet and sour sauce and tartar sauce. It also includes shredded cabbage along with the tartar sauce. I like this dish...

chicken nanban

japanese dish

chicken with tartar sauce

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jaishankar Hope you enjoyed the dish.

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Where's All The Night Owls?

Kareng @kareng (71007) • United States 19 Mar

Just dropping in to say that I had a day at home today without the hubby and stayed busy with various things. I didn't feel well, so took a nap and then just lounged in bed watching television and then a movie. This...

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jaishankar I go to bed after 11.30 p.m. It's the time by which all my family members get fast asleep. I study till 12.30 and then go to bed. Would you call me a night owl??

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Shopping in Welsh.

Sharon Elton @sharonelton (30235) • Lichfield, England 17 Mar

You all know how much I like shopping. So I thought I'd do a Welsh lesson on shopping! Shopping in Welsh is siopa and it's pronounced sh-oh-pah The shop in Welsh is y siop and it's pronounced [i]uh...

shopping

welsh

lesson

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jaishankar Thanks for the post; but it's not possible for me to keep the sentences in mind. I would have to learn Welsh from basics to understand sentence structures.

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Good Morning 3/18

snowy @snowy22315 (186856) • United States 18 Mar

Another beautiful, sunny springlike day is upon us. I woke up early this am with a major cramp it my arm. It felt like I had been kicked by a mule. I have developed this unfortunate habit of lying on my arm while I sleep and last...

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jaishankar I often dream myself flying high up in the sky..I fly miles from in front of my house to the outskirts of my town and there I land near a jungle.I don't know why I dream of flying. However I enjoy the dream.

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Holi – The Festival of Colours & Joy!

@mayka123 @mayka123 (16984) • India 12 Mar

Holi, the colourful celebration, is rapidly approaching! This spring festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil and is mostly observed in Nepal and India. ?? During this period, there will be happiness, unity, and,...

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jaishankar First of all; wish you a belated "Happy Holi. Holi is one of my favorite festivals. Thus year we enjoyed Holi in the traditional way. From morning till late evening we celebrated and then had a bath.

18 Mar

Cooking Experiments: YouTube vs. Recipe Books – Which One Wins?

@mayka123 @mayka123 (16984) • India 16 Mar

Do you prefer learning new recipes by watching YouTube tutorials or following written recipes from books or websites? Have you ever tried experimenting in the kitchen after watching a video or reading a recipe? What were your best...

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jaishankar I'm zero in cooking. My sisters tried too teach me the skill; but I could not learn.

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What’s a Book You’ve Read Recently That You’d Recommend?

@mayka123 @mayka123 (16984) • India 16 Mar

There’s nothing quite like getting lost in a great book! Whether it’s a thrilling mystery, an inspiring biography, or a heartwarming novel, books have the power to transport us to different worlds and change our perspectives. I...

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jaishankar I read books offline. Now I'm reading a Hindi book ; "Hey Ram"by Prakhar Shrivastav. The book is about Gandhi's contribution in our struggle for freedom and his personality.

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Happy Tuesday Everyone

Kareng @kareng (71007) • United States 18 Mar

Hey myLot! I'm up bright and early this morning, but don't expect me to stay up! LOL, you know I'm not a morning person!! I thought I would throw up a post as I was going through notifications here. I wasn't online most of...

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jaishankar It's Tuesday night. For last three days I didn't have the time to come here since I had a lot of works to do. Having done all my works I have come here today to join you all. Have,a relaxing; sound sleep at night.

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Starting my weekend... Champion trophy, Cricket.

Arunima Singh @arunima25 (89416) • Bangalore, India 9 Mar

Good afternoon from this side of the planet. . It's 4:20 PM, a warm day with bright sun and lovely breeze. It's Sunday afternoon and my weekend begins...I know that it might be coming to an end for many....

weekend begins

good sale

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jaishankar I'm glad that we won the trophy. But I don't enjoy cricket. Since my teenage I have been a football and hockey lover.

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Worst Birthday Ever.

rakski @rakski (134744) • Philippines 13 Mar

No, it's not my birthday but my friend's. I messaged her the other day to greet her, and last night, she called me. My friend told me that it was her worst birthday ever. She told me that she has a lot of debt...

worst birthday ever

loans

debts

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jaishankar I understand. Unpaid loans make life a hell. I wonder how they would repay.Better avoid taking loans as long as possible.

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Internet Is Not Good.

rakski @rakski (134744) • Philippines 17 Mar

For the past few days, I've been contacting the customer support of my internet provider. We have internet but so slow to think it is summer and we don't have any weather disruptions. They also have no prior...

internet is not good

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jaishankar I don't have any such problem. Internet is fast; but I have some problem with my phone. I have to buy a new phone.

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