Jo Ann

@akalinus (43196)

United States

Joined myLot 9 years ago

I am a freelance writer now living in Florida. I am interested in missionaries, special needs children, writing. I like writing science and animal articles.

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I´m eating a delicious fruit salad.

marguicha @marguicha (222974) • Chile 14 Nov

When it is warm (or hot) fruit salads are the best option. Not only they are fresh and contain vitamins and minerals but also, if you forget to use them, they end up in the garbage can. And Luna does not eat sweet food. I had a...

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Jo Ann It sounds delicious to me.

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Just like October, November is quickly fading off!

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (1818) • Eldoret, Kenya 14 Nov

Whoever said time flies was right. Just the other day we were beginning a new month full of hopes and plans. The month is no longer new, and most of our plans are far from being achieved. I feel the need to pull up my socks is I...

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Jo Ann Time goes faster the older you get. It seems like the year just started, but it is almost over. I am trying to write a book in November, and it is not working very well. I hope things start working better for both of us.

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Hello again, myLot !

Stacey @xstitcher (32461) • Petaluma, California 14 Nov

I went for a walk to get my step counter to at least 1,000 steps, and to kill time until my friend came to pick me up. I'm up to 1,695 steps. I have about 23 minutes, now. until my friend comes--if she comes right at 11:30. When...

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Jo Ann I have not done the things I should today. I forgot my Bible study group on Zoom tonight, and I have not even looked at the lesson. I am 10,000 words behind on National Novel Writing Month, and I don't know if I can catch up. I only wrote about 600 words...

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I hope I didn't create a monster

snowy @snowy22315 (180667) • United States 9 Nov

So, Nico is not really a fan of being picked up, but I managed to capture him and hold him for a few minutes. I put him down on the bar stool below the kitchen counter for a minute. Next thing I know he was on the countertop. He...

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Jo Ann Is Nico a rescue cat? Both of the cats here are.

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I enjoyed it inmensely and then I died.

marguicha @marguicha (222974) • Chile 3 Nov

Friends, I´m just resuscitating after over 4 hours. I had fun. Humberto asked first for a big beautiful dish with several different cold Peruvian dishes. The main part was seafood of several sorts.Then I stole a bit of Dixie´s...

dead and then alive

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Jo Ann I'm sorry you were sick and hope you will be fine now. I think I know how you feel because, well just because. I wish I had some chicken soup.

9 Nov

Near Death Experience

Jaycee @fivecandles (435) • United States 1 Nov

If you've had one I'd love to hear about it! I had one 14 years ago. I'm deathly allergic to bees and I got stung out in a field. I only survived because I had two epi pens on me and my mother was there with her oxygen that she...

near death experience

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Jo Ann I have heard many stories of people told to go back, it's not their time. Your experience was a little different because it gave a specific reason you needed to go back, to help your daughter through her illnesses. I am glad you are here to tell the story.

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Gas prices down again in California!

The Horse @TheHorse (218786) • Walnut Creek, California 31 Oct

Gas prices are down again in California, but I really don't know why. Are they down where you live? I have been too busy teaching and writing to follow oil prices and stuff like that. (Edit: Olive oil is still pretty expensive...

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Jo Ann If gas prices are going down, it is likely because of the election. The ones in power want to look good and make people think they care. The prices will go up again after the election.

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Speaking of squirrels

snowy @snowy22315 (180667) • United States 31 Oct

This morning I heard all kinds of racket. I looked in the bathroom since that was where it seemed to be coming from and up on the skylight outside was a squirrel laying flat and drinking what looked like some kind of water...

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Jo Ann When I come outside, squirrels seem to appear. I go sit in a little park about a block away. A squirrel runs in front of me and scampers up a tree when we get to the park. Yesterday, I went out walking and found a lake that I heard was nearby. I sat off the...

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The Third Eye: Is it a Myth?!?

Shavkat @Shavkat (139933) • Philippines 31 Oct

It is November first here in my country now. It seems like the typhoon is gone. Before I go to sleep, I wanted to know if you believe in the third eye. I had a teacher who approached me before. She claimed that I have a gift to...

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Jo Ann I don't think I do and I'm glad. I would not want to be seeing restless souls. I have heard of people with three eyes but have never seen one.

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Update about Blue

Diana @dya80dya (36657) 30 Oct

My cat takes seizure medication, which has stopped his seizures. He eats, grooms himself, and uses the litterbox. But he sleeps a lot. I am not sure if this is normal. Maybe the treatment for seizures can make him very tired. He...

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Jo Ann I thought about this some more. He might need a lower dose of the seizure medication or perhaps a different kind. The medication may be knocking him out most of the time.

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Update about Blue

Diana @dya80dya (36657) 30 Oct

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Jo Ann Is there any help for people with vet bills? Vet care is outrageously expensive, and that leaves a lot of people out. Can you call around or search online to see if you can get reduced-price services?

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10/29/24 - Meals & News

LindaOH @LindaOHio (178568) • United States 30 Oct

A person in Iowa has died of Lassa fever which is an Ebola-like disease. This person recently traveled to West Africa. Authorities are trying to track down everyone that came in contact with this person. Today my husband's 2nd...

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Jo Ann How do you keep it all straight? I don't remember what I ate yesterday except for dinner. We had wings and fries, my favorite dinner.

30 Oct

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Attention to Nature

Amber @AmbiePam (92708) • United States 29 Oct

How long could you happily watch nature? Would animals keep your attention, or would it have to be the ocean for your focus to be captured. This photo was taken at Arbuckle Wilderness in Oklahoma. I love gazing at animals, no...

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Jo Ann Animals are interesting no matter where they are or what they are.

29 Oct

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Cal Is About to be Tanned

Jim Bauer @porwest (90795) • United States 28 Oct

I don't know what's gotten into Cal this morning, but he's about to have one of his nine lives eliminated if he keeps up his crap this morning. He came flying into my man room and jumped onto my desk, spilling my coffee. He...

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Jo Ann He probably has the zoomies but he might be trying to tell you something.

28 Oct

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Taco Bell: You May Have Lost My Business

Jim Bauer @porwest (90795) • United States 26 Oct

It's almost like some businesses are trying very hard to entirely ruin the customer experience and throw customer service right out with the bath water on purpose, and it really makes no sense to me. From a business...

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Jo Ann They only slap the food on a tray and hand it to you. They are not paid to think.

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I am so tired of senseless violence.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (37444) 27 Oct

I know, I know...it happens. It's happened for years, but not to the extent we are currently experiencing. Right before dark, there was a shooting not far from where I live, about 3 blocks, actually. I heard the shots, I was...

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Jo Ann That must have been nerve-wracking for you. Things are getting bad in a lot of places. A couple of years ago, there was a shootout between the cops and a guy who lived down the street from me. I heard the shots and saw a cop carrying a long g*n to a cop...

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Luxury means cakes.

marguicha @marguicha (222974) • Chile 26 Oct

Last week Anita did not come to work as I told you. I worked more although I did not do all her work. But I felt that I had saved her wages so today I made a small list of grocery luxuries and together with a couple of things I...

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Jo Ann I used to like eating out a lot. But, I don't do that much even when I have the money. You never know if the food is safe and the employees are healthy. The prices are humungous and they expect a 25% tip. Better to buy a cake and eat it at home.

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No wonder people don't send Christmas cards anymore

snowy @snowy22315 (180667) • United States 25 Oct

I was at the post office and bought one stamp a couple of days ago. I could hardly believe it..73 cents!! Now that is ridiculous! It would be one thing if we were getting good service, but mail delivery in this state is notably...

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Jo Ann I only have a few cards to send to relatives and friends in other states. I might make them ecards. The mail is so expensive and you never know if you will get it or not.

25 Oct

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Do you ever crave a certain food?

The Horse @TheHorse (218786) • Walnut Creek, California 25 Oct

A few weeks ago I was craving beef. I had been eating a lot of chicken and knew I needed something different. I went to Everett and Jones, a local BBQ place, and had brisket of beef. It was good. A few days later, I was craving...

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Jo Ann I don't think you are pregnant but only need something different. I get tired of the same thing every day. I think anyone would. You can be thankful for life's blessings but still want a variety once in a while or more often.

25 Oct

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How do you prefer to get your medical results?

Amber @AmbiePam (92708) • United States 24 Oct

So I got my MRI results for my back texted to me today (no surprises, the damage is no better and just slightly worse) from the imaging center. They had previously texted my X-ray results to me a couple of days after that imaging...

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Jo Ann That is discouraging. I hope they included suggestions to make yourself better in the future.

24 Oct

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