arcadian

@arcadian (930)

United States • Age 83

Joined myLot 17 years ago

the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. (Marcel Proust)

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Controversy: New Album by Joni Mitchell

missak @missak (3311) • Spain 10 Jun 08

Actually it is on the streets since las December, but unfortunately, I only heard about it yesterday, browsing on the internet... it is called "Shine" and she claims it to be "her most serious work of ever". I love what I have...

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arcadian THANK YOU- I didn't know- and I have all her CD's I LOVE her music (that's why all the caps in this). So glad to hear there''s anew one out after all these years. So what did you think of it. And what in it is not politically correct? I'm really getting sick...

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Oh Gee....How Nice...Salmonella Warnings In Tomatoes Now

pyewacket @pyewacket (43903) • United States 9 Jun 08

Just when you thought it was safe to eat...wham..another warning about food that is contaminated by salmonella and this time it's tomatoes. I heard this last night, and again today, and at first it only seemed certain states were...

salmonella in tomatoes

south carolina

warnings about tomatoes

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arcadian I was watching the news when this was reported last night with a man who worked for the health department, who is a biologist. He said its ridiculous- that salmonella is everywhere in the soil all over the world. He said that fuits and vegetables that come up...

11 Jun 08

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Do You Have The Ability To Predict Stuff? Do You Wanna Get PAID For It?

peaceful202270 @peaceful (3294) • United States 4 Jun 08

OK, I'm good at predictions, it a Natural thing for me, so when I heard about PREDICTIFY, I immediately got the impression that this would be a good thing for a person like me... I could exercise my talents, and have fun, too...

predict stuff and get paid

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arcadian You have provided me with So-o-o many links that I added to my favorites list- and now here's another to try out. I plan to check it out, but wanted to say thanks a million up front. You're the best!

11 Jun 08

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What good books have you read lately?

miamilady @miamilady (4910) • United States 11 Jun 08

Do you read a lot? What types of books do you prefer? Who's your favorite author? When do you do most of your reading?

author

books

favorite

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arcadian I saw the movie Mystic river some years ago, and thought it was excellant. Yesterday and today I read the book. It is extremely well written. the movie followed the book surprisingly well, but the ending had more to it than the movie did. Dennis LeHane is the...

11 Jun 08

Do You Think That Having A Sense Of Humour Helps You Make More Money?

peaceful202270 @peaceful (3294) • United States 30 May 08

In my years in business, I have seen many types of people. There are those who have the most sour dispositions on Earth-- They walk around complaining about everything and everyone and to make matters worse, they usually...

funny times at work

humour in business

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arcadian I don't doubt it, Peaceful. You have made me laugh so often, sharing humor lightens the day and puts everyone in a brighter more open mood. I love the bubba story. But they're all good.

30 May 08

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I need a help

teka44 @teka44 (3420) • Brazil 28 May 08

Someone here know a really good speel for get a good job or get money? Please I'm serious about this I really need to get a good job or get money quickly. I don't want to tell about my situation but it is very important and...

wicca

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arcadian You asked for a spell not mundane advice; yet I noticed that the responses you got were just that- mundane. when you cast a spell, how do you do it? The variety of practioners on Mylot appears so varied, - and effective spells normally are part of what...

28 May 08

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Creativity in Your Post-Student Lifestyle

debeven11 @debeven11 (7) • United States 26 May 08

I'm a long-term member of sites such as Writing.com and Author's Den, having published my college novellas and stories there back when I was genuinely inspired to write, and back when I had a vague idea(supported by friends and...

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arcadian The question you asked- how legitimate is it--writing romance instead of dating? seemed odd. How is that a choice? Do you think maybe you're seeing writing as a sublimation for living? Were you doing that when you were writing? sublimating? It sounds a little...

27 May 08

A Question Of Ethics.. Input Wanted

tessah @tessah (6617) • United States 16 May 08

anothers discussion in regards to inner voices of reason.. and my own mental obsession of the moment.. has spurred me to bring this to open forum and request input, thoughts, ideas and oppinions from the masses here on the Lot. my...

auric reading

pesonal space

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arcadian When I was young I was very troubled about the things I could see and know that others seemed obliviuos to. But I'm old now, and have resolved alot of issues for my own satisfaction- and i think the army commercfial has it right- be all that you can be. if an...

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Who has a website for writers?

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 12 Aug 07

What is it called and what does it contain? For example, my website, Profitable Pen, www.profitable-pen.com focuses on mining ideas for articles, stories and books from writer's journals. It contains articles and a forum....

writing

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arcadian I joined writing.com. I love it.

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I slept in a bed last night

Galena @Galena (9110) 12 Aug 07

which made a nice change. it was squishy and snuggly and I had a hot water bottle and everything. novelty value, eh.

life

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arcadian what do you usually sleep on or in?

14 Aug 07

Ecover will be tested on animals from now on.

Galena @Galena (9110) 6 Aug 07

http://www.ecover.com/gb/en/News/Details.htm?ID=147 this is a company usually chosen by consumers wishing to avoid cleaning products tested on animals. so just thought this ought to be brought to peoples attention.

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arcadian I read the link and it does say alternate testing is unavailable, but I have such a hard time with that. I hate testing on animals and oppose the idea of course but for a cleaning product- for god's sake we don't need any cleaning product so badly that animals...

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I Haven't Forgot Mylot

aprilgrl @aprilgrl (4460) • United States 7 Aug 07

Sorry I haven't been responding some discussions lately and haven't been on for awhile since I had so much going on. First my sister in law passed away Sunday morning at 2 and was buried on the same day at 11. (I can't figure out...

25th anniversary

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arcadian I am so sorry for what you are going through. It is shocking that she was buring the same day. Did you find out the reason for this? Its thoughtless. I will pray for your sister, I know she is very ill, and her spirit is drifting. Stay close as much as you...

7 Aug 07

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