CarolDM

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

Joined myLot 6 years ago

Life is short, savor the moments.

CarolDM's Responses

Christmas goodie - Rose Cookie

Always smiling @allknowing (137788) • India 13 Nov 23

It is a long time since I have prepared any Christmas goodies excep the date and walnut cake. In the good old days there used to be many varieties that we made at home and Rose Cookie was one of them. We have a mold that is...

rose cookies

christmas

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CarolDM Sounds tasty, a new one for me. I enjoy the date and walnut cakes.

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Hey, it's me.

Angie @andriaperry (117146) • Anniston, Alabama 12 Nov 23

It's been a minute since I posted anything, although I do stop by to read now and again. In the past few months I've been trained for a management position, then I trained who I wanted in my section of the store. After the first...

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CarolDM There she is. So good to see you. I am not here like I used to be. Taking care of my cat Brendel these days. Congrats with your job going so well. You will find the right guy for you when the time is right.

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November 13 (a significant date for me)

MARILYN @Marilynda1225 (83103) • United States 13 Nov 23

Happy Monday Everyone! a sunny but chilly day here for the start of a new week. Today is November 13th and 58 years ago I got married. I was only 18 years old but a month shy of my 19th birthday. Who gets married at 18? Crazy me...

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CarolDM That date will never be forgotten for sure. Just happy you have your children and you all stay in touch and enjoy each other's company. That is what life is suppose to be about.

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Opa Birthday Treat

YoghurtGal @flapiz (23152) • United Kingdom 11 Nov 23

Hi guys! It has been a hectic week for me and only now have I got the time to post about my 33rd birthday dinner from last week. Andrea booked a table at a popular Greek restaurant in Bath called Opa. We spent the evening with...

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CarolDM Good to see you. I am not on much lately either. Happy Birthday, a little late. Glad you enjoyed being out.

12 Nov 23

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"Are you from China?, asked an old English lady

Yanzalong @yanzalong (18987) • Indonesia 6 Aug 22

"Are you from China?", asked an old lady on Edgware Street near Hyde Park in London. I said no. I am from Indonesia. It seemed she didn't know where it is. Several days later, a woman aged about 45 asked me, "Excuse me. Are you...

stranger

london

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CarolDM I can see where the mistakes were easily made. Love the birds all around you. A nice photo.

12 Nov 23

Too often overlooked

rebelann1949 @rebelann (112979) • El Paso, Texas 10 Nov 23

Many service men and women owe their lives to their K9 service partners. I salute those brave K9s who risked their own lives to save our soldiers, many were seriously injured. I salute those k9s that risked everything to save our...

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CarolDM So very true. I too salute all of these K9's who risked their brave lives.

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Here's innocence

Lenore Plassman @sallypup (61633) • Centralia, Washington 7 Nov 23

The photo shows Fred cat. He is sleepy and hogging my lap in the photo. It is unusual for him to be in need of closeness. He has been playful yesterday and today- a clear sign of feeling better. My world saw some sunshine...

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CarolDM Look at that. My awww for the day. So happy he is better. Lots of sunshine here the past couple of days. Glad you have a visit to look forward to.

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Beautiful Fall Leaves

Ruby Hawk @RubyHawk (99405) • Atlanta, Georgia 9 Nov 23

The last few days I’ve been out walking in the next apartment complex I’ve enjoyed looking at the beautiful red colored leaves. In our complex the leaves are yellow. Only one slightly red tree that I’ve seen. I’ve snapped a few...

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CarolDM Love seeing the falling leaves. Most all are gone now.

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Working Holiday!

Firefly @cttolledo (5454) • Legaspi, Philippines 20 Apr 23

Hi everyone good morning, Friday here! Having my morning coffee in front of this beautiful view. In my last post, I was so excited because I thought I can rest this Friday but what a plot twist! So, my supervisor requested me to...

workingholiday friday

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CarolDM What a gorgeous view in this photo. Sorry so late in seeing this one. Beautiful blue skies too.

12 Nov 23

Sense of Self

Shavkat @Shavkat (140118) • Philippines 12 Nov 23

They claimed that living overseas encouraged individuals to reflect on their principles and determine what matters to them rather than blindly accepting the beliefs of their friends and family. This is what I went through during...

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CarolDM Personally, I don't think it would necessary to stay in other countries to find out who you truly are. Just my opinion.

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Firefighters in Utah rescue two kittens trapped inside of a sewer line

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (104153) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 12 Nov 23

Park City Fire Department firefighters rescued two kittens who entered a sewer line through a broken cap and were trapped inside on Tuesday of last week. The fire department answered an emergency call from a concerned person who...

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CarolDM What a miracle. So happy to read the kittens were rescued.

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Advice on a reading slump

Jennifer Dombrowski @LovesEverybody (4388) • United States 3 Nov 23

For any of you who recognize me, they know I love to read. But that has one problem, periodically for the last few years, I have been getting into months-long reading slumps. In the middle of the year I did great with reading...

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CarolDM I cannot keep my focus long enough to read books. I have a friend that listens to audiobooks. Good luck.

12 Nov 23

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I will have to go for eyeglasses next month.

marguicha @marguicha (223795) • Chile 10 Nov 23

When I went to the eye doctor last month, he asked me why was I there. I told him the I had one big problem (my eyes itched and were teary) and a lesser one( I needed new glasses). After he checked my eyes he said thet giving me...

the last chores and list of to do

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CarolDM Glad you went to the doctor. I have dry eyes and use drops too. Take care.

12 Nov 23

the cost of housing is insane

Kelli M @spiderdust (14760) • San Jose, California 29 Oct 23

Do you know how much a condemned, meth contaminated, formerly used as a meth lab house costs these days,.one that the county hasn't even cleared anyone to enter yet? $1.5 million USD. No one can even live...

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CarolDM You are right. It is insanity and I don't see things changing any time soon unfortunately.

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What is the best way to get rid of a rat?

Diana @dya80dya (36769) 12 Nov 23

My father has a rat in his garage. He doesn't want to use poison because his garage is big and a dead body can't be found easily there. He bought a trap, but the rat just moves the trap. I am not sure what is the best way to get...

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CarolDM Looks like @porwest has helped you. Good luck.

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An invitation to do Medical Research.

DINNERLADY @lazydaizee (6735) • United Kingdom 12 Jul 23

The other day I got a letter from the NHS saying that I had been randomly selected to volunteer for some medical research tests. These test would involve getting a blood test and then the results would be passed on to a charity...

health

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CarolDM I have volunteered through Vanderbilt and would do it again if I had the opportunity.

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This weekend, I am honoring my father.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (38715) 10 Nov 23

And my two grandfathers, and many other family members that have served in our armed forces. Today is my Dad's birthday. He has been gone for many years, he would have been 93. I didn't get enough time with him--long story. We...

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CarolDM Nice photo of your Dad. My father was an Army veteran. Other members were as well. Nice memories we all have.

12 Nov 23

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Time Change

paigea @paigea (36315) • Canada 6 Nov 23

I took this picture at 7:00 am which on DST would have been 8:00 am. This is on the east side of the house. This is when children are arriving at school, which means they were walking earlier. And until December 21 it will just...

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CarolDM Nice photo but I do understand the frustration of the time change. This too shall pass.

12 Nov 23

Today

Marlina @marlina (154130) • Canada 2 Nov 23

Today is 4 °C = 39.2 °F and sunny. Promising to be a good day. No snow predicted. How about where you live? I hope you are doing fine right now and will be back soon.

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CarolDM A bright post with the sun. We have 50s here today, very nice. Will be in the 30s F in the morning. Hope you are well too.

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Change Of Heart

popciclecold @popciclecold (39518) • United States 12 Nov 23

I've had a lot of calls today it is my birthday. I turned 75. Not doing much, cold outside. Margie called, and I told her that I went to see Sada, and took her some snacks. Well, after she heard that she decided to go tomorrow and...

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CarolDM Happy Birthday to you! Enjoy the day.

12 Nov 23

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