Melinda Taylor

@melindataylor22 (959)

Waltham, Massachusetts • Age 45

Joined myLot 12 years ago

I am a mom, Christian, friend, girlfriend, musician, writer, tutor, student, sister, daughter, granddaughter, niece, and a woman of mixed racial background.

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Booklovers or Fakers?

Enis Cinari @eniscinari (128) 19 Aug 17

I know books have been a gateaway throughout time about science, history, learning, explanations, fantasy, exploring people's minds and imagination. But nowadays that has changed in my opinion. I see people bragging about their...

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Melinda Taylor I have not thought about it but I think it may be true because of our technologically advanced, fast paced, instant gratification, selfie society and world.

19 Aug 17

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We buried a dear friend of mine today

The Horse @TheHorse (220357) • Walnut Creek, California 16 Aug 17

I'm taking the day off to go to a funeral today. It's the mother of a good friend of mine. She was 94, and had a good life. She grew up near where my 94-year-old Auntie grew up, and my friend's mother and I would talk about New...

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Melinda Taylor I am sorry for your loss and hope that the funeral goes well.

16 Aug 17

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Indonesia's Independence Day Celebration

Yanzalong @yanzalong (18987) • Indonesia 16 Aug 17

Not sure what what our country would be right now, hadn't the Second World War broken out at the time. Allied Forces had the Dutch Colonist surrender and set Indonesia independent. Tomorrow, August 17, 2017 is Indonesia's...

independence day

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Melinda Taylor These are wonderful games and traditions to celebrate independence day. We have music, cookouts, fireworks, swim, and spend time with loved ones for our independence day in July.

16 Aug 17

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Look at the Google's poster (Do you celebrate ???)

Riteesh Patidar @riteeshpatidar9026 (504) 15 Aug 17

Good morning dear friends, after a long time I am on Mylot. Today we are celebrating the 70th Independence Day of our country. I am filled with the thoughts of patriotism. I really love and care for my country. Everywhere, today...

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Melinda Taylor It is a very pretty picture and I like it. I think it is wonderful that you can enjoy your country's independence today. It is such a fun holiday to celebrate. We had our independence day holiday and celebration last month. People have cookouts, there are...

15 Aug 17

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Do you like taking selfies?

Yadah @Yadah04 (3363) • Philippines 13 Aug 17

I was browsing Facebook and all I see on my wall were selfies of friends. I envy the confidence they have to post their selfies. I mean, I am not much into that. I like pictures, do not get me wrong. I take selfies too. But i do...

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Melinda Taylor I do not care much for selfies either. I only take them when there is a reason too. I use them for different websites. I also like pictures with others to capture a moment like with my son. I know people who like to take selfies and do not see the appeal.

14 Aug 17

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Dirty old man tried to grab it !!!

gulla @addy007 (724) 10 Aug 17

There is a dirty old man near my house , he lives on the streets . He has not taken bath from an year or so . Daily he comes to the dumpster and search for food , sometimes he tries to defecate . Nobody can go even near this guy ....

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Melinda Taylor It saddens me to see homeless people and I have seen them in the city and was friends with some when I used to go to the salvation army and soup kitchen. It amazes me that anyone can survive that way especially in the cold. I know that I could not do it...

11 Aug 17

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SOCIAL MEDIA FEVER

Merryjoy @resukill22 (25050) • Las Pinas City, Philippines 8 Aug 17

Many people this days especially the children today are very addictive in social media. I cant imagined that other people used it to made a wrong decision. Their a lots of bad news to reported because of that SOCIAL MEDIA.

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Melinda Taylor Social media can be like a fever that consumes people and makes them suffer if they are not careful to maintain it. It can be used for bad to hurt others and for good to help others. It all depends on people's knowledge and intentions. We all can enjoy it but...

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Please Turn Off The Sun

Anna @LadyDuck (472109) • Switzerland 5 Aug 17

From Tuesday we are under a heat wave, the worst I ever experienced. Our, usually mild, temperature reached 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 F) today with high humidity. To fight the heat, we went to the lake to have a light lunch on a...

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Melinda Taylor Wow it usually does not get hotter than the 90's where I live. I am glad that you were able to find a fun way to try to beat the heat. I have been celebrating my son's birthday this weekend.

5 Aug 17

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This Crazy Weather

SirenOnFire @JeeyanDee (2692) 2 Aug 17

My allergic rhinitis is on the roll again. When I woke up this morning, it was freezing, then a few hours after, I was sweating like crazy because it became so hot. Now it's back to cold again. I guess this is the result of...

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Melinda Taylor The weather here is crazy too so I understand.

3 Aug 17

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5 reasons I will unfriend you in facebook without having a fight or argument with me

Your Highness Emperor Albert Whisker @CaptAlbertWhisker (32747) • Calgary, Alberta 1 Aug 17

5. So many political propaganda on your timeline- I don't care if you are right wing of left wing but I don't my timeline flooded with Political crap. Especially fake propaganda. 4.Sexy selfies-I don't really minds sexy selfies...

social media

social network

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Melinda Taylor I think that it is good that you know what you do and do not like and what you can and cannot tolerate. I respect that and you are letting people know.

1 Aug 17

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Another Busy Weekend For Me…

Tammy @tammys85 (30134) • Baltimore, Maryland 31 Jul 17

Yep, it was another weekend for me. I knew Saturday would be busy, but I didn’t know Sunday was going to be a busy day. My best friend picked my 13 year old niece and I up to head to the park, where she rented a pavilion for the...

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Melinda Taylor It sounds like you had a busy but good and productive weekend and in good company too. Plus you got to rest when you were tired. You take care too.

31 Jul 17

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World of Fashion and the Social Media

Oshobu Happiness @Oshobu (661) • Nigeria 28 Jul 17

Due to the evolution of generation, I discovered that the social media is dominated and full of fashion displays. Nowadays, one would not be regarded as a "social being" without the display of fashion especially on the social...

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Melinda Taylor I think you bring up an interesting point that I have not really thought about. I agree that what you say is true.

28 Jul 17

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Time is Precious and Should be Spent Wisely

Teep11 @Teep11 (7673) • United States 27 Jul 17

Time seems to move so fast. It appears as if the night comes in so rapidly. There is no time to be horse playing around when there is so much to do. Some may want to engage in child play but if one expects" to accomplish" more...

importance

accomplishments

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Melinda Taylor It is true that being able to focus on what is important is key to having a better chance at accomplishing things and being a success. It can be hard to ignore distractions but it is a skill that can be learned if one desires. It is good to have balance and...

27 Jul 17

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Tragedy At The Ohio State Fair

DB @dgobucks226 (35770) 27 Jul 17

An 18 year-old was tragically killed and 7 others were injured today, when a thrill ride known as the "Fire Ball" broke apart during its operation, while people were aboard. The 18 year-old, who recently graduated high school,...

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Melinda Taylor It is true that mostly young people go on rides and so they are the most at risk when things go wrong. As a parent myself especially when I do not live with my child that is very scary. I feel terrible for the high school graduate's loved ones and for all of...

27 Jul 17

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Phone Farming

Colene @cpefley (1926) • San Jose, California 26 Jul 17

So, I have 3 old phones on chargers right now, running 3 different apps: InboxDollars, Swagbucks and Perk TV I have been cleaning my house this week, going through absolutely everything, and almost gave away or sold these phones....

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Melinda Taylor There are a lot of interesting ways to make money online. I have heard of what you are talking about and have used some but not all. I have also done the phone farming with the same 3 apps and with my laptop. I did not know that there was a name for that. You...

26 Jul 17

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