Diary Thursday 29th December 2016

Photo taken by me – my 2016 diary
Preston, England
December 29, 2016 2:24pm CST
Just a few days left of the year now and death claims another much loved movie and music icon, Debbie Reynolds, mother of Carrie Fisher who died only yesterday. So sad. For me, it has been a very quiet day in, proof reading stories sent by friends for consideration in our next local writing group anthology. I was happy to do it. They have checked some of my writings too. I got a belated Christmas card from a family friend, which had some money in with the card. It had been sent to my Mum’s who forwarded it on to me. Arthur Chappell
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LaJenna
@LaJenna (167)
• United States
30 Dec 16
Isn't Carrie Fisher the woman that played in Star Wars? I liked to watch Star Wars but I stopped watching it faithfully after a short time. I may decide to buy some of the seasons of Star Wars one day in the near future.
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Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
30 Dec 16
@LaJenna yes, she was Princess Leia in the original trilogy of Star Wars
Curlann
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
31 Dec 16
Happy New Year Arthur! We are very fortunate to witness another New Year.
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Kevin
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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30 Dec 16
Oh wow, I didn't know about Debbie Reynolds as well, what a year.
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Elizabeth
@Poppylicious (11133)
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30 Dec 16
Yay, money. Spend it on something nice!
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Carol Cassada
@dramagirl26 (3259)
• Ringgold, Virginia
30 Dec 16
Good luck with the stories for the upcoming anthology.
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
30 Dec 16
At least the card was probably a nice surprise
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (168542)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Dec 16
It is always nice to get those late cards and things. Especially the ones with some $ in it. Yes, so sad about Debbie.
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
29 Dec 16
That is always nice to receive. My friend and I proofread each other's work, it is a big help.
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
30 Dec 16
yay for money in the mail!
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Nick R Thomas
@asfarasiknow (3340)
• Bournemouth, England
29 Dec 16
Good to see that money sent in the mail can still reach its destination. I read years ago that senders were advised to wrap banknotes in carbon paper as it makes them harder to detect. I found what you wrote in another posts about the checks on those working at the Royal Mail very reassuring.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342284)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec 16
It is good that you are each reviewing another's work. I've always found that very helpful.
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Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
29 Dec 16
It's always nice to get a card with money in it!
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (55172)
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29 Dec 16
I had no idea Debbie Reynolds was the mother of Carrie Fisher. Now I recall, Eddie Fisher, a famous singer before my time - was married to Debbie and he later married Elizabeth Taylor.
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My Money Cottage
@mymoneycottage (47)
• United Kingdom
29 Dec 16
It's been a sad year for many, let's hope 2017 is better.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
29 Dec 16
Always nice to receive unexpected money in the mail.
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