pumpkinjam

@pumpkinjam (8861)

United Kingdom • Age 44

Joined myLot 19 years ago

Writer, mother, grandmother, wife - the most important hats I wear. https://rebeccalucasjournalist.wordpress.com/ http://pumpkinpoetry.blogspot.com

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Dark History of St. Valentine

celticeagle @celticeagle (171437) • Boise, Idaho 10 Feb

His story is rather vague but it is said that's was a Roman priest in the 5th Century who defied Emperor Claudius II. He had banned marriage so that his soldiers would be more willing to go to war. St. Valentine continued to marry...

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pumpkinjam I've been writing a series of articles about different saints. I remember researching Saint Valentine but I omitted him from the article. There may have been more than one Saint Valentine, meaning uncertainty as to which stories are about which Valentine.

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Soft toys

Always smiling @allknowing (140944) • India 15 Feb

I have a collection of soft toys and even as an adult I like to have them around. My maid who has adopted a kid I thought would love them and asked her to make a choice. She tells me her kid has no interest. She loves to...

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pumpkinjam Most young children still love soft toys. I'm sure that industry will go on forever. Of course, there are also plenty of adults that collect soft toys, whether it's part of a soft toy collection or a collection of other things where the toy is a special...

16 Feb

Guilty For Resting

lilacskies @lilacskies (4348) • United States 16 Feb

I don't know about you, but I feel guilty for resting sometimes. For instance, if I rest for an entire day, I feel guilty about not spending that time doing something more meaningful. I am dealing with health problems as usual so...

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pumpkinjam We all need to rest, especially if you've not slept well. I often feel like I've wasted time by resting. I was so ill this week that I could barely move... still felt bad that I had to let people down and guilty for not being able to do the basics at home! I...

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Fiction or Based on a True Story

Amber @AmbiePam (96031) • United States 15 Feb

When you think back, not to the movies you’ve seen, but to the ones you actually enjoyed, do you prefer movies that are fiction or based on a true story? There is a movie coming out soon with Woody Harrelson and Samu Liu that is...

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pumpkinjam I enjoy both fictional films and those based on true stories. If it's a well done story/film then I'll enjoy it. I'll watch things based on real life stories that intrigue me so I'll sometimes have knowledge of the story first. There are some that are shown...

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Tired of Commuting? It’s Draining Me! ??

Manasa.L @manasamanu (3762) • Bangalore, India 14 Feb

Hey there, MyLot users! How have you all been? ?? It’s been such a long time since I last connected with you all. I hope everyone is doing great—and if not, I truly wish things get better for you soon! Lately, I’ve been feeling...

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pumpkinjam I'm thankful that I mainly work from home. I originally had a long commute to the office but worked from home since covid. I have since moved jobs. If I do have to go into the office, it is a 10 minute walk rather than the commute that (despite not being that...

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Cooking On Your Own

Some Witch @somewitch (2099) 8 Feb

I used to hate the kitchen. I've always perceived it as overwhelming because of the loud noises, the strong smells and the heavy atmosphere due to people rushing all over the place. Now that I've given myself the opportunity to...

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pumpkinjam Since I've taught myself to cook (as opposed to doing it as a chore, making bland food the way I was taught), I have enjoyed cooking. I don't like people in the kitchen at the same time as me unless I need help with a specific thing. My eldest son will help...

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What do you like with your chips / fries

Pitstop @pitstop (14665) • Australia 8 Feb

Do you call these fries or chips in your country? Do you like them as is or do you like a side with them? I used to do sauce as a side, but now I'm beginning to like gravy. Never figured out what the gravy contains, but it sure...

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pumpkinjam I call them chips, although those ones look a bit thin and undercooked. Sometimes I like mine plain, sometimes I'll have sauce/dip. That depends on my mood. I also like vinegar on chips. My husband says he has had strange looks when in a chip shop asking for...

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Question of the Day: How does Rain Effect Your Mood

DB @dgobucks226 (36074) 7 Feb

In what ways does rain effect your mood. After reading some old peanuts comic strips which used rain as a topic, it made me wonder just what mood would pertain to me. Maybe you feel the same about rain as I do. Or you might be...

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pumpkinjam My feelings about rain depend on what I'm doing! I love listening to the rain on the windows during a thunderstorm as long as I am indoors with nowhere to go. If I'm caught out in the rain, I'm less of a fan. I was once on holiday when we had an unexpected...

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No More Trivia Night.

Tammy @tammys85 (30227) • Baltimore, Maryland 6 Feb

Last night was our final Trivia Night, as it’s being discontinued at the location closest to us. It takes place at another location on Tuesdays, so I think it was just a lot for the hosts. That’s understandable. My therapist asked...

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pumpkinjam I've seen many a trivia/quiz night come and go. Sometime because it's no longer manageable for the host, sometimes because of a poor turnout (which has been because of a lack of advertising, poor quality quizzing or even just because the venue gave up before...

7 Feb

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Are you civil when you run into people who have done you wrong?

The Horse @TheHorse (223307) • Walnut Creek, California 31 Jan

Yesterday a fella whose band I used to play with stopped by Guitar Center to pick up some strings. He is not the best person around. He actually tricked me into playing a charity gig with him (long story) costing me a night at the...

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pumpkinjam I am civil to people if they're civil to me. If I thought I couldn't be, I'd probably just avoid them! I like to think I'm a decent person so I wouldn't be anything other than civil, even with people I'd really like to bury alive.

1 Feb

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Life of a Teacher Part 1

Namaco21 @Namaco21 (239) 30 Jan

Sometimes I envy office works, because most people who work at offices doesn't need to bring their Job at home, but when you're a teacher, you bring your work at home, and it can be a little overwhelming. Just like now. I'm at...

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pumpkinjam One of the reasons I now do an office job is precisely because I wanted to go to work at a set time, do my job, come home and forget about work. There are plenty of cons about office work but leaving work at work is definitely a pro! Teaching is way more...

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Positive Thinking.

Judy Story @jstory07 (141845) • Roseburg, Oregon 1 Feb

When something bad happens do you think of a way to make it positive again. I know sometimes it is hard to think in a positive way. And sometimes you have to think of good things and of good times when something bad happens. I...

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pumpkinjam That's good advice, but a very difficult thing to do. I came through some tough times by turning negatives into positives. It was really hard, and there are still times that giving up on a bad thing is easier than trying to make it into a positive thing!

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Showcasing My Son's New Art (Proud Papa Moment)

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3244) • United States 28 Jan

Dear all, I am excited to share this with you all. It's done by my son Eli. Quite the little artist he is indeed. I think he has a very bright future artistically, and showcasing his work here in this post is an honor.

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pumpkinjam That is a cute drawing. Your son has done well

1 Feb

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Strange phobias, have you heard of these?

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (40958) 25 Jan

Who makes this stuff up, anyway? I was looking up a medication my son was prescribed and yep, once again there was that rabbit hole and I had to go down there for a bit...all about strange or odd phobias. Some of them, I had no...

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pumpkinjam I have always found the word for a fear of long words to be hilarious. I do wonder if that was made up to be deliberately ironic. Most phobia names are simply a Greek word for the thing with 'phobia' at the end. You'll get some long ones because the fear is a...

26 Jan

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My Current Go To Place

Namaco21 @Namaco21 (239) 25 Jan

I just discovered this place a week ago, and I just find myself coming back here. The food is good, I have the view of the ocean, and it's nice seeing people around, it makes me feel not lonely. It's just so relaxing here. I think...

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pumpkinjam That looks like a lovely, quiet place. I don't know if I have a specific favourite place. I like to sit in nature or near a beach. I prefer quieter places where there are maybe a few passers-by but not too many people that it's crowded or anyone is going to...

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why do people cheat ?

Rinto @Rinto998 (117) • Tangerang, Indonesia 21 Jan

Infidelity does not only occur in married couples, but is also often experienced in dating relationships. Usually, if your partner is having an affair, there will be a change in attitude and behavior. Starting from often busying...

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pumpkinjam While I believe there are serial cheaters or those who thinks it's OK, I believe the main reason people cheat is because they're unhappy in the relationship. Of course, they should either work out the problem or just end the relationship rather than cheating...

26 Jan

What is your job ?

Rinto @Rinto998 (117) • Tangerang, Indonesia 23 Jan

I work at an Indonesian company. My position is quite a lot in Indonesia. Can you guess what my position is? Yes, my position is Information Technology Infrastructure such as networks, repairing damaged laptops both hardware &...

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pumpkinjam My current job is specialist customer service advisor for adult social care. I advise people about care provision and other things that can help them continue to live as independently as possible. Of course, sometimes people aren't able to love independently,...

26 Jan

A Friend

Judy Story @jstory07 (141845) • Roseburg, Oregon 20 Jan

A friend is someone you can talk to when you need advise or you just need to tell a secret to. A friend will go places with you or share a meal with you. My best friend is my husband. We go everywhere together. We go places...

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pumpkinjam I have my husband. He's very good. I have lots of acquaintances, some of whom I consider friends. But I don't have anyone close. I have my best friend. She's the one I've known the longest. We do try and do things together occasionally like a meal or a day...

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We need to accept other customs and cultures

Judy Evans @JudyEv (346488) • Rockingham, Australia 19 Jan

I sort of promised to write about this but I hope it doesn’t upset too many. Remember, I’m just stating facts. The fact is that, in Peru, guinea pigs are considered a delicacy. They are known there as ‘cuy’ and have been a part...

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pumpkinjam I have actually eaten crickets, and I know a couple of people who have eaten guinea pig. One of those people is my husband, who also ate dog meat when he was in Korea. People will say it's a horrible idea but I don't see any difference between eating one...

20 Jan

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Are you a gold or silver person?

Amber @AmbiePam (96031) • United States 19 Jan

My sister will not wear gold jewelry unless it is rose gold, and she limits even that. My best friend is the same way. It does not matter if it real gold or not, neither will wear it. I don’t care if it’s gold or silver or...

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pumpkinjam I have always preferred silver. I think gold can look tacky. I've never liked it. I think silver is a nicer colour. It also goes better with my favourite colour, which is purple!

20 Jan

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