History of Perfume and Fragrances

Several years back, my late sister gave me Opium as a gift. Used to like to go to department stores and sample the fragrances that were too expensive for me to buy. Never buy for me, but always love receiving perfume and cologne gifts. Liz Taylor, J-Lo, Brittany Spears, and Mariah Carey have a line of fragrances worth trying. But there are so many fragrances on the market, it's hard to narrow down a favorite scent.

"The history of perfume is very interesting. We can trace it back to ancient Egypt, but it may go further back than that. ..."

History of Perfume (archived copy)

Did you know the famous philosopher Socrates did not approve of perfumes? He thought the smells blurred the lines between slaves and freed men.

History of Perfume ~ Part 2

It's Finally Friday! Yeah! TGIF! But What Does That Mean? (O.o)

When I was a kid I remember seeing a Coca-Cola commercial on television. The young girl is sitting at her desk in a work suit – white blouse, black skirt, black jacket – wearing eyeglasses, sitting at her desk in front of a typewriter typing away, hair fastened into a neat tight bun – looking ever so proficient. Somebody indicates to her that the work day is over and she goes:

"Yeah! And it's Friday!"

Image credit:
© Photographer: Rafael Torres Castaño | Agency: Dreamstime.com

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After the exclamation, the young lady pushes back the chair on wheels from her desk, takes off her eyeglasses, yanks at the back of her head to let her hair loose and shake it! Next scene is her strolling along in some area (looked like a beach ~ can't remember), dressed casually in her blue jeans, still wearing a white blouse, but drinking a bottle of Coca-Cola.

My late sister was watching that commercial with me and says, in her most boring monotone voice: “So that's what Friday means?”

My late sister. Always one for being super enthusiastic and excited! (Not.)


* First of all, does anybody even remember that commercial?


* Secondly, what does Friday mean to you?

• Do you get to take yet another selfie and post it on Instagram?
• Do you leave work to rush home and order a pizza and watch movies all night?
• Do you go out partying and clubbing with your friends?

For me? I get to go to the grocery store in the afternoon. In the evening, might watch a Bollywood movie or a Korean historical drama series. Will probably keep working on my laptop, while being entertained, trying to earn a few more pennies. Then go to sleep.

Yeah! But it's Friday!! 

And I'm doing the happy dance anyway! ☺

YouTube Video : Cartlton Dance - It's Friday!


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Happy Friday everybody!

Fail is not a task on your “To Do List”.

Rid yourself of doubts.

I can do this!

Don't get distracted.

Aim small, miss small.

You know yourself better than anybody!

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Reading List : Best Selling Book Genre in the English Language

What is the best selling book genre in the English language?

That's easy!  Romance novels! 

• Agree or disagree?
• What is your favorite book genre?

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My Favorite Romance Novels:
- A Rose in Winter
- Shanna
- Skye O'Malley (1980 OSPB) Bertrice Small
- The Velvet Promise

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Music Quotes That Move Me ( and Probably Move You Too!)

Once upon a time, there was a community on the Google Plus social network for music lovers and they have a category for “Music Quotes”. It was fun!

You share lyrics or quotes from a song that moves or touches you. Doesn't matter whether you're a fan of the artists who are singing or even if you don't really like the song, sometimes certain words strike you. 

Sadly, the community no longer exists and also Google plans to shut down the G+ social network during 2019.

I love the idea of sharing music quotes that move me.  Here's an example. In this example, I also have great respect and admiration for the artist performing. Loyal Tina Turner fan. This a throwback song from the soundtrack for Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1985). 

LYRICS / QUOTES: “There's just one thing you've got to know ... You're one of the living.”

First published at MyLot, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

song of the day - "One Of The Living" | TINA TURNER | 1985.

On June 15, 2014, Casey Kasem, host of the longtime countdown program, AMERICAN TOP 40, passed away at the age of 82. ...

song of the day - "One Of The Living" | TINA TURNER | 1985.

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Music is What Feelings Sound Like Quote on a Vinyl Record Album Wall Art | Vinyl Revamped