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Thursday, October 23, 2025
Society and Culture: Talking About My Generation
I was born in the 50s. It’s not that the children or young people, PRE-1980s or 1990s were better off. It’s that … speaking from an American point of view … the world “we” lived in had very clearly defined “black and white, right and wrong” standards. These guidelines (or standards) made decision-making and not succumbing to peer pressure OR following the “in crowd” OR being tossed to and fro by any trend or movement, a little easier to make contrasts and comparisons for the purposes of making choices …that is to say, making wise life choices … speaking from my point of view. Would love to be able to boast that all of my decisions were wise choices, but I can not. That’s probably everybody’s lament.
Nevertheless, when we started moving from the “black and white” into the “gray areas” where Walt Disney programs were replaced by uncensored programming being disseminated to the masses … things just weren’t so clear-cut anymore. Don’t get me wrong. It’s good to question accepted “norms” and ask WHY. But asking questions doesn’t automatically mean that everything “that is questioned” is wrong and needs to be changed to the exact opposite to make it better and right.
According to Wikipedia, the term “anti-establishment” was first used in a British magazine movement in 1958, and there were or are such movements that occurred in Iceland, Italy, the United Kingdom, India, Australia, as well as in the USA. The Arab Spring is even categorized or described as anti-establishment.
According to me, this was a popular term used in the USA, and based on the way I saw and heard the word being used, my interpretation was that you dared to challenge The Authority. Quite frankly, I think my generation (the 60s and 70s) took the anti-establishment movement in the USA a little bit too far off course. Of course, that’s just my opinion, and I could be wrong.
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♦ How would you respond to Shaniqua’s question about previous generations? Do you think they were better off or worse?
♦ What’s your opinion of the anti-establishment movement in America (or of a similar movement you may know of that happened or is happening somewhere else in the world)?
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Links of Interest:
Which generation am I? Boomers, Millennials, Gen X, Generation Z birth years – Business Insider
The Generations – Which Generation are You?
American Generations Fast Facts – CNN
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Sunday, November 3, 2024
Floral Diversity: Transplant Flowers to Cure Homesickness
When I moved from Florida to Texas, shortly after my arrival, I was in a store shopping for items for my new home. I overheard a lady talking to another lady. She said she had just returned to her home in Texas. She had been vacationing in Florida and she was so excited because she had found this wonderful flower! She said she just had to bring this gorgeous flower back home to Texas and plant it her garden. Being from Florida, my curiosity was peaked. I wondered what Florida flower had impressed her so much. Turns out that it was the hibiscus. Not surprised.
- Hibiscus Transplant Info - When And How To Transplant A Hibiscus
- Hibiscus Dying or Struggling? 7 Ways to Revive Your Plant
- Hibiscus Wilting After Transplant: What to Do - GFL Outdoors
- CAUTION! According to Medical News Today, hibiscus can interact with certain medications. For example, people who take chloroquine, a medication used to treat malaria, should not consume hibiscus because it may decrease how well the medicine works in the body.
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Friday, August 2, 2024
American History: Really Cool History About American Presidents
- Dwight Eisenhower (1953 – 1961)
- John F. Kennedy (1961 – Nov 22, 1963)
- Lyndon Johnson (1963 – 1969)
- Richard Nixon (1969 – 1974)
- Gerald Ford (1974 – 1977)
- Jimmy Carter (1977 – 1981)
- Ronald Reagan (1981 – 1989)
- George Bush Sr. (1989 – 1993)
- William J. Clinton (1993 – 2001)
- George Bush Jr. (2001 – 2009)
- Barack Obama (2009 – 2017)
- Joe Biden (2021 - 2024)
- I’m thankful Americans have the right to VOTE.
- I’m thankful our POTUS is not a despicable king or queen who can’t be dethroned or worse a ruthless dictator who nobody can get rid of.
- I’m thankful the U.S. Constitution limits the president’s term in office to 4 years and that the president can only serve for 2 terms.
- I’m thankful I have survived all of the presidents as far back as I can remember and that our country is still standing.
- I’m thankful that I’m living and American.
Cool Tweets About American Presidents
Think about this when you vote.
Think about this even if you don't vote.
Monday, May 27, 2024
Buying a Home: Ever Fantasize About Having a Celebrity Neighbor?
- Popular late-night TV talk show host Jimmy Fallon was voted the most desirable celebrity neighbor for 2014 and 2015.
- For the year 2016, Taylor Swift got the most votes; and
- The Obama family were voted most desirable neighbor for 2017.
Have you ever fantasized about having a celebrity neighbor?
I participated in my own unofficial celebrity neighbor survey and these are my results.
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Miami, Florida, is my hometown and the exclusive neighborhoods of the stars who live in Miami Beach include celebrity couple Gloria and Emilio Estefan (“Miami Sound Machine”). The Estefans would get my vote for most desirable celebrity neighbors in any year. It’s my fantasy. They are in the first place.
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Gloria and Emilio Estefan Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom https://t.co/IQBtjIsiGN pic.twitter.com/LP7ugXYzDr— NBC Latino (@NBCLatino) November 26, 2015
Gloria Estefan’s House in #MiamiBeach ~ https://t.co/6Ne7ItzcQU via @urbansplatter ~ #celebrities #famousmansions #realestate #Florida #celebrityhomes— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) January 25, 2019
#homeandlifestyle #homeandgarden #dreamhomes #FamousCubanAmericans pic.twitter.com/wZhIgP8Yx1
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Also, after watching the cooking show, “Kimchi Chronicles”, two other celebrity couples were put in second place. World-class chefs, Marja and Jean-Georges Vongerichten would be my neighbors on one side; and actor, Hugh Jackman (aka “Wolverine”) and his wife, actress Deborra-Lee, would be on the other side. It would be awesome to have dinner with them every now and then. Every now and then? Uuuhh … OK. Just once! I’d be happy with one invitation to share a meal together. Wouldn’t you?
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Popular #TVcookingshows ~ The series “Kimchi Chronicles” was launched in 2011. ~ https://t.co/k0TbN2PSTH #WorldRedEye #TVhistory #foodandcooking #Koreancooking ~ #KimchiChronicles_on_DVD ~ https://t.co/XOBQMBRQxe via @amazon pic.twitter.com/Lkm0RZ3xFQ— EverydayExoticSpices (@EverydaySpices) January 25, 2019
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Friday, April 26, 2024
Auto History: Awesome Tweets About Classic Cars
Image credit: Classic Cars of Miami ... | AllPosters
I called the phone number in the advertisement and talked to the guy before he came over. When I hung up the phone, I said to my late husband: “That guy sounds awfully young. Do you think we can trust him to fix the car?” My husband replied: “Aw! Don’t worry! He’s probably one of those guys who like to work on classic cars.”
That delightful experience is why I picked these delightful tweets about classic cars.
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I mean where else would you keep it! #Cobra #ACCobra #Shelby #ClassicCar #MuscleCar #FridayMotivation pic.twitter.com/uBfe236qwa— Tom - Cobra 427 (@Tomcob427) February 21, 2020
via Classic Car Daily— Oldtimer ClassicCars (@spicker123) August 21, 2019
The original Morgan Plus 4 was built by Morgan Motor Company in Malvern in the UK between 1950 and 1969. The car was a more powerful and longer version of its predecessor the 4/4 model.
Read more: https://t.co/rtfPRsTdGQ pic.twitter.com/kYTVEnNy8P
The 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix is a true classic car. This was Pontiac’s big sports luxury hardtop and was one of the most popular personal automobiles of the 1960’s...specs, photos, styling details, production numbers at..https://t.co/pNSADkKW45 pic.twitter.com/DBm4FFwE2F— AutosTrucksRods (@AutosTrucksRods) October 17, 2019
1963 Chevrolet Impala Classic Car https://t.co/PYMkP2fDtB pic.twitter.com/5lIERBYLeI— MALIBU MART (@MalibuMart) November 7, 2016
Pick of the Day: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 fastback | Classic Car News https://t.co/uiA93MGm2w pic.twitter.com/H0E1mTCghw— Formula One World (@FormulaOneWorld) January 17, 2017
What's your ultimate "holy grail" classic car? This 1970 Hemi 'Cuda is definitely a strong contender. #MoparMonday pic.twitter.com/oWK5rCmPZB— Classic Industries (@ClassicInd) January 28, 2019
James Bond's classic car is too hot to handle: more than 7,000 Aston Martins recalled » http://t.co/m3rzPseo2h pic.twitter.com/v6Cf2srbW6— CNBC (@CNBC) December 24, 2014
James Bond his Aston Martin DB5! #astonmartin #007 #JamesBond #classic #car pic.twitter.com/gWjZ4cY3He— Torque (@torquenm) March 31, 2015
“Classic Car on Sunset Strip #hollywoodtour #sunsetstrip #sunsetblvd #losangeles #cali #california #biketourshollywood #classiccar #photography…” HOLLYWOOD TOURS IN LOS ANGELES on Instagram: https://t.co/0r8FOWpBxM !~ Is this a cool car or what?? You know you want it! LOL. pic.twitter.com/Yn3wBKSmJ2— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) February 22, 2020
Flex your classic car knowledge! Can you name this classic Buick model? Hint: it's from the 80's. pic.twitter.com/YPe2frOrHA— McCarthy Auto World (@McCarthyAutoW) September 28, 2018
Meet the #Buick #Skylark! First produced in 1953, this classic car was made in six productions over the past 46 years to deliver new technology and design! Which would you love to ride in, the red or blue? #ThrowbackThursday pic.twitter.com/KDvwGqbSLz— Lehmers (@lehmers) April 12, 2018
— Ecurie137 (@ecurie137) February 19, 2020
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Bible Women: Women Named in the Lineage of Jesus
These are 5 names that can be extracted from the gospel accounts: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba (“the wife of Uriah”), and Mary.
These are 12 names extracted from books in the Old Testament: Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, Naamah, Maacah, Azubah, Athaliah, Jerusha, Abijah, Hephzibah, Jedidah, and Zebidah.
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons – “Ethiopia-Axum Cathedral-fresco-Black Madonna”
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Interesting Facts About These Bible Women:
- Sarah was the wife of the Hebrew patriarch, Abraham; and her name means “Princess”.
- Ruth was the great grandmother of King David, a notable king of Israel.
- Bathsheba was the mother of King Solomon, a notable Jewish monarch.
- Tamar was the daughter-in-law of Judah, a Jewish patriarch.
- Rahab was a harlot who believed the reports about how God had delivered the Jews had been delivered from bondage in Egypt and was proselytized into the Jewish faith.
- Rebecca was the daughter-in-law of the Hebrew patriarch, Abraham; and the mother of Jacob, the man whose name was changed to Israel.
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Related Links:
- 12 Women: Bible Women From Ur to Nazareth
- 5 Women in the Lineage of Jesus
Women of the Bible: Character Study: Bathsheba: The Innocent Victim
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Sunday, March 3, 2024
My Childhood Memories of Elizabeth Arden
The real name of the woman who started this American company was Florence Nightingale Graham. She attended nursing school in Canada for a while, but eventually dropped out. She moved to America (Manhattan, New York), lived with her brother, and began to pursue her own interests in developing skincare, makeup, and other beauty products for women.
She entered into a business partnership with another woman by the name of Elizabeth Hubbard; however, the partnership only lasted for 6 months. From that point forward, she determined to establish her presence in the business world on her own. She took the first name of her business partner “Elizabeth” and the name of a farm “Arden” and created the trade name in1909. It is now 2019, which means that, for over a century, America (and the rest of the world, as her products are sold in over 20 countries), has associated that trade name with the most desired beauty products for women. Elizabeth Arden products include a wide range of fragrances, cosmetics, and skincare essentials.
Ms. Graham passed away in 1966 at the age of 87. She is buried in the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in NewYork. The name on her grave is Elizabeth N. Graham. She is without a doubt one of the most inspiring and phenomenal business women of the 20th century.
- FUN FACT: Ms. Arden was the 1st to introduce matching nail polish to your lipstick! #VintageAd
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View Elizabeth Arden products here.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Entertainment: 6 Old But Gold Bollywood Movies With an Awesome Soundtrack
Watching after years 7 Khoon Maaf on Netflix.— Mehr Tarar (@MehrTarar) August 10, 2018
An underrated film, and an utterly underrated performance by the splendid Priyanaka Chopra.
A woman in six relationships that all end in quite an unfortunate manner, 7 Khoon Maaf is a little-appreciated gem by Vishal Bhardwaj. pic.twitter.com/CsEghUKKu1
— Filmfare (@filmfare) November 14, 2018
? Hindi or Indian Entertainment ~ Yuvvraaj (2008) ~ Hurray for Bollywood Music!! https://t.co/Zcp5m1IYLR— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) March 21, 2020
Search for #Bollywood movies on #AmazonPrimeVideo ~ https://t.co/A47IuCwJGZ @amazon @PrimeVideo #Entertainment #watchlists #watchparty #bingewatch pic.twitter.com/g1duxbV649
— My Shopping Channel (@goshoppingbees) September 7, 2021
POPULAR BOLLYWOOD MOVIES ON NETFLIX
— My Shopping Channel (@goshoppingbees) September 7, 2021
~ https://t.co/hvzqekN1H3 #watchlists #watchparty #Entertainment #horror #suspense #romance #comedies #truestories pic.twitter.com/or4YCpouBi
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
K-Drama: The Merchant: Gaekju (2015 Korean TV Series)
I heart K- dramas and especially the Korean historical period dramas; movies or television series. That's why I'm suggesting: “The Merchant: Gaekju” (2015).
The English translation for the title is “God of Commerce” and it has 41 episodes. With about 26 episodes left to view, I’m sharing this PRE-review. By doing it this way, I’m less likely to accidentally blurt out the ending and spoil it for others who may want to see it.
In today’s American business, we have what’s called bulls and bears. Back in the 17th-century Korean business world, not sure about the bulls and bears, but there were definitely snakes and Shamans.
The main character is Chun Bong-Sam (played by Jang Hyuk), who never even wanted to be a merchant. Sadly his father died a tragic death when he was only 8 years old, and when he grew up, he stepped into his father's shoes and became a merchant too.
I have only watched 15 episodes. It’s taking me a while to complete this series because the plot’s unpredictability is driving me nuts! (O.o)
You know how it is. You sit down to watch a movie or a series. You think you know what’s going to happen and how it will end and then … that’s not what happens!
Well for me, that has happened in several of the episodes. None of my predictions about the outcomes were correct.
Incredible! Doesn’t the scriptwriter know the rules of plot writing??!!!
The characters I liked were being killed off!
I’m only at episode 15! I'm screaming! You can’t do this!!
It is very upsetting. But each episode has a "hook" that drives you to the next episode because ... you just have to know how it ends!
Watch the trailer.
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Six Flying Dragons (2015 Korean Drama TV Series) Worthy of 10 Stars
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016 Korean Drama TV Series)
Where to watch K-drama online?— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) May 1, 2020
Best Korean Movie & Drama Websites 2020 https://t.co/D44cQyQGM7 #kdrama #koreandrama #online #streaming #entertainment #Asiancinema #watchKoreandramaonline #movies pic.twitter.com/EPQZK3SdAU
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Ancient History: Ancient Cities: Zeugma, Turkey
Zeugma After the Flood - Archaeology Magazine https://t.co/thSAvd2n84 pic.twitter.com/r70nbmLoTT— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) May 27, 2020
2,000-Year-Old Mosaics Uncovered In Turkey Before Being Lost To Flooding https://t.co/0w0zgAK0nV pic.twitter.com/BF5seH0lpB— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) May 27, 2020
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Thursday, September 8, 2022
Travel and History: Ten Facts About the Republic of Turkey
♦ Here are TEN FACTS About the Republic of Turkey:
- Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is revered as the founder of the Republic of Turkey and is also called the “Father of the Turks”.
- The founder of the Republic of Turkey was also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1934.
- The current capital city of Turkey is Ankara.
- Istanbul was once the capital of three empires: Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman.
- Istanbul was once historically known by the name Constantinople.
- “Turkey entered World War II in 1945 on the side of the Allies, who secured an agreement that Turkey would become a democracy.”
- Even though Britain or the UK has voted to exit the EU (“Brexit”), Turkey wishes to be accepted as a member state of the European Union (EU).
- NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is an international alliance between European and North American countries and Turkey is a member state.
- Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are all famous buildings in Turkey; must-see places for any traveler or visitor. Topkapi Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- GoTurkeyTourism published a list of Turkey’s 10 most popular cities that attract tourists; 5 inland cities and 5 coastal cities. Even though Cappadocia is located in Central Turkey and is mentioned in the Bible, this city was NOT on their list.
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The Sultan Ahmet Mosque aka Blue Mosque, built in the 1600s during the rule of Ahmed I. #FamousBuildings in #RepublicOfTurkey #travel #vacation #touristattractions #travelplanner #Turkey pic.twitter.com/dUP2rbfYRe— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) December 29, 2018
Hagia Sophia was first a cathedral, later a mosque and now a museum. #FamousBuildings in #RepublicOfTurkey #travel #vacation #touristattractions #travelplanner #Turkey pic.twitter.com/P2WiuF20jO— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) December 29, 2018
Galata Tower is a medieval stone tower built in 1348. During the #ByzantineEmpire it was called the ‘Christea Turris,’ or the Tower of Christ. #FamousBuildings in #RepublicOfTurkey #travel #vacation #touristattractions #travelplanner #Turkey pic.twitter.com/rstsHEz3F7— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) December 29, 2018
Friday, July 8, 2022
Murdoch Mysteries (2008 ~ ) : Award-Winning Canadian TV Detective Series
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“Detective William Murdoch of the Toronto Constabulary”.
Love it when he says that! It’s how Mr. Murdoch introduces himself to others.
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The setting is the late 1800s / early 1900s. He often rides a bicycle to the crime scene. The main plus for this series, that most ladies will appreciate, is that William Murdoch is very easy on the eyes. But ladies. You can only ogle him. You can not touch. He has a love interest, Doctor Julia Ogden and he is hopelessly devoted to her. Though their relationship is strained by outside forces, when they work together and combine their intellects they create magic and solve the mystery!
Another plus is the references to or incorporation of historical figures into the plots. One episode had Sir Winston Churchill and another episode had Thomas Alva Edison. Don’t know much about the history of Canada or the relations between the governments of England and the United States of America during the time period. For me, this television program is very educational, as well as being an entertaining piece of historical fiction and romance.
Would recommend this series for binge-watching. If you’re not hooked after Season One, then don’t bother. The first episode of the first season hooked me and reeled me in. There is also a movie version that stars Keeley Hawes (Zoe from “MI-5”.)
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Links of Interest:
- Filey, Mike. “ History of Toronto Police a Little Different than Entertaining Murdoch Mysteries Show. ” Toronto Sun. Sun Publications, 4 Oct. 2014. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.
- Frey, Erin. “Murdoch Mysteries “. The Canadian Encyclopedia , 20 July 2018, Historica Canada. Accessed 09 October 2018.
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Murdoch Mysteries, Season 1 ( https://t.co/u6wlqMsxU3 ) #entertainment #Mystery #crime ~ The #TVseries is based on characters from the novel series by Maureen Jennings. Stars #YannickBisson and #HeleneJoy ~ 1200+ Customer Reviews ~ Series rated 4.5 out of 5 stars pic.twitter.com/qiJwU9B4df— My Shopping Channel (@goshoppingbees) October 9, 2018
Murdoch Mysteries: Christmas Cases Collection ~ https://t.co/AWqBC1o7Vy ~ Detective William Murdoch and his team solve yuletide crimes in these three feature-length mysteries set in Edwardian Toronto, Canada. #entertainment #Mystery #crime ? #HappyHolidays! pic.twitter.com/lcTqbjoiB5— My Shopping Channel (@goshoppingbees) October 9, 2018
Except the Dying ( #MurdochMysteries Book 1 of 7 ) by #MaureenJennings for $9.99 https://t.co/YLiCX82l3S ~ Listen to Audible Sample ~ The #bookseries that inspired the award-winning #TVseries ~ #entertainment #books #booklovers #giftsunder10 #whiteelephant #giftexchange pic.twitter.com/DOK4gbKLwa— My Shopping Channel (@goshoppingbees) October 9, 2018
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Economy: Who Needs Leprechauns When They Have Capitalism?
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REFERENCES:
Matthews, Chris. *The Myth of the 1% and the 99%.” Fortune, 2 Mar. 2015, fortune.com/2015/03/02/economic-inequality-myth-1-percent-wealth.
Capitalism & Freedom by Milton Friedman https://t.co/pGFinjagtY 40th #AnniversaryEdition #FirstEd ~ Friedman (1912-2006) rec'd 1976 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for research on consumption analysis, monetary history & theory & the complexity of stabilization policy. pic.twitter.com/7lstYnHoMe— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) January 4, 2020
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