Welcome to the weekly round up of posts on Smorgasbord that you might have missed this week.
Happy Easter every one.….Not one that we expected to be spending in isolation from the rest of the world when we made our plans for 2020, but it is still a time for family and friends. I know for those who are living on their own, it is far more difficult, especially if separated from children and grandchildren, but we have to recognise that until there is a vaccine and the virus has gone back under whichever rock it crawled out from…. these measures are saving our lives.
We have had our lock down extended to May 7th and hopefully that will be sufficient to decrease the number of infected and deaths. We are very lucky in Ireland in as much as the population is small enough to put restrictions in place and maintain them. I do feel sorry for those who are living in the cities, especially in apartments without access to the outside and it has certainly impacted our position on our next move. That is on hold now indefinitely and we realise that we have everything that we need here, even if it is a little bit too big for the two of us. So we are going to enjoy the renovations inside and in the garden and be grateful that we have the outside to enjoy.
I hope that despite the separation from those you love that you are taking full advantage of the technology and being able to talk face to face. I speak to my two sisters by Skype during the week and they talk to each other everyday too. It does make such a difference seeing someone’s face rather than on the telephone, and if you have not got one of the video applications on your computer or phone here are some links.
Anyway… on with the posts from the week.
My thanks as always to regular contributors and guests who provide interesting and entertaining posts for the blog, offering me a chance to enjoy their hard work as well. And also to you for coming by, sharing and for commenting.
The first of the Easter parades this weekend with guests who share photographs from the 1960s through to the 1980s and select a song that brings back memories of that era…such as this one, In My Life by The Beatles.. chosen by Diana Wallace Peach. I hope you will pop in and leave your links in the comments… thanks Sally.
Guest Writer – Robbie Cheadle – How to make Art Deco Fondant Roses
The first chapter of my father’s memoirs about his time in the Royal Navy
Life on the Ocean Wave by Eric Coleman
The first chapter of my father-in-law’s memoir The Colour of Life published in 2005.
The Colour of Life – Waterford 1920s by Geoff Cronin
I’ve Had the Time of my Life from Dirty Dancing
Butterfly Cinquain – Springtime
#GreatDanes Joyful Trouble by Patrica Furstenberg
Thriller – Deep Cover by John L. DeBoer
#Childrens Island Spide by Paul Noel
#Fantasy A.J. Alexander, #Family Judith Barrow, #Romance Ritu Bhathal
#Thriller John W. Howell, #Shortstories Karen Ingalls, #Thriller Iain Kelly
#Supernatural Mae Clair, #Poetry Balroop Singh, #Children’s Janice Spina
Sunday Sayings – #Differences and Reality TV by Amanda -Something to Ponder About
#Caribbean – Directionally Challenged! by Apple Gidley
Orthodox #Easter Eggs, folktales, symbolism, traditions #culture #history by Patricia Furstenberg
Food Therapy – Brown Rice so much more than just a grain
#Family and #Friends – Brotherly Love by Jane Sturgeon
Family and Friends – Chess by Stevie Turner
More funnies from D. G. Kaye and some new material from Sally
More funnies from D.G. Kaye and a joke or two from Sally.
More seclusion humour from the senior team and some ABBA
Thank you so much for all your support and I hope to see you again next week.. Happy Easter, stay safe and hugs Sally.
It was a terrific week, Sally. Thank you for making My GRL a part of it. I hope those who have not thought of face to face communications use the links you have provided. It really does make a difference. Hugs
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Thanks John and I hope they do too… Happy Easter..hugsxx
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Reblogged this on Thoughts by Mello-Elo and commented:
Happy Easter from Sally and the rest of us bloggers and writers.
Stay well and stay safe.
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Thanks Eloise..hugsx
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My pleasure.
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What a great roundup, Sally! Wishing everyone a blissful, though quiet, Easter Weekend ❤
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Thanks Ritu and the same to you ♥
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A great round up, Sally.
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Thanks Robbie, I hope the Easter weekend is going well. xxxx
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I hope everyone has a safe and happy Easter {{hugs}}
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You too Jacquie… and your family…hugsxx
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Another fabulous week of content! Happy Easter, Sally.
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Thanks Pete and Happy Easter to you and your family too..hugs
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Happy Easter. Sally! Thank you for a wonderful week of information, destraction, and a lot of laughter, too. Michael
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Delighted you enjoyed Michael and thanks for keep showing up in support..hugsx
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Oh sorry! (Shame in me!) Happy Easter also to all the contributors here. Michael :-))
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Happy Easter, Michael. Xx
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Sally, thank you for such an interesting week and for your generosity in sharing Brotherly Love. Happy Easter to you both. ❤ Xxx ❤
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Thank you Jane and for sharing your lovely post. Happy Easter..♥♥
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Thanks for another fun-filled and entertaining week Sal. A lovely distraction from the doldrums now for sure! ❤ xx
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Thanks Debby and for the great foraging to find the funnies..♥♥
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I enjoy the hunt Sal ❤
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Reblogged this on Judith Barrow.
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Happy Easter, Sally! A great parade for sure!
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Thankyou Jan..and Happy Easter..hugsx
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Another great week, Sally! Zoom is a good platform to connect to a group of people in different locations (it’s what we use for online classes at school). Although there had been some concerns with safety, it seems those have been solved with the update. Just in case anybody wants to have a family get together. https://zoom.us/
Keep safe!
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Great thanks for the link Olga..hugsx
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