Welcome to the Smorgasbord weekly round up with posts that you might have missed.
I hope you are all doing okay and that family and friends are doing well also. It has reached that critical mass in the pandemic, that it is more likely you will know someone who has been infected with Covid-19, and it the case with us with friends in America and Spain. Thankfully recovered, but still very concerning, when all you can do is offer platitudes rather than practical help.
Being over 65 here in Ireland as far as the supermarkets is concerned, puts you in the elderly and vulnerable category, and it is certainly less stressful shopping in the designated time slots. It is tough though to accept that is how you are perceived, despite being active and in good health. I know it is for our own benefit, but I have to make sure that fear does not drift into the rest of my activities.
Despite physical changes to our bodies, how we feel inside is unlikely to have changed dramatically since our mid-20s. Our thoughts and emotions may have matured to achieve balance, but that does not change our fundamental personality. If we did not look in the mirror, our perception of ourselves is largely based on how we feel and think, and it is important that the label that has been given us during this crisis, does not take away our independence or freedom to undertake new adventures in the future.
I will admit that right now going through an airport, getting on a plane and mingling with thousands of strangers is not top of my wish list, but I hope that over time, I will still spread my own wings and live as I have always lived, seeking new places, people to meet and stimulating experiences.
In the meantime we have a lot to be grateful for with the Internet, so that even from my office chair, I can reach out around the world and touch base with you from the safety of my own comfort zone. I realised the importance of the world wide web before this pandemic, but now treasure it beyond belief, as I am sure you all do.
Anyway, around here things are operating as usual, and my thanks as always to the contributors for keeping their wonderful posts coming and to you for your continued support.
And despite the lock down…a little bit of a celebration as the blog passed 1 million views since October 2013 this week.
Here are the posts from the week that you might have missed.
Carol Taylor – A – Z of Food -‘G’ for Ginger, Garlic, Guacamole, Goosefat and Gribige…
#Memoir #Waterford #Ireland 1920s – The Colour of Life – My Grandfather’s Story 1930 by Geoff Cronin
Western Romance Thundertree by Sandra Cox
Double Etheree – Sunflower Seeds
#Thriller Paulette Mahurin, #Memoir Marian Longenecker Beaman, #Fantasy #Western Jean Lee
#Mystery Judy Penz Sheluk, #Dystopian Teri Polen, #Writing Denise O’Hagan
-#Thriller Mark Bierman, #PsychologicalThriller Lucinda E. Clarke, #Dystopian Alex Craigie
How a novel is born: “Love of a Stonemason” by Christa Polkinhorn
Friendships – Online and Otherwise by D.G. Kaye
Adding Real Life Issues In Our Novels #DiabetesSucks by Jacquie Biggar
Remembering my Frugal Mother by Sharon Marchisello
#Convents: the Religious Life of Medieval Women by Patricia Furstenberg
Food Therapy – Green Tea – One small leaf with terrific health benefits
More funnies from D.G. Kaye and a joke or two from Sally.
More funnies from D.G. Kaye and a joke or two from Sally.
Thank you for visiting and your support.. stay safe and look forward to seeing you again next week.. Sally.
Super week, Sally and I was so glad to be part of it. Thank you. Your million views are indeed amazing and worthy of celebration. Congratulations. I too am very thankful for the internet. Can you imagine these times without it?
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Thank you John… really chuffed to have made it this far.. and looking forward to the next million lol.. you are right.. without the Internet this lock down would have been even more isolating… hugsx
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Sorry I missed sharing your round-ups for the last week or two, Sally. Been under the weather for way too long, but think I may have turned the corner, so I’m trying to catch up. And I just HAD to say congratulations for your blog having reached such an astounding milestone! You know why, don’t you? (Dare I say it? Yeah. Why not.) It’s because YOU ROCK!!! 😀 May you hit your second million views in half the time! Much love to you, wonderful lady! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thanks so much Marcia and glad you are feeling better, with everything else going on nothing worse than feeling under the weather.. Thanks for being here..hugs ♥♥♥
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Reblogged this on The Write Stuff and commented:
Do stop by Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord blog for her always-wonderful weekly round-up. This time, in addition to writers, books, food, jokes, music, and some wonderful videos, Sally shares a bit of news worthy of MUCH congratulatory applause! After you’ve enjoyed perusing this assortment of goodies, do remember to pass it along so others can enjoy, as well. Thanks, and thanks to Sally, as always! (She ROCKS, you know! 😀 ) ❤
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Thanks for the lovely intro Marcia and for being part of the support team that keeps me going..hugs ♥
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Congratulations, Sally, on achieving a milestone of over a million views. You certainly deserve it and I’m sure that as time passes your audience will grow in even larger numbers. That’s what success is all about. Bravo. This was another great week and, as usual, it was good to be a part of it. Wishing you all the best. Be well and be safe. Big hugs.
William
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Thanks very much William and to your contributions that have been instrumental (in more ways that just musical) in getting the blog to this point…Stay safe..hugsxx
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So many wonderful and inspiring posts this week. I’m proud to be part of it. Thank you Sally. Have a great weekend and stay safe!
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Delighted to share your posts Christa.. have a lovely weekend..hugsx
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Reblogged this on My Blog.
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Thanks for reblogging Christa..hugsx
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Ditto on all you said. And thanks for champagne Sal, cheers to your million views and here’s to another million more ❤ ❤
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Thanks Debby… we will see what the next 7 years will bring…♥♥
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Hopefully lots more laughter and books, a vaccine and then travel to see our friends ❤
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All of the above…♥♥
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Cheers! Congratulations on your million views…nice! ❤
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Thanks Jill.. not something I expected when I started out with a few views a day… never expected to be here 7 years later either to be honest hugs ♥
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Excellent! ❤
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Thanks for a steady source of normality in these crazy times, Sally.
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Thanks Pete, keeps me occupied too..xx
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Another cracking week, Sally…Lots to read and learn…Thank you for repeating my A-Z and linking my matcha recipes …Hugs xxx
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Thanks for sharing Carol.. and we are all loving the series..hugsx
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My pleasure and so pleased you are all loving the series.. Thank you, Sally 💕
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Reblogged this on Retired? No one told me! and commented:
Lots and lots of great articles and book reviews in Sally’s weekly roundup…#Recommended read
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My DH was quite devastated when he came home from his weekly trip to the supermarket, he’s usually cheerful after his little outing. Standing in the queue outside the queue walker pointed and asked hin how old he was. Over 70? Come straight to the front. All illusions of youth now shattered.
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Lol.. I know.. I felt like that when I was waved through without being asked.. I am going in one of then new masks I made today and see if that hides my decrepitude…hugsx
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This just makes me smile! Big cheers to you, Sally, for your kindness and amazing support bringing us all together. Stay well. Stay awesome! (((Hugs))) across the miles. xo
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Thanks Natalie.. glad to give you some cheer.. love and hugs..♥
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Thank you for another great week, Sally! Hope you have a beautiful weekend! Sorry, had some browser issues, the last days. Now i think i have erased all the unusuable apps, i had installed before. Best wishes, Michael
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Thanks for all your support Michael.. glad you have resolved your browser issues, now is not the time for technical hiccups..xx
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Have to thank you, Sally! Think my knowlege in English is growing up too. 😉
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It looks pretty good to me.. xx
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Thank you, Sally! 😉
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Congratulations on the one-million milestone, Sally!!
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Thanks Liz.. a little icing on the cake..hugsx
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With some of Robbie’s fondant flowers on top!
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That is a good idea Liz.. some of her art deco roses perhaps..xx
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Yes!
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Loved what you had to say in your post. Your wisdom is equal to your beautiful heart.
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Thank you Claire..♥♥
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