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Most people I know love pasta with a variety of sauces however in this post author John Howell has some warnings about what not to do on the day dedicated to this staple food.
Top Ten Things Not to Do on National Spaghetti Day
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Normally I would be doing a post on a historical event but this week was pretty slow in the History department. (Sorry, Susannah and Andrew) It just so happens that today is National Spaghetti Day. So I thought it would be fun to lay out some things not to do in celebration of spaghetti day.
Top Ten things Not to Do on Spaghetti Day
10 If you celebrate, do not wear white. If you do, at best, the sauce will be alfredo. At worse, you will be served a big bowl of sausage and basil. (good move, Martyn. You now look like the subject in a Lizzy Bordon reenactment.)
9 If you celebrate, do not reach for Tiny the WWF champ’s bowl of spaghetti. If you do, at best, have a $20 bill handy. At worst, Tiny, who has skipped several group sessions on his food aggression treatment plan, will grab your arm. (Looks like Tiny wants to separate you from the bowl, Malcolm. I think to drop it while your hand still works is good advice.)
Head over to read and enjoy the other 8 entertaining things not to do on National Spaghetti Day: Top Ten Things Not to Do on National Spaghetti Day with John Howell
Author Don Massenzio shares his reflections about 2020 which saw his working environment change dramatically, ill health turning into resolve, community and the world at large. He would love to hear from you about your year.
2020 – A Year in Reflection – How did you cope?
2020 was a unique year. If a modern day 2019 Nostradamus had predicted a world-wide pandemic, a circus of a election in the United States, Civil Rights protests at levels not seen since the 1960s, double hurricanes, murder hornets and many of the other bizarre items that I’ve either forgotten or blocked out of my mind, it would have been a short career for that prognosticator.
Too many bizarre things converged in this year just gone by. At the beginning of the pandemic, way back on March 19th of 2020, I posted the image below written by Laura Kelly Fanucci.
You can find that post HERE. I expressed optimism that the time quarantined at home (then estimated to be a few months) might actually teach us to appreciate ourselves and each other.
As I sat down to ponder the outcome of 2020 for me personally, I became curious how others have handled the worldwide situation. Of course, some of the smartest, most insightful people I know are some of you, so I thought i would initiate a discussion of how the past year affected you across five dimensions, Self, Home, Work, Community and Society.
I’ll start by briefly sharing how I fared across these dimensions. Feel free to use the comments to share your results in one or more of them. I look forward to hearing from you.
Head over to read Don’s thoughts on the year with regard to self, work, community and the wider implications of politics and Covid.. and share your thoughts: A Year in Reflection with Don Massenzio
And certainly last but not least today, another author with a question for you.. Jacqui Murray reveals why she doesn’t finish a book and would like to know your reasons for leaving a story before the end.
#IWSG Why I Don’t Finish a Book
This post is for Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (click the link for details on what that means and how to join. You will also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge that are worth checking out. The first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words of encouragement for fellow writers.
This month’s question — Being a writer, when you’re reading someone else’s work, what stops you from finishing a book/throws you out of the story/frustrates you the most about other people’s books?
That is a good question. I used to finish every book I started but not so much anymore. There are too many options and with KU (Kindle Unlimited), I can get a lot of targeted stories for free. So now, I finish maybe 90% of the books I start. Except today. In an effort to clean up my TBR pile, I deleted about five books that have been languishing there.
Why do I quit early?
Head over to read the list of reasons why Jacqui closes a book after a short read and leave your reasons over there in the comments: #IWSG Why I Don’t Finish a Book by Jacqui Murray
Thanks for dropping in today and I hope you will head over to read the posts in full..thanks Sally.
Great! Also love the advices regarding to spaghetti. Dont know how many white shirts never got white again. 😉 Michael
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I always have to wear a bib…hugsx
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Thats a very good idea, but in the past no one has given me one.Honestly, like eating Chinesei thought i would do this perfect without. 😉
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Never wear a white jumper or t-shirt with either..xx
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Loved the poem by Laura Kelly.
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Thanks Elizabeth.. ♥
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Thanks. It’s as meaningful, if not more so, now as it was back when the pandemic started.
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I’m making spaghetti tonight just to see how much fun I can have with it.
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lol.. make sure you wear a white shirt…xx
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Thank you, Sally, for this fun post. You always brighten the day, and this one with delightful posts from other writers. 🙂
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Thanks Gwen.. they brighten my day too…hugs ♥
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Thank you for featuring my blog post, Sally. An honor to be among these fine bloggers.
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Always a pleasure John..hugsx
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I read most of these posts when the authors posted them and enjoyed them then. And as an Italian, I have to give extra props to John for the spaghetti post.
Thanks, Sally.
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Lol.. thanks Staci.. I love spaghetti… and it made me laugh a lot..xx
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Good stuff today. Thanks for sharing it.
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Thanks Craig.. x
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Thanks for the fun post, Sally!
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Thank you Joan..hugs
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Fun post Sally:) I’m hungry for spaghetti now.
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I know.. with great sauce and grated parmesan..xx
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Thank you for including me in this wrapup of 2020. I’ve been amazed how many fellow writers no longer feel compelled to finish every book they write!
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Pleasure Jacqui…great post..x
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Excellent variety of posts, Sally. Thanks for the links!
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Thanks Diana..hugsx
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A fun selection, Sally, thanks!
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Great picks Sal. Good think I don’t eat spaghetti 🙂 ❤
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The sauce is nice though…♥♥
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Oh yes! 🙂 ❤
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What great posts, Sally – thanks for sharing them. Toni x
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Thank you Toni…enjoy the rest of Tuesday..hugsx
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A great variety of posts, Sally. Good picks!
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Thank you very much Mae..hugsx
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Thanks for including me in this post Sally. I feel like I’m among great company. I’m going to share it with my followers as well.
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Pleasure Don, terrific post..x
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Reblogged this on Author Don Massenzio and commented:
I’m honored to be included in this post from Sally Cronin’s blog. I’ve just jumped back into actively posting on my blog and this is a great shot in the arm.
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Thanks for sharing Don..
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