Welcome to the weekly round up with some posts you might have missed here on Smorgasbord.
I hope you are all well… I know that like us here restrictions are being lifted in many countries although In Ireland there is going to be a slow roll out depending on any upsurge in cases.
The big news here is that overnight on Thursday criminals hacked the health service which is now offline which has resulted in the cancellation of thousands of appointments and more seriously life-saving operations. The government stance is that they will not pay any ransom and so as of this moment it appears that we are at an impasse. We all know that these parasites are out there, but to do this when all countries and their populations are at their most vulnerable is heinous. All I can do is wish them everything they wish upon others!
This means that despite assurances that the vaccination programme will be unaffected, it probably will be. So no idea when I will be getting my first…
On a brighter note, and thankfully there usually is one…the sun popped out periodically during the week and took some time off for some badly needed fresh air and a Vitamin D boost.
Also as always, I am very grateful to my friends and co-conspirators this week William Price King co-hosting the Breakfast Show with me with some more 1960s music, D.G. Kaye with her new May relationship column exploring the impact of grief on our lives, and some funnies to keep us smiling, Carol Taylor with The Green Kitchen… and if you love soft dinner rolls…dig in.. And last but not least Daniel Kemp who shared his special brand of humour a the Open Mic Night.
Fantastic and talented friends.
On with the shows from the week.
Winter: Chapter Twenty-one – The First Christmas
Tales from the Spanish Garden – Chapter One – The Guardians
Two poems this week….
-#CrapseyCinquain -Existence by Sally Cronin
#BadgerHexastich – Yearning by Sally Cronin
Past Book Reviews 2020 – #Mystery #Paranormal – Harbinger (Wake-Robin Ridge Book 3) by Marcia Meara
Family Health A-Z – Allergies and Intolerances – Part Two – – #Dairy #Leaky Gut
– CROSSROADS (Winds of love): Poetry and Prose by Jude Itakali
#Historical #Romance Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Years by J.E. Spina
#Thriller Death Between the Tables (Old Manse Mysteries Book 2) by Alexa Bowie
#Psychic #Thriller Reluctant Medium (Rachel Blackstone Paranormal Mysteries Book 1) by G G Collins
#Memoir D.G. Kaye, #Biography #Afghanistan Mary Smith, #Poetry D.L. Finn.
#Humour – Let Marcia Meara lift your spirits.
#Wine – Recent News from the World of Wine Forgery by Carol A. Seidl
Monday 10th May 2021 – #Poetry #Trees Rebecca Budd, #SnailMail Pamela Wight, #BookReviews Jan Sikes
Tuesday May 11th 2021 – #Review D.G. Kaye, #ReadingAloud Jennie Fitzkee, #DogBooks Jacqui Murray
May 11th 2021 – Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – Brussel Sprouts and Holidays
May 13th 2021 – Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – Exodus and Mary Poppins
– May 14th 2021 – Another Open Mic Night with author Daniel Kemp – The Month of May and Chickens
Thanks so much for all your support and encouragement…I hope you will join us again next week.
Another great week and roundup, Sally. I hope they catch these hackers, that disrupt the world, and you are able to get your shot. Xo
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Thanks Denise..I don’t like to wish anyone ill but there are times…..xxx
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These people who hack into major and important systems and hold them for ransom are just the lowest of the low! They did that here in America with the pipeline. Just crazy! A great week of blogging, Sally!
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reprehensible. Glad you enjoyed the week Jan..hugs
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I didn’t know that hackers attacked your health system. The depths to which some people will sink is beyond comprehension.
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There are always parasites lurking and they saw our system clearly as vulnerable.. which you cannot afford in this day and age.. I would imagine changes will be made..xxx
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I work with two faculty who are in cybersecurity, and they are forever sounding the alarm about vulnerabilities and not becoming complacent.
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I guess there is a reason that government agencies allegedly employ former hackers.. set a thief to catch a thief..xx
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I’m delighted to find your site! I love anything to do with books. would you be so kind as to guest blog post for my site? If you’re so inclined, here’s a link to general guidelines: https://wp.me/p6OZAy-1eQ
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Thanks so much da-Al and I have emailed you.. have a lovely Sunday..
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thanks. I haven’t received anything yet. did you send it to ContactdaAL@gmail.com
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At least a funny, and high informative week, Sally! Thank you so much for your efforts, and forwards the thanks to Debby, Daniel and all the writers and authors provided their information. Michael
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Thanks Michael and as always your cheerful and encouraging notes throughout the week.. they go a long way to keeping me going..hugs
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Thank you, Sally! 🤣 :-)) xx
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Delightful as always, Sally! I sure hope they catch those scoundrels. It doesn’t get much lower than hacking health servies.
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Thanks Pete and for your ongoing support.. and no it doesn’t…xx
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I agree with Pete, how dare they attack health services. They did the same here in France a month or so ago. It’s scandalous. Aside from that, this was an excellent and exciting week, , Sally. Glad to have been a part of it. Hugs
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I am sure that they smugly assume everyone is going to roll over.. Ireland isn’t and not sure what the outcome will be but unless everyone refuses to pay then it will continue…thanks for passing the week along and as always being here for the fun..hugsxx
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What awful news about the hackers! Who are these people? I hope things get sorted out soon. I got my first dose of the vaccine on Friday, so I hope things will keep rolling on. Stay safe and thanks for another great week.
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Thanks Olga and at least you are on your way.. I hope no adverse reactions. We will continue as we have done for the last 16 months.. and keep our fingers crossed..hugsx
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Thanks for another fabulous week Sal. Always a treat to be part of such a vast array of talent. ❤
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Thanks Debby and for sharing and support all week in so many ways.. ♥♥
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