Quotes About Texas ~ Kinky and Others

Rummaging through some of my old content and material and found this two quotes. I heart "ALL THINGS TEXAS" (except the politicians). Published this post and tacked on an image just so I could pin them. :)

Kinky Friedman contemplates a question from the audience at a campaign rally at the Bastrop High School, West Campus Gymnasium, Bastrop, Texas, United States. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

•  "The folks in Mississippi are saying, 'Thank God for Texas.' "   -Kinky Friedman.  (Richard S. "Kinky" Friedman (1944 - ), American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician and former columnist for Texas Monthly who styles himself in the mold of popular American satirists Will Rogers and Mark Twain.)

 "I want to be a Texan 24 hours a day." -James Dean  (James Byron Dean (1931 - 1955), American film actor and cultural icon, who died at age 24 in a tragic car accident.  Best embodied by the title of his most celebrated film, "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955). -  NOTE:  I've heard a lot about that movie.  But I don''t remember watching it.  I remember Mr. Dean from the movie "Giant" with Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor.)


Mr. Dean is pictured on the LIFE magazine cover sandwiched between Marilyn Monroe and Bruce Lee.

LIFE Gone too Soon

 
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Florida Keys is the Perfect Place to Go Fishing

Do you know how many different species of fish there are? No? It’s cool. I don’t really know either. But I do know that my late husband really enjoyed saltwater fishing. He said he didn’t care too much for freshwater fish. Since I didn’t really know that much about fish, one way or the other, I figured it was just his personal preference. Fish is fish. What’s the big difference? You make the same dish whether the fish is from freshwater or saltwater. Right? Wrong!

Anderson Witherell is the Director of Marketing at a business called The Fish Guys, Inc. According to Mr. Witherell, the Americans are not actually much of a fish eater, therefore, American people do not know much about fish. “Everyone has his or her own preference about eating or not eating fish,” he says.

Well, my late husband was from The Bahamas and Bahamians know their fish. I am American and had never noticed before but one time my husband went fishing with a friend. Instead of driving to the Florida Keys where my husband did most of his fishing, his friend took him to another fishing spot. As was his custom, my husband came home with his catch, he cleaned them, and prepared them for our dinner. I was shocked! I asked my husband where did he go fishing and why did the fish taste so different from the fish he usually brings home? He remarked, “Oh this is freshwater fish!” There was a definite difference in the taste; and saltwater fish is a lot tastier, in my opinion. So even though I may not know how many different species of fish there are, my palette can surely make the distinction between saltwater and freshwater fish.

When we moved from Florida to other cities in the United States (Damascus and Gaithersburg, Maryland; El Paso and Austin, Texas), my husband could not easily go fishing any more. We had to buy whatever was available at the local grocery store. It’s not that the store didn’t sell saltwater fish. The selection was pretty good. But the fish was so expensive! From that point forward, we didn’t eat fish for dinner very often. Nowadays I buy frozen tilapia. The fish filets come is individual vacuum sealed bags. You just take a couple out of the freezer and prepare a quick meal for yourself. It’s nourishing and filling but I really do miss the catches my husband used to bring home.

Most of the time my husband brought home red snappers, yellow jacks, grouper, and trout. Key West and the Florida Keys are known for the abundance of fish and the variety is amazing. There is tarpon, sharks, barracuda, mackerel, wahoo, and mahi-mahi just to name a few more. Many people either owned their own boat or they would charter a boat to go fishing. We couldn’t afford either so my husband would fish off the Seven Mile Bridge. Let me share a little history with you about this bridge. I’ll start by telling you there’s the old bridge and then there’s the modern bridge which is the longest bridge in the Florida Keys that has been standing since 1982. But it’s old bridge that has all of the interesting history and that’s the bridge where my husband used to go.

While you’re driving on the new bridge you can see the remains of the old bridge. This bridge was built by a wealthy businessman named Henry Morrison Flagler. People told him he couldn’t do it. But he did it! It’s was a marvelous feat of engineering. People labeled the bridge the “Eighth Wonder of the World’’. People are so easily impressed. Mother Nature, on the other hand, is not! Labor Day 1935, an unnamed Category 5 hurricane, one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the United States at that time, struck the Florida Keys, Key West, and Miami, Florida. (NOTE: I say “at that time” because several named hurricanes such as Camille, Gilbert, Wilma, and Andrew have come after.) But when the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 hit, it was … Bye Bye bridge! The bridge was destroyed along with several other man made structures. After the hurricane, the Old Seven Mile Bridge started being used by pelicans and great blue herons for perching and by humans for fishing. There are plans to restore this bridge and the project completion date is set for December 2021.

Have you ever gone fishing in the Florida Keys? Perhaps now that you know this interesting history, when you do go, you’ll appreciate and enjoy the fish you catch even more.

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Christianity: Footsteps of Jesus? (And the Sea of Galilee)

Most people know that Nazareth is the hometown of Jesus.  Most Christians have read the account in the gospel of the moment in time when Jesus publicly announced that He was the Messiah.  (Luke 4: 21)

ARTICLE EXCERPT:  “Jesus grew up in Nazareth. He studied and prayed in a synagogue, the ruins of which are believed to lie beneath a church built by the Crusaders in the 12th Century and that is known as The Synagogue Church.”

No doubt a visit to this historic place is a numbered item on the bucket list for many believers.  For me, this wonderful article by a fellow freelance writer and friend, Sheri Oz, puts a wonderful spin on the phrase “footsteps of Jesus”.

Jesus’ Synagogue Church in Nazareth, Israel

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Since we’re on the subject of seeing places where Jesus walked, couldn’t resist sharing this amazing photograph.

Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, Israel

Cross:  glitter-graphics.com

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— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) March 26, 2020

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Who killed Jesus? That's the wrong question.
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~ WHY was Jesus willing to lay down His Life?
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Pilate Ring discovered in 1969 at Herodium. Translated in 2018 contains the Greek equivalent of "Pilate." Luke 23:12 states Pilate & Herod Antipas became friends on the very day that Jesus stood trial https://t.co/6PBo60VA1p #epicarchaeology #archaeology #Jesus #HeisRisen #truth pic.twitter.com/y94v4HDI4i

— Epic Archaeology (@EpicArchaeology) April 18, 2019

Where in Jerusalem was #Jesus' trial? New archaeology point away from traditional Via Dolorosahttp://t.co/2IzSS2DVk6 pic.twitter.com/vEYOyvToeL

— Chris Riedel (@medievalhistory) January 5, 2015

Dream Italian? Think Italian. Be Italian!

Many people have a dream. They want to vacation in Italy or move and live there permanently. Did you know that Italy is a country of choice for some expatriates? It’s not so unbelievable. After all, Italy invented pizza! 🙂 I only know Italy from watching movies and travel shows and reading about it. Here are some interesting and fun facts about this European country.

* Italy is shaped like a boot!

* Italy has the lowest birthrate in all of Europe.

* Naples introduced the world to pizza!

* In Ivrea they celebrate Lent by throwing oranges at each other.

* Every day 3,000 Euro get thrown into the Trevi Fountain.

* Florence Nightingale was named for the city of her birth.

* Rome is known as the “Eternal City” and the “Caput Mundi”.

Want to know more a little more?

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1. One of the most famous cities in the world is Rome, #Italy . Providing thousands of years of history, traditions, and culture. … Con't reading “20 Fun & Interesting Facts about Italy” | https://t.co/CJE2b7WtuR #travel #funfacts pic.twitter.com/Zt65Xd9LHl

— Treathyl Fox (@cmoneyspinner) October 5, 2018

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Campanilismo in a local italian city (img) ~ “Top Facts about the Italian Culture in #Italy” | https://t.co/KVWyiumuzy #travel #vacation #facts pic.twitter.com/P5EVh563lb

— Treathyl Fox (@cmoneyspinner) October 5, 2018

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Lecce – Italy's Best Kept Secret | https://t.co/sUAi4T8fVW #travel #funfacts about #Italy pic.twitter.com/iKfHRfjC43

— Treathyl Fox (@cmoneyspinner) October 5, 2018

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Italian Christmas Delicacy: #Buccellato from Sicily https://t.co/GIxFJZLQ2r via @Italo_Americano #ItalianChristmas #Food #Tradition pic.twitter.com/x4vSBTfnlr

— Antonio Verde CGLA (@verde_cgla) December 20, 2016

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Easy Italian Phrase Book: 770 Basic Phrases for Everyday Use (Dover Language Guides Italian)

In the USA, the month of October is Italian-American Heritage Month.

***This content republished to Virily.com.



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More Travel-Related Posts at My Blog Stop!

• Small Town USA - Greenville, Texas (near Dallas)

• The Snowman-Costa Rica Link

• Footsteps of Jesus? Found in Nazareth?

• The Flavor of Miami: My Childhood Memory

Travel and Vacation : The Bahamas - Beautiful Beaches, Conch Shells and Mangos

Both my father and my husband were from Nassau, Bahamas, so I always like to say a little something about this beloved country at different sites that I write for. Rather than rehash the content of my various articles published elsewhere on the web, decided that in this bubble I would simply share the YouTube video clip which is the famous scene from the very first James Bond movie, "Dr. No", where James Bond (played by Sean Connery) sings a few words from "Underneath the Mango Tree"; and Honey Rider (played by Ursula Andress) was also singing that song while she was collecting conch shells on a beach in The Bahamas.

The video doesn't include the complete dialogue, but Honey said that she could get $50 for one shell in Florida!

Grew in Miami, Florida. "Dr. No" was released 1962. Often wonder what the market price for a conch shell is these days. Enjoy the video!


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More about The Bahamas Around the Web:

• Save The Bahamas
• July is a Popular Month for Independence Days
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• My Father's Country:  The Bahamas
• Owning Real Estate in The Bahamas is Not Just For Celebrities
• Best Classic James Bond Theme Songs 

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International Real Estate Investing Choices: South Africa, Bahamas, Panama and Costa Rica

Thinking of international real estate investing? South Africa, Bahamas, Panama and Costa Rica invite and encourage foreign investors. Here is a quick overview of their programs.

Travel: USA Cities: Grapevine, Texas

In 1843, Texas political leaders and leaders of 10 Native American Indian nations signed a treaty of“peace, friendship, and commerce”, which allowed settlers to make their new homes in Grapevine, Texas. This city, which was named for its wild mustang grapes (Vitis Mustangensis), has been included on official lists published by CNN Money such as “America’s Best Places to Live” and “America’s Best Small Cities”. Probably the only two people who don’t think the City of Grapevine, Texas is a great place to visit or to live are the notorious bank-robbing duo known as Bonnie and Clyde. It’s where Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker breathed their last breath; May 23, 1934. They had it coming!

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Texas Real Estate: Corsicana, Texas

Corsicana is an oil town in Texas.

It survived both the Great Depression and the World Wars, as the oil business was the foundation of the town's economy. Corsicana is home to Collin Street Bakery and Wolf Brand Chili.

Moving forward, from 1956 to today, Corsicana has experienced steady growth. In 1985, Corsicana was designated as an official Texas Main Street City. The Texas Main Street Program is part of the Texas Historical Commission's Community Heritage Development Division.

Current Mayor Chuck McClanahan, born and raised in Corsicana, is quoted as saying: "It's a New Day in Corsicana." He believes Corsicana offers the best of both worlds “ city-ease and country-style.

• Learn more: Small Town USA - Corsicana, Texas (near Dallas).

[Never been to Corsicana myself. But I know some good folks from there! ]

2014 Photo The Old Jail, now (in 2014) a private residence in Corsicana, Texas Location: Corsicana, Texas

Corsicana Daily Sun:

• 19^th Century Slave Cemetery find larger than originally thought

• World War II gave the Corsicana airport a place in history.

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For Your Information:  If You Like Fruit Cake, Collin Street Bakery Makes the Best!

NOTE: This content was previously published at HUBPages.com; however my writer's profile was deleted. To view the archived copy of the article, click here.

Asian Studies : Searching for Chinese Treasures

Planning a trip to China? Hoping to find hidden treasure from the ancient world? Students who compare civilizations in world history are aware that like the pharaohs of Egypt , the Chinese emperors and leaders buried treasures with them for their after life. 

 

It was reported in 2009 that Chinese archaeologists uncovered an 1800-year-old tomb in Xigaoxue , which they believed to be the genuine tomb of a Chinese general Cao Cao . Hundreds of relics were recovered, but some experts were not convinced the bones belonged to the military leader and wanted DNA tests done. Evidently, they had the bones of the general's son which had been discovered in 1951. 

 

The treasures of the Tombs of Southern Song Dynasty emperors were found but they had already been robbed. Perhaps there might still be some hidden tombs that the grave robbers could not locate or access. 
 

Curious seekers wanting to find treasures of ancient China often search for undiscovered tombs, but based on some interesting information uncovered doing research to write another article, it appears that searching for ships lost at sea or shipwrecks, might be just as profitable.

Content published on Read.Cash.

Like to dabble in Asian studies? 

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Spotlight on Freelance Writer : Rupert Taylor

One awesome thing about being a freelance writer is all the other freelance writers you meet who bring their knowledge, skills, and experience to the table. Participating in online writing communities has opened a door to a wonderful world of enlightenment, and it's a pleasure to introduce others to fellow freelance writers who have inspired and motivated me to continue this pursuit.

* Spotlight on Rupert Taylor *

Rupert Taylor has almost 50 years experience in the field of journalism and his articles show off his skills. His Research is thorough and he presents critical Information and Facts on complex and complicated topics in very easily readable language. 

At one time, he had almost 700 articles published online at Suite.io (formerly Suite101). They have since become unpublished because the site no longer exists.  Below is a quick list of a sampling of the titles of those articles which are sure to pique your interest and make you want to do research on your own.

- Sicilian Mafia Payback

- The Oddities of English and Other Difficult Languages

- The Difficult Life of Official Executioners

- Rich People Are More Likely than Others to be Dishonest

- Albanian Muslims Saved Jews from the Holocaust

- The Roman Centurion of Mersea Island

( phantom of the Roman empire )


* * Even though this online writing community no longer exists, I was able to find an archived link to his Suite101 profile via the Wayback Machine.

Fortunately, Mr. Taylor has published pages at Wizzley.com. and writes articles for HUBPages.com. YAY!!

Rupert Taylor on Wizzley

Rupert Taylor on HUBPages

P.S. I am also a freelance content writer and writer for hire. Get details.  I too have published pages on Wizzley and have contributed articles on HUBPages.

Most Beautiful Islands: Croatia-Dalmatian Islands (REBLOG)

So very pleased to share this link about the Croatia-Dalmatian Islands. Found the World's Most Beautiful Islands blog a couple of years back. It appears that neither the blog or the Facebook page has been updated since 2012, but no matter as the information provided about the most beautiful islands in the world is enough to whet your appetite and make you hunger and thirst for more. Never been to Dalmatia but one reference to this place in the New Testament and ever since it has been on my wish list of  "Places I'd Like to Go.

Most Beautiful Islands: Croatia-Dalmatian Islands

(Link previously supplied for reblog had to be replaced as domain name was not renewed.  See below.)

When the Apostle Paul* was preparing for his execution in Rome, he sent final instructions and words of encouragement to Timothy, a young man he referred to as his “son in the faith”. He told him what he expected of him and what needed to be done to carry on the missionary efforts. In what is believed to be one of his final letters to the young minister, he made mention of his “other son”, Titus. He said that Titus was on his way to Dalmatia to continue spreading the gospel message. Just that one mention of the place and my heart was captivated. 

(*REF:  Paul and Friends)

• If you have ever been to Dalmatia, please share some of your experiences?  Provide comments below or let's discuss a guest post.  Thanks!  Thanks!!  Thanks!!

Image credit: Dubrovnik, Croatia. Mobile phone photo by Pauline Galna ~ Flickr.com

Links supplied above for the reblog may be outdated, as the domain was not renewed as of Feb 2018.

The Snowman-Costa Rica Link

Ever see the movie “The Falcon and the Snowman” (1985)*? It provides a very convincing argument for buying real estate in Costa Rica.

*(View the official movie trailer.)

“The Falcon and the Snowman” starred Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn.   I think the movie should be incorporated into an orientation training class for all civil servants who work in the law enforcement agencies – CIA, NSA, ICE, FBI, etc.   The movie was intense. Riveting! A favorite word used by official movie critics. The best part of the movie for me is David Bowie and Pat Metheny on the soundtrack.   But I digress.

The movie is about a young guy (Christopher Boyce, played by Timothy Hutton) who works for the government and learns that “things” are not what they appear to be and feels betrayed by his country. He gets angry about it – as any red-blooded patriot would – and decides to sells secrets to “The Enemy”. He recruits his childhood friend (Daulton Lee, played by Sean Penn) who is a dope head! Long story short. In the end they both go to prison. In between, Mr. Lee gets caught and accused of murder. Of course, he didn’t commit the murder but that didn’t stop the law enforcement authorities who captured him from grilling him, thoroughly interrogating him, and torturing him to get the truth out of him.

After all is said and done – they say “He did!,” – he say ”He didn’t! He’s just a tourist, a businessman.” – there’s a scene where he’s about to be released and a man walks in and says something to the effect: “We’re going to give you 2 choices.” Before the man could tell what the choices were, Mr. Lee (Sean Penn) looks up at the guy, weary, scared, demoralized and says in questioning tone of voice: “Costa Rica?”

I CRACKED UP LAUGHING!!

I thought to myself: ‘Now ain’t that sumthin! They done beat the crap about this boy and he is totally weakened and confused, but he still had the clarity of mind to try to negotiate to get sent to Costa Rica!!’ :)
 




Costa Rica Map (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is not a movie review.

Those were introductory remarks to bring the reader to the real topic to be discussed in this post:

 

COSTA RICA

Costa Rica means “Rich Coast”.

• Capital:   San Jose
• Primary Language: Spanish
• Location:  Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama.

Located in the heart of Central America, thousands of tourists decide on Costa Rica as their top travel choice. Why wouldn’t they? Exquisite tropical beaches, entertaining and stimulating culture, adventurous – a land of volcanoes, rain forests, waterfalls, and rivers – and wonder-filled! – natural parks and amazing diving! It’s ideal for a vacation. In fact, the prestigious British newspaper, Daily Mail, recommended Costa Rica as the “perfect destination” for nature and adventure enthusiasts. Ref:  DAILY MAIL article, January 19, 2011.

So for people considering Living, Visiting, or Retiring in Costa Rica, click here to obtain a Free Costa Rica Fact Sheet -OR- click here to find out more about Costa Rica -OR- click here to see what others – possibly “tourists” – have written about it:  Costa Rica – Central America – HubPages.com.

Dream Italian? Think Italian. Be Italian! ~ Is Italy on Your Places To Go Bucket List?

Still continuing to dream my impossible dream. This blog post - Dream Italian? Think Italian. Be Italian! - (1st published in 2015) enjoys popularity, no matter where it is shared. That lets me know there are lots of people who probably dream of vacationing or even living in Italy.

Assuming that's true, I decided to go a 2nd time around and supplement the content for my original post with some additional information found at the HubPages writing community.  Currently, my writer's profile shows 20 HUBs (or articles). However, the only one that comes close to the topic of Italy is the one titled The Seven Kings of Rome. 

Here are some suggested reads published by my fellow HUBBERs that you are sure to enjoy.

Travel to Italy with them!

How to Be Italian

How to Be Italian

Venice; A Brief History of a Unique City, and the First Impressions of a Visiting Tourist

Venice; A Brief History of a Unique City, and the First Impressions of a Visiting Tourist

Lecce - Italy's Best Kept Secret

Lecce - Italy's Best Kept Secret

Verona, Italy: A City for Lovers of Architecture

Verona, Italy: A City for Lovers of Architecture

Naples, Italy: Great Food at a Cheap Price!

Naples, Italy: Great Food at a Cheap Price!

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Entertainment : Films to Inspire You to Travel

Used to travel on official government business when I was a civil servant. Because my kids were young and my husband worked for himself, it was easy to arrange my work travel around the summer time when the kids were not in school.  Part of me misses the fun and excitement of seeing new places when traveling.

 
Another part of me is glad to stay at home since many things have happened to not make traveling "safe" and there is an added layer of stress.  Also, there are no funds allotted for travel in my budget.

But if you can't afford to travel, there are definitely other ways to satisfy your wanderlust or vacation dreams. Always looking for foreign film recommendations anyway. Found this list. It is a great list to satisfy both of my ardent desires. 

12 Films to Inspire You to Travel (@travelwithpedro)

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More links if you have a travel “itch” you need to “scratch”:

• The 10 best cities in the world, according to travelers

• Top 10 Most Surprising Things Banned in China (Might want to know if you're going there. The first item on this list was not a really a surprise. Although one wonders why it is even that much of a "priority" to ban it. (???) )

• 10 Cities for Creative People - WORLD OF WANDERLUST (Austin, Texas USA made this list. YAY!)

Content first appeared at Persona Paper, Jan 2016.

The Welcoming Culture of the Bedouin Peoples

Bedouin tribes have a central welcoming culture that is very open to visitors. They use this welcoming of guests to show their respect to God and welcome people into their homes through the uses of tea and coffee.
 

The Welcoming Culture of the Bedouin Peoples  By Brian J Thomas
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Coffee Time - 

 Traditional Bedouin melodies. 

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Related articles (???) (I think.)

(I think these are “related”.  It’s an outsider’s perspective.  Me, being the one on the outside.  It’s a matter I pray about, but don’t have a clue on how to rectify or reconcile it, other than through conversion to Christianity.)

• Modern Day Arabs and Their Father Abraham (wizzley.com)

• Bedouin Village Demolished For 63rd Time
• Israeli government kills plan to uproot Bedouin

In Car Refridgerators (Great for Travel and Also For Diabetics)

Practical for summer travel (or any travel); and also great for diabetics who need to keep medicines cool.

• In Car Refridgerators

Always on the road?  Pricey convenience stores costing you a fortune for a drink and a snack?  Can’t carry your kitchen sink with you but you can take an In Car Refridgerator .  Practical for any travel; especially with kids.  Also great for diabetics who need to keep medicines cool.  Some of these portable products keep drinks cool and meals hot.  Very handy! Featured Images: #1) Family Size In Car Refrigerator #2) Huge In Car Refrigerator And Freezer Found this suggested product via Something For Everyone Gift Ideas.

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Diversity Topics: Things to Know About the Irish

Fancy myself a freelance writer so I joined various online writing communities that allow me to publish my jibber jabber.  Wizzley and HubPages are such communities.  In addition to these publishing platforms being great places to write and express yourself; they are equally fantastic places to read and learn about almost anything! For example, traveling around the world is only a dream for me; but the writers at these sites take me to all the wonderful places I'd like to go.  Some take me to magical historical places like Ireland.



Image credit: Kells Priory, Kells, Ireland : Photo by Richard Shaffer | flickr.com


Sharing a few articles that are very informative, educational and enjoyable reading!

• The Irish Diaspora - Places Where You Don't Expect to Find Irish

Beginning in the 1700, countless numbers of Irish people left their homeland and settled ...

• Irish Slaves in the Caribbean and Americas

Indentured servants were shipped to the Caribbean from Ireland during the 1600's to... Archived copy retrieved via the Wayback Machine: http://wizzley.com/irish-slaves-in-the-caribbean-and-americas/

• Blood of the Irish: What DNA Tells Us About the Ancestry of People in Ireland

Examining what it means to have Irish blood, outlining where Irish DNA comes from and who are the closest genetic relatives of the Irish in Europe. Of interest to anyone with Irish ancestry who wants to understand their genealogy.

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21 Magazines That Pay for Travel Writing (Reblog)

Some of my fellow bloggers have a passion to write about their wanderlust.  Reblogging this list provided by Erica Verrillo, publisher of Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity.

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• Perhaps you can turn some of your memorable travel photographs into works of art and resell them as art. It's a thought.

21 Magazines That Pay for Travel Writing

If you are not a travel writer, do not despair.  Here are links to other income-earning writing opportunities.  Perhaps there is one for you (and me).

 

15 Magazines That Pay $500 or More

While most literary journals generally offer modest compensation (if any), there are some magazines that pay generous professional rates. Many of these specialize in niche markets, which means they have a loyal readership. If you happen to have the expertise or a background that would appeal to their audiences, these magazines will be happy to read your pitch.

37 Paying Markets for Personal Essays 18 Paying Markets for Humor Freelancing: Getting Paid to Write Nonfiction Articles