It must be tough ...

Typical day, minding my own business, not focusing on anything in particular when out of the blue this person says: "It must be tough."

OK. I'll bite. Please dear person thinking random thoughts. Share that one and tell me where did it come from?

Just thinking. ...

"It must be tough ... waking up every day just to kill somebody. I mean like ... it's your job. It's what you do. ... Must be tough to have a mindset like that. Go to sleep knowing you massacred some unarmed people - men, women and children. Wake up the next day and do it again. That's gotta be tough to live your life like that!"

(This thought is not dispensable. Definitely a keeper.)

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Tumblr and Google Plus, Ink!

Tumblr is a blogging platform and social sharing site that is very easy to use. 

Google Plus is a social network that is taking some getting used to but once you get the knack it can be lots of fun.

Tumblr knows that Google Plus communities have great potential so there is a Tumblr G+ community. This is an indirect route that is being taken to introduce others to an artist based in the Ukraine named Igor Amazonenco. He does ink portraits and his artwork is amazing!

Portrait as a Gift - Igor Amazonenco

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Do You Like Selfies? Then You'll Like Facefeed.

Are you into selfies? I'm not. I'm into rainbows. Apparently there's a great new app called Facefeed. You don't have to connect it to your email or social feeds like Facebook, which means you can put your face out there and share all your "cheese grins" without the whole wide world getting all up in your face. Awesome if you have a nice face. The way I look these days, my mug shot will not be distributed! I don't deceive myself. I'm Treathyl Fox. Not Megan Fox. :)

   

Megan Fox. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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CELEBRATING AUSTRALIA DAY!

"Australia Day is on January 26 and commemorates the establishment of the first European settlement at Port Jackson, now part of Sydney, in 1788.

On January 26, 1788, the First Fleet of 11 ships from Great Britain arrived at Port Jackson, which now forms Sydney Harbour. The First Fleet was led by Captain Arthur Philip. He established the Colony of New South Wales, the first penal colony in Australia. By 1808, January 26 was being celebrated as “First Landing Day” or “Foundation Day” with drinking and merriment."

• QUOTE SOURCE:  Posted by Manic Sylph via Moods, Musings, Masterpieces- Community - Google+ under the category "Let's Celebrate the Day".

Today is January 26, 2015 and it's Australia Day!  YAY!!

Oh?  UM ... is "YAY" an Aussie term?

I’m not Australian. In fact, I probably could not tell an Aussie accent from a Cockney accent.  But if you’d like to learn to speak “everyday Australian” here’s A Guide to Aussie Slang by fellow freelance writer, Talia J. She is from Australia.  

So what if you may never ever travel to the Australian Outback or Queensland or Sydney!  Think of the fun you’ll have being able to talk just like Crocodile Dundee  (see below)!!

Australia's Great Barrier Reef ~ Theo Allofs ~ Allposters.com

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The Meaning of Aussie Pins by cstronner
Browse more Aussie Buttons at Zazzle

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A Tweet Worth Blogging

And ... we are all OK with this!! 
Hope it's a hot button item for the next POTUS.  The whole wide world would like to NOT have a repeat of The Dark Ages.

Free. Open. Internet. #StateOfTheUnionInThreeWords
— Firefox (@firefox) January 21, 2015

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Could Treasure Pen Be the New Facebook?

Have been freelance writing since 2011, and participating in online writing communities – slash – social networks similar to TreasurePen.com, but NOT!

Recently I published a short blurb at another writing site – DailyTwoCents.com about this site and titled it “Looking For the New Facebook”.

Here is the link, if interested:
Looking For the New Facebook?

It poses the question which was mentioned by an independent reviewer or blogger about the future of Treasure Pen.

• Could it be? 
• Do you think it is possible? 
• Can TP become the new Facebook?

The answer is: "Yes."  "It could."

But dogged diligence and determination would be required.  They would have to burn the candle at both ends, so to speak. Don’t know if they fully realize this, but the management and staff at the T-Pen community are literally sitting on top of a gold mine! (O.o)

Wishing them success!!

Previously posted Aug 14, 2014 at TreasurePen.com.

Using Loose Ends to Tie Up a True Story

The Europeans, the folks from England in particular, are such gifted musicians. I am so glad the USA was invaded by all of these artists. When much younger, there was hardly any place that I would go without my transistor radio. If it was my turn to do the dishes, I would make this household chore last and last and last, while listening to the latest tunes. There were also lots of music shows on TV – American Bandstand and Soul Train – but they were only broadcast at certain times, Saturdays. Can you imagine what a tough childhood I had? Having to wait an entire week to hear good music!!

But then cable TV came along with the music channels and my husband learned how to work a VCR. Later on YouTube was invented. Did you know that YouTube was created to handle my “mood swings”? OK. That’s a stretch. No doubt the inventors had other things on their mind. But we all know that music is so very necessary to the human psyche. Isn’t it awesome that the people from my generation who remember the music, kept their vinyl records and figured out how to upload those great songs and share them on the Internet via YouTube or Vimeo or wherever? I figure whoever is uploading the music has to be somebody about my age because most kids probably wouldn’t know who “The Impressions” are, let alone what kind of music they made, and even if they did, they probably wouldn’t want to upload that stuff!

So I’m sharing two links in this post.

The first video – “Slow Down” – I shared over a year ago in my Google Plus post stream. I only remembered it today because as I was checking my Notifications, I saw that someone had given it a Plus One. This group of 3, called “Loose Ends” – 2 guys and a doll – are out of England. I’m not sure what they are up to these days, but their sound – though it came out in the 80s – is still fresh. There’s a article about them on Wikipedia, if you’re interested. 
 ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loose_Ends_(band) )

The second one is “Keep on Pushing”; an oldie but a goodie. Here’s my story behind this song. I usually DO NOT keep up with the political conventions. If my TV is turned on while the convention is being televised, I may hear some sounds but won’t pay close attention. So years back, the Democratic convention was on television, and all I could hear was a cheering crowd and music in the background. A speaker was being introduced. I don’t know who. Some tall slender black guy. Evidently he was senator. They say his name by way of introduction and this song is playing as background music. The Senator turned out to be Barack Obama. I don’t know what his speech was about because I had only stopped to hear the music! Besides, he was representing from Chi-town (Chicago) and why listen to what he has to say? It’s not like he’s ever gonna be President! True story.

Clearly, I have no psychic capabilities and can not predict the future.

Earn Money For Publishing Short Posts

This site shut down August 21, 2018.

Daily Two Cents is an online writing community very different from the others.  It’s pay-per-view, includes social networking, and allows the writer or contributor to earn 100% on their affiliate referral links.  That’s right!  NO REVENUE SHARING!!  You keep what you earn!  

Can you write short posts - approximately 100 words - about a topic?  Doesn't have to be facts.  Opinions are accepted.  To date I have published 50+ posts.  View examples.  Links to ten (10) of my posts are provided below.

• The Three Khans of Bollywood

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• Artists on Tumblr: Sayada Ramdial

• Hot in Cleveland

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• Club Penguin – Coins for Change Charity

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My Favorite Power Quote 12 (Last One for 2014)

In 2014 started collecting “My Favorite Power Quotes”. Wanted to end the year with a dozen quotes. The last power quote for my year ending 2014 is a word that's full of power!! No matter what language you say it in, it still means the same. It can move mountains.  Hope it inspires you! :)

Love in 44 Languages

• My Favorite Power Quote 11
• My Favorite Power Quote 10
• My Favorite Power Quote 9
• My Favorite Power Quote 8
• My Favorite Power Quote 7
• My Favorite Power Quote 6
• My Favorite Power Quote 5
• My Favorite Power Quote 4
• My Favorite Power Quote 3
• My Favorite Power Quote 2
• My Favorite Power Quote 1

Apologies for the strike through.  My Tumblr account was terminated during the year and the quotes got deleted.





Collected these quotes on my own, but if you're looking for a compilation as ready reference:

Power Quotes From Visible Ink Press

Treasure Pen: The Good, the CONs, and the Truth!

Checking the word on the streets about this wonderful site we have here and in addition to the great things I tell others about it, wanted to share what people I don’t know and I’ve never met and I am certain that I did not influence in any way have also said about TreasurePen.
PER MOI!
 
TreasurePen.com is Like Daily Two Cents But NOT!
* dailytwocents.com/treasurepen-vs-daily-two-cents/
 
by Treathyl FOX – Apr 17, 2014 – When I first came across this site it sounded very similar to another online writing community called TreasurePen.com. Further contrast and comparison indicated …
 
TreasurePen evaluated by others:
Web Development Blog | Crafty Coding

* http://www.craftycoding.com/blog/
TreasurePen utilized the services of Crafty Coding to install plugins, specifically, an Author Advertising plugin. The Lisa-Lisa initiative has proven to be successful thusfar.
Lisa-Marie Karvonen, @craftycoding
Lisa Reed, TreasurePen.com Admin
Getting to grips with Conversion Rate Optimisation (using cinemagraphs)

* http://www.tone.co.uk/getting-to-grips-with-conversion-rate-optimisation-usin…
Will O’Hara, Tone Agency, ( @toneagency ) responded constructively to questions asked by a TP representative regarding CRO (conversion rate optimizatiom). Glad she asked. I learned something! (FYI. This site – i.e. Tone Agency – offers a free eBook on how to get customers to find you instead of the other way around. Downloaded my copy today.)
Is Treasurepen Legit? – Watch My Wallet

* http://www.watchmywallet.co.uk › Your Money › Living
Natalie Vincent ( @WatchMyWallet ) clearly spelled out the PROs and CONs about TreasurePen and its potential as a viable WAH project and good source of additional income. TP is legit and if it works for you, Why Quit?
TreasurePen – Earn Money by Blogging

* http://www.writewrongorindifferent.com/2014/03/treasurepen-earn-money-by-blogging.html…
Marie Anne shared a blog post dated Mar 10, 2014. She quickly recognizes the potential here to earn income simply through referrals. She seemed enthusiastic about writing for TP, but admitted that she was testing it at the time the post was published: “I’m going to try a few posts there to see how it works out …”

[Content was posted at TreasurePen.com,Jul 07 2014.  Placed here as historical marker.  At year end 2014, uncertainty about the site's future.  (My opinion.)]

5 Unique and Delicious BBQ Sauce Recipes

Content moved to my foodie blog.

Subscribe to Mother Nature Network

Receive these updates via eMail. If you don’t subscribe to Mother Nature Network please consider getting on their mailing list. They are a consistent reminder of the celebration of life on this wonderful planet that we take for granted. Seems we would rather spend our energy, money, etc. on trying to colonize Mars instead of maintaining Earth. (Don’t want to go on a rant. But it’s one of my pet peeves! GRRR …!!) :) Here’s what came in the mail this morning!

Happy Saturday! For my cat loving family and friends,

Happy Caturday!!

Stay safe and enjoy the holiday season!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! And indeed, what would the holidays be without snow? It’s what gives Frosty his bulk and what makes Christmases white, putting the “wonder” in winter wonderland. But for all its bright sparkly beauty, snow has a dark side, too. Like when there’s too much of it! And you’re in the thick of it. And you can’t get out! Would you know what to do if you were stranded in the snow? Take our quiz and see if you’d survive.

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Relive poignant, defining or memorable moments of 2014 via Twitter and Tumblr

For me 2014 has been a fabulous year.  Received and eMail today to Relive poignant, defining or memorable moments of 2014 via Twitter. Selected these two moments and specific tweets IN MEMORY OF people I admired and appreciated who left us this year. Searched Tumblr to see if there were any artistic expressions which captured their light, their personality, their life!  What an inspiration!

RE: Maya Angelou (1928 - 2014)

Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell)

Saddened by the news of Maya Angelou's passing. A brilliant woman who contributed so much to the world. Her light will be sorely missed.
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) May 28, 2014

Maya Angelou by Komi Olafimihan | Found at Black Women Art (BWA) on Tumblr

http://blkwomenart.com/post/102623446513/maya-angelou-by-komi-olafimihan

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Robin Williams art found at ASHLEY'S DALLIES& DOOBLES (ashleycassaday.tumblr.com)

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Representatives Laud A Departing Dean, 59-Year Veteran John Dingell : NPR

The Bible says “Give honor to whom honor is due”. Heard this report on the radio this morning. Today I am celebrating my 59th birthday which means this man has been a loyal and faithful servant of the people for as long as I’ve been living. Want to take a minute to give a shout out to a man who has continued to push the plow so that all the citizens can reap the benefits of the harvest of his hard labor and dedication.  Tribute to a real life Captain America. 

Representatives Laud A Departing Dean, 59-Year Veteran John Dingell : NPR.

Thank you Honorable Sir.

You have left your indelible signature on
the pages of America’s history.

English: US Politician John Dingell’s signature. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: Official Congressional portrait of Congressman John Dingell. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Captain America image found at glitter-graphics.com

* * * This is just a side note but there seems to be a debate raging about the future of television; a discussion which has not yet peaked my interest. But if there is just one word uttered, moaned, groaned, whispered, or even indirectly hinted at, about getting rid of or replacing public radio broadcasting, putting on my boxing gloves. Gonna have to get into the ring!!!

Appraisal as a Sincere Form of Flattery

You've worked hard. Really hard. NO. Really really really hard!

You know what it's worth to you? But how much is it worth to someone else?

Would you like to know the monetary value of your website or blog?

Click here: http://www.urlappraisal.net/

What's that? Did I appraise my sites?
NO. But another fellow entrepreneur appraised his and I was impressed.  It gave me hope! Got me making plans!!

So I'm passing along this business tip. If you're a home business entrepreneur like me, perhaps an honest assessment of the value of your work will encourage you to continue to press forward and pursue your financial goals. One of these days you might hear that lovely sound. KA-CHING!!!

** Originally published on TreasurePen.com | Thursday, July 17, 2014

TreasurePen is Like Daily Two Cents But NOT!

Looking for a residual income stream. Can suggest two sites: TreasurePen.com and DailyTwoCents.com. 

Read the contrast and comparison.  You decide for yourself.

TreasurePen is Like Daily Two Cents But NOT!

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Famous Native Americans | Activist Grace Thorpe | Native American Encyclopedia

Is Grace Thorpe, the daughter of legendary Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe, a Native American?

(MY COMMENT:  Native American or not. She's a "pretty tough" old lady. Interesting article.)

Link to original article:

Famous Native Americans | Activist Grace Thorpe | Native American Encyclopedia

Jim Thorpe (1888 - 1953) Buy This at Allposters.com

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5 Ways to EARN or SAVE Money Shopping. (Article Unpublished)

Passing on info about cashback shopping sites and apps.

There are a variety of ways to earn or save money shopping and there are a number of sites where you can do just that. Some let you pay less for items you buy everyday, get cash back, and earn cash when other people shop. Some offer discounts via online coupons from popular online stores. There are also smart phone apps to use to get exclusive rebates and discounts from sales. Use an app to get paid to mystery shop. Hey! Do you throw away your receipts? Snap a picture of your receipt first and use an app to earn coins you can redeem for cash or gift cards.

• Get the details. LEARN 5 ways you can earn or save money shopping. 

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Everyday Exotic Spices Presents Fabulous Food Finds

Everyday Exotic Spices (EES) is an affiliate marketing initiative and one of Cmoneyspinner's Home Business Projects.  You are invited to follow the food-loving adventures of Everyday Exotic Spices. 

The official website has been up and running since February 2011. The goal is to make it easy for online shoppers to find grocery and gourmet products, and purchase and receive them in the comfort of their home (or place of business). Herbs, spices, seasonings and other cooking ingredients; related kitchen and dining products; cookbooks; gourmet food gifts; and practically any item a food lover or foodie desires are available! You are invited to join in the fun and participate in the EES spice adventures!

In addition to our page on Facebook, we are also active on Google Plus and Pinterest.  


If you are active on Facebook, please “Like” the Facebook fan page for EES and remember to click on the “Notifications” to receive regular updates.

My Blop Stop! will Auto-Share Posts to My Shopping Channel on G+ for Nov-Dec

Starting TODAY after this post, My Blog Stop! will automatically share published posts to the Google+ page for My Shopping Channel for the remainder of the year 2014 (November and December). 

Since it's that time of the year when most people are gift shopping, the majority of the posts will likely be product suggestions or gift ideas in a wide range of categories (see listing below).  Many of the recommended items have been previously shared elsewhere around the web (Pinterest, Twitter, etc.), but if don't follow my homebiz activity in those networks, but you do follow this blog, then for your convenience they will shared here too. :)


My Shopping Channel comes under the scope of Cmoneyspinner's Home Business Projects. The G+ page was created during the early part of this year, 2014, and shared its first post January 13, 2014. (See below.) The Facebook page was launched October 23, 2014.


Both business pages support two affiliate marketing websites;

• My Shopping Channel
• Webnuggetz ~ The Other Shopping Channel

MSC Product Category Listing:
(Click on appropriate link to view sampling of selected products at the My Shopping Channel Featured Products Blog for specific category.  Similar items will be posted at My Blog Stop! for Nov-Dec.)

• Bath and Beauty
  
• Clothing and Apparel
  
• Consumer Electronics
  
• Grocery and Gourmet
  
• Health Care
• Home and Garden
• Jewelry and Accessories
• Kitchen and Dining
• Movies Music Books
• Toys and Games
• Unique Gift Ideas
  

My Shopping Channel ~ Featured Products Google Plus Collection

Warm wishes for winter to carry you through

into the New Year!  :)

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Native American History: The Early Rainbow Coalition

Born and raised in Florida and the Seminoles were the first real American Indians that I had ever seen in my life. Happy to recycle this information a friend on a now-defunct social network shared with me as part of the November celebration for Native American Heritage Month. 

“On Christmas day 1837, 176 years ago, the Africans and Native Americans who formed Florida’s Seminole Nation defeated a vastly superior U.S. invading army bent on cracking this early rainbow coalition and returning the Africans to slavery. …”

Read more:  “Christmas Day Freedom Fighters: Hidden History of the Seminole Anticolonial Struggle” by William Loren Katz: http://bit.ly/1bqgtzD


(Image: Attack of the Seminoles on the blockhouse. Image: WikiCommons.)

An abandoned British fort from the war of 1812 was once occupied by a group of escaped slaves who found refuge and acceptance among the local tribes. The fort and the Spanish control of Florida offered some defense but the U.S. government sent an expeditionary military raid to terminate the outlaw colony. In the summer of 1816, the fort on the Apalachicola River was destroyed and nearly all its inhabitants.

WARRIORS FROM BONDAGE
30″ X 48″ Oil Painting by Jackson Walker of the attack of Negro Fort on the Apalachicola River, 1816. Jackson Walker Florida Artist, Florida History Paintings, Military History Paintings, Legandary Florida, US History, Florida Landscape Paintings