Human Bots In The Midst Of The Dirty Spam Bots!

March 23, 2016March 23, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha17 Comments

I have a full spam box and decided to slowly weed through and sift with a fine tooth comb, because I have actually unknowingly weeded out a lot of good comments with the load of rubbish before, so I was being careful this time, though it was quite lengthy.

Amidst the offer for watermelon flavoured Viagra, several trolls, crazy offers and all manners of Chinese writing that I couldn’t make out what on earth it was saying, I saw YOU, YOU, YOU AND YOU

I wonder what is going on and why I have lots of decent humans mingled with trashy bots 😐😕?

Apologies if you sent comments and didn’t hear from me.

I am in the process of disentangling you from the weedy trash 😉

I was of the good mind to chew WordPress’s ears, but changed it quickly because I don’t want them to let some mad dogs out of the spam cage and into my arena.

P. S. Did I ever tell you about my green, Johnny just come, new-beginner days when I was responding to comments from bots? Ah!! I guess that’s a story for another day 🙂

My regards,

Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha

Midnight Motivations and Musings 37…

March 22, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha22 Comments

This predicament of complacency and arrogance happens and manifests in so many aspects of our lives very easily.

That tendency to feel comfortable, not wanting to rock the boat and just go with the flow once we’ve carved a sweet niche leads us down this track.

We can be contented with what we have and yet strive to keep improving our lot, because life itself is a consistent flow that does not stagnate.

The tendency to also grow arrogant and superior, once we start having that sense of accomplishment is also a penchant that easily sneaks in.

We should remember and strive to keep our heads bowed in humility, even as we stand tall in confidence.

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HELLO, WELCOME AND THANK YOU….

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha

Just a gentle nudge to prod you into sending me some post links to feature.

It’s a two way traffic of supporting each other and it gives me something to do 😉

So feel free to drop your LINKS IN HERE.

Don’t be shy about it, I don’t bite 😉

You are most welcome and thank you too.

Jacqueline

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Ounces Of Silver…

March 22, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha26 Comments

Was it worth the Price?

30 pieces of silver!….

To betray the man you called Master

The one who loved you

And whom you claimed to love!

I dare say not!

Is it worth the price?

The pain of her pleading wail

The shredded heart and rend pieces

That could never be put together again

You betrayed for a few pieces of notes

I dare say not!

Is it worth the price

To walk in the path of light

To look up above and see Christ

As he guides us aright

Leading gently, if we choose to follow

I dare say yes!

Price – The Daily Post

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Bend It, Straighten It, Twist It…

March 22, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha29 Comments

I totally curbed my zeal in going photo bombing with today’s photo 101 theme ‘Architecture and Monochrome’ in a city that is an architectural delight.

Buildings sprout like mushroom in this place and each with it’s loveliness in intricacy or even simplicity.

The sprinkling weather of today, curbed my clicky fingers delight, so, I have a mix of new and old.

Some were tweaked in black and white for comparison and in as much as I like both, I think I will naturally gravitate to the bright colours like a happy butterfly 🙂

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Tuesdays Thoughts…My Thinking Corner #14.

March 22, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha19 Comments

Every Tuesday, I share snippets of thoughts that I call ‘My Thinking Corner.’

I would like to invite you to participate. The challenge is quite simple.

Each Tuesday, share your very short snippets of positive, inspiring, motivating, health, spiritual, writing advice, clips, posts etc, that can serve as a prop to motivate others and simply add my link to your post.

I call it my thinking corner because, I actually take out a bit of time just to think through things, encapsulate my thoughts as much as possible and detoxify my mind. It helps give me clarity of vision and might help you too.

It might work for you in a different way, but the idea is to get the positive thoughts flowing.

Please send in your little thoughts. You never know whose life you might inspire.

♥ When you keep undermining your self-worth, no one else will take the time to elevate it.
♥ We fritter away our lives with too many details. Simplify it! Keep whittling away the excesses.
♥ When we have joy that runs deep, nothing can rob us of it, because we can dig in deep and reach for it. Every other hurt will be on the periphery.
♥ The recipe for unity is not complicated, but it takes love and perseverance.
♥ As you proclaim peace and love with your mouth, endeavour to see that your heart matches your proclamations.

Our last week thinkers brought in dollops of good thoughts:

Enlightenment from Dollops of Heedful Ramblings A sweet short quote that cuts into the meat of the matter.

Inspired Series from Seye never leaves me empty handed. I always come away richer.

Simple Power from Kay. You need a shot of this. Never underestimate the strength of your words.

Thank you to all the contributors. May these words take roots in our lives and may our harvest be bountiful 🙂

‘So, when will you share those nuggets of wisdom of yours?’

*P.S. I know that I read more thinking thoughts from other bloggers than those listed above, but for some reason, I can’t find the ping backs to some of them. Please give me a heads up if your’s is not showing here.

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FEATURES RESUMES # 23….Let me share your post links.

March 22, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha6 Comments

I Need Your Links Please. Thank You 🙂

a cooking pot and twisted tales

Featured blogs took a couple of day’s break to create space for the smashing brunch party that we had over the weekend.

If per chance I missed out your link, please give me a gentle prod 😉

You can send in the links to the posts that you wish to promote.

‘Help keep the loop going!’

Today’s featured blogs are:

Spring cleaning from Joy Indestructible, a beautiful piece of writing. To borrow some of Pam’s words,

Not wanting to go back I tarry long, gathering each hue;
Spring-cleaning of mind and reorganizing heart’s closet,
Letting go the old and making room for new life deposit.

My dearest Pam is one of my biggest props in this place. I call her my sage one. She needs our prayers and support. Please look in. That’s why we are a community.

Lift up your head A short, beautiful, inspiring message from Harmony, of…

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Dragging Feet…Ronovan Writes Weekly Poetry Haiku

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha36 Comments

Mama, are you saying that

I really have to take a shower

Before I get to play?

The pair of words: ‘Shower and Play’ Ronovan gave us for this week brought a smile to my face.

It reminds me of certain conversation that goes on in my household between me and my youngest.

With sweet wide eyes looking at me full of expectations that he will get a pass.

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Midnight Motivations and Musings #36

March 21, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha7 Comments

To grow we need to take ‘positive risks’ in our pursuits and keep pushing the bar up.

If we don’t push the bar, we stagnate and become redundant.

It’s definitely needful to think through our steps and not to jump into impulsive actions that would only negate our efforts, however, over-processing can equally be a buzz killer and source of procrastination.

You may experience bumpy take-offs, even sustaining the momentum could get very turbulent, but clearly defining and redefining your goals, concentrating, caring about what you are doing and holding yourself accountable will lead you to your desired post.

Keeping these things in the front of one’s mind helps keep you grounded and stable.

You’ve got to care enough to make it worthwhile.