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Thoughts and Tales…A Lifestyle Blog with a Zing.

It’s almost unbelievable how fast time seems to fly by these days. Is it just me? Another month end blog party already.
I would like to thank my new blog friends and welcome them to our warm gathering.
You are most welcome do make yourself comfortable and other up something tall and cool to drink 🙂
Refreshments and favours are nicely arranged down the page. Feel free to indulge, these are zero calories 😉
Just some little party rules:
There we have it. Since all the rules have been clearly explained, have fun and make the most of it
Thank you for coming to my party and supporting my blog. You rock.
I blog from Dubai and to the love and peace chain, I start with:
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Crack These Simple Riddles Below 😉

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Today’s featured blogs posts are:
Know life best Death’s haiku teaches us about life.
5 reasons you should date a married man: I had my tongue in my cheek as I read this 🙂
Wordless Wednesday: It’s wordless so find out for yourself 😉
Fearfully made: I think this is the best post that I’ve read this month. It brought tears to my eyes. I have no words. PLEASE READ!
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P.S. You are cordially invited to our monthly blog party happening live on this blog Saturday 30th – Sunday 31st July
Below is my first just published Poetry Book “Out of the silent breath” which is available on Amazon and Smashwords.
When you buy my book, you support me in an invaluable manner.

Jacqueline writes from her heart on passion, pain, suffering, loss and LIFE. I have been incredibly moved by her poetry and I know I will return to “Out of the Silent Breath” again and again.
If you enjoy my works and would like to do so, you can fuel my creativity with a slice of cake or coffee
Do you feel like connecting with others?
Do you want to grow your blog and network with awesome folks?
There’s virtual food and drink with zero calories.
Great music too and lot’s of fun.
You can come as you are – in your pj’s, hair nets and what not – just bring your blog.
It will be going down live this way so come and shake a leg, meet and greet, mix and mingle and party the blog down into August.
Date: Sat 30th – Sun 31st
Venue: Will be happening here.
Come one, come all and invite your friends along.
Share as much as you can. The more the merrier.
Good time and satisfaction guaranteed
I look forward to seeing you.
Jacqueline
Below is my first just published Poetry Book “Out of the silent breath” which is available on Amazon and Smashwords.
When you buy my book, you support me in an invaluable manner.
I absolutely love this book of poems. My favorites are “Love Rations” (for those who love to give the silent treatment) and “Beggars Supper” (which definitely pulls at the heart strings). Two thumbs up!!
If you enjoy my works and would like to do so, you can fuel my creativity with a slice of cake or coffee
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Today’s featured blogs posts are:
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My Valiant Soul: introducing a new blogger friend of mine and in her own words below:
I am a head strong,determined soul..
and thus my heart is a valiant soul!
Blogging enthralls me as I can open up my heart like the river flow and ponder about the mysterious lessons of life. My blog comprises of everything connected to our lives and heart.. I am passionate about reading, cooking and of course dancing..it somehow soothes me and my bones! So,basically..my blog will include everything, from deepest thought of life to my culinary skills, from poetry to random pearls of my life.. I hope you shall enjoy!
Welcome to my valiant journey!
Parenting is hard: Your patience has to be thick yet malleable in order to be a parent. There are no perfect parents, but there are good parents who are trying their best to raise their children well.
Stupid things I did when I was young: I know you got up to some silly stuff growing up. Do share with us at least for a good laugh 😉
Melania’s Speech: What are your thoughts on the issue plagiarism? Could this controversy change the rules and precedents of plagiarism?
‘Do you want more eyes on your words?’
Well then, add your LINK INTO THIS LOOP.
P.S. Comments are disabled here to keep the loop tidy. Any comments or link you want to send can be added through the link in the post.
Thank you for your understanding and regards.
Below is my first just published Poetry Book “Out of the silent breath” which is available on Amazon and Smashwords.
When you buy my book, you support me in an invaluable manner.

Jacqueline writes from her heart on passion, pain, suffering, loss and LIFE. I have been incredibly moved by her poetry and I know I will return to “Out of the Silent Breath” again and again.
If you enjoy my works and would like to do so, you can fuel my creativity with a slice of cake or coffee
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‘PLEASE KEEP SENDING IN THE LINKS.’
Today’s featured blogs posts are:
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Vide Dressing: Anita offers delightful fashion pieces and eye candies for your delight.
Ode to the books: books leave indelible marks on its reader that I am sure you will appreciate this ode.
A mother’s letter to her daughter: truly beautiful poem and quite true too. I enjoyed it.
The 1.00 car wash: Some Humans and Community still get the essence of humanity. Such little beautiful acts cost barely anything but warm’s the soul of the recipient 🙂 I recommend a peek.
‘Do you want more eyes on your words?’
Well then, add your LINK INTO THIS LOOP.
P.S. Comments are disabled here to keep the loop tidy. Any comments or link you want to send can be added through the link in the post.
Thank you for your understanding and regards.
Below is my first just published Poetry Book “Out of the silent breath” which is available on Amazon and Smashwords.
When you buy my book, you support me in an invaluable manner.
Jacqueline writes from her heart on passion, pain, suffering, loss and LIFE. I have been incredibly moved by her poetry and I know I will return to “Out of the Silent Breath” again and again.
If you enjoy my works and would like to do so, you can fuel my creativity with a slice of cake or coffee
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‘PLEASE KEEP SENDING IN THE LINKS.’
Today’s featured blogs posts are:
Do step in and show some love.
Blue Spider Woman: a beautiful, strong woman comfortable in her own skin and finds delight in the simple things.
Survivor, not a victim: when a relationship goes bad the collateral damages can be enormous. Joan’s short story tells it.
Are you present or can today wait: how much of a procrastinator are you? I think this should be kept where the eyes can fall on it each morning.
Simplest ways to attain peace: Taming the mind to find inner peace can be a challenge. However, it’s doable.
Goodbye my mango: are you able to paint delightful pictures in the mind with your words? Bellybytes did a beautiful job painting the brief Summer and Monsoon season in my head. I can visualise that lady rushing down the street with her umbrella turned upside down by the blowing winds.
‘Do you want more eyes on your words?’
Well then, add your LINK INTO THIS LOOP.
P.S. Comments are disabled here to keep the loop tidy. Any comments or link you want to send can be added through the link in the post.
Thank you for your understanding and regards.
‘We create a cohesive community when we come together.’
Below is my first just published Poetry Book “Out of the silent breath” which is available on Amazon and Smashwords.
When you buy my book, you support me in an invaluable manner.
Jacqueline writes from her heart on passion, pain, suffering, loss and LIFE. I have been incredibly moved by her poetry and I know I will return to “Out of the Silent Breath” again and again.
If you enjoy my works and would like to do so, you can fuel my creativity with a slice of cake or coffee
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‘PLEASE KEEP SENDING IN THE LINKS.’
Today’s featured blogs posts are:
Do step in and show some love.
Orange juice: a beautiful, compassionate story that will warm your heart up 🙂
You are an answer to your generation: This is quite an inspiring and stirring post. A good read
“This implies that human beings can now use their minds and make a change in their lives.These are no longer days man lived without knowledge.The mind is your number one asset. How you use it concludes where you will end.” Find out more…
Niko and Max: a well needed cute post. When your animal chooses you, I guess that’s it. You are spoken for 😉
Enough Chaos: getting a handle on the chaotic situation of your life is not just essential, it’s a life saver.
Roos Ruse: Roo always puts up thoughts and posts that make your heart sing and touches you in ways that I can’t explain. Have you visited her? Please do. You’ll be glad 🙂
‘Do you want more eyes on your words?’
Well then, add your LINK INTO THIS LOOP.
P.S. Comments are disabled here to keep the loop tidy. Any comments or link you want to send can be added through the link in the post.
Thank you for your understanding and regards.
‘We create a cohesive community when we come together.’
Below is my first just published Poetry Book “Out of the silent breath” which is available on Amazon and Smashwords.
When you buy my book, you support me in an invaluable manner.

Wonderful, evocative poetry by a talented writer. Left me hungry for more. Jacqueline can write! Linda Bethea
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‘PLEASE KEEP SENDING IN THE LINKS.’
Today’s featured blogs posts are:
Do step in and show some love.
It’s official, USA joins the 3rd World: Hmm, I can’t lay claims to prolific knowledge about American politics, but these are certainly interesting times.
Dear Earth: if we probably thought more about Earth, we would surely treat it better and be better ourselves.
Do you understand the mathematics of marriage? When last did you do the arithmetics of relationships especially marriage? Maybe you’ve got it all summed up. Well, check and see if your number tally’s with this 🙂
Find your light through the darkness: Rich words of encouragement.
“Don’t be afraid of your dark places. If you can shine a light on them, you can find treasure in there.”
~ Jeannette Walls (Author)
Cloudbursts: Beautiful, soul-satisfying post and just what the Doctor recommends this Monday morning 🙂
‘Do you want more eyes on your words?’
Well then, add your LINK INTO THIS LOOP.
P.S. Comments are disabled here to keep the loop tidy. Any comments or link you want to send can be added through the link in the post.
Thank you for your understanding and regards.
‘We create a cohesive community when we come together.’
Below is my first just published Poetry Book “Out of the silent breath” which is available on Amazon and Smashwords.
When you buy my book, you support me in an invaluable manner.

Wonderful, evocative poetry by a talented writer. Left me hungry for more. Jacqueline can write! Linda Bethea
If you enjoy my works and would like to do so, you can fuel my creativity with a slice of cake or coffee
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‘PLEASE KEEP SENDING IN THE LINKS.’
Today’s featured blogs posts are:
Do step in and show some love.
Well cross that bridge: These might just be the words you need this morning to start out your day.
The success process: a short, well-enunciated encouraging post. Take a read.
Long may it wave: I wear a wry smile as I read Oneta’s short post which is so ironically true. We want it short, right now and so on and so forth, yet we all want long healthy life. Isn’t life just great 🙂
Porch Ministry: Michelle’s beautiful story took me back to the day’s of sitting in front of my parent’s verandah and shredding corn while listening to my mother or grandmother entertain us with stories. A lot of life went on in front of that verandah, a lot of tradition handed down and beautiful memories made. These days, people hide away inside, behind their doors, they don’t even know who their neighbours are anymore – because they can’t be bothered. It’s a sad shame!
In love with the Lord: these 20 words of Martha’s packs a deal of strength. I like it.
‘Do you want more eyes on your words?’
Well then, add your LINK INTO THIS LOOP.
P.S. Comments are disabled here to keep the loop tidy. Any comments or link you want to send can be added through the link in the post.
Thank you for your understanding and regards.
‘We create a cohesive community when we come together.’
Below is my first just published Poetry Book “Out of the silent breath” which is available on Amazon and Smashwords.
When you buy my book, you support me in an invaluable manner.

Wonderful, evocative poetry by a talented writer. Left me hungry for more. Jacqueline can write! Linda Bethea
If you enjoy my works and would like to do so, you can fuel my creativity with a slice of cake or coffee