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Goldfinch love sunflower hearts
Goldfinch love sunflower hearts, but they seem to only eat the small pip and drop the rest onto the ground - where of course the fat, lazy, dumb pigeons are hanging around. We have 2 nests of Blackbirds over the fence so I like to put stuff on the ground...
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covid-19 on all people's foreheads
covid-19 The physical distancing is underpinned by a more worrying concern. The notion that others, even those we care about, are a threat to us. It's about trust. covid-19 We trust people we know and like. Even though we have absolutely no idea if they...
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Chicken is so tasty - enjoy
Shred left Over chicken - need about a cup or two. Rinse can of black beans and dice a red onion. Mix loosely in a bowl. For the sauce mix up spices - all about a 1/2 tbsp - cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, brown sugar add crushed garlic, chipolate,...
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Trees symbolise grace: magnificence, steadfastness
Trees symbolise grace, magnificence, steadfastness and permanence in our lives. In eastern cultures, trees are symbols of greatness with humility. The more they are laden, the greater they bow down. Reminds me of all my favourite trees as the months roll...
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Eating in A French Hotel is Lovely
Eating in a Hotel even if you are not staying there is often a great idea. Especially when abroad I love popping into a Hotel for a coffee and something to eat There are some countries do hotel restaurants better than others. And if the hotel is designed...
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“Stay alert, control the virus, save lives”
“Stay alert, control the virus, save lives” is an anagram of “Easily survives travel north to castle”. Minutes of the Sage meeting on 23 March express concern that Covid-19 case numbers in London “could exceed NHS capacity within the next 10 days” amid...
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pleasure in watching the bees
There is a lot of pleasure in watching the bees on the traditional ‘cottage garden’ plants. I also love that many of these plants loved by the bees - the fox gloves, aquilegia, holly hocks, borage etc. need no particular care, happily come back year after...
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English Elite Under Police questions
Elite in England have been eating cakes We have been obeying the rules Whilst the rule makers broke them. If we break a small rule we must pay. The Elite break all the rules and blame us. Because they break the rules. Many of us will die. Those English...
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Chocolate is to delight with
I have found that good quality chocolate has a real impact on my mood and well being. Chocolate definitely makes me happier. Willies Cacao is a UK bean to bar producer making fantastic bars of chocolate. In terms of milks his 54% made with Indonesian...
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Posting letters in Coronavirus
This is how I rate delivery services based on parcels delivered on (COVID 19 extended) time: 1. DPD 100% 2. DHL 100% 3. Hermes 90% 3. Amazon Prime 85% 4. Royal Mail letters 80% 5. Royal Mail parcels 60% Amazon has an odd policy of prioritising certain...
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Chargeback on Flight Cancellations
With the vast majority of the world going into lockdown due to the pandemic, foreign travel has all but stopped. Travel operators and airlines across the globe have come to a halt. In the UK, the two biggest airline carriers easyJet and Ryanair have also...
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Those green things
Trees do that when you have them close. They become a part of your family. Beneath the horse chestnut, mine have camped, collected conkers, made leaf piles tall enough to disappear into. We’ve hugged it, climbed it, studied it, sometimes worriedly. I...
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Coronavirus makes a kinder society
This Coronavirus will result in a kinder society, People say that when people are kind to them, it has a positive impact on their mental health. being kind to others further boosts their own mental health. there is powerful support from the Scottish public...
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Food prices expensive as Coronavirus
Food prices in Poland and Europe have soared, although many other products are cheaper due to strongly weakened demand. inflation in April amounted to 3.4 percent. and was clearly lower than in March (when it reached a record-breaking 4.6 percent). But...
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joy on everyone, whoever you are.
I can finally get out for a bike ride between the hours of 6am and 10am. Getting out is bliss and I can see beautiful poppies in full bloom among overgrown grass . If I'm lucky a hoopoe bird will fly across me and land digging for worms in a field. It...
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Growing Lavender is a delight
Take a bit of time now to ensure your perennial lavender plants are ready for spring! This iconic plant is a must-have for so many gardens. Known for its phenomenal scent and amazing colour, lavender also comes into play with many DIY crafts too. Sweet...
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the Beatles Blackbird in Gaelic - Lon-dubh
the Beatles Blackbird in Gaelic - Lon-dubh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MzetQfKwbE wonderful Lon-dubh (Blackbird) Lon dubh a’ seinm i gciúin na hoích’ Tóg do sciatháin bhriste is éirigh suas Fad do shaoil Tá tú a’ feitheamh leis an uair go mbeifeá...
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A Prayer - Gaelique Ecossais
Our Father Ar n-Athair a tha air nèamh: gu naomhaichear d’ainm. Thigeadh do rioghachd. Deanar do thoil air an talamh, mar a nithear air nèamh. Tabhair dhuinn an diugh ar n’aran laitheil, agus maith dhuinn ar fiachan, amhuil mar a mhaitheas sinne d’ar...
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Megarich capitalise on the virus
These mega rich think the virus is some sort of great leveller : we may have more money than god , but we are human and susceptible just like you ! Off the back of this they feel they have been humbled. So, filled with a warm sense of fellowship with...
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Factory farming and the Coronavirus
Factory farming The modern practice of raising animals for food is in factories. Farming in extreme confinement. This is do in order to maximize profits. There the animals get massive doses of hormones and antibiotics, The animals have their entire lives...
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Cycle to health and happiness!
Cycling is allowed in Germany, even away from your home. Here in Munich we are only a short hop from the pre-Alps - stunning views of the high mountains and many marked cycle paths/trails and quiet roads. the huge parks in Munich are packed with people...
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Happy with an Open Grilled Sandwich:
Open grilled sandwich: heavy rye bread -- Finnish style stuff, sourdough and rye, and not much else -- a good pesto and a sharp cheese. I like the Swedish Västerbotten, a sharp long anged cheese. A decent cheddar works as well. Grill in the oven until...
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we'll miss something when it's gone.
we'll miss something when it's gone. I know my disappointment is no big deal in the big scheme of things, but I was truly looking forward to recapturing my youth with a bit of classic "kosmische Krautrock" with Manuel Gottsching (Ash Ra Tempel) at The...
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Nettles are good for Butterflies
A large nettle patch does butterflies very much Which will increase the butterfly population as far as is aware. Although butterflies will feed on the nectar, they won't lay eggs in a small patch of nettle. Size of patch is key to whether significant...
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many deaths of the Black Death
Have you ever thought about how our ancestors survived through all of the diseases from hundreds of years ago? Well hundreds of years ago in the Medieval ages, our ancestors from Europe had to survive a deadly plague called the Black Death. have you ever...