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Blogging Because I Love It

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I was looking at my software online where I can design different things and came across a Facebook image that I could change so I gave it a try. Maybe you are interested in blogs or something to read or explore. Thanks for arriving here. Below is a post from last year. This evening I looked at how many blog posts I had written so far for the year. This is number 60. It looks like I really made progress during 2017. The topics covered very diverse subjects. Some articles had lovely photos. Some were about famous people. I managed to make a new friend in Seattle - I don't think she's sleepless. My list of readers has grown - thank you. Usually, I am advised to pick a niche and blog like hell. That's what the experts say. Don't you hate it when people bombard you with their emails every day? So far I have steered away from that. Well, I have listed a few of my blogs for the year below. If you missed something you can just scroll down and pick a topic and

Chiropractor Dr. Felix Starker (Kempton Park)

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Thank you to all my friends and patients for a wonderful year. May you have a beautiful festive season and an exciting New Year. We will be open for mornings only on Wednesday 27th; Thursday 28th; and Friday 29th December. Then we will open again on 2nd January 2018. Visit the website .

The One That Got Away - Excerpt and Giveaway

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A LITTLE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY I know you are all super busy but I just wanted to give you the opportunity to enter a little holiday giveaway. Just click on this link and follow directions. Wish you all a wonderful time with your loved ones  Charlotte  PS. Feel free to share! *** A LITTLE EXCERPT*** A reader kindly asked if I had an excerpt from The One That Got Away... Sharing right now (note: Formatting gets lost on FB ). Enjoy  <3 @ Hotel Ponte Sisto, Rome Waitresses are busy setting up the breakfast tables in the open sunlit yard when we finally arrive. Even though I’m happy to be here among big happy palm trees bathed in the rays of the rising sun, I’m also tired, jet-lagged, and a little hungover, and I can’t decide whether I agree with the smell of morning sausages or not. I look up at Lori, sitting right across from me on her suitcase, still wearing her pink hat and sunglasses. “Geez.” She brings the big sunglasses down to the bridge of her nose. “Cou

Milestones 2017

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The year started with great promise. We were involved with a huge project that took up a lot of our time. After months of frustrating toil, it led to a big zero and loss. I learned a hard lesson about human nature. Some people are totally dishonest and literally turn on you when things don’t go their way. All you can do is learn from such experiences and not repeat them. The Takeaway Communication is important. Make sure that the other party understands what is involved. Also, get a good idea of what their expectations are. Sometimes they build up a false picture of what they are going to get and what they are paying for. It’s better to get a rejection because you have clearly placed all your cards on the table. That was a disastrous start to the year. Learn to become a better communicator. Ask questions to make sure that you understand what they want. So, the year didn’t start well, and I had all my eggs in the wrong basket. Nevertheless, I celebrated 25 years in business

Chiropractor Kempton Park

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If you are looking for a good chiropractor in Kempton park then read this. Dr. Felix Starker is a chiropractic healthcare professional situated in Kempton Park, East Rand, Gauteng. His hands-on approach to health care includes patient examination, diagnosis, and treatment, using joint and spinal manipulation with his broad range of chiropractic experience. I was introduced to him recently to design a website for his practice by a friend who regularly visits him. I found him to be very knowledgeable and professional. It was my opportunity to learn more about his field of expertise. Last year I was plagued with severe back pain and desperately sought relief. A visit to a GP didn't help and a friend suggested that I try her chiropractor who had helped her husband. Because my condition was so severe that I could barely walk a few steps and sitting was almost impossible, I decided to book an appointment for treatment. Needless to say, I ended up feeling worse. I cou

Stained Glass By Tiny Dot Studio

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Stained glass door panels created by Petro of Tiny Dot Studio in Birchleigh, Kempton Park. Stained glass looks magnificent in any window or door. It is considered an art form which reached its height in the Middle Ages and became a graphic form which was used to depict stories from the Bible - many people were illiterate back then. To get a better idea of the history of stained glass you can visit Wikipedia where you will find lots of references and beautiful pictures relating to this noble form of art. Stained glass is still popular today but often referred to as art glass. It is prevalent in luxury homes, commercial buildings, and places of worship. Artists and companies are contracted to create beautiful art glass ranging from domes, windows, backsplashes, etc. (source - Wikipedia).  No doubt, when you stand inside a building and view a beautiful stained glass window lit by the sun, you stop and admire what you see just as you would a special painting. So i

Charlotte Roth GIVEAWAY

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Charlotte Roth - GIVEAWAY #1 AMAZON GIFT CARD and free eBook Greetings from Seattle and welcome to the party. This is my favourite time of year not so much because of Halloween but because of the amazing autumn colours, cosy sweaters, candlelights, and hot cocoa (with a pile of whipped cream  ;) ). Let’s kick off this party with a little giveaway for everyone--as a thank you for hanging out. I'm running a promo right now so please do grab your free copy here:  http://amzn.to/2iu4py6 Also, for a chance to win a 5$ Amazon gift card, I want to hear all your best Halloween costumes ideas for you/your kids. What are you going to be? I have a hard time deciding. We do have a beer fest coming up, so I might just do a Gretchen costume? Please comment below. If you have a picture, even better  😊 Here is a picture of me and my kids from last year   ;-) ) Speaking of fun... Let the fun begin… I’ll announce the winner later. Good luck! Thank you, Charlotte Roth -