From Katzenworld.co.uk

April 29, 2017April 29, 2017 lightwalker1 Other Peoples Words of Wisdom

I came across this infographic today on Katzenworld’s blog. A few of the poisons surprised me and I thought it would be a good idea to share this with all my friends.

In love and light

Cheryle

Hi everyone, Today we would like to share an infographic from Vet-Medic We sure all know the moments when our cats come up to us and make these cute cuddly faces to demand to have a share of our food. But what exactly is good for them and what is not? We hope you enjoyed this […]

via Tips & Tricks: Cat treats versus poison #infographic — Katzenworld

4th Assignment – Feb 4 – Statistics

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I am not someone who is interested in the technical aspects of blogging, especially the statistics. Math and numbers are not even one of my weakest strengths. However I do understand their importance regarding marketing and promotions. I am just figuring out this blogging activity and not concerned with marketing or promoting my blog. Maybe one day, but now I am just having fun.

The traffic on my blog increases in the days just after I have posted my response to an assignment, a new post under “The Meditation Cushion” or reblogged from another site. eg: the 2K International Writers Blog Tour. The most interest was exhibited during the week I received the Liebster and Sisterhood of World Bloggers awards.

Visiting friends and checking out new blogs can be very time consuming, therefore, I try to keep my posts short, as not to take up too much time of the people who stop by. It appears that once someone pops in to take a peek, they also take a boo at one or two other posts, much the way I do when I visit a blog. I haven’t posted much this week, except to reblog the artist interviews posted on The 2K International Writers Blog Tour. I am featured near the end of the month.

Here is a video produced by Khan Academy introducing statistics to the uninitiated. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8EYEJ32oQ8

Feb 7/2015

The Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

January 24, 2015May 7, 2015 lightwalker1 Blogging 101, Just me and some words, Other Peoples Words of Wisdom, POETRY awards, Blogging 101, Blogging U, creating, Life, The Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award, Travel

I want to thank Hannah of Simply Hanes for nominating me for The Sisterhood of World Bloggers Award. I am so very honoured and grateful for her consideration. Please pop over to her blog she is a versatile writer with many categories to delight you. The Sisterhood of World Bloggers Award is given to writers who express the unique female experience.

The Rules for Accepting and Nominating are as follows:

Thank the blogger who nominated you and link back to their site.
Put the award logo on your blog.
Answer the ten questions sent to you.
Nominate seven blogs.
Make a list of ten questions for your nominees.

My Answers to the Questions:

What is your biggest fear and why?

Being successful, I would then have to accept that I can do anything I set my mind to.

What are you motivated by?

To help. If I believe I can be of help to someone I am all in 100%

What was the last dream you remember?

It was an apocalypse dream where the captured were forced to tattoo their own hands with hunting knives. Then the captors cut them off and left the victims to die by being skewered on a fence and hit by fast moving vehicles. (Sorry… I ate something before bed, I shouldn’t have )

What is your favorite book and why?

The Rhyming Dictionary – it is an invaluable resource

If you could sit down and have a conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?

Buddhas’ Mother – he ordained her. It would put to rest the squabble between Monks and Nuns regarding the suitability of Nuns ordaining Nuns.

When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up? Do you still have that childhood dream?

At one time I wanted to be a Nun, an Actress, a Writer and a Conservationist (That’s what they were called back then). Yes I still have those dreams. Did the actress thing, practice ecological behaviour, I am now blogging and I teach Samatha Meditation based on the Buddhist Thai Forest tradition.

Do you have a bucket list? If so what are the top three items?

a) I would like to travel in my RV. b) Travel on meditation retreat with my Venerable Teacher. c) Create a multi discipline creative healing retreat. A large lodge with smaller cottages sequestered in the woods to accommodate, writers, musicians, healers, meditators and artists. The property is located in an area of wooded rolling hills and has a river running through it, for swimming and rafting.

If you could boost one of your five senses, which would it be and why?

Improve my ability to listen to my intuition. Not only hear it but listen to it.

Would you rather die young, or live forever?

Die young, if it meant not coming back.

What is your favorite thing about yourself?

My ability to enjoy being alone.

I nominate the following, in no particular order.

Allychat’s Blog

Anecdotes from Along Life’s Road

Daily Cup of Wisdom

Iridescent Spirits

Shannon McFadden – Global Grandma

Kate M Colby

Serins Sphere

The 10 Questions. I chose to ask the same insightful questions that were asked of me.

What is your biggest fear and why?
What are you motivated by?
What was the last dream you remember?
What is your favorite book and why?
If you could sit down and have a conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up? Do you still have that childhood dream?
Do you have a bucket list? If so what are the top three items?
If you could boost one of your five senses, which would it be and why?
Would you rather die young, or live forever?
What is your favorite thing about yourself?

Keep on Blogging and Enjoy the experience of writing.

The Liebster Award – Discover a New Blog

January 23, 2015January 23, 2015 lightwalker1 Blogging 101, Just me and some words, Other Peoples Words of Wisdom awards, Blogging 101, Blogging U, creating, Daily Post, Dream Reader, gardening, Liebster Award, Life, Photography, Poems, Poetry

LIEBSTER AWARD

Wow!. A. aka Mymischiefmanaged of My Lost Lexicon Blog https://mylostlexicon.wordpress.com/ nominated me for the Liebster Award. Thank you. Please pop in at take a look at her posts. She has a welcoming voice and a flair for unique imagery.

The Liebster Award is awarded to new bloggers, those with less than 200 followers. It is a way to encourage them to keep writing and posting to their blog. It certainly worked for me. I am so pumped to keep going, to improve my writing, to conquer the blogging world. I cannot express how thankful I am to Mymischiefmanaged enough for the nomination.

I feel so encouraged. I am glad I started Blogging University 101. Everyone I have met has been very supportive and I am grateful for their comments and kindness.

The Liebster Award Rules for Nominees

Thank and link the person who nominated you.
Answer the questions given by the nominator.
Nominate 11 other bloggers, who have less than 200 followers and link them.
Create 11 new questions for the nominees to answer.
Notify all nominees via social media/blogs.

Here are my response to Mymischiefmanaged’s Questions

Are you a morning person or a night Owl?

I am a night Owl, always have been always will be. I nap in the afternoon in order to get enough sleep.

What is the one thing you are incredibly bad at?

I cannot count. I can administer a million dollar budget, but don’t expect me to go out onto a warehouse floor, count the number of pallets of pop produced that day and give you the correct number. Even if I count the product four or five times, I will give you a different number every time. I know it, I accept it and I no longer worry about it.

What is your favorite movie soundtrack?

The soundtrack to “The Keep” by Tangerine Dream. I watch the movie almost yearly, just to listen to the music.

Describe yourself in three words.

Spiritual, Round, Creative

On a scale of 1-10, how adventurous are you?

Depends on the circumstances. 1-3 when it involves my work, 6-8 if I am out camping or rafting.

Where do you live? Do you like it?

I live in Calgary, Alberta – Canada. I love it. I’ve lived in many cities in Canada, one in Germany. I selected Calgary as my permanent home.

What is a piece of advice you would give to your future self?

Learn to listen to your inner voice earlier. Don’t listen to others when they say you can’t or shouldn’t do something. You can and you should.

Are you more of a cat person or a dog person?

I am both. Each touches my heart and soul in different ways. The dogs in my life have shared their enthusiasm for everything with me. The cats have taught me to love gentle solitude and independence.

What is your guilty pleasure?

A hot bubble bath in the middle of the afternoon and a good book.

What is your favorite color?

Green, the verdant green of the newly opened leaves of the spring.

Do you have any advice for me and/or other bloggers who are just starting?

Find a way to write everyday. Connect with other writers who will encourage and support you. For me this has meant registering for the Blogging 101 challenge. I need the discipline and accountability offered by completing the daily assignments. When all is said and done, I am hoping it will become a habit, one where I will write on my own daily, without the formalized schedule.

I NOMINATE THE FOLLOWING BLOGS

https://hirundine608.wordpress.com/ Needle at Sea Bottom

https://popnowlin.wordpress.com/ The Creek

https://simplyhaynes.wordpress.com/ Simply Haynes

https://eatliveescape.wordpress.com/ ELE

http://beanandbantam.com/ Bean & Bantam

https://mrsmrobinson2014.wordpress.com/ MyMiaCreations

https://wisdomsquill.wordpress.com/ Wisdom’s Quill

https://littleredstrings.wordpress.com/ [L]ittle Red Strings

https://blackgirlinsyracuse.wordpress.com/ Hello World

https://everythingpeculiarmaria.wordpress.com/ LiveLaughLove

http://wanderwomanblog.com/ Wander Woman