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Yes. There is a humorous look at male female relationships. Chris and Barbara are two of Maureen's friends, two nice women

The sixth subsubheading, Bald eagle, appeals to me as independent-day symbol because of that sentient animal being so Unitedstatesian.

That choice causes me to consider why a sentient bird, why not a sentient mammal?
What sentient mammal might have made it as final choice?
Might horses have merited that moniker?

Thank you for your comment below in answer to my previous observation and question.

Also, thank you for the short story The Worms and King Egbert. It has character, humor and plot even as it has a sense of adventure with King Egbert.

It's particularly amusing how the Queen is intent upon a merry tea with friends Barbara and Chris. A king may be king even as a queen must be queen and make her friends and guests matter ;-D!), correct?

None that I know of.

The fourth and the seventh subsubheadings, Stars and Statue of Liberty, respectively count among my favorite independent-day symbols.

The stars make me think of the Brazilian flag, whose stars manifest constellation arrangements viewable on Brazil Republic-created day, Nov. 19, 1889.

Might you know of any other country who make their stars matter not only for the number of their component parts -- 26 federal states and 1 federal district (in the Brazilian case) -- but also for the stars viewable by Brazilians on that date?

It seems unique.

Thank you for your comment below in answer to my previous, same-day observation and question.

Is there any particularly famous liminality in regard to British Isles headlands?

We certainly love colors. The more the better!

The computer crashed before I could continue to another component of my question.

Does a work-at-home corner work more effectively without drink and food smells and visibility (and clean-up hanging over one's daily to-do list ;-D)?

Some Unitedstatesians have an in-law kitchen with their in-law room in their house.

So is it more effective -- albeit more expensive ;-{! -- for work-at-homers to have not only designated office rooms but also designated kitchens in their homes?

I love how masala chai brings together India's diverse flavors into a single comforting cup. Each region's unique blend of spices creates a delightful variation, making it a truly special part of Indian culture! I also really like golden milk. I'm not sure if it has another name, but it is so good with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, coconut milk, and honey. It's been since winter when I had it. My daughter mixed up a powder blend, and all I had to do was add warm milk and honey. I wonder if there is a good instant brand like this.

Two comment boxes down I asked about around-the-house versus office-types clothes for work-at-homers.

Work-at-homers could get in-person, work-related interactions what with deliveries.

If one dresses for work-at-home like work-in-office, might one do what some private and public positions permit regarding a casual-dress or jean Friday?

DerdriuMarriner, I've learned a thing or two about creating a productive and comfortable workspace. It does make all the difference. It's optimal to have a private or quiet space for times when intense focus is needed. Derdriu, Thank you for your very helpful and insightful contributions to this post. I value your input and appreciate your thoughts and comments/

DerdriuMarriner, Thank you for the helpful and thought-provoking contribution to this post. It is a beautiful flower. I follow directions when using the products as different brands vary in the strength of the product. I certainly think it's important to do a patch test before using any blue lotus oil. My Mom had a lot of allergies, including skin care products and makeup. She always aired on the side of caution. It has made an impression on me. Again thank you for your helpful and valued contributions, much appreciated.

Beach, outdoor-activity, outside-pool, yard-work -- ;-{ -- days can be perhaps agingly dehydrating and drying for human skin.

It causes me to consider application times for blue lotus.
It perhaps is most effective, most logical to match blue lotus-applying with after, not before, the above-mentioned summer-doings quarter, correct?

I know that islands were sometimes places on the edge, but as it were. In the Matter of Britain Tristan and the Morholt fight their battle on an island, and in the Middle Ages two Norman nobleman fought out a challenge on an island in the Thames, where Magna Carta was signed. But whether there were degrees of liminality between different sorts of liminal places is not known.

Thank you for your comment below on Nov. 21, 2023, in answer to my previous, same-day observation and question.

Mistletoe causes me to consider Christmas. Christmas causes me to consider liminal places and times.

The second paragraph to the fourth subheading, Winter by the shore, considers that "Yet the shore is a liminal place. For our pagan forebears liminal places were those where two worlds met: mountain tops, wells, caves, and shores. Headlands were particularly significant, as they can be where Earth, sea and sky meet, and the power of the wind is keenly felt."

Is an island liminally as significant as, less significant than, more significant than headlands?