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Why I Loathe ‘LOL’
Hello Flora, thanks for your views. I prefer "hahaha", too. I suppose it makes me a bit of an abbreviation snob, but I don't mind FYI either. As you say, it was around way before texting, so that doesn’t seem quite so offensive in my book. Hmm, ...
WiseFool, on 04/09/2012
Why I Loathe ‘LOL’
I have never used LOL when the number of characters is not a factor. Even where it is a factor, I prefer to use HAHA! I have been known to leave comments where what I've just read has left me laughing very hard to write ...
FloraBreenRobison, on 04/09/2012
Words We Should Use More Often in the United States
I think thrice is the only word *I* don't use here in Canada. I'm so used to watching British mysteries set in earlier eras as well as singing songs with lyrics like these that they are indeed part of my own vocabulary. I've used them in writing ...
FloraBreenRobison, on 04/09/2012
DIY women – doing it themselves
I was going to write an article like this, but you beat me to it. I'm a big DIYer.
BrendaReeves, on 04/09/2012
Words We Should Use More Often in the United States
Jubilant - definitely needs to be used more often.
Fortnight, dapper - used quite often here (I am a Brit though). Pleasantry is more often pleasantries - but why limit yourself to just the one anyway?
Thamisgith, on 04/09/2012
The Contemporary Art of Jeff Koons
Very interesting. I hadn't heard of Koons.
JoeBlow, on 04/09/2012
Brilliant Toy Boat Playsets For Kids
They look like great fun. Still waiting for grandkids to come along- I'd love to buy these for them
whitemoss, on 04/09/2012
How to create a Watermelon Nail Design
Your nails are so cute! I think I might have to give this a try. Thanks for the tips!
Jeannieinabottle, on 04/09/2012
How to kill a crab humanely
I never really gave this a lot of thought before, but I don't think I could kill a poor crab now. I love eating crab, but it does sound like they are in pain. Poor crabs! Thanks for sharing this information.
Jeannieinabottle, on 04/09/2012
Turning 50
Happy Birthday, I like your attitude, much happiness and success attaining your goals. I know you will do it. Funny what you said about leaving in Cleveland, I'm close to you as you know, I understand your point, it is so true. I have an bike ...
katiem2, on 04/09/2012
Cultivating Pollinators: How To Grow A Bee Friendly Garden:
Thank you Cindy! I am happy that you enjoyed this article. I love insects and especially bees. With colony collapse in full swing, every little thing we do to help the honeybees is important.
davenmidtown, on 04/09/2012
Cultivating Pollinators: How To Grow A Bee Friendly Garden:
This is a beautiful article. Your pictures are outstanding. And bees are so very important to our survival. Great article!
CindyMurdoch, on 04/09/2012
Vegan Chocolate Icing
I'm glad you liked it, Katie, and Brenda, it really is good! I made it yesterday to ice the quinoa chocolate cake mentioned on my flourless-cake-recipes Wizzle. It was not only Easter but also my husband's birthday and the cake and icing were a ...
sheilamarie, on 04/09/2012
Vegan Chocolate Icing
I'm going to try this. I'm attempting to go vegan, but I need to find some recipes that look appealing to me.
BrendaReeves, on 04/09/2012
Words We Should Use More Often in the United States
Thanks, Meagan! I never realized "fortnight" was such a popular term in other countries until I wrote this article. I was surprised to learn that the U.S. just isn't cool about that word, but so many other people are already on board. I ...
Jeannieinabottle, on 04/09/2012