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Quotations

5/24/2025

1. " Life is meant to be a challenge, because challenges make you grow." --Manny Pacquiao
2. " If you change your mindset, you have the ability to change your whole world."--Damien Thomas
3. " Life is about change and growth. Embrace it with open arms as things are always changing."--Unknown
4. " Today I give thanks to everyone who has been part of my life's journey." --Unknown

SEASONS MAGAZINE 09/25 COPYRIGHT 2025

5/21/2025

SHORT STORY

Just around 11pm. a power outage suddenly struck the neighborhood. Most of the residents were asleep. Or maybe not; as there was a party in the homes on one of the streets with 50 or more attendees. The mostly teenage- revellers panicked. Most switched on their cell phones to wiggle their way out of the three-bedroom house. Some girls screamed. Most boys enjoying the blackout. But two people were in big trouble.
Morian was a small city inside of Huntstown. Tall trees hovered over the mainly ranch style structures. Rabbits and birds found a home here. Many homeowners placed various types of birdhouses on trees or any other structures they found convenient. And so most were familiar with the bird vocabulary. There were romantic calls, long speeches, and even some admonitions. But the best part was when the feathered group gathered in song everyone would listened. A few soloists tried to outdo each other. That was indeed music to the ear.
Cats meowed and scampered around the yards, sometimes scaring the birds away. French Bulldogs, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, and even some poodles were taken for their regular morning walks. The mornings, especially in summer were usually a pageant.
The early days of the city saw mostly law students moving into Morian. They bred families who followed in their profession. Some of them formed law firms, while others had their own private practices. Words like litigation, indict, and prima facie were thrown around freely in many households. Shopping for jacket and ties was quite common in this city. Most of the dwellers bought their suits from a store that had been there since the formation of the town. A few purchased theirs from other outlets if the prices were competitive.
Weddings and birthday parties were mostly held at the spacious city hall in the town. But 16-year-old Ken and his 15-year-old sister held a friend's party at their parents' home. Furniture was moved around. Most were packed into one room. A few of the teenagers were from Marion, but he bulk came from an adjoining city. Most were Ken's friend's. Ken planted the idea in his sister's mind six weeks prior to their parents going on a weekend trip.
Invitations were inconspicuously shared. When the day arrived, the teenagers didn't disappoint. The plan was to end the party at about 9pm. But there was more liquor than food. and it flowed. The music was intoxicating. Everyone danced their heads off. They gyrated, they pranced, they swayed. But the when the power went out the glee became gloom.
Sirens interrupted the darkness. Patrol cars and fire trucks had arrived. Flashlights illuminated the building. Drunken faces and terrified expressions became the art. The patrol officers asked for the main residents of the building. Ken and his sister shamefully raised their hands. The officers wanted their parents. They were told that they had gone on weekend trip. The final question was, who had supplied the liquor for this party? No one answered . Investigations are still ongoing. © Wallace Paul. May 2025.

All About the Music

5/21/2025

We continue this week with "The Drifters, " a group whose vocal talent was so rich that they broke their way into the international stage despite the obstacles in those day. This week we feature the song " Saturday Night at The Movies." Johnny Moore is the lead vocalist here.

Verse [1]
Well Saturday at 8 o'clock
I know where I'm gonna go
I'm a-gonna pick my baby up
And take her to the picture show
Everybody in the neighborhood
Is dressing up to be there too
And we're gonna have a ball
Just like we always do

[Chorus]
Saturday night at the movies
Who cares what picture you see?
When you're hugging your baby
Last row in the balcony

[Verse 2]
Well there's Technicolor and Cinemascope
A cast out of Hollywood
And the popcorn from the candy stand
Makes it all seem twice as good
There's always lots of pretty girls
With figures they don't try to hide
But they never can compare
To the girl sitting by my side

[Chorus]
Saturday night at the movies
Who cares what picture you see?
When you're hugging your baby
Last row in the balcony.

Repeat chorus.
Writers: Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil
© Atlantic 1964

Happy Birthday

5/20/2025

Comedy prodigy, Hannah Einbinder is only 30 today. Best known for her starring role in the HBO series, "Hacks," Hannah would be taking things as they come for her special day, today. From all of us, "Happy birthday, Hannah.

And here comes another HBO Max star, Chase Sui-Wonders who celebrates her 29th birthday today. Chase starred in the series." Genera+ion". Hey Chase, we enjoyed watching you on that show. Looking forward to see you on another hit series. "Happy birthday, Chase.

For those of you who watched the series "The A Team," in its heyday, or those who saw the reruns, one thing is clear, you don't mess with Mr. T, one of the stars of that show. Warning! You don't mess with him even now as he celebrates his 73rd birthday today. Be careful! Hey brother, we're scared to come to your party just in case one of us messes up. Happy birthday from a long distance away.

She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2024. She is a prolific actress, appearing in the successful Broadway production, "Ghost," in 2012. She received a Tony Award for Best featured Actress n a Musical. Some TV credits to her name are,"Selfie, " This Is Us," "People of Earth,' and many more. So today, we recognize her for the celebration of her 39th birthday. And we celebrate we her. Happy birthday Da' Vine Joy Randolph.

Fashion Week

5/20/2025

Australia's Fashion Week 2025 was held on May 12-16 at Carriageworks, Sydney. This presentation was made by Shark City and featured established designers like, Lee Mathews, Iordanes Spyridon Gogos, Beare Park, and Alix Higgins. Some upcoming designers like, Amy Lawrence, Courtney Zheng, Permanent Vacation, and Common Hours also showcased their couture. The theme of the presentation was "A New Era of Style.
Here are some images.

People Around the World

5/18/2025

Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast. This country measures, 92,047 sq miles, making the twelfth largest in Europe. And with of population of 19 million, Romania is the sixth most country in the in European Union. Its capital is Bucharest which is also its largest city. And its official language is Romanian.
Settlement of modern Romanoa began in the Lower Paleolithic, later becoming the Dacian Kingdom before Roman conquest and Romanisation. After being under the Ottoman Empire for a while, Romania gained its independence in 1877. The modern Romania state was formed in 1859 with the unification of Moldova and Wallachia becoming the Kingdom of Romania in 1881. World War I saw some changes in this country's foreign alliances, switching sides with the Soviet Union and later relinquishing those ties.
Romania is a developing country with a high income economy, classified as middle power in international relations. It is a unitary republic with a multi-party system and semi- presidential representative democracy . Romanians make up the major group in this country, accounting for 89.3% of the population, followed by 6% Hungarians, 3.4% Roma, and 1.2% others. Christianity is the dominant religion, making up 87.7% of religious adherents. Its main exports are cars, parts and accessories, insulated wires, wheat, and electrical control boards.
It GDP stands 894 billion USD.

Beauties Across the Planet

5/17/2025

Zimbabwe

Health News

5/14/2025

Bones and Bone Health

When it come to health, not much is talked about our skeletal structure. This topic seems more fit for Halloween or some horror movie. Yet, it is this structure that gives the body its shape --with and length. It's not until we or someone we know injures this vital part of us that we remember it exists. Okay, now that you are paying attention, we'll take a closer look at this import part of who we are physically and look at some of the ways to take care of it.
1. Too Much Salt

The more salt you eat, the calcium your body gets rid of, which means it's not there to help your bones. Foods like bread, cheese, chips and cold cuts have some of the highest counts.
You don't have to cut salt out entirely, but aim for less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day. (To be continued)

2. Binge Watching

It's fine to enjoy your favorite show. But it's way to easy to spend endless in front a screen, nestled on your couch. When it becomes a habit to lounge, you don't move enough and your bones miss out. Exercise make them stronger. It's best for your skeleton when your feet and legs carry the weight of your body, which forces your bones and muscles to work against gravity

3. Miles of Bike Rides

When you pedal to work or ride for miles on weekend, your heart and lungs get stronger. Your bones? Not so much, because it's not a weight -bearing activity. Bike riding does not increase your bone density, unlike walks, runs, and hikes.
If you are an avid cyclist you may want to add some time in the weight room to your routine and mix it up with activities, like tennis, hiking and dancing.

4. Too Much Time In Your Cave

Maybe you need to get out more. The body makes vitamin D in sunlight. Just 10--15 minutes several times a week could do it. But don't overdo it. Too much time in the sun can raise your risk of skin cancer. And there are some other catches too.
Your age, skin color, time of the year, and where you live can make it harder to make vitamin D. So Can sunscreen. Add fortified juices, as well as low-fat dairy to your diet. Ask your doctor if you need a vitamin D supplement.

5. Another Pitcher of Margaritas

When you're out with your friends, one more round might sound like fun. But to keep bone loss in check you should limit the amount of alcohol you drink. No more than one drink a day for women and two for men is recommended. Alcohol can affects how your body absorbs calcium.

6. Overdoing Some Drinks

Too many cola-flavored sodas could harm your bones. While more research is needed, some studies have linked bone loss with both the caffeine and the phosphorus in these beverages. Other experts have suggested that the damage comes when you choose to have a soda instead of milk or other drinks that contain calcium. Too many cups of coffee or tea can also rob your body of calcium.

7. Bowls Of Wheat Bran with Milk

What sounds healthier than 100% wheat bran? But when you eat it with milk your body absorbs less calcium.
Don't worry about other foods like bread that might contain wheat bran. But if you are a fan of the concreated stuff and you take a calcium supplement, alloe at least two hours between the bran and the pill.

8. Smoke Breaks

When you regularly inhale cigarette smoke, your body can't form new healthy bone tissues as easily. The longer you smoke , the worst it gets.
Smokers have a greater chance of breaks and take longer to heal. But if you quit, you can lower these risks and improve your bone health, though it might take several years.

9. Your Prescriptions

Some prescriptions, especially if you have to take them for a long time, can have a negative impact on your bones. Some anti-seizure drugs, and glucocorticoids, like prednisone, and cortisone, can cause bone loss. Some of these drugs are recommended if you have certain conditions like lupus, asthma, and Crohn's disease.

10. Being Underweight

A low body weight, a BMI of 18.5 or less means a greater of fracture and bone loss. If you're small-boned, do weight--bearing exercises and ask your doctor if you need more calcium in your diet.

Credit: WebMD

Humor Corner

5/14/2025

When I was in 3rd grade one evening I was solving my Math homework with my mom. Like any other kid I wanted to go down and play with my friends instead of dividing complex fractions. My mother refused to let me go down and play and insisted that I should finish my homework first. So with my teary eyes I continued doing my homework. Later, when my mother went to the kitchen, my dad saw me crying and solving the math problems. We made a deal that he would finish the rest of my homework so I could go down and play with my friends.
After my play was over I came back up and still got a scolding from my mom. Not because she found out I made a secret deal with my dad, but because all the math problems were solved incorrectly. I guess I know now where I got all my bad math skills from...

ART

5/12/2025

The Creation of Adam , by Italian artist Michelangelo--1508-1515.
It illustrates the Biblical creation narrative from the Book of Genesis where God gives life to Adam.