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Quotations

2/6/2024

1. " What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose. For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Helen Keller.
2. " The only thing worse than being blind is having sight and no vision." Helen Keller
3. " Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry the rain or usher the storm, but to add color to my sunset." Rabindranath Tagore.
4. " Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality." Lewis Carroll.

SEASONS MAGAZINE 6/24 COPYRIGHT© 2024

2/4/2024

She swore she wasn't going to love again, not ever, ever. For the few years she's been with him it had brought her nothing but misery and heartbreak. Yet, her love for him was an addiction. She met him when she was just 16. Last week she just turned 18.
Loneliness had consumed her when dad moved out and her mother was still having an affair with a lover like the one she was dating. Her dad just couldn't take it any longer and left. She hadn't seen nor heard from her father for two months. She tried calling him but got no answer. She knew that he was still alive as her high school classmate's dad works the same place and has reported seeing him.
As a child she always wondered why her mom kept her lover. She was puzzled at her mom's behavior, but only became aware of the affair when she turned 13. There were almost daily fights in the home over mom's affair. She recalls hearing her dad telling her mom," You need to get help." Mom never answered. There were times when it seemed as if mom had a rendezvous with her lover when she left for work. Yet still when she got home she kept in contact with him.
Here she was now grown and having her own love affair. But it would seemed she fell for the same type of guy like her mom. She dared not let her dad know. The girl was at a crossroads. She loved her dad whom she knew wanted to see his daughter getting married and having a loving family.
The girl sat sat by the seashore with her lover . The wind kissed her hair. Her partner seem unaffected by the atmosphere. She looked at him , all dressed up in his colorful attire. Memories of their passionate lovemaking returned to her like the climax of a volcano spewing its lava to the sky. They locked lips. She started to feel the heat from their embrace. He said nothing, nor showed any emotion. Her passion grew stronger to the point where she felt stifled from the love he was now beginning to pour.
"Aah!" she suddenly withdrew. She felt giddy. His love was indeed intoxicating. She got up and left him without saying a word. She made it home and was angry with herself for meeting him again.
When she awoke the next day, she made the same vow to never, ever, again touch a bottle of vodka.

Wallace Paul © Feb 2024
Take care of yourselves and have a great week. Cheers!

All About the Music

2/4/2024

Tracy Chapman
In 1985 she gave us, " Give Me One Reason" Then in 1988 we got, "Fast Car", and "Baby Can I Hold You."More sweet tunes followed in 1989, then 2000, and 2015 and so on.
What is remarkable about this folk-rock singer and songwriter is that she was willing to be herself and showcase her talent in a genre that was competing with mostly electrical sounding instruments and bands. But she stood out. A box guitar, melodious chords and a contralto/folksy voice and the world had to pay attention. Her performances on stage seemed as if she was just relaxing in a park and playing her favorite songs. They flowed so effortlessly. And, Tracy has tallied five entries on the Billboard Hot 100. This singer was celebrated again on the Grammy Awards show on February 4, this year when country star Luke Combs joined her on stage to do "Fast Car",a tune that he covered recently which also flew to the top of the charts. In this issue we'll feature "Baby Can I Hold You"
"Sorry"
Is all that you can't say
Years gone by and still
Words don't come easily
Like sorry, like sorry

"Forgive me"
Is all that you can't say
Years gone by and still
Words don't come easily
Like forgive me, forgive me

But you can say, "Baby
Baby, can I hold you tonight?
Maybe if I told you the right words
Ooh, at the right time
You'd be mine

Baby, can I hold you tonight?
Maybe if I told you the right words
Ooh, at the right time , you'd be mine

You'd be mine
You'd be mine

Writer: Tracy Chapman
Copyright © Elektra 1987

Happy Birthday

2/4/2024

We've watched your journey from The "Mickey Mouse Club" to where you are today. Justin thanks for the music you've given us. January 31 was your special day. Belated birthday greetings to you. Hey, you're now 43.

Hi Harry (Styles) It's your birthday on February 1. Is it a "Sign of the Times" that you're now 30. Harry you've come pretty far. From your time with "One Direction", ( the best selling boy groups of all time) to where you are today. Happy birthday, Harry.

Hello Erykah (Badu) we are already feeling your neo soul vibrations as you prepare to celebrate your 53rd birthday on February 26. Can't wait to see how you celebrate.

Hey everyone, "Boston Public", I mean Rashida Jones has an upcoming birthday way down on February 25. Mark your calendar, on your phone , laptop, ipad , iphone , or whatever. It's going to be a big celebration.

People Around The World

2/3/2024

Chad

Officially the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of North and Central Africa. On its borders are: Libya to the south, Sudan on the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Nigeria and Cameroon on the southwest and Niger (knee-zheer) to the west. Chad is often referred to as the "Dead Heart of Africa", because of its far distance from the sea and it's desert climate.
This country possesses some of the richest archeological sites in Africa. A hominid skull estimated to be 700 million years old and also believed to be the oldest in the world was found in Chad. Another find was a 3.6 million year-old hominid jaw. Chad still remains a mystery to researchers as research suggests that all of Africa's major language groups of the south Sahara Desert originated in prehistoric times in a narrow band between Lake Chad and the Nile Valley. The origin of Chad's peoples remain unclear as several of the proven archeological sites have been only partially studied and other sites of great potential have yet to be mapped.
The French invaded Chad in, 1891, as they battle a Sudanese rival. By 1905, a Governor General stationed in Brazzaville -the capital of French Equatorial Africa, took responsibility for managing Chad. That later changed in 1920 when it was governed by a lieutenant -governor stationed in Fort Lamy-now N'Djamena.
Chad has seen several changes in government over the years but today has a president, prime minister, after the Constitution of Fourth Republic in May 2018.
More than 52% of Chad residents identify as Muslims with 44% Christians, and 0.2% as others. Recent figures show that Chad's major earnings come from Crude Petroleum ($1.19B), Gold($750M) ,Oily Seeds($123M), (Insect Resin$ 19.6M), and (Sliver $903M). Major destinations are Germany($ 927M), United Arab Emirates ($761M), Chinese Taipei (S399M), France ($176M), and China ($170M).
Chad's GDP stands at 12.7B USD.

Health News

2/2/2024

The Benefits Of Beauty Sleep

"Beauty sleep", is real. Your skin uses sleep hours to heal itself from the day's damage. When you drift off your skin gets the chance to improve. That's why you may wake up looking fresh and rosy.

More sleep, clearer skin. Lack of sleep can lead to stress, which causes pimples and blackheads, even in adults. One study expert found that college students had more breakouts when they are stressed out, such as during exam time.

Want eyes that sparkle? Don't let dark circles steal their spotlight. Dark circles often run in families, but they can look even darker if you're not getting enough shut-eye. To disguise them apply a light layer of eye cream as a primer. Then dab on and blend in a dot of concealer one to two shades lighter than your skin tone.

Pulling an all-nighter can make your skin look more pale or blotchy. Sleep encourages healthy blood flow to your skin. If you wake up with uneven skin, apply foundation. Set it with translucent powder( or green tinted powder to balance out redness).

Sure, you may feel fine running out of fumes, but your friends, family and coworkers are apt to notice. Researchers in Sweden asked a study group to look at pictures of sleep-starved people vs. ones who had eight hours. The well- rested people seemed healthier, less tired and more attractive.

You wake up with puffy eyes because fluid collects around them when your head lies flat on the bed. Solution: Prop your head above your heart at night with a couple of pillows. Still packing bags under your eyes? Apply a cold cloth in the area for a minute or two in the morning.

If you're a night owl looking for snacks, reach for a piece of fruit. Salty snacks can give you a swollen face in the morning. That's because food that are high in salt can cause you to retain fluid, resulting in puffiness.

A glass of wine might seem relaxing but you're more apt to see dried-out skin and large, visible pores in the mirror the next day. Cut back on nightly drinking and have lots of water instead. In the morning use a toner that contains zinc sulfate or aluminum, which makes pores look smaller.

Does your friend have a flawless face? They may be a back sleeper. Sleeping with your face directly on the pillow often leads to lines and creases in the skin.They can become permanent overtime. If you can't sleep belly up, try switching to satin sheets(or at least satin pillow cases). They may lessen your odds of sleep wrinkles.

A warm bath is one of the best ways to put yourself to sleep that can improve your skin too. Take a warm bath with all of the 'fixin', like bubbles, oils, and body scrubs - before bed to raise your body temperature a little. You tend to feel sleepy when your body temperature drops, like after a bath.

Credit :WebMD

Garden Corner

2/2/2024

What are the goth gardening trends for 2024? According to the Garden Media Group, this year's plant colors are going to be vibrant, punchy, and oozing zest. Cyber lime, a neon green shade, is certain to top the plant color trend for 2024. Darker moody shades like burgundy, black, and mauve will also be among the top trending colors for this year.

Humor Corner

2/2/2024

1. What do astronauts say to their sweethearts? "I love you to the moon and back."
2. A boy walks up to a girl and asks, "Are you the internet?"
"Why?" she asks, looking puzzled.
"Because I feel a connection", he replied.
3. "You are the apple of my eyes, the food on my table, the air that I breathe, the crust on my pastry", a teenage boy told a girl he met on the streets.
"Okay", replied the girl. "But I'm not real!"
"Baby, you're as real as the sunlight, that shines on me everyday."
"Then, come with me to my home" invited the girl.
"Where is that?" asked the excited boy.
"I live in the cemetery across the street."
The boy vanished.

ART

2/1/2024

Psyche Revived By The Kiss of Cupid
Antonio Canova. 1787-1793.
This piece of sculpture was done by this very popular Neoclassical artist and stands a one of the finest pieces of art portraying love.

Did You Know?

2/1/2024

No gifts, chocolate , or flowers for your partner on St. Valentine's Day in Finland.
You'll be looked at suspiciously if you make a great love gesture to your significant other. In this country, the 14th February has very little to do with crushes, couples or people in love.
The Finnish culture, unlike Southern Europe isn't a touchy one. A kiss on the cheek - very common in many European countries, will make Finnish faces turn red, and suddenly everyone will feel uncomfortable.These actions are reserved for people with a certain degree of intimacy. St. Valentine's Day is just Friendship Day for the Finnish.

Iraqi Kurds celebrate Valentine's Day with a "feast of love", decorating red apples to represent the original love story: Adam and Eve.