The Productivity Thread

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   seanorjohnposted 12 years ago

   I collected some wood today and have just made a roaring fire. Snow is on its way.

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   paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

   I went to my account page to do some hub tweaking. Alas, the enthusiasm just isn't there...

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   watergeekposted 12 years ago

   Yesterday I wrote my last hub for the HP apprenticeship program on the last day it was due and now I'm done. Six months of focus. Time to take a break. Today I'm cleaning house.

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      paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Hey! Major congrats on that!

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         safiq ali patelposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Please do publish some of what you have learned so that we can all share in the hot tips of the Hub Pages apprenticeship. Congratulations on finishing the course.

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      snakeslaneposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations!

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   paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

   Paradigmsearch cleans his glasses. Film at 11.

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   DzyMsLizzyposted 12 years ago

   Finally got around to writing another Hub.
   Working on painting a custom ceramic order--personalized Halloween jack-o-lanterns, of all things...  well, the order didn't arrive until the week before Halloween, and they take a week to dry after being poured..and the order was for 6, and we have only 2 molds.
   Luckily, the person ordering is my daughter, and she knew very well it was too short for this year, and I have until next Halloween to finish.  However, I want them done and fired, as they are far to fragile as green ware, to be sitting around that long!

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      paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Congrats on the hub. Google was extremely unimpressed with my last 2 recipe hubs, so I've cancelled doing the 3rd one. I'll have to think of something else brilliant instead. WTG with the 100 author score, btw. Enjoy it while it lasts...

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         Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         You should compile your Astronomy hubs into an ebook.

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            paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Now that is a thought... Know any good ebooks-for-dummies resources out there I could visit? What would I charge? How do I market the thing? Total newbie.

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               Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               I believe the formatting can be a bit of a pain, although I suspect for you it will be straight forward. If you visit smashwords there's a free download "formatting your book" also free download "marketing your book"  I have read, and for the life of me I can't remember where, that something between 4 and 10 dollars is the optimum. Below that you're not earning much commission and beyond that the price repels people (like an effective insect repellent)
               
               Also, the formatting, I believe although I do not speak from experience, is more work when it comes to smashwords than it is for Amazon. However,  you should upload your book to both. And, I believe there's a few other free downloads re: ebooks and advice, available from smashwords. You don't need a kindle etc- PDF and what have you available.
               
               And, you don't have to worry about images- IMHO, for the quality of the image, is pointless. Somewhere I also have stored a place where you can download and design your own free ebook cover.

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            Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Er, meant astrology- me dumb!

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               paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               I knew what you meant. All is well.

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                  Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Yes, you have become accustomed to the brunette who is often so very, very blonde!

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         DzyMsLizzyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks, paradigm--
           I don't pay much attention to hubber scores anymore, though--they do fluctuate rather wildly, and it is so easy to "fall from grace" as it were, on any level here.  I reached a "level 8 commenter" status a couple of weeks ago.  How long did that last?  A single day, and I have no clue what I did to achieve that, or what I did or failed to do to lose it.  So I'm not too impressed by these numbers... 

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   Hollie Thomasposted 12 years ago

   Just to add to that, this is purely based on my research. Start a thread and ask people who really know!

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   watergeekposted 12 years ago

   Ironed. Uploaded family Thanksgiving photos to Facebook.

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      DzyMsLizzyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      "Iron" is a 4-letter word. ... ... 

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   paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

   Inspired today.
   
   Bills paid.
   
   Paperwork done.
   
   Errands done.
   
   Housework done.
   
   Hubs being updated.
   
   Where will it all end...?

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   CASE1WORKERposted 12 years ago

   Done loads of washing
   Done loads of ironing
   solved the worlds problems
   created a 5g network
   robbed a bank
   ran the marathon
   found the meaning of life
   
   and then after lunch .............................
   
   I had a nap
   
   world peace will have to wait til tommorrow

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      Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I'm always exhausted after robbing banks!

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         paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         wait until you have seen my latest thread.

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            Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            I think I have, PDS, copyright thief by proxy.

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               paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               What time is it you where? Want to confirm.

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                  Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  22.38

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                     paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     14:38

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                        Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        So, you're eight hours behind me? I thought the US was only five hours behind?

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                           paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                           West Coast.

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                              Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                              Oh yes, I had forgotten there are time variances in the US. We are but a little Island. I think you'd quite like this quaint little island.

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                                 paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                                 Amiss.

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    j-matlockposted 12 years ago

    Jay Matlock's to do list for December 3rd, 2012:
    
    1. Purposely forget to set alarm.
    2. Take "15 minute" nap.
    3. Wake up at 5 hours later.
    4. Eat Dinner.
    5. Repeat.

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    and   /  not printed?

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    I thought 7 or 6 or not.

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Suspected 8, hoping for less.

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    watergeekposted 12 years ago

    Today, December 4th, I finally started drafting my book proposal. Writing all these hubs has paid off - it was easier to draft than my dread factor expected. In fact, it was downright inspiring. Now I'm going to walk to Starbucks for a cuppa, then start marketing hubs, now that I've time.

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       sarahshuihanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       sounds great!
       My boring list includes
       -shopping for groceries for the next two weeks
       -writing and publishing another hub
       -making lunch for myself and husband
       -answering some emails
       -more job searching

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    I got up.
    
    71 degrees outside.
    
    Opened all the windows and airing the place out.

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       snakeslaneposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Is that an option?

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          paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          So far...

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             snakeslaneposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             “Woke up, fell out of bed,
             Dragged a comb across my head
             Found my way downstairs and drank a cup,
             And looking up I noticed I was late.
             Found my coat and grabbed my hat
             Made the bus in second splat
             Found my way upstairs and had a smoke,
             and Somebody spoke and I went into a dream”
             
             Beatles: A Day in the Life, thinking the 'splat' is a typo

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                watergeekposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                LOL ". . . seconds flat." Hahaha. Now I'm REALLY feeling good. I love this song!  Has anyone noticed how OFF the translations on YouTube videos often are? Some of them are downright hilarious!

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    How come housework is never ending...?

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       LauraVerderberposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Because housework ends when you stop living.

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          paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Worked up the energy to make a cup of coffee.

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             watergeekposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Wow, you're going strong, paradigmsearch! I was going to do some hub marketing, but got sidetracked looking for Xmas music, then putting up indoor decorations. Now I'm feeling good and ready to start marketing.

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                paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                Sometimes I am almost overwhelmed by my incredible perfection.

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Hark! I am actually getting minor stuff done. Coffee comes through again as usual.

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       watergeekposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Just came back from choir practice. And it's Christmas. "Hark the Herald . . ." (sorry).

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    Maria Ceciliaposted 12 years ago

    just came back from submitting the communication equipment for testing of our ECE Dept.  but prior to that I was tasked to document our Records management training next week..

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Up at 6:00 AM. So, what to do today to end this day better than I found it? Feel inspired. Am going to try to think of something significant.

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    watergeekposted 12 years ago

    I'm debating too. Really want to go hike the Devils Punchbowl. Got an article to write. Think I'll shower first and get breakfast, then decide.

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    ESPeck1919posted 12 years ago

    I just installed Dragon speech-to-text software. Pretty nifty! Now to do some more research on my next hub so I can start using it more.

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    watergeekposted 12 years ago

    I just finished editing the last of five Christmas hubs and shared them via email with extended family and friends.

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Did a worthy hub overhaul.

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    watergeekposted 12 years ago

    Going hiking in a few minutes - been craving connection with the outdoors. Then I'm going to write a short article for my environmental group website, then go help decorate the church I go to. I love how social the Christmas season is!

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       watergeekposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       OK. Missed the article - I'll do that tomorrow. But did do the other things and got a little drunk in the process. Did I mention that part about being social? ;-)

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          gmwilliamsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Planning to read at least 2 books a day, write more hubs, exercise more, eat healthier, amd $pend le$$ money.     However, I did revamp one dead hub and in the process of resurrecting some more.    I have been up all night, now time to go to bed and sleep.

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    Monis Masposted 12 years ago

    I made a list of things I need to pack for my trip to Vermont later this month - that's productive. And I just cooked myself a yummy dinner - that's productive as well. And tonight I am going to clip some coupons!

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    Li Galoposted 12 years ago

    Just wrote an article, submitted a pitch to a website, boiled water for coffee, and commented on a thread here.  Now, I'm going to assist my teen son with an online math assignment (algebra - hooray... okay, not really hooray at 8am on a Sunday), pop into church, bribe the kids to rake all the leaves while I stay inside and write 2 articles, and work on a new website I'm developing.  Then, I'll eat lunch, return email/calls, and go to Starbucks with my son to do... more algebra!  After four hours of algebra Hades, I will go home, make dinner, feed said children, and go back to work writing articles until the kids go to bed.  Then I'll finally take a break and watch a movie - in the beautiful quiet hours of my home with a good cup of coffee... just a small slice of the day to my own thing!

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    Beth37posted 12 years ago

    I made cookies for the kids. Im pretty sure if I did nothing else all today, they will remember that.

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    ienjoythisposted 12 years ago

    I made chip dip for the first time! Velveeta, hamburger, and salsa. Simple but so darn good.

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    Maggie Bennettposted 12 years ago

    Wet clothes placed into dryer

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    I've gotten so much done today that I'm thinking of taking my temperature to see if I have a fever.

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Looking forward to another very productive day.

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Editing stuff here, there, and everywhere.

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    Beth37posted 12 years ago

    I did the dishes... and played online scrabble, but I didn't want to say lest I make you all feel sub-par.

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    moronkeeposted 12 years ago

    I had a successful day at work.I accomplished all my tasks.

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Day 12/12/12, 5:30 AM. Some productivity already done. Much more planned for the day.

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       Beth37posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       post at 12:12:12 pm, that will be fun.

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          paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I actually did give special notice and action to 12/12/12 12:12:12. NASA posted a link to one of my hubs on their website. So at the precise moment of 12/12/12 12:12:12, I gave NASA a shout-out. True story.

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             Beth37posted 12 years agoin reply to this

             yay

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                paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                Today was a designated slacker day for me today, but I'm actually getting some minor stuff done.

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    watergeekposted 12 years ago

    Scared myself today. Attended a high level council meeting for California water conservation officials. Kept low, cause I know people, but not well and I'm "just" a writer. Turns out CUWCC was giving an award to a school irrigation training program I wrote a hub on a few months ago, which I had sent to one of CUWCC's committees.
    
    I had no idea, so it was exciting to see the program leaders and high school students I knew. Quick hugs and greetings, then I went back to the meeting while they waited for their turn. When they came in for their presentation, the sound didn't work for the videos and one of them was mine. They called me up to do a spontaneous voice over. I brazened my way through as I strode to the mike in front, talking the whole way. Then I went back to my corner and tried not to shake. Did a good job, but I'm glad to be home now where it's safe. (lol)

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       Beth37posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Wow, good for you! How exciting.

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Done.

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    snakeslaneposted 12 years ago

    Me too...All that activity and then nothing. I hope she comes back. I only knew her from this thread.

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    watergeekposted 12 years ago

    Decided on four topics to write up this month. Then glanced at the WTI and changed my mind (again, sigh). Maybe I'll just do all six . . . with the Mayan ascension and Christmas coming up. Tonight is choir practice.

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    sparkleyfingerposted 12 years ago

    I love being productive, so thought I'd add to this! I have started and nearly finished a handmade Xmas prezzie for my mum, and have done a secret shop, and have made my whole family a big tasty dinner today!  Good day!

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       Beth37posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       where are you from? my friend in Eng. calls them pressies.

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          sparkleyfingerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I'm from Scotland

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    Deborah Demanderposted 12 years ago

    Wrote and recorded ten news stories for the radio today. And will do it again tomorrow. And I got a head start on next year's public speaking tour.
    Namaste

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       sparkleyfingerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Well done, sounds like you have been a busy bee!

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Paid a bill. I am pleased to announce that the Verizon website is no longer a pain in the...

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Another bill paid. Gosh, it is nice to have enough money to pay bills. Touch and go...

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       Beth37posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       agree. not a better feeling except maybe a full tank of gas.

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          paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I'm actually going to go for that this month. Serious.

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             Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             I actually never fill my tank up with gas. I put in just the amount which is needed for the week, because I figure that extra bit of money is better off in my bank account for a few days than BP's. And, I've noticed that if I only have enough fuel for the week, I walk more which is far better for me and my dog!

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                paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                Interest rates are 1% apr for me. I'm going for it!

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                   Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                   I know. Not much benefit in keeping money in your own account anymore, but there is the benefit of being better able to play around with money on a short term basis. I've been a lone parent for years and years, I'm a master at it.
                   
                   And, I just hate giving the filthy scum balls money in advance.

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Stayed sane.

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    watergeekposted 12 years ago

    Sang at a memorial. Messed around the rest of the day.

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Made a cup of coffee. Opened the drapes. A peaceful, light rain.

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Cleaned up half of email backlog.
    
    All bills paid through the end of the year!

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    Stacie Lposted 12 years ago

    I finished half my holiday shopping list, took a shower, drank some coffee, and will visit a sick friend ...
    Not very exciting but it works.

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    Perpetrated a hub update.

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    watergeekposted 12 years ago

    Sang with church choir in two services. Cried during same services, where the minister lit candles for each of the children and adults killed in Connecticut, naming each one. Came home to a hub written by lrc7815 about the incident and cried some more, then shared it.

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