Eight Things That Happen To You When You Become An Author...

I have been writing novels for nearly four years now. I never studied it or had any interest in it AT ALL when I was a child. I never even considered going to University, thinking I would never need it if I wanted to run my own pub or hotel. One day I kind of fell into writing and I finally found what I was gifted at, completely by accident! Now when I talk to fellow writers and tell them I spit out books for fun they tend to be baffled that I had zero interest in it before. However over the last couple of years I have noticed myself slowly change as a person. This is my take on what happens once you become a writer. Hopefully some of you fellow writers can relate to some of these… @lewisjfclarke

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The Old Dog Asks: Is Gluttony Always a Bad Thing? Have You Hugged a Street Cleaner Today?

Gluttony has long been thought of in a negative way. No wonder, take a look at how it's defined:

glutton: ˈ
• an excessively greedy eater.
• synonyms: overeater, gorger, binge eater, big eater, pig, greedy pig, hog

Don't Let Pre-Conceived Notions Fool You!
A few days ago I had the pleasure of acting as tour guide to a young couple who were visiting me from Ontario, Canada. While exploring the city of Lugano they both marveled its cleanliness.

I'm sorry to say that this is not because there are no litter bugs in the area. The streets are regularly strewn with countless cigarette butts, jettisoned wrappers, and bits and scraps of every nature! All disgusting, but that's a story for another day! @kus-knee

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HEALTHY WATERMELON MANGO CARROT JUICE 🍉🥕🥃 (PHOTOS + RECIPE)

Greetings Steemit Friends!

You've made it halfway through the work week and the weekend is right around the corner! Yayyyyy!!! :D

Hump Day is the perfect day to reward yourself with a healthy, sweet treat. I'm soaking up the September sunshine and squeezing in the last of summer's delicious fruits.

Today, I'll share with you my recipe for refreshingWatermelon Mango Carrot Juice! @michellectv

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So, What does STEEMIT mean to YOU?

I cannot speak for anybody other than myself when it comes to the levels of seriousness shown with regards to becoming a valuable part of the Steemit community, but the way I see it – if that ISN’T your primary objective here, then you REALLY ARE wasting your time – and everybody else’s for that matter…

I have not (as yet) invested any of my own money into Steemit - I started with nothing and have earned my way up to what and where I am now… and let me tell you… it is hard work! – LOADS of fun and a massive learning experience too, but plenty of effort is required… and as far as wallet value is concerned, I don’t even have that much in the grand scheme of things either – HOWEVER…

This is of no consequence to me because that aside, I have gained something FAR more valuable from Steemit than what is sitting in my wallet… @ jaynie