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Miniature Book Museum in Baku
I enjoy reading books and I would always keep copies of those that I have read. I have been collecting for many years, and so far I have accumulated around 300 books. I could say that I have already read 50% of them and would definitely re-read some of them. Also, I have got a pile of to-be-read pieces. I got most of these books at bargain prices such as from the flea markets and second-hand shops. Although some are new pieces bought from legit bookstores, and some are presents that I received from Richard during my birthdays and at Christmas. Having accumulated hundreds of books seeded the idea of building…
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Just a Thought!
Come what may, Be reminded of my favourite cliché “Fortune favours the brave”, they say. So, let’s get ready for the next adventure. Let the wanderlust go. Allow the travel bug to bite you. This Pandemic if indeed prolonged, we pray may it not. Otherwise, many including myself will start to rot. ******************** By: Joan Amorganda #022-03062021 my poem, poem, poetry, my poetry, verse, quotes, quotation, quotations
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My admiration for “Jane Eyre” a novel by Charlotte Brontë
Jane Eyre, a novel written by Charlotte Brontë. I must confess I utterly fell in love not only with the leading character but all the more with the author herself. Charlotte has written a novel that would become one of the most famous romance novels of all time. Although I have seen movie adaptations of Jane Eyre, I did not fully realize then how beautifully the novel was composed until I read it in its entirety with the convenience of my prized Kindle. I do possess copies of the books one of which I personally purchased at a gift shop in their former home in the village of Haworth, West…
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Give Thanks!
Give Thanks for the glimpse of the first rays The morning sun brings That whisper a new beginning And drives to keep us going. Give Thanks for the start of a new day Lord, you enlighten the way With endless possibilities. That brings hope to a soul That is forever grateful. **************************************************** – Joan Amorganda / #018-21032021 Poem, Poetry, My poem, Poetry Challenge, Quote, Quotes, Quotation, Quotations. Verse, Verses
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A Poem For My Birthday
It is my fifth attempt at writing a poem. This one is dedicated to myself – on my birthday. I want to share it here with you my dear Readers. I hope you will like it. Keep safe. God bless everyone! My Birthday In the beginning, it was an evening on a Saturday, On the twentieth of July is my special natal day. Born in a world endowed with a unique package. Two score plus less than a decade is now my age. How swiftly the time flies. Oh my, oh my. Reminiscing the younger days gone by. Twas yesteryears when I was a tiny suckling. Suddenly, now all…
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Happy Easter Sunday!
As we reflect and celebrate “Easter Sunday” to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the core essence of Christianity, I would love to share with you a song written by Bill and Gloria Gaither entitled “Because He Lives“. The music on the background is my personal favorite version by Grace Larson. I hope you will like it too. In the midst of these crisis that we are facing right now, remember that Jesus Christ is there for us. Let us believe in Him, entrust our lives in Him, pray harder that we will get through this the soonest. Meanwhile, we do our human best to keep ourselves healthy and…
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Bronte Parsonage Museum – Haworth, West Yorkshire, England
WUTHERING HEIGHTS by Emily Brontë and JANE EYE by Charlotte Brontë are just two of the novels that enticed me to someday visit the former Brontë family home, the parsonage situated in Haworth, West Yorkshire, England. It is where the Bronte sisters spent most of their lives and wrote their famous novels. It was such a rewarding experience for me to finally see up close and personal some of their belongings and to learn more about their personal lives. Below is a link to view the compiled photos I took during my visit. For more details about my travels to the United Kingdom, please visit my YouTube channel, and…
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Here is a short video clip I posted on my YouTube channel regarding my visit to the “Big Apple”. Sadly, some of my original videos were corrupted. Thank God, my good friend Reginald Villanueva has given me permission to use his clips from his Instagram account, which I added to the video I created for my YouTube channel. You may as well visit his Instagram account @ https://www.instagram.com/regvillanueva/. He is a frequent traveler. For sure you will be amazed of the places he has visited. I have created a few blogs about my wonderful visit to some of the famous cities of the United States of America. You will…
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City Walk in Dubai
City Walk in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is one of the places that I prefer to visit when I feel like going out for a meal, or to watch a movie as it is not very crowded. It is located in the heart of the city which is just few minutes away from Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall. It is a great place to have a stroll especially at night when the lights are lit. As shown on below photo, the towering Burj Khalifa in the background adds glamour to the skyline. Please watch my short video below about City Walk Dubai, and do not forget to subscribe to my…
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A visit to the capital of Switzerland
More on Switzerland, the country that I admired the most when it comes to spectacular scenery. It is a nation that has clean and beautiful countryside, nice people, as well as inspiring history. It is just to name a few of the reasons why I honestly love Switzerland. There is no better way to know more about this wonderful and rich country than to visit its capital city – Bern, even just for a day. Bern is the de facto capital and the fifth most populous city in Switzerland. It traces its origins back to the twelfth century with much evidence of the medieval architecture from that time preserved in…