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“When I was 5 years old, my mom always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down “happy.” They told me I didn’t understand the assignment and I told them they didn’t understand life.”

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Expectations

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Prepping the Family Car for Your Teen - As your teen approaches driving age and starts to gain more independence, it's important to make sure they are prepared for the responsibility of driving. One way to do this is by prepping the family car for your teen. 

https://www.melsaywhat.com/2022/12/prepping-family-car-for-your-teen.html

#teendriver #safedriving #driversafety — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/HqnDhrU

#Instagram #IFTTT #teendriver #teen driver #safedriving #safe driving #driversafety #driver safety

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Looking for a healthy and delicious recipe for roasted spaghetti squash with parmesan and fresh parsley? Look no further! Our easy-to-follow recipe yields a tasty and satisfying vegetarian main course or side dish. #whatsfordinner #recipe #vegetarian — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/5IV6X8Z

https://www.melsaywhat.com/2022/12/roasted-spaghetti-squash-with-parmesan.html

#Instagram #IFTTT #whatsfordinner #recipe #vegetarian

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Maintaining proper tire pressure is important for the safety and performance of your vehicle. Underinflated tires can cause problems such as poor handling, increased fuel consumption, and increased wear and tear on the tires. Learn how to check and maintain your car's tire pressure. 

https://www.melsaywhat.com/2000/01/how-to-check-your-cars-tire-pressure.html

#safedriving #driversafety #teendriver #teendriving #drivesafe #tirepressure — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/tGSPwzC

#Instagram #IFTTT #safedriving #driver safety #teendriver #teen driver #drive safe #drivesafe #tire pressure #tirepressure

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Calming Colors: A Song for Traumatized Dogs

Oops, I did it again. I "facilitated" the writing of a song with ChatGPT.

ME

Write a song about trauma in dogs as it relates to fireworks and how Bob Ross's television show, "The Joy of Painting" can help diminish the sounds of outside fireworks, as well as calm dogs down and/or distract them from the outside notice of fireworks.

CHATGPT

Verse 1: It's the fourth of July and the fireworks light up the sky But for some dogs, it's a time of fear and anxiety They shake and cower, they try to hide They don't understand the boom and the bright light

Chorus: Trauma in dogs, it's a real thing But we can help them find some peace and healing We turn on the TV and find Bob Ross His calming voice and gentle brush strokes

Verse 2: We watch him paint happy little trees And suddenly the outside noises cease The fireworks fade away, they're just a distant sound Our dogs are calm, they're no longer bound

Chorus: Trauma in dogs, it's a real thing But we can help them find some peace and healing We turn on the TV and find Bob Ross His calming voice and gentle brush strokes

Bridge: Bob Ross may be gone, but his legacy lives on Through his show, he brings us all peace and calm So if your dog is scared of fireworks and noise Just turn on "The Joy of Painting" and let his voice be your joy

Chorus: Trauma in dogs, it's a real thing But we can help them find some peace and healing We turn on the TV and find Bob Ross His calming voice and gentle brush strokes.

#dogs of tumblr #dogsoftumblr #chatgpt #chat gpt #fireworks #fourth of july #fear #anxiety #bobross #bob ross #happylittletrees #happy little trees #painting #trauma

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Fresh bread from Kroger, brushed with olive oil, Herbs de Provence and balsamic vinaigrette, topped with thin sliced swiss cheese, peppered salami, olive loaf, fresh tomatoes, fresh red onion, a ball or two of fresh mozzarella on each. Made it in the air fryer. #whatsfordinner #airfryer — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/34sx2c7

#Instagram #IFTTT #food #foodie #airfryer #air fryer #whatsfordinner

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Running Wild: A Dog's Adventure

This is a song written by ChatGPT inspired by my adventures in dog sitting my partner's dogs who have been escaping their electric fence repeatedly (not a fan, it is what it is).

Verse 1: I wake up to a loud barking sound I look outside and see them bounding around My dogs have escaped their electric fence They're roaming down the street with no pretense

Chorus: They're wild and free, they won't come home They're chasing squirrels and having fun on their own I hop in the car and start to chase But they just keep running, it's a never-ending race

Verse 2: I call their names and shake their treats But they just keep running down the street I try to coax them with a friendly tone But they're too busy having their own adventure to be shown

Chorus: They're wild and free, they won't come home They're chasing squirrels and having fun on their own I hop in the car and start to chase But they just keep running, it's a never-ending race

Bridge: I know I should be angry, but I can't help but smile As I watch them run and play for miles They may be naughty, but they bring me joy I'll bring them home eventually, but for now I'll enjoy

Chorus: They're wild and free, they won't come home They're chasing squirrels and having fun on their own I hop in the car and start to chase But they just keep running, it's a never-ending race

#chatgpt #song #lyrics #dogs #dogsgonewild

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Your Wednesday Addams's bedroom, I notice there is a spider web circle window do you know were I can get it?

Hey there! 

That’s from my Love for Gothic Windows and Doors CC Pack. You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73939600

#wednsday addams #thesims4

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Are you prepared for extreme winter weather? Protect your home from the cold with our tips for winterizing. From sealing drafts to insulating pipes, we've got you covered. Stay warm and safe all winter long with our comprehensive guide to preparing your home for extreme cold temperatures. #linkinprofile #winter #winter2022 #hellowinter — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/SYghJZU

https://www.melsaywhat.com/2022/12/preparing-home-extreme-winter-temperatures.html#axzz7o9XV7URp

#Instagram #IFTTT #emergency preparedness #weatherproofing #winter #winterize

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Nine simple things you can do to take care of yourself and boost your mood during the Winter Months. 

https://www.melsaywhat.com/2022/12/nine-tips-for-winter-self-care.html#axzz7o9XV7URp

#selfcare #firstdayofwinter #linkinprofile — view on Instagram

https://ift.tt/vuSJGPI

#Instagram #IFTTT #winter #self-care

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@mcbridewriter shared a photo of curried butternut squash soup on Twitter yesterday and then the ingredients. I winged the directions. Look ma, I made it. I haven't been a huge curry fan until now. I absolutely forking love it. #whatsfordinner #food #foodies #curry #soup — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/NmreKAj

#Instagram #IFTTT #whatsfordinner #food #foodie #foodies #curry #soup

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Ground turkey, black beans, brown rice, diced tomatoes, red onions and corn. #whatsfordinner #foodies #food #cooking — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/qKxcMlA

#Instagram #IFTTT #whatsfordinner #foodies #food #cooking #foodie

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I finally figured out how to fix the curtain so that sims can use the shower normally! If you would like to download the entire set, you can see my post here.  If you already have it and want to replace the curtain only, I have attached the zip to this post. The old one will conflict with the new package, so please delete it!

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Brunch at home. Quinoa and greens bowl with sauteed onions, red peppers and mushrooms, roasted yams, cannelini beans, air fried marinated tempeh, spicy pickled radishes and avocado topped with scallions. #whatsforbreakfast #whatsforbrunch #whatsfordinner #brunchathome — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/XKrMg2P

#Instagram #IFTTT

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Made chili last night. Totally eating it for breakfast. #whatsfordinner #whatsforlunch #whatsforbreakfast — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/4OcfWxF

#Instagram #IFTTT

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I posted 27 times in 2022

That's 27 more posts than 2021!

14 posts created (52%)

13 posts reblogged (48%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@the-real-commasplice

@burythesememories

@sims4dictionary

@irrelephantsims

@chromaglitchgaming

I tagged 20 of my posts in 2022

Only 26% of my posts had no tags

#thesims4 - 10 posts

#showusyourbuilds - 5 posts

#twexit - 3 posts

#makemymenu - 2 posts

#tumblr milestone - 2 posts

#twitter - 2 posts

#nomnom - 2 posts

#strawpoll - 2 posts

#vote - 2 posts

#poll - 2 posts

Longest Tag: 32 characters

#hashtags aren't the same as tags

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

Twitter | CounterSocial | Mastodon Feature Comparison

Here are some of my observations of feature comparisons between Twitter, CounterSocial and Mastadon. I've been using Twitter for more than a decade, CounterSocial since late April 2022 and Mastodon via Universodon for only a few days.

This is only a brief overview of what each site has to offer. It's some of the basics and features I find the most useful. Your experience may vary. My explanations are below.

A NOTE ABOUT MASTODON

Mastodon is a network of social networks that are interconnected. You have to choose an instance (or server) to get started. You can change your server, but your posts won't follow you. Whether or not your followers move with you depends on their server's software supports move activity.

There is also a very heavy cooldown period in which you cannot migrate again, so be very careful before using this option!

ADVANCED WEB LAYOUT

If you're looking for a column based feed, you'll need to use a third party website or app if you're a Twitter user. CounterSocial (herein referred to as CoSo) enables the Advanced Web Layout by default and Mastodon allows you to enable it optionally in your profile/settings.

ALT TEXT REMINDER

Twitter is the only platform that will remind you if you haven't entered ALT text on an image before you submit your post. Both CoSo and Mastadon have gentle overlays if you hover over the image once you've attached it to your draft, but beyond that I'm unsure. Mastadon claims to have a reminder to add ALT text (at least within the Universeodon instance). I have not uploaded any images to Mastadon yet, so time will tell.

AUTO-DELETE POSTS

Only Mastadon gives you the ability to auto-delete your posts after a certain time period for free. CoSo does have limited functionality for direct messages that you have to opt-in to. Pro (paid) subscribers can use the exploding post option on a per post or "set as default" basis.

BOOKMARKS

Twitter has bookmarks, but I often forget they exist. There is a link to view bookmarks in one place, but it just doesn't engage me. CoSo does not have bookmarks, however I believe it's a feature they could possibly implement since they appear to be running on Mastodon's OpenSource software and Mastodon, does indeed have bookmarks. My bookmarks have their own column for visbility.

CHARACTER LIMIT

Both CoSo and Mastadon beat Twitter's 280 character limit allowing 500 characters each.

CONTENT WARNINGS

While Twitter only has content warnings integrated for images, CoSo allows you only to mark the entire post with a content warning, wheeas Mastodon allows you to mark either the image, the post or both.

FILTERS

Twitter has muted words, etc. They're buried deep in your profile. Both CoSo and Mastodon have links to muted users, blocked users, hidden domains and muted words on the three dots menu next to your profile image.

GLOBAL POST VISIBILITY

Post visibility has a lot to do with how many users are on the platform, but these three are all very unique.

As far as Twitter goes, you see who you follow, what you might like, what the accounts you're following like, reweets, trending, etc., but discoverability is limited. Hashtags (tags) are a free-for-all (though nowhere near off the chain as Tumblr), so any custom hashtag can be used (without spaces, sorry Tumblr).

I believe CoSo sets themselves apart in this arena the most because they set up curated tags that help customize your space, find others with similar interests and share with others like you. Again, no spaces here. There's also the community firehose with posts from all of CoSo. You still have who you follow in your main feed and what they repost as well, not what they like, not what you might like and all that jazz. YOU curate your space.

Mastodon is a bit trickier. You have to join an instance (or a unique server), then you have a feed for who you follow and their reposts, then you have your server's posts, then there are posts from ALL the servers using Mastadon. In minutes you can have thousands of posts come through the feed. It can be too much. Again, not what other folks like (favorite), what you might like and all that jazz. You do curate your space, but you might either have fear of missing out (FOMO) or be overwhelmed in a sea of posts.

GROUPS

Groups are a paid feature only available on CoSo at this time. However, one might consider the instance (server) you join on Mastodon as a group depending on its specialization.

MOBILE APPS

All have both Android and iOS apps. Twitter's mobile app seems to be the most comparable to its web app, however if you're a content creator with a business/professional account, some features can't be accessed, such as overall analytics.

You won't get the advanced web layout with any.

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2 notes - Posted November 19, 2022

#4

Hashtags vs. Tags

Look, I've blogged elsewhere...but I'm having a hard time with the spaces in tags over here versus no space hashtags on the twitshow.

I get it, but I just don't WANNA.

SEND HALP!

2 notes - Posted November 16, 2022

#3

Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes? #makemymenu

Which sweet potato recipe should I make for Thanksgiving?

Edited to add visuals and more.

I can't decide between these options, but I'm down to make any of them! I've made the Sweet Potato Souffle several times and not only is it shortcut cooking, but it's a HIT!!

Strawpoll at the bottom or leave a comment. You can choose multiple options.

VOTE IN THE LATEST POLL: Potatoes

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3 notes - Posted November 15, 2022

#2

Feeling Florence, Italy

This weekend, I finished up watching 'From Scratch' on Netflix. I've got feelings of Italy on my mind and of course, no better way for me than to utilize those feelings to build within The Sims 4.

My take on 'From Scratch' to follow.

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4 notes - Posted November 14, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

A One Woman Show to Request Jewish Cultural Representation in The Sims 4

Maybe some others have requested Jewish cultural representation in The Sims 4, but none like Hufflepom. Hufflepom is a respected simmer in The Sims community, so much so that many have been working to elevate her voice on Twitter specifically.

Today marks the 282nd day she has tweeted and tagged The Sims on Twitter asking for MORE Jewish cultural representation in game.

Don't get me wrong, The Sims has a long way to go to represent many cultures, but the pleas for other equally deserving groups have been just that, in a group, at least as far as I've seen.

I, myself, EMBARRASINGLY, saw (many of) 262 tweets from Hufflepom and did NOTHING. Then finally on October 27th, 2022 I retweeted.

Then there was this. HufflePom replied to a tweet that PINK posted. I had no idea PINK had a Jewish cultural background. The tweet Hufflepom replied to is after the below image. Throughout the process, I'm actually learning a lot.

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14 notes - Posted November 15, 2022

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Thank you @the-converse-high-top and everyone who got me to 5 reblogs!

A One Woman Show to Request Jewish Cultural Representation in The Sims 4

Maybe some others have requested Jewish cultural representation in The Sims 4, but none like Hufflepom. Hufflepom is a respected simmer in The Sims community, so much so that many have been working to elevate her voice on Twitter specifically.

Today marks the 282nd day she has tweeted and tagged The Sims on Twitter asking for MORE Jewish cultural representation in game.

Don't get me wrong, The Sims has a long way to go to represent many cultures, but the pleas for other equally deserving groups have been just that, in a group, at least as far as I've seen.

I, myself, EMBARRASINGLY, saw (many of) 262 tweets from Hufflepom and did NOTHING. Then finally on October 27th, 2022 I retweeted.

Then there was this. HufflePom replied to a tweet that PINK posted. I had no idea PINK had a Jewish cultural background. The tweet Hufflepom replied to is after the below image. Throughout the process, I'm actually learning a lot.

The tweet above was in response to the below post by PINK.

So I posted this and a few folks shared, but it's not as elevated as I would like for my dear friend.

Then there was this. I thought this was pretty cool. We're making waves. Hufflepom is MAKING WAVES.

Then FINALLY, SOMETHING from The Sims, BUT IT'S NOT ENOUGH! It's nowhere near acceptable.

HOW do we help Hufflepom and the Jewish Sims community? Quite frankly, I don't understand why any news media hasn't picked this up and asked EA for commentary. Help spread the word!

#5 reblogs #tumblr milestone #thank you