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A Chatter Master Morning

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Ever wonder what happens when Chatter Master influences your daily life…

Lots.  Just lots.

It started with a surprise from the reliable Chatter Master… delivered by the (usually unreliable) postal service.

A Surprise

What was in it?

A magic mug…made by Irish leprechauns, no doubt.  Mischievous little buggers, they are!

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So what did this leprechaun-made magic mug do for us this morning?

A brew of dark, just ground French roast coffee magically filled my magic mug…brewed at the perfect temperature of 195F, of course.  Thank goodness they didn’t brew up a green smoothie.  Miracle of miracles!

And the mug summoned Spring.

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And a little visitor joined us – laden with delicious spring pollen.  Achoo!

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It made me make homemade waffles for the rug rats…with real maple syrup.

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And the magic Chatter Master mug summoned our good neighbor Jake!  He ate three!  And the great kid he is, he took his plate to the sink.

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The magic mug also compelled my son to work on his science project!  (Of course, there was a bribe involved…that only partially worked.)

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See what happens during a Chatter Master inspired morning??

Wait…  What’s this?  The yard looks the same…  What’s up with that?

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Protect Yourselves from Electronic Fraud and Hoaxes

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We have fraudsters.  We have hoaxers.

Are there victims?  Sure.

But we must be vigilant in how we see – or read – things on the internet.  It is easy for your sympathies to be played…and your hearts (or your wallets) drained.

Just one case in point…  Although this involves Facebook (which I had abandoned a couple of years ago), the medium is of no consequence.  A “blog” can achieve the same results.

And people will get hurt…  Perhaps financially but always emotionally which can be the most costly.

It is NOT a victimless crime.

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Please click on image above or the link below to listen/watch the report.

Link: http://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/facebook-fraud-warrior-eli-hoax-18196624

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We all want to feel we helped someone, some animal or pet, or a family in need after a natural disaster.

At the same time, help yourself before you find yourself – or your own family – getting hurt.

Look into a “feel sorry for me” post or blog thoroughly before giving your heart.

If too many things are happening to someone, and you start to feel more sympathetic than ever, take a deep breath…  Think about the entire scenario first.  You will be able to breathe easier later.

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Thanks for listening.

Happy blogging.