Indian Lake with the Longest Name in the United States

Lake Chaubunagungamaug, also known as "Webster Lake", is a lake in the town of Webster, Massachusetts, United States. It is located near the Connecticut border and has a surface area of 1,442 acres. It's 45-letter alternative name is often cited as the longest place name in the United States and one of the longest in the world.

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My 1st Award From Rose' World.

I just got my very 1st award from Rose World. Thank you very much my dear friend. Your friendship is a treasure. Big hugs for you!

What I Love and Hate

Deana tagged me on What I Love and Hate.

1). I love to eat; Anything with noodles, especially
noodle soup and fried noodle.
2). I hate to eat; Just like Deana, I do not eat raw fish.
Is hinava count?

1). I love to go on; a road trip. I love going on
a spontaneous road trip.
2). I hate to go on; a sea cruise. I can get sea
sickness easily.

1). I love it when; I get email/mail/sms from my family
and friends.
2). I hate it when; It's cold, dark and raining. Make me moody.

1). I love to see; smiling faces
2). I hate to see; All kind of discrimination.

1). I love to hear; Christmas songs. I play Christmas songs all the time esp
when I need to clear my head. Weird? That's me...hihi!
2). I hate to hear; Emergency sirens. It always gives me goose bump.

I am passing the tag to;
Rose
Jen Jen
Luth

Top 30 Tips for Staying Productive While Working From Home

Those of you who know the joys of working from home, whether you’re self-employed or freelancing or telecommuting, know also the joys of procrastination and the lures of laying on the couch. Now, I’m as much in favor of a good nap as the next guy, but a nap should be a break, not your default work mode....

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7 things to say (and 7 things not to say) to your kids

A parent, or anyone else who interacts regularly with kids, knows that communicating effectively with them can be difficult. Common words and phrases, no matter how well intended, can do emotional and psychological harm. Kids can't be expected to process words, context and nuance (sarcasm, for instance) the same way that an adult's brain does.

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