The Tale Of Two Bubbas

I was doing my normal morning routine, which includes cleaning Bubba's litter box. I scooped then added more litter, which left the litter container empty. In order to remember, I texted myself and to my surprise, I got a HUGE laugh.

*4127669877 (not my real number)

Litter for Bubba

A minute later I received a text.

*4127669878 (not the real number)

Better get lots. He's been pooping up a storm.

I looked at the text, thinking I might have texted my husband by mistake. Then I noticed the number. It was one number off at the end. I'd texted a complete stranger!

ROFLOL! OMG! I tried to send that to myself! As a reminder! I'm so sorry to have bothered you. But you seriously made my day.

Ha. That's what I was thinking. You have a good one and don't forget the catnip.

This is Bubba.

He looks like a Bubba.

This is my Bubba. All 18 lbs of him.

So a wrong number not only had me belling laughing but we actually had a Bubba in common! It was truly refreshing. Especially in today's times when we get so many scam calls or if we dial a wrong number, we get someone screaming at us. 

Have a super day! 

I'm Officially A Published Author!

Since I can remember, I've always wanted to be a published author. 

 I wrote my novel many years ago. It underwent changes, but the premise has always been the same - family, integrity, and values. I did send it out to numerous publishers and yes, it was rejected (I still have those on file!). Over the years, I would pull it out, read it, revise it and submit it again. And it was rejected again. 

 Then with all the uncertainty in the world these past 18 months, I just needed to do something positive. I needed to do something fun. I needed to have control over something. I needed to reach a goal.

 That goal was to have Heritage And Honor accepted by a Publisher. I could've published my novel myself. Many authors do. And one day I may go that route. But for my first novel, I really wanted it to be wanted by a Publisher. I teamed up with a best-selling author, Donna Russo Morin. And then Next Chapter Publishing accepted my novel and voila - it's published!

 The genre isn't for everyone - a historical romance with a mystery tossed in just for fun. I wrote what I love to read. 

 I purchased my own copy and held it in my own hands and read it with my own eyes. It was an extraordinary experience!

 If you're interested in reading it, it's currently on Amazon and coming to a book store near you! The audiobook is in process as I write this. 

 So... Hi. I'm Pamela D. Hart, published author. 

 

Subvert Your Lashes

Every woman has a beauty issue–some of us more than one. And what we perceive to be an issue is amplified when we look in the mirror.

An issue I have is pulling out my eye lashes.


No, I don’t purposely pull them out. I curl them with an eyelash curler and for some reason my right lashes fall out, while my left lashes stay perfectly intact. This is a problem for me because my right eye has gaps and then about 10 lashes. It looks stupid and ugly. I do have false eye lashes but they are a big pain in the butt. I’d just rather have thick, long lashes on both eyes, thank you very much.


But since the universe rarely bequeaths my wishes, I do the next best thing— I buy what I want. In this case I buy Urban Decay's Subversion Lash Primer. You can get it just about anywhere, although I love Ulta and Sephora, so I purchase a lot of my products there. Plus you can order on-line, which I love.


I have used many, many eye lash primers and conditioners over the years but Subversion is definitely the best one I’ve used. It’s a primer, so you can apply the primer then overlay with your favorite mascara. I just use it at night to condition my lashes. And when I do that, I notice new eye lash growth within a week. It really does work that fast. It also has great reviews on Ulta’s website.


So if you are like me and yank your eye lashes out with your eye lash curler, or if your lashes just aren’t as thick and long as you’d like, give Urban Decay’s Subversion Lash Primer a try.

Be Attentive With Internet & Social Media

Even before social media, there were scams. But back in the day it was more difficult, and a lot more work, to steal someone’s identity. Now-a-days, it’s pretty much easy peasy.


A lot of scammers troll Facebook. They send out quizzes asking things like what’s your favorite pet’s name; the name of the street you grew up on; your first car; your father or grandfather’s nic-name. The answers are logged via IP addresses. Once the scammers get enough info, they can hack your passwords and steal your identity.


They are also good at sending out emails that look legit. I received one the other day at work. I never saw the email address before and it wasn’t signed by anyone, so I was suspicious. I replied with a question and viola—it came back undeliverable.


Just today I received a friend request on Facebook. Before I accept any invitations, I look at the person’s profile. First, to see if they are legit and second to see if they are friends with anyone I know. I won’t friend strangers. Period.


This guy was good-looking—clean cut and smiling. But his profile had nothing. No friends or posts. The only thing was his profile which was added back in December. His info says he’s a Lieutenant in the US Army and he’s from Houston but living in Silsbee, Texas. I ran his picture through TIN EYE.


Well, the picture is stolen:


username: Frankray name: Frank Ray
 email: frankray015@yahoo.com
 age: 43
location: Los angeles, United states
 ethncity: white
 occupation: –
marital status: single
IP address: 146.145.58.118
description: i’m a very hardworking, passionate,emotional and laid back am not perfect yet but maybe when with you all will be right and well….God fearing and very fun loving and love to protect those i truly care about. Thank you for viewing my profile, I’d hope i interest you in anyway. Don’t hesitate if i do. say Hi message: –


WHY IS IT A SCAM / FAKE:
 IP is a proxy
 IP doesn’t correspond location
 Pictures are stolen from a known source
 Nigerian wording


I was really bummed that he was a scammer. I mean he’s not perfect yet and he’s hoping he’ll interest me in anyway. Damn, how could a woman go wrong with someone so articulate! I’m almost tempted to go to Nigeria and find this poetic hardworking, passionate, emotional, laid back guy.


NOT.


Good grief.


  I really hope parents are teaching their youngsters about social media safety. It truly is a danger. Not just for identity theft, but because of child predators. They are both real threats and adults need to practice safety too.


It’s a really bad idea to post where you are. As in your location. That just gives the bad guys the heads up you aren’t home and ripe for robbing. Use caution not just on Facebook, but also with your emails.


Just like when we are walking down a dark street, we pay attention to our surroundings; we are cautious, so should we be when using the internet, etc.