AFG Art Book - Issue 2 Is Now Available

After the success of their AFG Art Book Volume 1, they are bringing you Volume 2, a colorful book featuring 110 artists from around the world and more than 2,000+ color plates of their paintings and artworks. AFG Art Book Volume 2 is as varied and colorful as its predecessor is. Each artist is like a unique flower, carefully chosen and lovingly strung together in this garland in form of a book, where each brings with it his or her own fragrance with style!

 

Some works by Ms. Teresa Wiggins, who was featured a while back on our Blog, appear in AFG Art Book - Issue 2. To see some of her paintings and the works of other artists in AFG Art Book - Issue 2, you can order the book by clicking here.

 

AFG Art Book - Issue 2 would make a great Valentine’s Day gift for the art lover in your life.

It is That Time Again - Thank You for Your Continued Support

Who knew 2020 would be a year that the world would be facing a Coronavirus pandemic, a year that we would never forget. We would be facing a lockdown, wearing face-coverings, practicing social distancing, and washing our hands often to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a virus that has already claimed millions of lives worldwide. As of December 4, 2020, there were around 65.6 million global cases of COVID-19. Over 45 million people had recovered from the disease, while there had been around 1.5 million deaths. The United States, Brazil, and India have been among the countries hardest hit by the pandemic.

Yet during these uncertain times, you have continued to be there for One World Singles Blog and we will keep on being there for you, bringing witty, entertaining, and informative articles on dating, romance, relationships, and other topics of interest.

 

Thank you for visiting our site, which has quadrupled in page views, your feedback and comments, and to the people who have submitted some great articles that help feed the mind, body, and soul, while stuck at home.

 

Whichever holiday you observe, have a Joyous, Safe, and Healthy Celebration. Moreover, please wear a face-covering when you are out in the streets, practice social distancing, and wash those hands. When you protect yourself, you are also protecting others.

 

Our staff is taking a well-deserved break and will return on January 4, 2021, with some extraordinary articles. If you want to write for us, please read our Submission Guidelines. 

 

Peace and Love

One World Singles Blog Staff

A Film About Marriage

20-year-old filmmaker wins award for a powerful 1-minute film about marriage. You may not understand the language but you will get the message.

Enjoy.

Safety Tips for Holiday Gatherings

 

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Between now and January, there will be over 200 worldwide festivities, which will be different this time because of the Coronavirus pandemic and the swell of COVID-19 infections in some locales.

 

We may not be able to observe our favorite festivals the same way as we did in the past, but we can get creative and begin new methods of rejoicing by following these safety tips:

 

·    If you plan to attend a holiday party outside your local community, check the percentage of positive tests in the area you are visiting to evaluate the risk of infection. If the percentage is high, you may want to rethink going to the party. (A higher percent positive may mean more people in these areas are infected but who have not been tested yet.)

 

·    Since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has recommended gatherings be limited to small numbers, and this continues to be the case for holiday gatherings. This is true when attendees are not able to-socially distance; there is a high level of contact among attendees, and people do not wear masks. However, If there is ample room to socially distance, contact is limited, and everyone wears a mask, these steps help reduce the risk of infection or spread.

 

·    Although not every COVID holiday party can be held outside, the CDC continues to recommend outdoor gatherings over indoor gatherings because the ventilation is better. To warm up outdoor settings, use fire pits, chimneys, or space heaters. However, if you plan to host or attend an indoor holiday gathering, look for ways to increase ventilation, such as opening windows and doors to improve airflow. Also, limit the number of attendees to avoid crowded rooms that could turn hot and stuffy. That type of environment concentrates airborne particles generated from tiny respiratory droplets. If someone is infected with COVID, the indoor air can become contaminated with the virus and inhaled by others.

 

·    Following the CDC’s recommendations for social distancing and wearing masks can help reduce the risk of Coronavirus infection and spread among attendees at holiday gatherings. Although it will not be as cozy as previous holiday celebrations, the goal is to protect everyone at the party while still having a good time. To encourage everyone to wear a mask and have fun, hold an “Ugly Christmas Mask” contest along with or instead of an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” contest.

 

·    Set out pump-top bottles of hand sanitizer for all attendees to use frequently, and encourage them to wash their hands often if possible. Provide disinfectant wipes so partygoers can wipe down door handles, utensils, countertops, and other high-touch surfaces to help stop the spread of germs. Set a good example by using these items yourself throughout the party, and encourage others to do the same. Normalize this behavior so everyone feels comfortable.

 

·    Potlucks and buffets are very popular during holiday gatherings but should be avoided at any holiday party this year. If you plan to serve food, choose one person to serve the food, and prepare drinks to limit how many people are touching utensils, beverage containers, and glasses. Consider single-serve or grab-and-go options instead, such as mugs of chili, individual bags of chips or crackers, single-use containers of dip, individual fruit cups, individually wrapped desserts, and bottled beverages. Another option is to ask guests to bring their own food and drinks.

 

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·    During COVID, holiday travel continues to incur a high risk of exposure as you encounter more people outside your home or local community. As much as possible, socially distance from others outside your traveling party, and wear a mask while in public. Whenever possible, wash your hands using soap and water, and bring hand sanitizer for the times you cannot wash your hands. Also, do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth unless you can wash or sanitize your hands before and after doing so.

 

·    While it will not, be the same having everyone, you love at your holiday gatherings, it is imperative for those people who are at high risk for COVID to stay home. This includes anyone at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 or who may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, difficulty breathing, or loss of taste or smell. Others who should not attend include anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19 in the last two weeks, is waiting for COVID-19 test results, or is still recovering from COVID-19.

 

·    Just because you host every year, or you brought everyone’s favorite dish last year, does not mean you have to do the same this year. Everyone’s comfort levels maybe different, but there are many other ways to feel connected by opting to go viral.

 

·    If you are staying home, set the mood by decorating the table with your best tableware or try your hand at a family recipe.

 

The little things are what make this time of year feel so special, no matter where you are.

Foods That Can Enhance Your Sex Life

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With the holidays approaching, sex may or may not be the last act on your mind when shopping for gifts and planning festive dinners. It is a fact that certain foods can lead to a happy sex life. However, no two bodies are the same, so each partner may have different results when engaging in sex.

So, let us get this ball rolling, no pun intended, and lists the foods to eat before engaging in sex.

Avocado - This creamy green fruit is loaded with heart-healthy fats and fiber that can deliver lasting energy in the bedroom. Avocado also has vitamin B6, which experts say can play a part to ease PMS symptoms like fatigue, bloating, and crankiness. All of that might help make it easier for women to get into a romantic mood. In Mexico, the fruit is considered an aphrodisiac. An old Aztec legend describes how young and beautiful maidens were kept in their rooms for protection during the height of the avocado season.

Chocolate - This is a no-brainer. Chocolate and romance go hand-in-hand. This sweet treat is linked with the release of serotonin, a hormone that encourages feelings of happiness and well-being. The mood boost that chocolate can bring may raise your sex drive, too. This indulgence also has many phenylethylamines, a brain chemical associated with lust and love.

Coffee or Tea - These drinks deliver a dose of caffeine, which perks up your nervous system and help men perform better in the bedroom. Caffeine may lower your chances of erectile dysfunction, also. Coffee and tea also give you antioxidants that can help keep you healthy. Omit it close to bedtime. It could interfere with your sleep.

Fatty Fish - Fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel have plenty of omega-3s. These healthy fats ease inflammation in your body. That can help your sexual health.  If you are not a fan of seafood, you can also get omega-3s in flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts.

Maca - Native to the Peruvian mountains, the maca plant has been used for centuries to boost fertility. Today, research suggests that its root can improve sexual desire. Phytonutrients in the plant may raise sperm count and sexual function as well. Maca root is often sold as a powder. It has a nutty, earthy flavor. You can add it to your yogurt, smoothies, salads, soups, or baked goods.

Oysters - are loaded with zinc, a mineral, which helps the body make the hormone testosterone and plays a role in your mood and sex drive. Zinc may also help men make more sperm. It might also help those sperm move better. If you are not a fan of shellfish, you can load up on other foods that are high in zinc, namely beef, pork, fortified cereal, pumpkin seeds, cashews, and yogurt.

Pomegranates - Throughout history, this fruit was a symbol of fertility and a sex enhancer. There may be some truths to these tales. Experts say that drinking pomegranate juice can boost your mood, improve your blood flow, and raise your testosterone levels. Those are all things that can turn up the flames in the bedroom.

Spinach - Not seen as a sexy vegetable, who knew this leafy green vegetable is a sex pick-me-up. However, it can increase your sex drive in many ways. Spinach is rich in magnesium, a mineral that can boost your testosterone. It also has iron, which can help desire, arousal, orgasm, and sexual satisfaction, particularly in women.

Strawberries - Dipped in chocolate or topped with whipped cream, strawberries are a romantic favorite. They are high in vitamin C, which may help pep up your sex drive, boost blood flow, and ease stress and anxiety. It also helps your body release more of something called oxytocin, known as the “love” hormone because of its link to sexual arousal and orgasm.

Watermelon - This juicy fruit serves up plenty of an amino acid called citrulline. Your body turns it into arginine, another amino acid that helps relax your blood vessels. That can get the blood pumping in your sex organs in the same way Viagra works to treat erectile dysfunction.

Source: WebMD

Online Dating Can Be Complicated During COVID-19

Online dating can be difficult, but during a pandemic, it is an entirely different narrative. The popular resource site, Allconnect compiled the statistics behind online dating and looked at the state of online dating in 2020, and there were some surprising results. Allconnect has gathered their findings, along with some safety tips at https://www.allconnect.com/blog/online-dating-during-covid  

Ten Books for the Best Quarantine Gifts to Give for the Holidays

With the holidays approaching, the Coronavirus is still here and keeping us stuck at home. To celebrate the holidays, you can give books to your favorite relative, friend, or associate and bring joy during these uncertain times.

Following are legal thrillers, murder mysteries and everything in between that will take the recipient to a world of make-believe, all written by spectacular authors. To order, just click on the titles:

Sleepless Nights by Norwood Holland - A lawyer faces danger while defending a client accused of taking part in the murdering of three people.

The Closet Case by Tawanna Sullivan - A web-developer is roped into a blackmail situation.

Murder with Collard Greens and Hot Sauce by A. L. Herbert - A successful woman who creates hair care products is murdered.

Queen City Ruby by Alex Cage - A group wanted by the FBI is planning to steal a precious stone worth over one hundred million dollars from a bank.

The Dentist by Tim Sullivan - A homeless man, declared legally dead several years ago, turns up murdered.

You Can’t Know This by Dwayne Alexander Smith - A financially strapped woman cannot believe how fortunate she is when she meets a wealthy man.

The Mono by Benson Nyangiro - A teenager faces some harsh realities while attending a boarding school in Kenya.

Behind The Hill by B. Ivy Woods - A computer developer suspects someone, with dire intentions, is shadowing her.

Blind Sight by Tanya R. Taylor - A blind woman becomes an armchair detective when a guest at her anniversary party plunges a terrace to her death.

Lethal Love by Perri Forrest - A wife sets her husband up for the murder of his mistress.

A Short Film - Heaven's Revenge...Even Angels Fall

LaNease Adams and Marcus Nel-Jamal Hamm star as Heaven and Jackson, in a short film (run-time 21 minutes) that follows the pair on a twisty roller coaster ride of love.

 

It is a love story with a surprise ending.

 

Enjoy.

Eat Your Way to a Healthy Immune System

 

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With the onset of COVID-19, the flu, and the common cold, our immune system will need all the help it can get. While healthy foods will not necessarily prevent colds and other illnesses, a proper diet is crucial to maintaining a strong immune system. Give yourself – and your taste buds – a boost with these nutritious, delicious foods:

·   Button mushrooms: Enjoy them raw or cooked for immune-boosting selenium, riboflavin, and niacin.

·   Yogurt: The probiotics in yogurt can help ease the severity of colds. Make sure the label says, “live and active cultures.”

·   Spinach: Eat raw or lightly cooked spinach for maximum benefits including folate (folic acid) and Vitamin C.

·   Sweet potatoes: These contain one of the richest natural sources of beta-carotene, which your body converts into Vitamin A to support your immune system and gut health.

·   Broccoli: Phytochemicals in broccoli are great for the immune system so serve up a healthy portion anyway you like it – raw, roasted, or steamed.

·   Garlic: It packs so many flavors and that is not all. Some studies have shown that eating garlic can reduce the frequency and duration of colds.

·   Ginger: Add fresh ginger to stir-fries for a spicy kick, and because it is a great source of antioxidants.

·   Red peppers: Citrus fruits are known for their Vitamin C, but red peppers actually contain about 3 times more Vitamin C than oranges, and Acerola cherries are extremely high in Vitamin C.

·   Chicken soup: That old saying about chicken soup turns out to be true. If you do have a cold, a nice hot bowl of it can help ease your symptoms and get you on the road to recovery faster. 

Quick and Easy Chili

As the temperatures start to drop, you will need warming, crowd-pleasing recipes that are fast and easy to prepare. Chili is a great option. You can season it to your liking and add or substitute ingredients to suit your tastes.

Ingredients 

1 pound chopped beef, chicken, or turkey

1 large chopped onion

1 chopped green or red pepper (optional)

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

1 can red or pink beans

1 can chopped tomatoes or tomato sauce

Chili powder

Cumin

Oregano

Salt

Pepper

Directions

Sauté your choice of chopped meat over medium heat until brown, seasoning it with salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste. Stir in the chopped onion and pepper, and cook until the onions turn translucent. Add the can of beans with liquid. Let simmer for 2 minutes, uncovered. Add tomato sauce or chopped tomatoes with juice. Simmer uncovered, 5-7 minutes, or until desired consistency – not too dry but with just enough liquid to be saucy, but not soupy. Add more chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over rice, couscous, or noodles.

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Source: EmblemHealth

Highlighting International Bestselling Author Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

                                                                 

Book Title

~ Choose Me ~

A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance

Author

 International Bestselling Author:

Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

Genre

Contemporary/Interracial/BWWM/African-American

Choose Me

~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance is a huge scoop of romantic ice-cream served on a summer day. Taste it! ~

 

To experience a racing pulse, elevated heart rate, laughter & a scorching skin, read every page.

 

To love is to lose his mind.

QUOTES

“I’m James Lincoln and I don’t make empty promises. You’ll find out who I am in the coming days and months...”

~ James Lincoln.

 

“Why do I need your sexy white ass to marry my curvy black behind to solve whatever issues you think I have, hmm?”

~ Jayla King.

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BLURB

~ A Flirty & Feisty Romance Novel: Love for real ~

“Can I massage your sexy muscles?”

When Vlogger, Jayla King scorned by love in the past directs her flirty question to the guy with a toned butt, bewitching blue eyes and chiselled muscles, she has no idea who he is or what he is after. He is over-the-line hot, period! Although arrogant, he is a luxury white chocolate bar laced with rum.

When he counters with a series of questions, she becomes suspicious of his motives and backs away! But she stays long enough to find out his dark side…

Now she knows the road to his New Orleans mansion will lead to nowhere…

 

“If you take off your nose ring,” he raised one full dark eyebrow. “I might oblige you.”

Cocky and living a great lifestyle while putting the dark times behind, along with his narrow-minded family, New Orleans mansion owner, James Lincoln replies with a cheeky question when YouTuber, Jayla disrupts his morning.

 

He should have ignored her and walked on.

 

Instead, his fantasy becomes reality when the woman with breath-taking laughter, sun-glazed skin and a sinfully-sweet curvy booty flips on his heart switch like no other woman.

When he offers her more than she asks for, she spits out the loudest, ‘NO’ on the planet! Yet, she drives him out of his mind. The moment he finds out her dirty secret, she brings out the worst in him.

 

“We’re done, Jayla!”

He doesn’t need a fairy-tale ending now, or ever! He is better off without her belly pouch, flabby arms and stretch-marked cleavage anyway until a freaking incident…

 

As his expectation comes crashing down, will James walk away for good, or will he and Jayla choose each other?

 

~ From the Author of Bestselling Romance: Longing for You – A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance ~

 

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Read a Snippet from Choose Me

James watched the fruity juice stain the corners of Jayla’s lips.

 

Despite the severe talk he had with himself before the evening began, he lunged forward, cupped Jayla’s neck with one hand and meshed her lips with his own.

 

With his tongue, he wiped the sweet goo around her lips, pushed further inside her mouth, hoping to make her feel all the emotions charging through him.

 

Folding her hands around his neck as she moaned, she fried his tongue with hers. Jayla stroked and stoked flames inside his mouth, steering a storm down south. While her head fell back, he padded her nape with one hand until she laid on the rug and he pressed his chest over her cleavage.

 

With his body heating up fast, he brushed his hand past the keyhole of her dress to mould his fingers around her boobs. Her soft flesh scalded his fingers. When he ached to the point his body vibrated, he rolled off her body.

 

“I’m taking you home, Jayla.”

 

“Why is that?”

 

“Don’t ask.”

 

“Why not, James?”

 

“I didn’t want to lure you into my bed. That would be too obvious. So, I’m going to stop.”

 

When he stood and helped her to her feet, he saw her lips tremble as she pulled down her dress.

 

Tonight, he had deepened his grip on her mind and body. She craved his stare. More than that, she yearned for one more kiss, or two.

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Check out all Flirty & Feisty Contemporary and Interracial Romance:

Choose Me

Longing for You

Irresistible Driver

Get Undressed

Christmas Desire

Tempted by the Princess – Book 1

Tempted by the Princess – Book 2

Hooked by one Curvy Girl – Book 1

Hooked by one Curvy Girl – Book 2

Naughty Promise

Christmas Seduction

Irresistible Passion

“Shocking Affair”

Guilty of Love

Your Christmas Gift

All of Me

“You’re Mine”

Enticed Forever

Naked Attraction

Indecent

His Ring

Forbidden Dance (Forbidden Series #1)

Red Velvet Rose (Forbidden Series #2)

Tempting Desire

Seduced Hearts

Lust

Stolen Kisses (Books 1 & 2)

Wild Whispers

Love at Christmas

Husband to Rent

Stolen Valentine Kiss (Holiday Series #1)

Kiss My Lips (Holiday Series #2)

Royal Cowries (Cowries Series #1)

His Choice (Cowries Series #2)

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A BIT ABOUT STELLA 

I’m Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku, International Bestselling Author of 32 Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels. I started writing & publishing my love stories in 2010. I’ve been married to my sexy & gorgeous hubby for 21 yrs, we’ve got two grown-up children and our home is in London, UK.

My sexy adventurous romance stories will make your heartthrob and you will laugh, cry & pant as my characters tease your senses on their journey through exotic places across America, Canada, Europe, and Africa. If a racing pulse, elevated heart rate, laughter, and an emotionally intense happy-ever-after is what you want, start reading now.  I dare you to read every one of my sizzling stories. I will love to hear from you.  

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PURCHASE LINKS:

Amazon US

Amazon UK

Books2Read 

Goodreads

Amazon Author Page (UK)

Paperback: Amazon US

Paperback: Amazon UK

iBook

Kobo

Nook

Smashwords

Okada Books

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EXCERPT

“Maybe if you weren’t so cynical about my motives, you’ll see that I find you too damn attractive to care about any other woman. And I’m not going to take no for an answer. Got it?”

 

He tipped his head to the side.

 

Laughter gushed out of her mouth in the same way water poured down the steep incline of a cliff.

 

“What a breath-taking laughter you’ve got, Jayla.”

 

“Thank you. But I’m sorry to disappoint you, James. I’m not attracted to you. Maybe if I were–”

 

He reached out one hand and curled his fingers behind her neck. The second her warm skin hit his palm, whatever she had to say melted in her throat. While teasing her with his eyes, he stroked the side of her face with featherlike caresses.

 

She licked her lips. He did not stop, instead he traced his fingers along her rounded jaw and perched his thumb under her bottom lip.

Gripping his waist with both hands, Jayla shut her eyes and parted her lips.

 

Power-driven current spread through his chest and his entire body. A soft moan slipped out of her half-opened lips. She inhaled deeply, lifting her large boobs to arouse his senses. He ground his teeth because he wanted more than a kiss from her.

 

“I want more than a hot kiss from you, Jayla King.”

 

The woman who accepted no bull shit slanted her head to the side.

 

So, he cupped her left cheek and rubbed her satin-smooth, glowing skin with his right thumb.

 

Jayla sucked on her bottom lip and dropped her dark lashes. In the meantime, his pulse was doing above crazy sprints.

 

“Say something, Jayla,” he urged.

 

“What do you want me to say?” She sounded as if her breath was hitched in her throat.

 

“Say you want me.”

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