## <center> Buildawhale Curation Digest 03/23/18 </center> ##

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 <center> Thank you to today’s curators: @steveconnor and @nicnas! </center>

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## <center> Imaginative Photography #53</center> ##

<center> https://steemit.com/photography/@markvance/imaginative-photography-53</center>

Author: @markvance
Curator: @steveconnor

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-=- @markvance can be included in the group of numerous talented Photographers on Steemit. A wonderful long exposure photograph of Universal City Walk in California. Take a look at this wonderful click and then take some time to check out the rest of his Blog Posts to see his other shots as well. -=-


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## <center> Cold Brew Coffee</center> ##

<center> https://steemit.com/coffee/@purepinay/cold-brew-coffee </center>

Author: @purepinay
Curator: @steveconnor

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-=- Come have a cup of coffee with @purepinay . In this Blog she share some wonderful memories along with her favorite coffee recipe. Making this a complete experience she accompanied her blog with some lovely photographs of her creations. We look forward to trying this recipe out and seeing more coffee blogs in the future ! -=-


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## <center> Weekend Freewrite 03/17/2018 Single Prompt: the military </center> ##

<center> https://steemit.com/freewrite/@deaconlee/weekend-freewrite-03-17-2018-single-prompt-the-military </center>

Author: @deaconlee
Curator: @steveconnor

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-=- Here's a very interesting "Freewrite" by @deaconlee . Written from personal experience, he discusses his thoughts on the Military and what you are signing up for when you join any Branch of The Service. Read about the pro's and con's of joining and decide for yourself which path is right for you. -=-

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## <center> I'm Sick of All the Nerds on Steemit </center> ##

<center> https://steemit.com/community/@erodedthoughts/i-m-sick-of-all-the-nerds-on-steemit</center>

Author: @erodedthoughts
Curator: @nicnas

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-=- @erodedthoughts shows a little respect and hate for the nerds out there. Not sure if he is in turmoil inside or not. But in this post by the beloved @erodedthoughts, he makes it clear that everyone is a little nerdy inside. We just cannot help it. Well, I sure as hell cannot. I am full blown nerd so...  -=-

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## <center> Meet the ingredient #8: Leek</center> ##

<center> https://steemit.com/food/@foodart/meet-the-ingredient-8-leek</center>

Author: @foodart
Curator: @nicnas

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-=- I need to eat healthier, and one way I plan on doing this is by cooking for my self more. While this is hard with the little time that I have, I feel it is important. Then I come across this piece by @foodart talking about Leeks. No, not the one in your roof. But the ingredient: leek. This post will come in handy for me as I work on creating some recipes that I enjoy. -=-


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<center> **Much love from your Chief Curators,** </center>

<center> **@bethalea and @nicnas** </center>

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