# first line (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first line. Page: Feed: --- ## [Best Quotes for Book Lovers](http://www.jolinsdell.com/2026/08/best-quotes-for-book-lovers.html) _2026-08-20 · Jo Linsdell · Jo Linsdell_ Best Quotes for Book Lovers Finding the perfect words to capture the exact feeling of getting lost in a brilliant story is an absolute art form. There is nothing quite like opening a fresh paperback, smelling that lovely printed-page scent, and completely tuning out the noise of the outside world. Whether you are looking for a bit of inspiration for your reading journal, a catchy caption for your… ## [July 2026 Blogger Posts Round Up](http://www.jolinsdell.com/2026/08/july-2026-blogger-posts-round-up.html) _2026-08-08 · Jo Linsdell · Jo Linsdell_ July 2026 Blogger Posts Round Up Featured Blog Posts from the Blogging Community A collection of blog posts from bloggers across books, lifestyle, travel, and more Welcome to the July 2026 Blogger Posts Round Up ! Each month, I bring together a variety of blog posts from bloggers across a wide range of topics, making it easy to discover new voices and fresh content. This month, you’ll find posts… ## [This or That Book Edition](http://www.jolinsdell.com/2026/07/this-or-that-book-edition.html) _2026-07-23 · Jo Linsdell · Jo Linsdell_ This or That Book Edition I saw this graphic on Pinterest and it looked like fun so I thought I'd give it a go. If you know who to credit with the creation of this particular version please let me know. Disclosure: The FTC Disclosure Provision is a law that requires influencers to disclose when they are being paid to promote a product or service. So please know that if I'm not making money through… ## [Blogging on Low Battery: Rebuilding Productivity (Without Overdoing It)](http://www.jolinsdell.com/2026/07/rebuilding-blogging-productivity-without-overdoing-it.html) _2026-07-18 · Jo Linsdell · Jo Linsdell_ Blogging on Low Battery: Rebuilding Productivity (Without Overdoing It) I’ve been quiet around here lately, and if I’m honest, it’s because my body forced me to take a massive pause. Following a recent stay in hospital to manage my multiple chronic conditions, I found myself slammed right into a creative brick wall. Between recovering from the stay itself, adjusting to multiple medications, and… ## [Product Review: Schwarzkopf Gliss 4 in 1 Bond-Building Hair Mask](http://www.jolinsdell.com/2026/07/schwarzkopf-gliss-4-in-1-hair-mask-review.html) _2026-07-15 · Jo Linsdell · Jo Linsdell_ Product Review: Schwarzkopf Gliss 4 in 1 Bond-Building Hair Mask As I mentioned in my post Bleaching Hair from Dark Brown to Blonde Part 2 , I was recently successful in my mission to discover a good bond-building product at a budget price. So let's dive into why the Schwarzkopf Gliss 4 in 1 Bond-Building Hair Mask is quite possibly one of the best hair products I've come across. Disclosure: The… ## [First Lines Fridays 10th July 2026](http://www.jolinsdell.com/2026/07/first-lines-fridays-10th-july-2026.html) _2026-07-10 · Jo Linsdell · Jo Linsdell_ Books: First Lines Fridays 10th July 2026 Ready for another First Lines Friday ? It's that time of the week when we judge a book not by it's cover or even by it's blurb. Instead we will be judging it's ability to hook us from the opening lines. Let's see if this week's pick will have you adding it to your TBR list or not. Disclosure: The FTC Disclosure Provision is a law that requires influencers… ## [Bleaching Hair from Dark Brown to Blonde Part 3](http://www.jolinsdell.com/2026/07/bleaching-hair-from-dark-brown-to-blonde-DIY.html) _2026-07-08 · Jo Linsdell · Jo Linsdell_ Bleaching Hair from Dark Brown to Blonde Part 3 Ready for another episode in the journey to take my hair from dark brown to blonde? It's been a while since my last update in this DIY hair adventure and with good reason. Whilst you might be thinking ' she finally used good sense and decided to give her hair a proper break before jumping in with yet another round of bleach ' unfortunately that's not… ## [10 Ways to Celebrate World Social Media Day](http://www.jolinsdell.com/2026/01/10-ways-to-celebrate-world-social-media-day.html) _2026-06-28 · Jo Linsdell · Jo Linsdell_ 10 Ways to Celebrate World Social Media Day Tuesday 30th June 2026 Social media has become part of everyday life—how we connect, create, learn, share opinions, and build communities across the world. Love it or loathe it, there’s no denying its impact. World Social Media Day , celebrated on Tuesday 30th June 2026 , is the perfect opportunity to reflect on how we use social platforms and to… ## [Understanding Blonde Hair Undertones: How Light Affects Your Shade](http://www.jolinsdell.com/2026/06/blonde-hair-undertones-lighting-effects.html) _2026-06-11 · Jo Linsdell · Jo Linsdell_ Understanding Blonde Hair Undertones: How Light Affects Your Shade Disclosure: The FTC Disclosure Provision is a law that requires influencers to disclose when they are being paid to promote a product or service. So please know that if I'm not making money through affiliate links/sponsored content on the post you're currently reading, it's an oversight on my part and will be corrected soon. Read… ## [Bleaching Hair from Dark Brown to Blonde Part 2](http://www.jolinsdell.com/2026/06/diy-dark-brown-to-blonde-hair-part-2.html) _2026-06-10 · Jo Linsdell · Jo Linsdell_ Bleaching Hair from Dark Brown to Blonde Part 2 It's time for an update on my DIY hair journey from dark brown to light ash blonde. If you remember in part one , I did the bleaching process twice and managed to get my hair to a light orange colour using 20 volume developer and powder bleach. The first round I used 20 volume developer and powder bleach and then the second round I did a bleach bath… ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/abToJA8W5ddH) _2026-06-10 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [By All Means, Hallucinate!](https://skygazing.substack.com/p/by-all-means-hallucinate) _2026-01-23 · Sky Gazing by Shamah | शम: · Skygazing_ Both Buddhism and AI must play with projections to stumble into reality ## [Man vs the poisoned arrow of data](https://skygazing.substack.com/p/man-vs-the-poisoned-arrow-of-data) _2026-01-16 · Sky Gazing by Shamah | शम: · Skygazing_ The facts are mostly irrelevant + 3 recommended reads ## [You Look Like A Thing, What’s wrong with Anil Seth’s essay, & Remarks on Colour](https://skygazing.substack.com/p/you-look-like-a-thing-whats-wrong) _2026-01-16 · Sky Gazing by Shamah | शम: · Skygazing_ Three big reads and many little ones to add to your list ## [Pick an energy instead](https://skygazing.substack.com/p/pick-an-energy-instead) _2026-01-05 · Sky Gazing by Shamah | शम: · Skygazing_ Resolutions don't take off because they don't address your reality or emotional range ## [Of Wholeness & Longing](https://skygazing.substack.com/p/of-wholeness-and-longing) _2026-01-01 · Sky Gazing by Shamah | शम: · Skygazing_ Erich Fromm, Patanjali's Yogasutras and the ways of love. ## [The Song of the Butcher](https://skygazing.substack.com/p/the-song-of-the-butcher) _2025-10-05 · Sky Gazing by Shamah | शम: · Skygazing_ A retelling of the Vyadha Gita, from 210 of the Vana Parva of the Mahabharata for the modern reader. ## [TENDER: The Notebandi Affair](https://skygazing.substack.com/p/tender-the-notebandi-affair) _2025-10-01 · Sky Gazing by Shamah | शम: · Skygazing_ A novel of nation and notebandi ## [Terrible Loves, Tiny Tales of All-Consuming Passion](https://skygazing.substack.com/p/terrible-loves-tiny-tales-of-all) _2025-09-29 · Sky Gazing by Shamah | शम: · Skygazing_ The short story collection drop; Tender, the novel coming soon. ## [Sutra 2.13: Fruit of Action](https://skygazing.substack.com/p/sutra-213-fruit-of-action) _2025-09-23 · Sky Gazing by Shamah | शम: · Skygazing_ Afflicted actions are of past, present, and mixed kinds. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/174343565/345718c7026412cfcf608b587acaaa5d.mp3) ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ax8iARnAaD8a) _2025-09-23 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Sutra 2.12: Birth & Rebirth](https://skygazing.substack.com/p/sutra-212-birth-and-rebirth) _2024-12-18 · Sky Gazing by Shamah | शम: · Skygazing_ Afflictions give rise to actions which are the source of births [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/153314471/322abb9f943deb19be0cfc8a29e39dcf.mp3)