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I emailed Wyre Council's general email address the other day. This lead to a day-long exchange of emails.

ME: I am a carer. I believe we live in a No Cold Calling Zone. We had Virgin Media cold call the other day when it was inconvenient. Please could we have a No Cold Calling sticker for the door?

WYRE COUNCIL: Thank you for your email.  The stickers are available from Trading Standards.

ME: Thank you for your email. How do I contact Trading Standards?

WYRE COUNCIL: 0808 800 9060

I proceeded to call the number but it didn't seem right.

ME: Thank you for the phone number. I wanted "Trading Standards" as advised in your 1st email. 

The number you gave me is for Advice Direct Scotland.

WYRE COUNCIL: Sorry but that is the contact number as per google.

ME: Thank you for using Google to find an incorrect telephone number on my behalf. I was under the impression that Trading Standards were part of Wyre Council. Apparently, not. 

Never mind, I used Google to help me find the correct phone number for trading standards.

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My Relationship to Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe in 1953. (2024, March 22). In Wikipedia.

Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, Marilyn Monroe rose to stardom and became an enduring symbol of beauty and glamour. Her childhood was marked by instability, as she faced numerous challenges and spent time in foster care.

Monroe's career began in the late 1940s when she signed a contract with 20th Century-Fox. She quickly garnered attention for her beauty and talent, captivating audiences with her performances in films like "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Some Like It Hot." Monroe was a talented actress and also a successful model and singer.

Despite her professional success, Monroe faced personal struggles and experienced tumultuous relationships, including marriages to baseball player Joe DiMaggio and playwright Arthur Miller. Tragically, her life was cut short when she passed away on 5 August 1962, at the age of 36.

Monroe's screen persona and unique blend of vulnerability and sensuality endeared her to audiences worldwide. Her films continue to be celebrated, and she remains an influential and beloved cultural icon.

Marilyn's life and career were characterized by both triumphs and tragedies. Her impact on popular culture is undeniable, and her legacy as one of Hollywood's most iconic stars lives on.

* Just about anyone alive today can claim a relationship to anyone else if they go back far enough. 

** I read today (1/04/2024) that, "A burial crypt close to the final resting place of Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe has sold for $195,000 (£154,443) at auction." Just for the record, it wasn't me!

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