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Unusual Ices, Ice Creams and Other Frozen Desserts

This online book (Farmer. Fannie Merritt. 1918. The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book), has the most unusual and delectable-sounding frozen dessert recipes I've ever read. How about Brown Bread Ice Cream, or Violet Ice Cream, or Junket Ice Cream w/Peaches.  You need …

The Lily Pod Burst Open

My mom's lily pods had burst open when I went to sit on the porch this morning. When I looked inside, it looked like a large amount of dark, flat seeds were radiating from the center. I found this post about harvesting the seeds and thought I'd share.  I'd like to use them …

So What Is The Left And What Is The Right And How Did It All Get Started?

I was watching CBS News recently when they were talking about the Rolling Stone Magazine. They said that it's still a music magazine, but that it had become significant in other ways. They highlighted the founder of the mag and said that the publication has always been  …

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Carrot Awareness

The $1.00 bag of baby carrots I bought has lasted for two weeks.  I don't paticularly care for carrots, but I really enjoyed this bag of orange roots. I would open the refrigerator and see them brightly beckoning from their jumbled pile in the plastic storage container. …

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What About Basil Syrup In Sparkling Lemonade?

The May issue of BH&G features a beverage recipe for Sparkling Basil Lemonade. Have you ever used the foundation for this drink, basil syrup?  Will you try to describe how it tastes and whether you liked it or not. It would make a great homemade gift, decanted in a pre …

If Atheists Are Not Religious, Why Do They Want A Chaplain?

While the word chaplain, and religion, may have broader meanings today, the origin of both probably can be traced back to belief in a divine power. I can understand wanting to be accepted within a society in which one is not part of the majority.  It se …

I Dialed A Number Today...

I swiftly punched in the seven numbers.  I've been so busy for months now, working from dawn to late evening, and sometimes beyond.  As I hack down each crazy weed in the overgrown garden of my life affairs, new tasks that need to be done rebelliously spr …

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Kickstarter: A new way to pay it forward

A little over a year ago a good friend of mine generously assisted me at a time I was very broke. She would not hear of letting me pay her back and even asked that I not bring up the subject again. Since then my financial situation has improved some and as I could not pay it back …

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How Easy Is It For Criminals To Farm The Personal Information Of Our Deceased Relatives?

I was watching NBC Nightly News tonight and income tax theft was being discussed. They talked about all the ways that identities are being stolen. In addition to stealing the refund checks of living people, theft of the SSNs of deceased persons was reported.  A thief had cla …

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8 Examples Of How A Face Ages? Where Are The Men?

Well, I think it's a little rude to compare 2 pics, that are decades apart, of these lovely women, but that's just the way that some people are. Where are the comparisons of men?  In all fairness I am sure that there has been similar comparisons of men somewhere a …

Take a Deep Breath

Sometimes we all need to vent Take a deep breath Sometimes we must hold it in Just take a deep breath Sometimes where caught by surprise Another deep breath We all need release Start with a deep breath Before you lose your cool Before you really vent Stop just for a minute And t …

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The New Black Panther Party: Empowerment, or Embarrassment?

Who wants to be aggressive, when it doesn't change the mind of those you are targeting? Who wants to engage in social warfare, when it doesn't change the heart of those you are targeting? Who wants to be militant, when victory is bittersweet because you haven't gained what  …

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Are We Being Unrealistic In What We Expect ANY President To Do?

Some Presidential candidates, maybe through wisdom, make less promises than others. Aside from the candidates who make grandiose claims, do the candidates really believe anymore that they can do what they say? We know that unreliable candidates make promises that they suspec …

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The Condition Of Our Social Security Benefits Is Just A Sore Subject, Period.

Listening to Mary Beth Franklin this morning once again reminded me of how sensitive those of us, who have not yet retired, are to any mention of the condition of our SS system. Why post about it, I thought.  Maybe re-posting about something that will never go awa …

Will You Drink More Or Less Coffee Now That Spring Is Here?

I'm a year-'round hot beverage drinker.  I just don't care if it's Winter or Summer. It's always a good time for coffee to me.  Coffeetime anytime. My morning ritual includes brewing a pot and taking a swig of rich, brown brew that I call Black Witch in one of my coffe …

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Is Beating Obama The Only Goal?

Everyday now when I turn on the news I hear rants like ...we have to beat Obama...who can beat Obama...candidate can beat Obama...  Isn't there more to running for the presidency than beating Obama? If a candidate is dedicated, capable and sincere, wouldn't he/she have a gre …

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eBooks, Free Books, POD Continues To Hammer Traditional Publishing

Mass printed books, magazines and newspapers continue to be severely hammered by the increasing availability of demand-driven publishing and online access to books and periodicals.

Some Pinterest Users/Viewers On Pins & Needles

I did some research when I decided to sign up for Pinterest, but ran across Artsnark's blog post afterwards.  I was astonished to read about the huge controversy regarding copyrighting infringement. The major complaint is that users are indiscriminately posting copyrigh …

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These Are Not Extra Large Eggs!

I decided I wanted some extra large eggs this time, and spent the extra money.  When I got one out of the carton the first time, it felt a little small.  I remember when there were distinct differences between large and extra large eggs, but these seemed no bigger than  …

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Downton Abbey Season 3 To Continue The Highly Atmospheric Drama

I don't know what some are talking about when they criticize Downton Abbey Season 2 as not being robust enough.  One critic wrote something to this effect will there be a Season 3 when there was no Season 2? Rubbish!  Season 2 was just as rich, mesmerizing and sat …

Time to share more Ozarks Sunsets!

It's been a while since I've had any sunsets to share, so I decided to show you what we have been seeing around here lately. It looks like it's going to turn off cold here pretty quick, but at least we haven't had any snow yet.

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More Wild Fall Colors

Mal loves the colors of fall...

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Name That Weed, Please, Botanical Experts

What is this?  It reminds me a little of fuchsia but I know, of course, that it is not.   It is growing in the backyard around an old HVAC system.   After weeks of admiring them, they were wilted and crumpled over.  Then a couple of mornings later there seeme …

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Dragonflies: Good Little Exterminators

Did you know that dragonflys eat mosquitos, flies, bees, wasps and ants?  And they have many other interesting characteristics as it reads in this online resource site. I was surprised to learn this when I was doing some research about them.  They are my favorite insec …

The US Poor: If You're Not You're Still Affected By Them

People are and are becoming poor for many reasons beyond the old stereotypes of laziness, mismanagement and addiction. Poverty has been increasing at an alarming rate and the US is in a rapidly declining economic condition that is not improving. Many hold on t …

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  • Unusual Ices, Ice Creams and Other Frozen Desserts

    This online book (Farmer. Fannie Merritt. 1918. The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book), has the most unusual and delectable-sounding frozen dessert recipes I've ever read. How about Brown Bread Ice Cream, or Violet Ice Cream, or Junket Ice Cream w/Peaches.  You need …

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  • The Lily Pod Burst Open

    My mom's lily pods had burst open when I went to sit on the porch this morning. When I looked inside, it looked like a large amount of dark, flat seeds were radiating from the center. I found this post about harvesting the seeds and thought I'd share.  I'd like to use them …

  • So What Is The Left And What Is The Right And How Did It All Get Started?

    I was watching CBS News recently when they were talking about the Rolling Stone Magazine. They said that it's still a music magazine, but that it had become significant in other ways. They highlighted the founder of the mag and said that the publication has always been  …

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I am a self-taught writer of various non-fiction and poetry.

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