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Archives for October 2011
October 30, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)
October 28, 2011 by · 22 Comments
Tip # 31Create a home-made Halloween costume by recycling some items in your home.(I've posted this a day earlier than usual to allow some costume creating time!)When I was a little trick-or-treat-er, we never wore a purchased Halloween costume. Our costumes were always made from whatever was available around the house. My Mom would put me in my older sister’s flannel nightgown, give me a bottle to hold and voila, I was a "baby". My brothers seemed to always be … [Read more...]
STROKE – Hemorrhagic stroke
October 26, 2011 by · 2 Comments
(If you missed, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke), part 2 - you can find it here)Hemorrhagic stroke -About 20 per cent of strokes are hemorrhagic, which means they are caused by uncontrolled bleeding in the brain. This bleeding interrupts normal blood flow in the brain and by flooding the brain, kills brain cells.There are two main types of hemorrhagic stroke:Subarachnoid hemorrhage is uncontrolled bleeding on the surface of the brain, in the area between the brain … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Cousins ~
October 25, 2011 by · 2 Comments
(Photo taken by my sister, Kathy, over at Oak Lawn Images) The beautiful female "Kelly" cousins, minus three. My daughter is dressed in yellow. Great memories to treasure!! Monica … [Read more...]
Our book club’s choice for November
October 25, 2011 by · 5 Comments
Our book club's choice for November is The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. " In Mongolia, when a dog dies, he is buried high in the hills so people cannot walk on his grave. The dog's master whispers into the dog's ear his wishes that the dog will return as a man in his next life. Then his tail is cut off and put beneath his head, and a piece of meat or fat is placed in his mouth to sustain his soul on its journey; before he is reincarnated, the dog's soul is freed … [Read more...]
Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)
October 22, 2011 by · 10 Comments
Tip # 30After use, hang your bath or shower towel to dry!I don't find a thing wrong with, after my bath or shower, hanging my towel to dry and reusing it for a few days. I'm just out of the bath or shower so I'm clean. I'm only using the towel to dry my clean skin...therefore, the towel isn't really getting dirty.Washing load after load of still clean towels just doesn't make sense, environmentally, financially or time management wise.What are your thoughts on this … [Read more...]
No Fail Pie Crust
October 20, 2011 by · 13 Comments
Lately, I haven't been making as many pies as I once did. Probably related to two things, first, I'm certainly more health conscious than I was 20 years ago. And, lets face it, with a cup of shortening/butter/lard in one double crust pie, it doesn't matter if the filling is all carrots, quinoa and celery, it could never be considered a health food. However, sometimes healthy just isn't the priority...comfy and homey is, and a pie certainly fits that criteria. Secondly, now that I'm a … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – A Beautiful Wedding
October 19, 2011 by · 11 Comments
This beautiful image was taken at my Mom and Dad's wedding on April 26, 1947. A long time ago, but, not so far away. Monica … [Read more...]
STROKE – Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke), part 2
October 19, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
(If you missed, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke), part 1 - you can find it here.)TIA is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical treatment if you think you or someone else is having a TIA. Remember - Take Immediate ActionWhat happens during a TIA?You may feel any or all of the symptoms of stroke except they go away within a few minutes or hours. Learn more about the stroke warning signs.Why is TIA an emergency?A TIA is a very serious … [Read more...]
Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)
October 15, 2011 by · 6 Comments
Tip #29Strive for a litter free lunch!ORWhen packing a lunch for yourself or your family, strive to make it litter free. Use reusable containers for your sandwich, leftovers, fruit or snack. (An added bonus of a rigid container is it protects the contents...no more squished sandwiches)Use a reusable drink container.Tuck in a reusable fork and spoon, wrapped in a cloth napkinCarry it all in a reusable bag. Check out this great website for more … [Read more...]
"Sarah’s Key" by Tatiana DeRosnay
October 13, 2011 by · 7 Comments
This was the September read for the book club I belong to. I just recently finished it....I know I'm very late, but even though we had already met, I wanted to finish the book. In case you haven't read it I won't say too much. I found the story very powerful and heart wrenching. It originates in Paris in 1942 and provides haunting details of how the French authorities cooperated with the Nazis with regard to the movement of … [Read more...]
Banana Chip Muffins….these are so delicious! {Recipe}
October 13, 2011 by · 10 Comments
Today I had some bananas that were getting over ripe. Usually I make banana bread or peel the bananas and freeze them for future banana breads. I love banana bread...but, quite frankly, today the thought of another one just held no appeal.. So, I headed off to look through my trusty cookbooks. Several hours later I emerged from a pile of cookbooks, recipe cards and magazines and asked myself...what was I looking for?? Oh yes, something to do with the dreaded, rotting bananas. So, … [Read more...]
STROKE – Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke), part 1
October 12, 2011 by · 3 Comments
TIA is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical treatment if you think you or someone else is having a TIA. Remember - Take Immediate ActionWhat is a TIA?The medical term is Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). It is also known as a mini-stroke. It happens when a clot stops blood from flowing to the brain for a short time. The symptoms of TIA are almost the same as the symptoms of a stroke, however symptoms go away within a few minutes or hours. Having a TIA … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – There are no words!!
October 11, 2011 by · 4 Comments
It's a good thing it's Wordless Wednesday, because, there are no words!!! … [Read more...]
