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Atlas Shrugged Today
I first read Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand in the late sixties. I was first introduced to her work in 1963 while working in California during the summer months for the purpose of making enough money to pay my college tuition. I happened on to a copy of “The Fountainhead” at yard sale. Mesmerize by…
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Kids Birthday Parties
Charity Kids birthday parties have recently been brought to may attention Over the past several weeks, I have repeatedly heard about kids birthday celebrations called “Charity Birthday Parties. I first heard of this concept while listening to the “Glenn Beck” show on the radio. At first, I thought he was making a joke… but soon…
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Kitchen Pantry Organization
Seven months ago, my Kitchen Pantry was organized by professional organizer, Laura Lawrence, from “Harmony Within”, using the STACKS method. Now it is the time to report whether this kitchen pantry organizational method has been effective over a period of time. I’m happy to announce….I’m well pleased. In June, I attended a class on…
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My January Calender
I just hung up my new January calender for the year… A little late.. but it just appeared from under a stack of books. January New Year’s Resolutions don’t appeal to me because, I usually don’t last the month…especially if my resolutions include dieting. Gave up that foolishness a long time ago. However, I am…
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Respite At Grandma’s House
The word “respite” means: breathing space, relaxation, informal, recess, time out, rest. There is probably no greater “respite” for kids than spending the night at grandma’s house. (In my case… “Nana’s” house.) On occasion, I have a grandchild call and say, “Nana, can I spend the night at your house?” “I need a break.” …
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Melted Snowman Demeanor
Christmas day, my kids and grands came over to feast and open gifts. Just after dark, my son Brad, led the charge to build a snowman. A few of the kids ventured outside to help with the project. A tall snowman appeared rather quickly. After the kids brought “Frosty” to life by creating his face…
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Winter Snow Removal
Winter snow removal is not a welcome part of my winter scene. I have to admit… “Let It Snow” is not a part of my vocabulary. And, skiing or snowboarding is not my idea of winter fun. Curled up by a roaring fire eating popcorn with a cold Diet Coke is more my cup of…
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After Christmas Storage Tip
After Christmas organization and storage is made easy with all of the storage containers for decorations that the stores carry. I love the plastic boxes that are long enough to store long gift wrap rolls and the like. Those see-though storage containers sure beat card board boxes and they make organization easy.
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Cough Medicine Alternative – Back To Basics
The FDA issued a cough medicine warning to all parents of small children. It states that, over-the-counter cold medications should definitely not be used for children under the age of two. It’s not a wise move to give your older children the medication either. Doctors say, “Find an alternative.” Vicks Vaporubfoot The cold and flu…