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March 26, 2015
Tips For Fire Prevention
The other day I got a group email saying that plastic air freshener plug ins could cause fires. Since that's a pretty commonplace device for most of us, I decided to find out if this was fact or fiction. So, I contacted an online bud, whose husband just happens to be a firefighter and got the skinny. Yes, plastic fragrance plug ins can cause fires.
She also mentioned that dryer vents should be cleaned after every use. I knew this but I wasn't aware they are one of the top causes of house fires. And to add to that, my appliance repairman suggests getting the dryer ventilation blown out every two years.
And last but not least, sleep with the bedroom door closed. If a fire breaks out in another part of the house, it can give you precious minutes to escape.
March 25, 2015
Wacky Wednesday
~*~Truth Really Is Stranger Than FictionIn 2014, domestic airline passengers packed more than 2200 firearms in their carry on, which was up 22% from 2013.
March 23, 2015
March 22, 2015
Monday: Fasting Day
I may have mentioned that the doctor put my husband on a diet that consists of fasting twice a week and I went on it with him for support. Yup, you guessed it, it's fasting day.
March 19, 2015
March 18, 2015
Very Inspiring Blogger Award
Good friend and blogger bud, Gina Stoneheart nominated me for this award several weeks ago. Thank you, Gina:) Apologies for the lateness of posting it. Without further adieu, here are the rules and regs:Rules for this AWARD.
1. Thank the person who nominated you, and link to their blog. 2. Display the award logo. 3. Nominate at least 15 other blogs (more or less) and provide a link where they may be found.4. Then, go to their blog, leave a comment to let them know they have been nominated, and where to find the information they need to accept (rules).5. Mention three things that inspired you the most during the past few weeks.
Here are my pics....
1. Gina Stoneheart for bringing optimism to every post
2. Stephanie Faris for posting blogs that ALWAYS hold my interest
3. CJ Kennedy for posting blogs that frequently make me laugh
4. Sherry Silver for timely information in the kitchen and the craft
5. Alex Cavanaugh for keeping us updated on new books, new movies and what's going on in the writing community
6. Blue Grumpster whose blog has the best graphics ever
7. The Happy Whisk because her recipes and pictures makes my mouth water
8.Woke Up, Got Out Of Bed because Linda's pictures are so beautiful they take my breath away
9.Rhyme Time because Pat's versatile mind can rhyme on ANY subject
10.To All The Bloggers who make the effort
*To those of you who just don't have the time and inclination to deal with blogger awards feel free to consider it an honorable mention
And my inspirations......
Heading the list, of course, is my retirement. Let me just say......come on in, the water's fine.
My second inspiration is huge. Alzheimer's may be curable by ultrasound. Human testing is to start in two years.Wouldn't it be miraculous if something this simple did the trick? Here's the link if you're interested:http://www.cnet.com/news/non-invasive-ultrasound-restores-memory-in-alzheimers-mice/
And last but not least Love, Lattes and Mutants got a mention from Serena Chase on usatoday.com
March 17, 2015
March 16, 2015
If You Find My Mind Please Send It Home
So when I stumbled, half-awake into the kitchen the other morning, I noticed the kitchen table was dirty and got out the furniture polish. I was about halfway through when I realized I was hosing down the table with hairspray. On the upside it did have a nice shine and lovely finish with no sticky, heavy feel:)* On a more serious note, you probably already know that hairspray is a great product for removing clothing stains.
March 15, 2015
Litmus Test
Uncertain as to whether the kids are really and truly sick? Send in the grandparents. They're the perfect litmus test. If they go down, yup the kids are sick.The plan was to visit the grans on Saturday and head to Illinois Sunday to spend the week with the relatives. Well we made it to the grands Saturday.......
How was your week? Hope it was productive and fun...or just plain fun.
March 9, 2015
A Player A Hero
This is over ten minutes long, buts it's a great human interest story.
