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Save the Boots!
Ever just KNOW the direction something is going to go? Years ago (yes, this was before cell phones), having a home phone was a privilege, one of which I could not afford. My neighbor had graciously permitted me to give her phone number out for emergencies or as a callback number for doctors and such,… Read more
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Goals – What to Do When You Reach Them?
This morning’s thoughts are about goals. I am close to attaining a life-long objective this morning, and now I’m finding that I want to move my target. Ever do that? My journey has been towards weight loss, and now I’m ten pounds away from my life-long goal. Do I move the finish line or do… Read more
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Experiments With Rebel Canning
Yes, I said it, I pressure-canned several gallons of 1% milk this past week. The people who swear by federal guidelines say this is a no-no, but I used old-school methods to do it, and it worked out well. I had one quart jar that didn’t seal, so that got made into pudding last night,… Read more
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“Fret” – The Other Four-Letter “F” Word
I make Bible reading, study, and prayer my first priority, just about every morning. I say ‘just’ because some days things jump into my way and off I go, but *sigh*, I do try for every morning. This morning, I did a Bible roulette and opened the Good Book to whatever Psalm He wanted me… Read more
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Is Volunteerism My Way of Procrastinating?
My life (i.e., health) has taken a turn where I do not feel I can or should volunteer or otherwise extend my time and energy. Having said that, it doesn’t stop me from wanting to, and I have to rein myself in and bite my tongue before I offer up my resources. This is a… Read more
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Unclaimed Property, PSA
I don’t know if you’re aware of this, but each state has its own Unclaimed Property account within the Treasurer’s Office. If you have ever had a rental or utility deposit that you never received, closed out an account that still had money in it, or were due some intangibles, chances are the Treasurer’s Office… Read more
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