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Friday, April 22, 2011

Happy Earth Day :)

You might agree, that, every day is Earth Day. We should always strive to appreciate & take care of what we've been bountifully blessed with. As my husband says, we could trash our home & be able to move to a new dwelling. If we destroyed our planet, though, there isn't any place we could go. Be... Sign in to see full entry.

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Leaving Calling Cards

Someone else had made a comment about the calling card feature not taking off. I've only been here for a few weeks, so, not sure how long this has been available. I do use it. Sometimes, I don't have a response I want to add, but, I do want the person to know I read their entry. My request,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Quotes for Today--Conformity

Don't think you're on the right road just because it’s a well-beaten path~Author Unknown Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind~Theodor Geisel(Dr Seuss) Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Random Facts 11

Although there are approximately 200 million starlings in North America, they are all descendants of approximately 60 birds released in Central Park, New York, by Eugene Schieffelin, who headed an acclimatization society trying to introduce to North America every bird species mentioned in the works... Sign in to see full entry.

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Mary Higgins Clark Tour Appearances

She is one of my favorite authors. Maybe some of you also like her. Please click here for her schedule. It goes through July. Hope she will add more. Of the dates noted, there aren't any near me. There's also a list of her books. There's several I have yet to read. I will have to check to see if... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Quotes for Today--Prejudice

We are each burdened with prejudice; against the poor or the rich, the smart or the slow, the gaunt or the obese. It is natural to develop prejudices. It is noble to rise above them~Author Unknown The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Random Facts 10

The song 'Strawberry Fields Forever', sung by the Beatles, refers to an orphanage located in Liverpool. The blesbok, a South African antelope, is almost the same color as grapejuice. The first patented condom was meant to be reused! (I think that would defeat the purpose & also, ewww ) A 'jiffy' is... Sign in to see full entry.

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The Charles Schulz Philosophy

The following has been attributed to, Charles Schulz, the creator of the comic strip, Peanuts. Even if it didn't originate with him, I'd like to think it did, as, he spent 42 years of his life in the same county I grew up & am still residing in(Sonoma Co, CA). Something to think about, no matter who... Sign in to see full entry.

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Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

I found this recipe today & wanted to share it. I don't know if I'll make it, as, it's a little more involved than I like my baking to be. Traditional scones tend to be more dry & rather bland. Not too bad with butter & jam. If you've ever had ones which were more moist and/or sweeter, you know how... Sign in to see full entry.

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A Stolen Quarter Repaid 77 Years Later

In 1934, at age 11, Hank Cervantes swiped a quarter to buy a pair of shoes. His family were immigrants, Helping with the different crops throughout central & northern CA. 77 years later, he contacted, who he hoped was a member of the family he had stole from. That person being a columnist for the L... Sign in to see full entry.

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