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Thursday, April 6, 2023

The Common Misconception Regarding Cremation

This conversation came up after we lost a second family member just three days ago. The tough topic of burial came up and our family was discussing the pros and cons of burial versus cremation. The one thing that we all understand is that nobody escapes death, so a decision must be made regarding... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

One Food Has Proven Repeatedly to Be the Biggest Fighter with Memory Issues

Cheese, by far, was shown to be the most protective food against age-related cognitive decline, even late into life. Cheese may be high in fat, but it’s a fermented food. And fermented foods contain a variety of beneficial bacteria that are good for a healthy gut. Our intestinal microbiome is shown... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

We Lost This Spicy Apple Cake Loving Folk Singer Way Before His Time

His tragic death in the autumn of 1997 due to a plane crash on the California coast left fans sickened at the loss of such a talented folk singer. Gone way before his time at the age of 59, his music hits "Take Me Home, Country Roads" Thank God I'm a Country Boy," and "Rocky Mountain High," was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 1, 2023

An Extremely Unique Case in Our Presidential History

A few presidents have dealt with unique situations and some are not so good. Well liked by those who knew him, the only president and vice president not elected to office was Republican Gerald Ford. Using the 25th Amendment, President Richard Nixon appointed Ford as vice president after Spiro Agnew... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 31, 2023

In the Case That You've Ever Wondered Where Over Yonder Is Located

I heard tell of it from a few country folks, but I never knew for sure where it was located. Today I found out that "Overyonder" can be found in Seneca, South Carolina. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Bad Body Odor Was Viewed as a Negative at the Unemployment Office

Body odor was once viewed as a masculine thing, so up until the beginning of the 20th century, very little was done to cover up body stank in men. Although there were a few attempts before 1935 at covering up offensive human smells, the first being the trademarked deodorant "Mum" that came out in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

It is Soon to Be the Season for Protecting Your Wet Spaces from Damages

Many people live in areas where mold and mildew are an issue. Wet basements are really bad about adding to the problems that come from these two big allergy triggers that can often lead to respiratory problems that stem from mold spores. Left untreated, mold and mildew are damaging to walls,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

This Will Be a Really Amazing Sight for Those Who Are into Planet Gazing

I have always been curious about our solar system, and tonight after sunset, we will be able to see at least five of our planets. Look west...Venus will be the biggest and brightest planet in the sky. Mars will look bright red and be high in the southwest sky. To see Jupiter, you’ll need to have a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 26, 2023

All Are Welcome to This "Stray Cat" Garage Buffet

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Friday, March 24, 2023

The Secret to Living a Long Life and looking Good While Aging Gracefully

IMHO, Clint is looking healthy and fit for being 92. Good health is everything when it comes to ling a long life. DNA has a bit to do with aging gracefully, but I have always heard that you are what you eat. Clint Eastwood has taken this seriously and has always paid close attention to maintaining a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Our universe is loaded with strange and unexplained objects, artifacts, and people. This blog is open to personal thoughts, silly family antics, and anything else that might come along in my day as I journey through it.

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