Life in Nothingville

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Sunday, September 28, 2008

Cord from a plant

The Lechuguilla plant (Aguve lechuguilla) have very strong fibers that the indians would use single strands for tying things together or braid them together to make shoes or small containers in which to carry other dry goods. The plant, more closely related to a lily and growing in large clumps... Sign in to see full entry.

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History of my small town.

I call it Nothingville because nothing ever happens here short of the City Council trying to decide if we are large enough to be a city or a few town people causing commotion at the City Council meeting. Deep in the heart of the Bible Belt in Central Texas my small town once had a gathering place... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 27, 2008

Impending Doom

That's what I believe it is. I had surgery on my right knee over 11 years ago. The orthopedic doctor is saying, now I may need total knee replacement. Has anyone had that done? And just how painful is it? I had orthoscopic surgery the first time and was up on my feet the next day. I even went to... Sign in to see full entry.

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