Head Scratchers & Good Stuff to Know

Admittedly, I have OCD, but I have never given any thought to my habit of hanging my clothes in the closet by color, along with the type of clothing, such as...pants, tops, skirts, dresses, etc...being an odd thing to do. Maybe she's right. After asking to borrow a dress for a dinner engagement, one... Sign in to see full entry.

The July 4th holiday involves fireworks, hot dogs, parades, and celebrating independence, but the 4th represented anything but a reason to celebrate for three presidents. Two former United States presidents who perished on July 4th were John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who both died in 1826.... Sign in to see full entry.

Composting is great for the environment, but save your banana peels to make homemade banana water fertilizer, which is beneficial for growing huge, healthy flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruit plants. Simply put a banana peel into a quart-size Mason jar and fill it with water. Sit the jar outdoors... Sign in to see full entry.

By the grace of God, this fisherman made it back to shore unharmed despite water containing charged ions and impurities that make it an excellent conductor of electricity. The photo was taken in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina courtesy of Chief Meteorologist WPDE Ed Piotrowski. Sign in to see full entry.

Classic Hearty Reuben Bake Ingredients 8 slices of rye bread, cubed 1 pound thinly sliced corned beef 1 14 ounce can sauerkraut, drained and rinsed 2 cups grated Swiss cheese 1 cup Thousand Island dressing Directions Preheat your oven to 350°F Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking. Cube... Sign in to see full entry.

I normally use up overripe bananas to make banana bread, but it is too hot to turn on the oven this time of year, so they can also be recycled by hanging them in your garden. Their sweet aroma attracts beneficial insects like butterflies, bees, and ladybugs. Additionally, as the bananas decompose,... Sign in to see full entry.

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The Summer Solstice appears to have blessed my yard today with vibrant and colorful butterflies flitting around, gracefully moving from flower to flower. I adore this time of year with the large array of blooming flowers that attract beautiful flying creatures to come and do their best job of... Sign in to see full entry.

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You haven't known fear until you've tried on a too-small article of clothing and thought you were stuck in it forever. Sign in to see full entry.