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“I’m bored. Think of something to do.” If these words ever should jump from your lips to your spouse’s ear, make sure your lips are somewhere far removed from such ear. Be aware that the number of possible outcomes from such a question are severely limited to generally two possibilities. One, she/he will simply say some variation of “I’m not the one bored. You think of something”, or 2) There’s a knitting contest at the senior center (Chinese checker open competition at same) that should prove interesting. Thankfully, we live in an area of t...
I’m starting an exclusive club for disorganized women, but not just anyone can join. Each person will have to pass an admissions exam. You can be one of my charter members as long as you can answer yes to at least five of the scenarios in the exam. I’m in heaven as I think about starting this exclusive, club (no BOs allowed) and I’m calling it CLUB ORGANIZED. Really, I’m just changing the name of my website from www.makeitfunanditwillgetdone.com to www.cluborganized.com but in the excitement of being able to get this perfect name for my webs...
Lately it seems like much of the crime report column consists of reports about people who haven’t mowed their laws. This is an interesting way to compel neighbors to conform their property to arbitrary standards with no consideration of the fact that it has rained almost every day for weeks, making it difficult to mow. I’d like to suggest a couple of other ways to achieve yard compliance: how about if the victims of this crime beautify their own yards as an inspiration to everyone, or while the complainants are out measuring grass blades and...
Four terms good to know before you grow tomatoes are “determinate, indeterminate, heirloom and hybrid” to ensure you get what you want. 1. Determinate, also known as plum or bush tomatoes, are compact and useful for small spaces or short-season gardens. Bush tomatoes are bred to stop growing around 3-4 feet tall. All the fruit usually ripens within a two-week period making this a good choice for canning or preserving. Additionally, Roma tomatoes, also in this category, are used for making paste, sauce and drying because they are meaty and usu...
As we go from cozy up at home weather to travel season you will still want a good book. I’d like to suggest you consider an option for making your time on the road more enjoyable, MP3 CD’s. They are perfect for those looking to take a summer road trip or driving for their jobs. Most cd players will accept them and they have the advantage of allowing the listener to insert a single disc for even the longest novels. We offer unabridged works meaning you get the entire text as the author intended. With traditional recorded books this means changin...
Seasons come and go. The sun rises and sets. We celebrate beginnings, endings and all things in between. This weekend, we celebrate mothers. Even though I am a mother myself, the day is clouded by the fact that I am a Mother’s Day orphan. The day, while a celebration, also becomes a time tinged with sadness. Other orphans may understand. It doesn’t matter if you are five or 55, Mother’s Day without a mother creates an emptiness – a renewed awareness of a vacancy where something real used to flourish. This void is a reminder of your grief,...
Here are ten tips for getting your yard and garden into great shape this spring. 1. Buy new plants. There are wonderful new vegetable hybrids and colors now available at local nurseries and garden centers. 2. Mow. Mowing early and regularly will keep most weeds under control. 3. Prepare your soil. Test the soil and amend it with organic fertilizer and compost, as needed. 4. Rotate garden plots. To control diseases, move the legumes (beans and peas), brassicas (broccoli and cabbage), and nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and peppers) to...
by Jill Pertler “Does technology free us or trap us?” This question came across my inbox the other day and caused me to pause. At first I thought it was a fairly straightforward and simple query – albeit one without a real answer. It’s like asking: Does clothing free us or trap us? Do seat belts free us or trap us? Bike helmets? Deadbolt locks? Dietary restrictions? Zippers? Mortgage payments? Children? Spouses? The answer has to do with perception and approach. Most things in life aren’t black and white. Shades of gray existed long before th...
