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I was born in Oakland, California and my Dad took me to Texas quickly at nine days old to get away from my alcoholic mother. I have been in Texas the rest of my 42 years.
Most of my life I have lived on a farm or in some form of country or rural living. I

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Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Great venues for selling your arts and crafts: 1 of 9

You are the creator of lovely and impressive hand made crafts that always draw their share of glances. So you've decided that you want to start selling your hand made crafts and launch your own business, but you aren't sure where to start. Here's a list of six crafty venues to promote your craft business: 1. Get started with...
Travel > Rental Cars & Driving Road trip: Tips for saving money on a driving vacation: 2 of 14

So you are going on a road trip. Great. There are many things you need to think of before you go. Will you be going with just a spouse or loved one? Are you taking the children? What about your pet? Will you leave them with a kennel, take them or leave them with family? Where will you go? What will you do when you get there?...
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) A beginner's guide to using natural accents for your garden's style: 1 of 6

STONES. Natures own way to build a natural stone hedge for your home. I will tell you how in these simple steps. 1. Excavate - Dig a trench 1 foot wide and 8 inches deep along the edge of the driveway. If the driveway slopes, start at the top and work downhill. Toss the dirt in a wheelbarrow and dump it on a tarp. You'll nee...
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Vegetarian recipes: 14 of 76

GREEK RECIPES SOUPA FAKEZ (LENTIL SOUP) Today I thought I would try some Greek recipes. I have always been interested in old recipes and collect as many as I can. There is a book called 'The Greek Mama's Kitchen, it is a celebration of the fascinating and diverse culinary traditions from different Greek communities as contin...
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Being happy in your life: 12 of 51

Call it The Humor Habit Some steps to put more laughter into your life. One of the most common reasons people leave their jobs isn't because of money, but because they're unhappy,. Here are some tips to follow. 1. Practice self-effacing humor. Share something funny that happened to you. 2. Start your own collection of audiot...
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes: The perfect holiday turkey: 4 of 16

During the holiday season, you know EVERYONE is going to want to know the abated question..."Whats the dressing going to taste like this year?" I want to share with you four of my stuffing recipes, that seem to go over great every time I make them. I assure you, I watch to see if the stuffing gets eaten or not. If no one tou...
Home & Garden > Vegetables, Herbs & Fruits Medicinal gardening for health: 3 of 9

The restoration of spiritual health through herbs should be a goal of every individual of every individuals life. By speaking of the spiritual health of man, I do not talk about body tissue or the things that go to make up only the physical well-being of the individual. I speak of the mental and the emotional, which are the ...
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to build a simple deck: 3 of 7

Do It Yourself Design / Construction How much of the patio design and or construction you can do yourself depends largely upon the time, energy, skill, and experience you can give to the project. If you have a knack for design, there is no reason why you cannot develop a good patio plan, though it's a good idea to at least g...
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Oatmeal cookies: 7 of 16

Everyone loves cookies! ....and what could be a more thoughtful Christmas gift for to make for the people you love than a box of SANTA'S own favorite cookies...baked just for them? SANTA'S FAVORITE OATMEAL COOKIES 1/2 cup softened butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup sifted f...
Creative Writing > Humor Cowboy humor: True stories about family: 9 of 20

Trapped between a rattler and a Brangus bull out at the pond. It wasn't funny way back then, but I can laugh about it now. When I was a young girl, my favorite place to go on the farm was the pond. I loved reading back then, and I love it still. The pond was a place of peace and quiet for me. I could get out of 'some' chores...