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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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Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy salad recipes: 46 of 67
RICE SHRIMP SALAD. This is a healthy recipe if you watching the tire tube around your waist. It is tasty, easy to make and appetizing. Your family will love this salad like no other. 2 tablespoons low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise 1 cup cooked brown rice 1/2 cup cooked frozen peas 1 pound cooked frozen shrimp 1... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Mouth-watering fish: 22 of 31
WHEN THOSE FIRST long, lazy days of summer blow through your open windows, a hot kitchen is the LAST place you want to be. Instead, keep things cool with this easy breezy Salmon recipe. SPICED SALMON 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 ... More..
Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter The importance of humor in relationships: 35 of 48
If your in a relationship and you both are like cringing when you see each other, or otherwise in a bad distemper with each other, then you need some humor. Here is the number one way that I found to make my husband not only smile when we are mad at one another, but it REALLY makes the making up fun. I get two chairs, and si... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Teen advice: How to get a summer job: 32 of 42
Teenagers love making money and it is a good educational process for their future lives and gives them a since of belonging as well as self-worth. Summer time is a fun time and can be a very rewarding time for the teenagers of 'today'. There are many diverse jobs to be had for teenagers. Here are some cool tips to get you on... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Asia Why America is worried about China: 36 of 47
Here is a shocker, they say that ONLY 1% of imported items from China are actually tested to be safe for Americans. Can you believe it? I do. Why should the good American government spend money on KEEPING us safe, when they can use that money to line their own fat pockets. In recent news we have have been seeing a plethora o... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Having a bad day: 87 of 106
A Bowl of Comfort ! ! On a wintry, don't - even-mention-the-wind-chill afternoon, nothing hits the spot like a crock of onion soup topped with melted cheese. This is good in the late evenings beside a fireplace, it can also be made in and iron skillet over the fire like the olden days. Try this delicious, quick-fix version t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Easy gifts to make for all occasions: 10 of 12
EASY TO MAKE ! Jewelry Bag for any gift or occasion. Here is what you will need: White fabric, 8" x 22"; 3/4 "W red check ribbon, 1 5/8 yds; two 3/4 wood beads; red embroidery floss; embroider needle; large-eyed needle; 12 brass charms. Cutting fabric: Cut two pieces 8" x 11". Embroidery: On one piece , lightly mark a freeha... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Blood pressure: Classification, measurement, and maintenance: 5 of 6
DID YOU KNOW? Nearly one-third of Americans with high blood pressure are undiagnosed. There are more post menopausal women with high blood pressure than men of the same age with high blood pressure. About 50 million Americans have high blood pressure, and almost half are women. What is it? If you have high blood pressure (al... More..
Home & Garden > Lawn Lawn mowing best practices: 6 of 7
Some innocent Lawn Humor. One lawn practice NOT to use is mowing when the grass is wet. Here in our small SATURN, TEXAS community, we have been getting weird abnormal amounts of rain this year. Now, picture my little Hispanic husband, standing on our dilapidated front porch, tapping his foot and actually PONDERING mowing thi... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice How to organize your closet with a clothes purge: 10 of 11
You slowly walk to your closet, fear grips you as your hand reaches for the door, you DON'T want to go in there...but don't worry, you can turn a closet catastrophe into a model of efficiency by following these steps. USE IT OR LOSE IT. It's not a novel approach, but definitely the first step toward efficiency: Evaluate each... More..