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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 > Cooking (Other) Practicing safety in the kitchen: 12 of 13
Children are number one in your home. They love to help out in the kitchen. Make your your kitchen is safe, and the children know and respect the kitchen. 1). When small children are around, try to use the back burners of the stove. Little hands can not reach that far (unless they get a chair like my nephew did, no harm, he'... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Humor: True stories of employment experiences: 12 of 13
As an ex night time female cab driver, I have a few years worth of good humorous stories to tell. Driving a cab can bring out the funniest and the scariest people on the face of the earth. One that comes to mind, is one night, when I had 4 females in my cab. They were on their way to Austins 6th street for a night of fun. Wh... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Family life: Looking back at times gone by: 73 of 77
It just shouldn't happen in the the good ol' USA If you're like me, you are probably wondering what the heck is going on in this great country of ours. Just watching the news tends to make me angry these days and I honestly wonder what kind of idiots we have running the nation. After all, don't most patriotic Americans get a... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Organize a food or clothing drive in your office: 10 of 10
During the big flood of 98 in Texas, I was at work where I managed a store. The store was 1/8th of a mile from the Guadalupe River. I ended up getting STUCK in my store for three long days. When the phone lines came back up, the company headquarters told me to eat what I wanted out of the store and not to worry about the bil... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) The quest for beauty: Tips for improvement: 10 of 10
BEAUTY & FASHION KNOW-HOW Say "Eye Do". Make a commitment to protecting your eyes with shades that work now and throughout the year. A sampling: 1. The seven-layer lenses in LensCrafters Maui Jim sunglasses mean glare reduction from all angles. 2. Light, sporty Suncloud specs have nonslip grips on the arms and nose so they d... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Swedish meatballs: 6 of 6
SMA KOTTBULLAR (SMALL SWEDISH MEATBALLS) SMA KOTTBULLAR (Small Swedish Meatballs) 1 tbls butter 4 tbls finely chopped onion 1 large boiled potato, mashed (1 cup) 3 tbls fine dry bread crumbs 1 lb. lena ground beef 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 tea. salt 1 egg 1 tbls. finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tbls. butter 2 tbls. vegetable oil ... More..
Sciences > Geology & Geophysics Life near an active volcano: 5 of 5
If you have ever lived near an active volcano, hold onto to your seats. These statistics may have you moving to a new area. In A.D.79, Mount Vesuvius erupted and engulfed Pompeii. One record of the event was recorded by a horrified survivor. Mount Vesuvius erupted once again in 1631 killing some 4,000 people. Turn to Sicily,... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Great recipes for weight watchers: 5 of 5
I know, your on a diet. Who out there hasn't tried dieting and actually stuck to it? I am one of you out there that quits my diets because the food is bland, or tasteless or just plain unappetizing. I found this TACO recipe that is healthy and low in fat. It is unusuall in that it has FISH in it. A TACO WITH FISH in it you s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Princess Diana: Forensic investigation adds more questions then answers for October 1st inquiry: 2 of 2
New witnesses have come forward with evidence surrounding the death of Princess Diana Astonishing claims by new witnesses are being examined by British detectives investigating Diana's death. They seem incredible. But if true, they could rock the Royal Family to its foundations. On the night that Diana, Princess of Wales die... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Installing crown molding in your home: 2 of 2
Moldings can separate two wallpaper patterns; add definition to walls, ceilings, and windows; and create instant architecture in a plain, boxy room. When selecting moldings- whether crown, chair rail, or cove - you'll find two types to choose from: solid, which doesn't have any joints, and fingerjointed, which does. Though f... More..