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Living happily in beautiful Central Oregon, I am the President of the Central Oregon Donkey Association. My husband and I have raised seven children to adulthood. Some through college and on to International studies as well as one rodeo queen. One deaf. (The

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Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts Making puddings: A simple family favorite: 1 of 19
Chocolate Lavender PuddingThere is a special feeling of home and comfort when you have that first bite of a family specialty that you never get anywhere else. It only roosts in your family tree. Holidays and other special occasions just wouldn't be the same without it. In our family it's the Chocolate Lavender Pudding.When I ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Working on the Sabbath: 1 of 3
Trying to balance what is important to me in life has taken some real soul searching. To begin with I seem to do everything backwards. For thirty years I was self-employed and my choice of days off was my own. Since we scrambled for money all the time I only could afford one day. With rare exception, Sundays were sacred. With... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News Cloning your pet for $150,000: Is it a new industry?: 1 of 3
Cloning your beloved pet for any amount of money is going to be a disappointment. It's a sweet thought but one you really don't want to visit long term. That being said, pet cloning is going to be a new industry and probably a hugely successful one. Very much like the funeral industry, lots of money changing hands with an ine... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Are printed cookbooks a thing of the past?: 15 of 33
A well used family cookbook with its frayed edges and handwritten notes resembles a good worn family bible. There is something to be said for the connection you make when you pull out that family cookbook littered with favorite recipes of loved ones long gone and head into the kitchen.I would like to say due to the internet, ... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Indoor herb container gardening: 3 of 6
Growing herbs indoors is no more difficult than growing them in the garden. Indoor plants need basically the same conditions as herbs grown outdoors, sunlight, water and a well-drained soil that is not too rich. In fact, as long as you are fairly conscientious, in some ways I think it is easier to grow indoors in that you hav... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Is it better to consign jewelry to boutiques or sell on eBay?: 3 of 5
To wait, or not to wait, that is the question.The world of selling jewelry is a complicated place with many facets. The planets of eBay and consignment stores often collide in the time continuum.The top factors are:1. Where are you placing your items on consignment and do you want top price for your hard work.2. Do you need t... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Horses: 13 of 21
Honk if you have a saddle horn.Without a doubt the funniest horse story I remember didn't happen anywhere near a horse. In fact, it came about at night, in a bingo hall.After being self-employed for thirty years, I fell into a job this last year that put me in contact with real people. One of which has turned into one of my b... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Dealing with a tragedy in the elementary school classroom: 7 of 11
When I was in forth grade our beloved teacher passed out Halloween candy, said good-bye to us, then went home and committed suicide. Forty years later I can still see her sitting with her legs crossed at the table as we filed out, smiling at us, her hand with her polished nails placing the Reese's cup in mine. We were clueles... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Empty nest syndrome reflections: 11 of 17
One of my daughters once told me that the paradox of parenting is that if you do your job correctly, someday your kids will all leave you. Apparently we did something right.Early in the morning on a bright summer day last August, we watched as the giant white bird lifted off the ground bound for France, holding the last chick... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Great retail jobs for teens: 11 of 16
"Do you want fries with that?" If that is not what your teenager wants to learn as their first job mantra, then a job in retail might be the place for them to look. The retail job market is great for students needing seasonal employment as well as young people looking for something more permanent.Besides the traditional job a... More..