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If I must distill it into a statement, I would describe myself as an avid student of life and an ornery old woman who believes having fun is the key to rich and healthy living. I hope to share a little of that fun and learning with everyone I meet here.

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Creative Writing > Humor Cowboy humor: True stories about horses: 1 of 46

Lots of folks don't realize how smart a horse can be. Some of them have a fully developed sense of humor as well and take delight in playing "tricks" on their humans when given a chance. I should know. I had the good fortune of being owned by one of these special creatures. Though she fostered many a story told round the cam...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Passion: 25 of 392

Sensual Rhythm A gentle madness fills my soul. Arching like a cat stretching in the sun, testing claws against raw wood. Breathing deeply and touching this animal within the barbarian arises,brushed with gold, glittering flesh dancing in the firelight. Wreathed in pungent perfume as thought evaporates into sensation, the dru...
Sciences > Earth Science (Other) Is dowsing fact or fiction?: 1 of 14

I know for a fact that dowsing works. Would you like to learn to dowse so you can test this yourself? Simple instructions and readily available tools make is a fairly easy skill to acquire! Dowsing was taken for granted in my family. Grandfather was a "water witch", meaning he had a talent for dowsing water. He was a simple ...
Home & Garden > Lawn & Landscaping How to get rid of dandelions: 2 of 19

Ridding your lawn of dandelions takes patience, persistence and is not overly difficult. Contrary to what many would have you believe, there is no real need for toxic herbicides. A few dandelions are actually desirable in the spring. Being one of the earliest growers, they attract and provide food for ladybugs and other bene...
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: Me vs. the family pet, a battle of wills: 1 of 9

Is there anything more frustrating than a "battle of wills" with a two-year-old child? Without a doubt! Try keeping the family cat out of the garden once they've laid claim! Cats are convinced they are the center of the universe and our Monkey is no exception. He insists on inspecting every project within his domain and when...
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) How to determine what your collectibles are worth: 1 of 8

Collectibles have several criteria used in determining their value. Condition, availability and even provenance will all be factors in the valuation. Once those are established you will then be faced with two actual values, fair market and retail or replacement value. The first step is to ascertain whether or not the item is...
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies How to get rid of a bruise: 1 of 6

That friendly tag-team football game left you literally, black and blue, is there some way to make the bruises go away? Though minor bruising simply requires time to heal and fade there are several things you can do to minimize and speed up this process. Bruising normally occurs when a blow to the body damages muscle tissue,...
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce The impact of divorce on young children: 9 of 38

Marital discord and divorce is never easy. For those of us with children, it becomes even more complex and heart wrenching because of the impact it will have on them. Conducting ourselves poorly during and following a split is an understandable, but potentially devastating mistake. All of us believe we love our children abov...
Health & Fitness > Holistic Health Natural remedies for pink eye: 1 of 4

Pink Eye is a common name for several types of conjunctivitis, which is an inflammation of the clear membrane covering part of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelids. The most common form is viral conjunctivitis. Symptoms include feeling as though there is grit in the eyes, swelling, redness, watering and a colorless or c...
Home & Garden > Perennials Growing yarrow: 1 of 3

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is an attractive perennial herb that is very easy to grow. This undemanding plant will do well in zones 3 10 and provide showy flat heads of flowers from as early as May in some areas, through the first hard frost. Yarrow is prized for its medicinal properties, as well as use in fresh and dried ...