Category Archives: environment

View the Solar Eclipse

This Sunday, May 20, at around 7:30 PM CST, there will be an Annular Solar Eclipse. This means that, in some parts of the world, if you happened to be looking directly at the sun, you’d see a “Ring of … Continue reading

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Packaging

The other day I got an order from Target. I was giving my bathroom a little “change” and could only find some of the things I wanted online so off away to order I went. This is what came. One … Continue reading

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The New Graffiti

I was browsing around the web the other day, and I came across these before and after pictures: The statue, entitled “Solace  in the Wind”, stands at one of the harbors in Wellington, New Zealand, is just one of many … Continue reading

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Another Blantant Product Review

I promise, I’m not going all “Environmentalist Wacko” on you.  But I have always been a “Practical Greenie”.  I believe in conserving resources, growing my own food or buying as much as I can locally, not using pesticides unless I … Continue reading

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Are Boys Wired To Be Risk-Takers?

I’ve been in discussions about this topic before but I don’t think we’ve ever talked about it here…but we may have. I know on that “other” blog, there was much to say about it. What do you think? Are boys … Continue reading

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Where do bugs go when it gets cold?

This was the Good Question the other night and I have to wonder if everyone else has these stupid asian beetles and box elder bugs in their house. “Some bugs die, like mayflies and mosquitoes. The new insects are newly hatched … Continue reading

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Michigan Authorities Attack Woman for Babysitting Neighbor Kids

When I heard this story last week, to be honest, I couldn’t believe it. I mean really. All this woman is doing is trying to be nice to her neighbors children. Now she’s in for a fight and I for … Continue reading

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How big is your bubble?

Personal space. I need mine. More at certain times, less at certain times. My bubble changes size all the time. I don’t like people right up in my face or hanging on me. I can handle my son and my … Continue reading

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A tale of two houses from DM

I almost did not bother to read this – the twists and irony of the ending are what make it interesting and entertaining – and remind us how preconceived notions can be so faulty – Enjoy the surprised ending – … Continue reading

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Question of the day

Do you use rechargeable batteries?

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Wild and crazy Saturday night

Paul was feeling a little restless on Saturday night.  I was working on our pj party for Monday and out of the blue, he says to me, I’m going to Walmart to get a DVD player.  Uummm….okay I guess. We … Continue reading

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The 2nd Great Depression?

When people ask me where I grew up I say, Sacramento. That’s where I was born and lived until I was 16, so I do consider Sacramento my hometown. 90% of my family still lives there. So when I heard … Continue reading

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School—1957 vs. 2007

Scenario:  Jack goes quail hunting before school. Pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack. 1957-Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack’s shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack. 2007-School goes into lock … Continue reading

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Question of the day

When making an entrance into a social gathering, do you make your presence know so everyone notices you, slip in and look for someone you know or sneak in as quietly as possible and find a safe spot to hide?

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“Green” light bulbs

I was curious to know if any of you have tried the “new” energy efficient light bulbs? We bought a bunch of them a few years ago when they were all those spiral-y ugly ones. I couldn’t stand the way they looked. … Continue reading

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