Daisy Peasblossom
My ambition was to be a writer, an artist, and an actress on the legitimate stage. Instead, I became a librarian and then a teacher. I live in a small house under a large sycamore tree in a little town in Missouri.
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My Perfect OmeletOmelets make an easy supper on a hot day.
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Game Review: Plan it GreenThis time-management game is a soothing tutorial in creating a green economy.
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My Daughter's WeddingMy daughter's lovely wedding, held in March 2009. -
The Ol' Swimmin' HoleA nostalgic view of the local swimming hole during summer. -
What I Did with My Bachelor Degree in Drama, and Master Degree in Library ScienceMy degree did not lead to instant riches, fame or a very large fortune; but I have not regretted the hours spent in the classroom or the time spent researching and preparing for class.
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Throw Your Caps High!There is that moment of relief that comes with graduation, whether it be from Kindergarten, Elementary School, High School or College; here is that celebration expressed.
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Games to Play at the ParkThese are traditional playground games from my childhood.
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Emotional HighNot all vampires are invisible in mirrors or go around sucking on people's necks. A few are even useful members of society.
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Earth Day 1970Remembering the float trip my writing class took the spring I had just turned eighteen. -
A Spring-time Fish StoryAn old man visits a favorite family fishing spot, and gets a surprise. -
Flower Fairy in the SnowA spring storm catches one of the Little People unaware. -
Coloring Easter EggsInnocent delight greets another spring. -
Spring ResurrectionSnowdrops are often the first spring flowers, promising that another spring has come. -
ChillA rattle trap hotel, an orange kitten, and a snow storm adds up to...what? -
Nutritional RatingsNutritionists join with big business to rate the foods we eat. It seems like a good idea, but the consumer may be on the losing end of the deal.
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Use Freemind Mind-Mapping Software to Keep Up with New Year ResolutionsFreemind is a "mind-mapping" software tool that can be used for personal planning or creating flow-charts.
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Nine Circles of Hell Before Breakfast?The new game by AE, Dante's Inferno, is now available for pre-purchase. The full version will be coming out February 9th, 2010.
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Quicky Fish DishesSimple ways to serve fish that do not take your time away from your guests.
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Vegan Desserts: Rebuilding Traditional StandbysMany traditional recipes are vegetarian, if not vegan. Meat has always been expensive to raise, preserve, prepare. Remaking those old recipes for modern ingredients is a simple matter.
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Basic Vegan Bread RecipesDescribes how to make the three basic types of bread. Contains no milk or eggs, suitable for most diets.
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Cold Weather Raw Food DietAn examination of the feasibility of the Raw Food Diet for winter dining.
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Vegan Chocolate Cake with Soy and ApplesauceI'm not vegan, but am always looking for new ways to create recipes.
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Vegan New Year SnacksA few quick snacks suitable for parties of any kind.
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Cooking with OrzoOrzo can mean more than one thing, but for the purposes of this article it refers to a shaped wheat product that resembles rice, but tastes like spaghetti.
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Healthy PancakesI learned to cook because mama said I had to, but as my children grew, I learned that a portion of their attention deficit issues could be blamed on food additives in diet. Here are two results of that background.
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Oatmeal: Not Just for BreakfastCreative ways to add flavor to this traditional breakfast food--and ideas for serving it at other meals.
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Rent to Own with $100 Down, and $100 a MonthMy experience with purchasing land on a "claim for deed" contract.
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Family Favorites for Campfire and Other SingalongsTen songs, with YouTube and other links, that we can almost count on singing when traveling as a family.
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Improving My Favorite Product: My ComputerDreaming of new art tools to improve the things I create.
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Free Things to Do in MissouriAn over-view of a few of the free things to do in Missouri.
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Rice Milk SmoothiesTwo easy recipes with variations for making Smoothies using rice milk as a base.
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Home-Made Soy MilkAn overview of the basic steps involved in making soy milk.
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Soy SmoothiesTwo recipes for soy smoothies
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How to Build Healthy Brown Bag Lunches for Your KidsA tasty alternative to the standard peanut-butter and jelly, bag of chips and an apple lunch.
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Back to School LunchesPlanning ideas for safe, nutritious, economical foods for school lunches.
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Winterizing Your GardenA brief over-view of the process of preparing a garden for winter.
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Must Have Toys for TeensSeven inexpensive to expensive ideas for grandparents purchasing for those special kids on their shopping list.
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No Pain, No Gain? Planning an Exercise ProgramGradual increments of increased difficulty may be healthier than pushing your body to the limit each time you exercise.
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Summer NutritionIdeas for light, refreshing meals that take advantage of summer's bounty without toasting the cook along with the meal.
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10 Summer Health TipsTen tips for having a healthy summer vacation. -
Dealing with a Homesick CamperDealing with your own child is interesting enough; when it is the parents of another child...then it gets really interesting!
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Visits from GrandchildrenGrandchildren are a delight; but in a group, they can leave Gramma's house looking as if a herd of buffalo ran through it--and Gramma feeling as if she had been at ground zero under the stampede.
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Shopping on a BudgetA brief description of purchasing on a budget. 1. Assessing budget 2. Comparing price versus quality. 3. Packing purchases carefully. 4. Put away immediately. 5. Make sure nothing is wasted. Filmed in Walmart and at home, using a Kodak Easy-Share Camera; editing done with AVS4You. -
A Teacher's Summer VacationTeacher's love summer vacation ... it's the time when they catch up on life.
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Feral AnimalsFeral animals are more dangerous than wild animals, because they are accustomed to the sight and smell of humans. -
Economical EntertainmentWhen the budget is tight, having fun sometimes seems to be off limits. Here are a few ideas for brightening your day.