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Our Experience with VulturesLast summer when my sister was dying, we were not expecting the strangers who appeared, eager to get their hands on her possessions. Hopefully this article will help others recognize this tendency in people who have access to their loved ones.
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Ain't it Funny How Time Slips AwayFor months I've been trying to find time to at least touch base with Yahoo. I can't believe how long it has been since I published. A brief note to my friends (if I have any left).
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How We Are Prepared for a TornadoHow our family is prepared for a tornado, plus tips for emergency preparedness for this natural disaster
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Wanna Be My New Doctor?Have you ever known anyone who had these strange spells and found help for them? If so, please tell me about it.
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My Memories of that Concert in LondonWhen I saw "memories of the first concert you ever attended" on AC's assignment desk, memories of my first concert came rushing in. It is a memory I'll treasure forever.
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How Technology Has Changed the World for SeniorsAfter growing up before computers were available to individuals, I'm amazed at the information computers can provide in an instant. But I still have some mixed feelings about technology.
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My Special-delivery GroomNot many girls have a husband delivered straight to their door. -
I was Held Prisoner in a Pseudo-hospitalCall it a comedy of errors. But it wasn't very funny while it was happening.
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Is There a Cure for Stupid?If you've got it, you've got it, and apparently, I've got it. Can anyone help?
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Merry Christmas to AllJust to let you all know how much I appreciate you and to give you my best wishes. Remember, Jesus loves you. -
Hippy CakeMy family loves this red devil's food cake with butterscotch filling, pecans, marshmallow frosting, and chocolate swirls on top.
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The Coach Who Made It All WorthwhileAfter four years of playing basketball for a coach who left a lot to be desired, my new coach was like a breath of fresh air.
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Ghost Writers in the SkyJust when everyone thinks she's dead, she appears in the dark of night.
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Islamization of Paris--a Warning to the World-CBN NewsHere is a link to a mind-boggling news report that was online yesterday.
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Statement on the Proposed "Cordoba House" Mosque Near Ground ZeroIf the "Cordoba House" mosque is allowed to be built on the proposed site near Ground Zero in New York, Saudi Arabia and other Muslim nations should be required to open their borders to other religions as well.
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The Plight of Children of Illegal ImmigrantsWhen a child is brought into the country illegally, he grows up to find himself caught in a trap with no way to turn.
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My Personal Experience of Dealing with BaldnessDid you ever see a bald woman who had not had chemo treatments? I was getting too close for comfort before finding a remedy that worked for me.
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Another Kind of PurpleIs there more than one kind of purple? Here's the way I see it.
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The Wedding Cake Fiasco of 2003When I had the wedding cake completed, I packaged it carefully and put it in the freezer, where it would stay for a month while I went on vacation. No worries. Maybe I shouldn't have taken its safety for granted.
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Looking Forward to What the Day May BringIn recent months I've changed my outlook on life. Here's what happened.
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What We Learned About Snakes the Hard WayAfter spending many days in the woods and on the rivers for over 25 years, my son was bitten by a poisonous snake when he let his guard down for just a moment.
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How Mary Fooled John on April Fool's DayMy friend Mary finally got even with her husband John for all his pranks.
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I was Wrong About Red Yeast RiceSome time back I wrote an article about natural treatments for high cholesterol. Now I find one of them, Red Yeast Rice, can be dangerous for anyone who can't tolerate statin drugs.
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How Not to Dispose of Unwanted ClutterSome jobs just cause more problems than they're worth. Cleaning the attic is no exception.
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Sitting at the Counter at Woolworth's in the 1950sWhen I sat at the counter in Woolworth's, drinking a Coke with my sister, I never dreamed history would be made at a Woolworth's counter just like this one, and before very long.
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What to Do If Your Car Runs AwayPlanning ahead can help you prevent an accident.
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Local Church Taking Over Senior Nutrition Program After Government Cuts FundsWhen cuts in government funding caused the closing of the local Senior Nutrition program, the First Baptist church stepped in to bridge the gap.
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How to Kill the Goose that Lays the Golden EggsSolicitations for charitable contributions can be carried too far.
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How to Make Easy and Delicious Snow Ice CreamAny time it snows enough for us to scrape a bowl full of clean snow off the top of something, we make snow ice cream. It's the best part of any winter.
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Lupus, Post-polio Syndrome, or Malpractice - Which Really Killed My Sister?My sister was misdiagnosed for many years, and turned over to the mental health system because "it's all in your head." Who was responsible for her death?
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Lessons Learned from the Oklahoma BlizzardAfter spending five hours stranded in her car in a snowstorm, my granddaughter learned of another item needed in an emergency kit.
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How I'm like EinsteinIt gives me comfort to compare myself to Einstein.
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Things to Say to Your Husband During the Superbowl GameThis is one of the most opportune times to gain some leverage with your husband.
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My Holiday Haiku '09Three holidays squeezed into seventeen syllables..
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Have We Given Away Our Freedom to Celebrate Christmas?When we quit celebrating Christmas as we always have for fear of "offending someone," we're giving away our freedom as well.
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How to Clean Your Shower HeadCleaning your shower head doesn't have to be a dirty job.
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MRSA--A Deadly Infection that Can Be Mistaken for a Spider BiteThis is an update on my first article about MRSA as requested by a reader.
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Top 10 2010 New Year's Resolutions for the Senior SetThis is an exact copy of Great-grandma's latest set of New Year's resolutions that I just received in the mail. She wanted my opinion on them.
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Why I Don't Lose Sleep Worrying Over Global WarmingThe world's climate has changed constantly since it was created. God is in control and it's arrogant of man to think he can destroy it.
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Review of Maxi-Hair for Thinning HairAfter years of trying everything suggested for my thinning hair, I finally found something that actually works.
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Was Tiger Woods Asleep when He Crashed His Car?People on Ambien can do unbelievable things when sleeping under the influence of Ambien, and opiate painkillers could make it worse.
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The Things I'm Most Thankful for in 2009As time passes, one's viewpoint tends to change.
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Don't Put Off Having a MammogramI think the new suggested guidelines that advise postponing starting mammograms till after 50 are nothing but someone's attempt to save money--in the wrong place.
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My Mother's Illness Made the Whole Family SickA person doesn't have Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia alone. The whole family suffers with them.
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Narrow Escape from Drowning Below the DamThe researchers (including my son) were tagging fish below the dam when their anchor pulled loose and their motor failed to start. Many have drowned in similar situations.
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A 2-Year-Old's Halloween TrickWhen her father took her trick-or-treating, she misinterpreted her dad's instructions, much to his chagrin.
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Vermont's Maple Sausage MuffinsVermont's contribution to the states' muffin series is the Maple Sausage Muffin.
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Recipe for Utah's Apricot MuffinsUtah's contribution in the states' muffins series is the Apricot Muffin. This muffin is based on the Whole Wheat Muffins recipe.
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Butter Pecan Muffins from the Great State of TexasThe state muffin from Texas in this series of states' muffins is the Butter Pecan Muffin. How can Butter Pecan anything not be delicious?
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Recipe for Tennessee's Grits and Cheddar MuffinsTennessee's contribution to this state muffins series is the Grits and Cheddar Muffin. Sound strange? You won't know till you try it.
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Recipe for South Dakota's Oatmeal Raisin MuffinsSouth Dakota's state muffin in this series is healthful Oatmeal Raisin Muffins.
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Recipe for South Carolina's Colonial MuffinsSouth Carolina's contribution to the state muffins series is this delicious cinnamony muffin, which is topped with a delicious glaze.
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Recipe for Rhode Island's Amaretto MuffinsRhode Island's state muffin in this series is the Amaretto Muffin, flavored with amaretto liqueur and almonds.
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Recipe for Pennsylvania's Chocolate Chip MuffinsPennsylvania's state muffin in this series is filled with chocolate chips and nuts.
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The Dog Who Saw Frightening CreaturesHis experience with foreign animals was limited, so he had to use his imagination to explain what he didn't understand.
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The Dog Who Worked as a GatekeeperIt wasn't just that he wanted out of the yard. He wanted people to know that when he stayed in the yard, it was his choice to do so. -
That Night in the Mini-vanThis is supposed to be a humorous camping story. It wasn't that funny at the time it happened.
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The Patriot:Flash Fiction EntryFred had had enough of the new president's incompetence and he meant to do something about it. Would he succeed?
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Oregon's Pear Crunch MuffinsHere is a really different muffin recipe that uses pears and a tasty streusel topping.
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Nevada's Golden Nugget MuffinsNevada's contribution to the states' muffins series takes oatmeal muffins and uses apricot or pineapple preserves or orange marmalade as a tasty filling.
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Nebraska's Conestoga MuffinsNebraska's state muffin in this series is decidedly different, made with the whole wheat muffin basic recipe and beef jerky.
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Montana's Honeyed Cherry MuffinsDark sweet pitted cherries and honey give these muffins their unique taste.
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Xpress Redi-Set-Go CookerI really wanted to buy that cooker, but when I called and got the automated voice that wanted to keep me on the line forever with other offers, I changed my mind.
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A Father's Day Tribute to DocHe dreamed of becoming a doctor, but poverty prevented that. So he became a "fixer." He even performed successful breast reduction surgery on a chicken.
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Update from the Funny FarmJust checking in to say I'm still among the living and missing you all. Also the latest on my daughter's cancer treatment.
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Touching BaseThis is a quick follow-up to my last entry.
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Trials and TribulationsMost of us have heard the expression, "When it rains, it pours." It's raining at our house.
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Keep Good Records and Put Up a Good Fight If You Know You're RightAn example of how you can be cheated out of your money by financial institutions. Don't just take their word for it. They may be wrong and you may be right. -
The Love StoryAn easier-to-read version of the poem by the same name published recently.
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The Love StoryThis is the true story of a long, happy marriage.
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Love IsA very short poem about love
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Warning About Barton Publishing Company and OthersI learned from my experience to always check out an unknown company before buying online from them. -
A Natural Cure for Sinus Infections - No Antibiotics NeededEvery year I have at least one sinus infection, which leads to a bronchial infection, which often leads to a bladder infection. Since I don't tolerate antibiotics well, I set out to find a cure for a sinus infection, that didn't involve antibiotics.
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Update on Coconut Almond Butter Cookies, Great for ChristmasI published this recipe several months ago, but after making them recently, decided there were some things I should add. -
Merry ChristmasI wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I'll be reading you.
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Jim's Special Pudding Mix CookiesThe taste of these cookies can be varied by using different flavors of pudding mix. -
Missouri's Beer Barrel MuffinsThis unusual muffin is Missouri's offering in the state muffin series. -
Mississippi Mud MuffinsMississippi's offering in the state cupcake series is the Mississippi Mud Muffin. This is definitely not a diet food for those watching their weight. But doesn't it sound delicious?
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Tacos for Christmas DinnerThere are as many different ways to celebrate Christmas as there are families, and Christmas stories get passed down through families for generations.
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How Not to Celebrate a Special BirthdayA thought-provoking Christmas poem.
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Be Thankful for What You HaveHappiness is not derived from material possessions. One can be happy by simply making up their mind to do so.
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Have You Measured Your Powdered Laundry Detergent?After wondering how a small box of detergent can do X number of loads of laundry, we finally took the time to measure it. Here's what we found. -
Minnesota's Cardamom Fruit MuffiinsIn this series of states' muffins, Minnesota features Cardamom Fruit Muffins. -
Michigan's Bing Cherry MuffinsMichigan's state muffin in this series is the Bing Cherry Muffin, a great addition to brunch, breakfast, or just for a tasty snack. -
Massachusetts' Cranberry MuffinsThese tasty cranberry muffins are just in time for your Thanksgiving breakfast.
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Maryland's Crab Cake MuffinsThese unusual muffins, made with canned crabmeat, have been chosen to represent Maryland in the state muffins series. -
Maine's Blueberry MuffinsWho doesn't like blueberry muffins? They have been chosen to represent Maine in the state muffin series.
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Why Huntley Brown, a Black Entertainer, Won't Vote for ObamaRecently a white friend called me a racist because I said I wouldn't vote for Obama. This is an email from Huntley Brown, a well-known black entertainer. Please check it out on Snopes if you doubt its authenticity. I have already done so. -
Who Will Help the Hungry and Homeless?Are homeless people responsible for their plight? Should we feed hungry people? Or is it the government's job?
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Why I Didn't Kill My BrotherHe was the world's worst prankster, but he was my best friend.
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The Horrible Night My Brother was Attacked by an IntruderOur parents left us home alone. My brother tried to protect my sisters and me from an intruder. -
How to Bake a Moist and Tender TurkeyThis is a different method but quite easy to do. -
Warning: Do Not Let Your Children Eat Sherwood's Milk Chocolate Pirates Gold CoinsThis candy contains melamine, which is the contaminant that has killed and sickened thousands of Chinese babies. This includes a link to a Snopes report on this product.
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Louisiana's Creole MuffinsThese muffins should be a good accompaniment for fish and other Creole foods.
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Kentucky Derby MuffinsKentucky's muffin is something different, with bourbon and mint flavors to liven up the taste.
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Sunflower Muffins from KansasA hearty muffin filled with sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and raisins.
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Iowa's Corn 'N' Bacon MuffinsThis would be a nice change of breads to accompany beans, etc.
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Simple Salisbury SteakThis is an easy recipe for a satisfying main dish.
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Green Tomato PieIf you like to try new recipes, here's your chance to try something really different.
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Indiana's Black Walnut MuffinsThe taste of black walnuts is complimented by dark brown sugar in this recipe.
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Illinois' Oatmeal 'N' Apple MuffinsA healthful combination of oatmeal, cinnamon, and apples makes a hearty and delicious muffin.
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Oklahoma Crude Muffins (as in Crude Oil)The name of these muffins may be a turnoff, but the taste won't be!
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Idaho's Potato Stick MuffinsIdaho's muffin uses the wonderful Idaho potatoes, but in an unexpected form--potato sticks.
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Hawaii's Pineapple Cream MuffinsThese tempting muffins incorporate two delicious products grown in Hawaii, pineapple and coconut.
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Georgia's Peach MuffinsWhat could be better than Georgia's peaches in Georgia's state muffin?
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Ohio's Buckeye Buckwheat Muffins (#2)I published this on AC 3 days ago. Now it is gone and its URL is on the California muffin recipe. So I'll try it again.
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Recipe for Fried Green TomatoesThis is a good use for those green tomatoes about to get "bit" by the first frost.
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Green Tomato PicklesA good use for those tomatoes left on the vines when cold weather comes.
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Florida's Orange Bran MuffinsWhat could be more appropriate for Florida's state muffin?
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Delaware's Coconut Jumble MuffinsDelaware's state muffin contains a variety of delicious ingredients.
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Connecticut Nutmeg MuffinsConnecticut's state muffin is this spicy creation.
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Colorado's Buttered Rum MuffinsIs rum a Colorado product, or why was this muffin chosen as the state muffin?
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California's Date-Nut Bran MuffinsThis recipe uses honey, dates, and walnuts, which are some of California's many farm products.
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Can America Survive as a Non-Christian Nation?Some people say Christianity and the Scripture have nothing to do with governing our country. Many of our respected leaders from the past would disagree with that.
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Arkansas' Rice MuffinsAn unusual twist on an old favorite--corn muffins.
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Arizona's Lemon MuffinsA touch of lemon makes these muffins special.
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New York's Maple-Apple MuffinsUse the basic Oatmeal Muffin recipe with a few modifications to make this healthful and tasty muffin.
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Alaska's Salmon MuffinsSecond in a series of states' muffins
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Alabama's Peanut Butter MuffinsFirst in a series of States' Muffins.
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Obama: Messiah or Hitler--Letter from a German Woman Who Lived During the Hitler RegimeObama has said, "America is no longer a Christian nation." Will we soon be in the same situation Germany was in during WWII?
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Basic Recipes for State MuffinsThese are basic recipes for each state's muffins. For each state's muffins, ingredients will be added to one of these basic recipes.
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Does Oklahoma Have the Best Voting System?I started working in Oklahoma elections as a counter 35 years ago. What an improvement the counting machines made in the whole process!
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Recipe for English Pork PieThis recipe is different from the norm and quite delicious. It incorporates apples for extra nutrition and an interesting taste.
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My Experience with Stevens-Johnson SyndromeI had never heard of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome before I was diagnosed with it. It has been one of the worst experiences of my life.
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Here Today, Gone TomorrowThis has been a crazy summer and looks to be getting crazier.
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Our Stressful Trip to England and Why I'll Never Fly American Airlines AgainYears ago, when seeing how American Airlines treated their customers, I vowed never to fly American again. When a recent trip made it necessary to do so, I remembered my promise and why I had made it.
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Why I'm No Longer Commenting on ArticlesSince I don't have time to write all my favorites, I must take this means to say I'm not forgetting you.
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Coconut Almond Butter CookiesThese cookies are a little different from the norm and are popular with folks who like coconut.
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Unique Yeast CookiesThese cookies are less sweet than most, but are just right when decorated with buttercream icing. Great for holidays. When I take them to Christmas parties, there are never any left to bring home.
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Quick and Easy Almost Fat-Free CheesecakeThis recipe is deceptively simple and contains no fat except what's in the graham cracker crust.
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Is Everyone on the Sexual Offenders List Dangerous?Pedophiles and other sexual offenders are all around us, whether we like it or not. They may even live under our own roof, without our knowledge. The only protection our children have is our constant vigilance.
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Will Taxes from Casinos Really Help Schools?A few years ago, after having the same issue defeated repeatedly, the gambling interests in Oklahoma finally succeeded in getting casinos legalized in the state. Even many school teachers were supporting the issue because of the promises made. How's it working for them?
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Our Martinique Taxi Driver Tried to Turn Us Over to RobbersWhen we hired a taxi driver to take us on a tour of the island of Martinique, he took us to his mother's fruit stand (or was it a bar?) in a deserted area, and then tried to leave us there with a tough-looking guy who we feared would rob us and kill us.
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We Survived a Month with the World's Rudest House GuestWe had thought our friend was a sweet girl, but having her as a house guest for a month proved we were wrong. She repaid our hospitality with incredible rudeness and insensitivity. It was the longest month of my life.
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How to Bake a Level Cake that Doesn't Stick in the PanIf you have problems baking a level cake, or if your cakes tend to stick in the pan, this article may help you.
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The Intruder: The TV Woke Us from a Sound Sleep - Who was in Our House?We were awakened by the sound of the television in the next room. We hadn't watched TV that night, and now we were all in bed. Who was in our house?
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Reliving the Howe TornadoWe watched the sky as debris from the tornado swirled overhead. For the next week we heard daily news reports of friends who had died of their injuries.
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The Good Wife's Guide--Circa 1955These ideas were undoubtedly born in the mind of a man.
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Strength Training for Seniors #2While senior citizens may feel down and out, often serious exercise will produce both physical and emotional well-being.
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Caring for Aging ParentsThose of us who are fortunate enough to be able to keep our parents well into their golden years will eventually have to deal with caring for them, one way or another.
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The Ultimate Light Bulb JokeIt was the perfect opportunity to beat the joker at his own game.
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Lovely Heart-Shaped Mini Cakes for Valentine's DayThis article includes a recipe for fondant icing and instructions for using it.
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Strength Training for the Senior CitizenThis article is a list of exercises which are easy to perform and don't feel like a waste of time.
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Should the Feds Give Us More Tax Rebates?While it's a nice gesture, would it do more harm by adding to the federal deficit than it would do good for anyone?
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The Democratic Presidential Race--Please Spare Me!Am I the only one who is sick of hearing Hillary and Obama fight?
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Cousin Helen Gets a Little Help from the Hell's AngelsIn desperation she contrived a story in hopes of intimidating a young hoodlum. She couldn't have expected the results of her tall tale.
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Have You Told Your Family You Love Them?Express your love to your family and friends while you can. Sometimes we wait too long and miss the opportunity. I learned that the hard way.
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Ten-Month-Old Opera Singer--Part 2If you read part one, you must read part 2.
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Recipe for Creamy Pear PieThis can be made with canned pears. My pie gourmet husband loves it.
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Teaching Pedro to ReadThe little fellow had been moved from school to school till he had almost fallen through the cracks. I needed to find a way to arouse his interest.
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Charles Darwin's RecantationWhy is it we constantly hear about Darwin's Theory of Evolution, yet are never told that he recanted it in his later years, only to be ignored by the scientific world?
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Recipe for Puppy ChowA recipe using Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and other ingredients to please the palate. It's especially popular with the children.
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Recipe for Pecan CobblerIn our area some restaurants are featuring pecan cobbler instead of pecan pie. One of my friends was looking for the recipe because her mother-in-law had tried the cobbler and loved it, so I found this one.
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Bonsai BoyA poem about overprotection.
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My Most Memorable Christmas GiftWhen the little girl from a destitute family moved to our town, I had no way of knowing she would change my life.
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Atkins Diet RecipesAtkins Diet Recipes aren't all about meat. Here's one for blueberry scones that would be great for a Christmas breakfast, brunch, or tea time.
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The Homeless Man and the BabyAn uncomfortable incident in a restaurant changed a woman's heart.
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Make-Ahead BreakfastThis recipe has been around for years. Make it the night before and pop it into the oven the next morning.
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Recipe for Crockpot Make-ahead BreakfastMake this the night before and have breakfast waiting for you when you get up the next morning.
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Please Don't Wish Me a "Happy Holiday"I know people mean well when they say "Happy Holidays." But it bothers me that so many have forgotten "the reason for the season."
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My Childhood Memories of World War IIThe arrival of Pearl Harbor day always takes me back to my memories of World War II. They are few, considering my young age at the time, but I will probably never forget them.
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Why We Didn't Teach Our Children to Believe in SantaEach family has to make their own decision as to whether or not to teach their children about Santa Claus. We chose not to. Here's why.
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Recipe for 4-Food-Groups-Meal on ToastThis easy recipe can be made in an oven toaster or under the broiler in just a few minutes.
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Recipe for Spam SpreadThis is a recipe for a Spam and Cheese spread to be used on toasted sandwiches. My husband loves it!
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Current Midwestern Ice Storm Adds Insult to InjuryWill Rogers once said, "If you don't like the weather in Oklahoma, just stick around for a few hours." The last 24 hours have been proof of that statement. Oklahoma residents need to know how to be prepared for any kind of weather.
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How to Select Unexpected Christmas Gifts: The Secret is to Listen with Your HeartSometimes we tend to get in a rut when choosing Christmas gifts. By spending time with the ones for whom we're buying gifts, we might learn more about them and what they would really like, but never expect, to receive.
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Christmas Fruit Drop CookiesThese cookies have a wonderful taste unrelated to fruits used in them.
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Quick and Inexpensive Nut ClustersFor those who love chocolate-covered nuts but don't have any chocolate chips handy, this recipe is a great discovery.
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Ten-Month-Old Opera SingerWhile his peers concentrate on teething and learning to walk, 10-month-old Ethan Pourtorkan has other things to do with his time; like working to perfect his technique as an opera singer.
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The Other Side of Illegal ImmigrationGetting to know some of these people personally changed my mind.
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Christmas Tree CupcakesThis cupcake can be both a treat and an activity for children when they blow out the candle and make a Christmas wish.
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A Natural Remedy for Athlete's Foot : This Tea is Also Used to Treat Many Other AilmentsSometimes prescription medicines for athlete's foot can have unpleasant side effects. This natural remedy is harmless and soothing.
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Recipe for Vegetable BeefburgersThis is an easy meal-on-a-bun recipe. It can be made in a few minutes and served hot. Leftovers can be easily reheated in the microwave. It's also very economical.
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Why You Shouldn't Neglect that EaracheI always thought an earache was pain in the ear--period. Then I learned an eardrum can rupture spontaneously, and sometimes even without pain. There is also the danger of a mastoid infection.
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Recipe for Giblet GravyThis is a recipe for old-fashioned giblet gravy which is served in the South and Midwest at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Recipe for Mexican SoupThis soup has many nutritional ingredients, yet is quick to fix and delicious to eat.
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Recipe for Crescent RollsThese rolls are not only tasty, but can be an attractive addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas table.
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Recipe for Crockpot Cornbread DressingThis is a recipe for cornbread dressing just like your mother might have made, only it is much easier and can be made ahead of time.
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The Friendliest Town in America?Our experiences with a few residents of this little town led me to believe it must be the friendliest town in America.
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How to Lower Your Cholesterol Without StatinsMy cholesterol and triglyceride levels were too high. Statin drugs caused serious muscle problems, so I was forced to find an alternative method to bring my cholesterol and triglyceride levels down.
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How I Survived Two Years With the World's Scariest TeacherIt was bad enough to get the world's meanest teacher in the second grade, but returning for the third grade and finding she would be my teacher again was a nightmare I still haven't forgotten.
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Unique Cupcakes for Halloween or ThanksgivingIf you plan to bake cupcakes for a Halloween or Thanksgiving party at school or elsewhere, here is a novel idea for some that would be impressive for either occasion.
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A Natural, Effective, and Inexpensive Way to Combat Acid RefluxWhen I realized my reflux medication was causing unexpected problems, I decided to find a way to live without it. It was simpler than I had dared hope.
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Disaster at Denney's in Moab, UtahAfter many years of eating at many restaurants, we found one with the world's worst service.
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Baking CookiesWhy don't my cookies turn out the way they're supposed to?
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Can You Kill Cooties in a Microwave?Faced with the possibility of being exposed to head lice while away from home, what is a person to do? Obviously, desperate measures are in order.
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We're Booker T. Washington's White Relatives: Geneology Reveals SurprisesIn looking for my husband's ancestors, we learned not only that one of them had owned Booker T. Washington, but that he was also the grandfather to Booker T.'s brother, John.
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Is the Bible Scientifically and Historically Accurate?This article contains several examples of how scientists, in their efforts to disprove the truth of the Bible, have accomplished just the opposite.
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Don't Sweat the Small StuffWe had several nightmarish days which were getting us down till the catastrophe of 9/11. At that point, our problems seemed insignificant by comparison.
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Regarding Yesterday's Article on a Phishing Message from an AC ProducerI sent this message to PayPal, which is the medium through which this crook hoped to get my money. This is their reply.
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He's GoneA parent is torn between his pride for his almost-grown son and his longing for the little boy he was.
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Beware of This Scam from an AC ProducerI believe the following email received from an AC producer to be a scam.
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It is Possible to Overcome Chronic PainFor many years I had chronic pain. Many doctors tried to help me. Some seemed not to care. Just when I had lost all hope, I found a doctor who had the right answers, and who cared as well.
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Urgent Warning: That "Bite" May Be Potentially Deadly MRSADoctors are seeing more and more cases of apparent spider bites or infected mosquito bites that turn out to be a potentially deadly staph infection called MRSA. What you should look for and what you can do that may help prevent it.....
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To Be or Not to Be - Why It's Important To Always be YourselfSometimes most of us would like to be somebody else for a while. But when they tried it, it backfired!