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5-24-18, 7:51pm

CathyA replied to a thread The volcano in Hawaii in Environmental Issues

That definitely puts it in perspective.

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5-24-18, 3:59pm

CathyA replied to a thread The volcano in Hawaii in Environmental Issues

DS is honeymooning there right now. I was very concerned, but hadn't realized how far apart the islands really are. One of my fears was they might...

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5-24-18, 12:56pm

CathyA started a thread The volcano in Hawaii in Environmental Issues

Boy, that's really incredible to watch! What a force it is! We're seeing how the islands were initially made. Now they're seeing blue flames, from...

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5-21-18, 8:37am

Suzanne replied to a thread DD asking us to get vaccinations in Family Matters & Relationships

This is what I’m getting. Daughter has a high risk pregnancy. Babies are likely immune-compromised. Daughter says that, to protect these...

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5-19-18, 9:27am

CathyA started a thread Plastics......... in Environmental Issues

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/06/ You might have to get out and then back in this link to see this article, without...

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5-19-18, 9:17am

CathyA replied to a thread Watching Royal Wedding!! in Consumerism & The Media

I'll be the party pooper. I can't believe it's on every single major network, including PBS. I wanted to hear the news, but all I got was this...

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5-18-18, 4:52pm

CathyA replied to a thread Coffee grounds..... in Gardening & Farming

They all go into the compost pile. I also pour more water through them later in the day, to get one more cup of coffee.

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5-18-18, 2:47pm

CathyA replied to a thread Another school shooting, multiple fatalities in Simple Public Policy

The schools need a separate alarm for a shooter. This is all so disgusting and intolerable.

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5-18-18, 9:02am

Suzanne replied to a thread Contagious disease and immunizations in Health & Health Care

I wash my hands and get my shots. All of them. I get that you had an allergic reaction, so for you the flu shot may be a no-no. Few people work...

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5-16-18, 5:42pm

CathyA replied to a thread DNA Testing & Surprise Sibling in Family Matters & Relationships

Does the company get your permission to let others know that you are probably related?

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5-16-18, 10:08am

Suzanne replied to a thread I feel horrible........... in Health & Health Care

Checking in on the low-histamine diet: I’m beginning to feel less unwell. My jeans are looser. My thighs and bottom are less ripply. I have less...

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5-16-18, 9:13am

CathyA replied to a thread Are you a cyberchondriac - asking Dr Google about health questions? in Family Matters & Relationships

I have several "non-life-threatening" health issues that make my life difficult. Both DH and I have medical backgrounds. I look conditions up all...

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5-10-18, 11:25am

CathyA replied to a thread How did you get interested in your hobby? in Hobbies & Creativity

There are sooooooo many things in this life to enjoy!

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5-10-18, 10:30am

CathyA replied to a thread I feel horrible........... in Health & Health Care

Tammy.....I'm re-considering it. I just want to be sure there's no other physical reason for some of my pains. Maybe even because my neuro system...

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5-10-18, 9:18am

CathyA replied to a thread I feel horrible........... in Health & Health Care

Suzanne.......thanks for your support! When I was younger with some of these ailments, I knew what to do and what would make me feel better. But...

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5-9-18, 12:41pm

Suzanne replied to a thread I feel horrible........... in Health & Health Care

CathyA, I’m so sorry to read about your bad place. I have nothing as bad as you, but I still have times when it’s one migraine too many, one bout of...

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5-9-18, 10:00am

CathyA replied to a thread How did you get interested in your hobby? in Hobbies & Creativity

I think I got my love of gardening from my grandpap. I saw him working in his big garden a lot. I remember he grew strawberries and let my brother...

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5-7-18, 5:33pm

CathyA replied to a thread The Daily Peeve / Rant in Dailies and Challenges

LOL Alan. It's a pretty risky thing to do, but they're young. They'll learn......... haha Float On.....thanks for the link, but I think I'll...

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5-7-18, 12:55pm

CathyA replied to a thread The Daily Peeve / Rant in Dailies and Challenges

DS is getting married this weekend. Besides having a social phobia and having chronic pain, I sweat more than anyone else I know. Well, after a run...

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5-6-18, 5:48am

Suzanne replied to a thread Anti-Inflammatory Diet in Health & Health Care

Sugar has dire effects on blood pressure for at least some people - evidence-based! Check out Pubmed.gov. In high school biology class, we used...

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5-5-18, 1:40pm

CathyA replied to a thread Favorite non NSAID and non tylenol pain pill/cream to take? in Health & Health Care

Simplemind.........p.s....would you mind telling me what brand of the spray you use?

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5-5-18, 1:25pm

CathyA replied to a thread Favorite non NSAID and non tylenol pain pill/cream to take? in Health & Health Care

Simplemind.......I've read about some of the spray/cream magnesiums and always was a little skeptical....but it sounds like it works for you. I'll...

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5-5-18, 11:09am

CathyA replied to a thread Favorite non NSAID and non tylenol pain pill/cream to take? in Health & Health Care

When I do use a sugar substitute, it's the old saccharin. I don't use it hardly ever. Not enough to give me bladder cancer........which was it's...

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5-5-18, 9:56am

CathyA replied to a thread Favorite non NSAID and non tylenol pain pill/cream to take? in Health & Health Care

Thanks catherine.........I knew about aspartame and really avoid it. I used to meditate and I should probably get into it again. The only problem...

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5-4-18, 7:24pm

CathyA replied to a thread Favorite non NSAID and non tylenol pain pill/cream to take? in Health & Health Care

I've taken magnesium for a long time, but have trouble with it causing diarrhea, no matter what form I try. I take it mostly for irregular...

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5-4-18, 4:21pm

CathyA replied to a thread Favorite non NSAID and non tylenol pain pill/cream to take? in Health & Health Care

Nope, can't take ASA either. It's NSAID too. It's such a bummer to not be able to take an NSAID. Every once in awhile, I can take 1/4 of an...

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5-4-18, 3:09pm

CathyA started a thread Favorite non NSAID and non tylenol pain pill/cream to take? in Health & Health Care

I have pain 24/7 and I can't take NSAIDS. I take about 3g of tylenol every 24 hours. I know about being careful with that. I do use Arnica gel...

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5-4-18, 3:06pm

CathyA replied to a thread Reflux/GI problems with Alpha Lipoic Acid capsules? in Health & Health Care

I sure wish I could take them, but the first time I did, it didn't show the damage up for about 10 days........and then it was hard to heal my GI...

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5-4-18, 12:33pm

CathyA replied to a thread Another iPhone question please... in Consumerism & The Media

I wish I could figure out how to reboot my mind on a regular basis. :~)

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5-3-18, 4:54pm

CathyA started a thread Reflux/GI problems with Alpha Lipoic Acid capsules? in Health & Health Care

I was excited to try these for my neuropathy, but even taking them on a full stomach, they caused a ton of irritation in my stomach/GI and it took me...

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5-3-18, 12:33pm

CathyA replied to a thread Bloating and gas in Health & Health Care

I guess you could "Beano" and see if that helps, when you're going to eat beans. I wouldn't want you to give up beans either. They're pretty high...

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5-3-18, 10:35am

CathyA replied to a thread Bloating and gas in Health & Health Care

I also think that, as we age, our GI tracts are just a bit worn out and can't handle some of the things we've always been able to handle when we were...

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5-3-18, 9:15am

CathyA replied to a thread Bloating and gas in Health & Health Care

garbanzo beans can definitely give you gas. In fact, the organic ones I had once were the worst. If this continues, Zoe, see your GYN. Don't...

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5-3-18, 8:50am

CathyA replied to a thread Another iPhone question please... in Consumerism & The Media

Hi Steve. Sometimes I don't think of the simplest things! I restarted the phone and now it works. Thanks!!

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5-3-18, 7:25am

CathyA started a thread Another iPhone question please... in Consumerism & The Media

I can’t seem to get any sound or banner when I get emails. I’ve gone to settings and notifications and then sound and have chosen all the possible...

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5-2-18, 12:56pm

CathyA replied to a thread Any other puzzlers out there? in Hobbies & Creativity

Sounds like a neat FB group! I didn't realize just how much I liked owls, until I realized that so many of my puzzle choices were owls. I just...

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5-2-18, 12:52pm

CathyA replied to a thread Anyone watching the migrant caravan? in Simple Public Policy

I'm just curious to ask those of you who want everyone in who comes to our border......where do you think this will lead, in terms of population...

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5-2-18, 10:32am

CathyA replied to a thread Any other puzzlers out there? in Hobbies & Creativity

Here's my latest. It's the puzzle of Robert Bateman's painting of "Spotted Owl" I have the print of it too, but wanted to make it come to life...

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5-1-18, 12:09pm

CathyA replied to a thread Shampoo to increase hair body? in Health & Health Care

Curious thing...........Last weekend we had to chlorinate our well. After we could turn the water on again, we had unsoftened water for awhile,...

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5-1-18, 12:06pm

CathyA replied to a thread Any other puzzlers out there? in Hobbies & Creativity

LOL Rosarugosa.........It IS hard! :laff:

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5-1-18, 8:42am

CathyA replied to a thread Any other puzzlers out there? in Hobbies & Creativity

I'm liking their lotus and waterlily puzzles........but they have them marked wrong. They've reversed their titles. Gosh.......can't I overlook...

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4-30-18, 8:12pm

CathyA replied to a thread Any other puzzlers out there? in Hobbies & Creativity

Wow.......those are really lovely rosarugosa. I see a couple I would like! I had never heard of that company. I usually just looked at "Artifact"...

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4-30-18, 5:31pm

CathyA replied to a thread I don't like this new set-up in Open Forum

Hmmm....I hadn't considered that it was just me. It has a New Post section at the top (when you click on New Posts), but then it has a space and a...

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4-30-18, 4:23pm

CathyA started a thread I don't like this new set-up in Open Forum

It's frustrating to me. Some of my new posts don't come up as new; some of the posts that are new by others aren't even in the bottom section. Some...

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4-30-18, 3:54pm

CathyA replied to a thread I feel horrible........... in Health & Health Care

Dammit. For a little while I thought I'd found a reason for some of my symptoms. The neuro doc's nurse called and said my B12 was normal, my Folate...

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4-30-18, 3:49pm

CathyA replied to a thread Anyone watching the migrant caravan? in Simple Public Policy

You had a surprise ending there, LDAHL. You confused me for a second. haha

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4-30-18, 12:16pm

CathyA replied to a thread I feel horrible........... in Health & Health Care

Haha Gardenarian........what doesn't kill you, will eventually get you. :~) I was doing PT for awhile, and do believe it can help. But different...

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4-30-18, 11:57am

CathyA replied to a thread Any other puzzlers out there? in Hobbies & Creativity

Hi Lainey. I LOVE the selection of SunsOut puzzles, but they seem to have more defects. Cobble Hill is a pretty reliable, impressive puzzle...

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4-30-18, 11:46am

CathyA replied to a thread Anyone watching the migrant caravan? in Simple Public Policy

I guess I'm just heartless, but if we let these people in, what will that say to the many who are still considering it? I absolutely despise...

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4-30-18, 6:26am

CathyA replied to a thread Shampoo to increase hair body? in Health & Health Care

Lol! I wondered if it would be read wrong that way too!

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4-29-18, 8:50pm

CathyA replied to a thread Any other puzzlers out there? in Hobbies & Creativity

Love this puzzle of "Morning Meadowlark" by Susan Bourdet. I occasionally hear a meadowlark in our field. I put together a beautiful one of...

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4-28-18, 9:12am

CathyA replied to a thread I got a new iPhone. My brain hurts. in Consumerism & The Media

Yeah, I hate that thing too. But DH has a smooth case with no thingy and is interested in switching. It's pretty outrageous the difference in cost...

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4-28-18, 8:50am

CathyA replied to a thread Help please........new iphone lost internet in Consumerism & The Media

:)

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4-28-18, 8:47am

CathyA replied to a thread I feel horrible........... in Health & Health Care

Gardnr........I guess that's a fair question. But DH being a doc and my being an RN doesn't really have anything to do with it. Some people go...

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4-28-18, 8:08am

CathyA replied to a thread Help please........new iphone lost internet in Consumerism & The Media

LOL Tradd..........you're my hero!! haha I turned on the one with the cell tower symbol, and voila! I don't know how that even got turned off....

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4-28-18, 7:51am

CathyA started a thread Help please........new iphone lost internet in Consumerism & The Media

Hi again. In my other note I said I had gotten a new iPhone 8 plus yesterday. I used it alot yesterday. But this morning, it has no internet...

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4-27-18, 9:24pm

CathyA replied to a thread I feel horrible........... in Health & Health Care

Simpleminded, I can’t really talk now but I just wanted to say that I missed your post above before I posted my last one and I wanted to say that it...

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4-27-18, 6:04pm

CathyA started a thread I got a new iPhone. My brain hurts. in Consumerism & The Media

Good thing DH was with me at the store, because I understood NOTHING the girl said. I got an 8 plus. I really didn't want a bigger phone than I...

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4-27-18, 3:23pm

CathyA replied to a thread I feel horrible........... in Health & Health Care

Thanks everyone. My system has been so complicated since I was little. I don't think I'll consider Mayo or Cleveland clinic. I've known people...

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4-26-18, 4:12pm

CathyA started a thread I feel horrible........... in Health & Health Care

Life's always been a challenge for me. I've had depression since I was born, then had a bad family experience. I've always had lots of aches and...

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