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5-24-13, 5:00am

Rosemary replied to a thread I-5 bridge collapse in WA state in Transportation

It was over 5 years ago that the bridge collapse in Minneapolis occurred, and they rated all the bridges in the state, and found that a huge...

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5-22-13, 8:39pm

Rosemary replied to a thread May Cook at Home in Food & Recipes

Chinese broccoli and tofu stir-fry with short-grain brown rice.

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5-20-13, 2:42pm

Rosemary replied to a thread First ripe tomatoes! in Gardening & Farming

I was thinking about seeding tomatoes outside this week!

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5-20-13, 2:41pm

Rosemary replied to a thread Memory for words is AWFUL. in Health & Health Care

I find that being dehydrated really impacts my mental abilities, too. When I start to feel like I'm just thinking and moving slowly, the first thing...

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5-20-13, 7:01am

Rosemary replied to a thread May Cook at Home in Food & Recipes

We had lunch out with my mom, who is still visiting, yesterday. It was a big meal, so we just had salads for supper. Saturday we had corn/potato...

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5-19-13, 8:22pm

Rosemary replied to a thread Morphing into a Wage Slave... in Organizing Your Life

Good luck in your new position! And report back to us after you figure out how to manage everything!

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5-19-13, 8:21pm

Rosemary replied to a thread leftovers of leftovers.....of leftovers in Food & Recipes

That's what we do with leftovers here, too!

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5-19-13, 1:47pm

Rosemary replied to a thread vacation recommendations? parks/cabins-MN, WI, ND, SD in Travel & Home Exchange

Hayward, WI fits the description as well. We go there every summer to stay at a friend's cabin. There are many lakes, many rentals. The downtown...

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5-18-13, 5:48pm

Rosemary started a thread Epidemiological Cancer Study Seeks Volunteers in Health & Health Care

FYI http://www.cancer.org/research/researchtopreventcancer/participate-cancer-prevention-3

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5-18-13, 1:53pm

Rosemary replied to a thread how unique is it not to swear? in Open Forum

-- my opinion and habit, too.

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5-18-13, 4:16am

Rosemary replied to a thread Big chance to step it up at work -- how best to prepare? in Workplace Issues & Jobs

Sounds like a perfect opportunity for you!

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5-17-13, 3:44pm

Rosemary replied to a thread May Decluttering in Dailies and Challenges

I took a few boxes/bags of stuff to the cat shelter's dropoff for their annual yard sale, a week ago. Also continuing to pass on DD's outgrown stuff...

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5-16-13, 2:31pm

Rosemary replied to a thread What do you consider a nice thank you gift to a co worker? in Workplace Issues & Jobs

What does said person like? I often think of gifts from the kitchen, because, well, cooking is what I do. Such as: homemade bread and homemade jam...

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5-16-13, 2:29pm

Rosemary replied to a thread Cash, Kids, and Parents Who Don't Carry Any in Family Matters & Relationships

I keep cash on hand for two reasons: 1. farmers market 2. DH likes to have cash and doesn't give me any notice until he wants it, i.e. telling me...

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5-16-13, 2:28pm

Rosemary replied to a thread My New Love: Squash in Food & Recipes

I love all the squashes! summer, winter, green, golden, orange... they are all delicious and versatile.

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5-16-13, 7:26am

Rosemary replied to a thread Wasting food in Food & Recipes

:) Thanks, watergoddess. If you want to make a loaf or some type of croquettes with it, I find that flax meal is a much better binder than...

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5-16-13, 7:25am

Rosemary replied to a thread Cash, Kids, and Parents Who Don't Carry Any in Family Matters & Relationships

I usually write checks for various school demands. That's about the only time I write an actual check anymore. I keep little cash in my wallet but...

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5-16-13, 7:23am

Rosemary replied to a thread Boosting your immune system in Health & Health Care

We eat a LOT of fresh produce. Usually 9-10 servings of veg/fruit per day. Almost zero flour of any kind (including GF), and < 2 servings of...

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5-16-13, 7:14am

Rosemary replied to a thread May Cook at Home in Food & Recipes

Breakfast today, sweet potatoes, black beans, and spinach. Lunch for DD, quinoa & peas; mango/strawberry salad. Lunch for DH, my mom, and myself:...

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5-16-13, 7:10am

Rosemary replied to a thread Retreat? in Simple Spirituality & Religion

Being bored is an important step in the creative process, I think! I like to take 'retreat' days at home. Scratch everything off my list, prep...

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5-15-13, 3:08am

Rosemary replied to a thread Try a New Recipe a Week from a Cookbook Challenge in Food & Recipes

I think those cakes that use hot water on top are often called "pudding cakes." I've never tried one. Yesterday I modified this recipe to make...

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5-15-13, 3:04am

Rosemary replied to a thread Wasting food in Food & Recipes

I was going to suggest spicing it up as well. You could freeze it in smaller quantities and spice each container as you heat it up, so that not...

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5-14-13, 8:12pm

Rosemary replied to a thread The Garden Is In!!! in Gardening & Farming

Our rhubarb leaves are showing as well, but not the parsley, yet. My raspberries are still leafless, but the currants and gooseberries have leafed...

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5-14-13, 5:59pm

Rosemary replied to a thread May Cook at Home in Food & Recipes

Taco stuff did not last for two dinners. Tonight we had mu shu tofu over red bhutan rice. My mom and I had a wilted spinach salad with black bean...

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5-14-13, 3:42pm

Rosemary replied to a thread 25 grocery receipts in one month! in Personal Finance

I always shop at multiple places because of sales and availability of products. Cooking is my primary hobby, so it works out well that we need to...

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5-12-13, 6:46pm

Rosemary replied to a thread May Cook at Home in Food & Recipes

Tonight, poached salmon with homemade tartar sauce that remained from making oven-"fried" cod on Friday night. With the salmon, roasted sweet...

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5-12-13, 3:20pm

Rosemary replied to a thread Try a New Recipe a Week from a Cookbook Challenge in Food & Recipes

I forgot about this thread but will see how many recent cookbook recipes I can remember. Oven-"fried" chicken - a Cooks Illustrated "makeover"...

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5-12-13, 3:13am

Rosemary replied to a thread How much stock do you put into "gut?" in Simple Spirituality & Religion

I am logical and analytical by nature as well, but I absolutely never ignore my gut feelings. And I have learned from experience that they usually...

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