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This is true for me as well. DH and I had discussed years ago our wish for our remains. Cremation and scattering of ashes wherever it seems...

When I moved into my little house 4 years ago, I wanted to set up proper spice arrangement. DD! told me about an insert for a drawer that I bought....

I decided that for 2019, I would try and see more movies. I really like the graphics and thoughts that go into children's movies so went to see the...

Rosa, are the messages necessary at all? If she answers, she is home and available to take the call. If she is on the phone, the line will be busy. ...

No. I usually sleep 7 hours going to bed at 10pm and waking around 5am without an alarm. About once a month, I won't wake til after 6 or later. I...

What I have found (I confess) through trial and error of experience :idea: is that when I am reacting emotionally and negatively to anyone's posts,...

So sorry that you are going through all this. The part, for me, that counterbalances one's sorrow is knowing, reminding and remembering all the...

Well said, Alan. Thank you!

That is interesting. Often in small towns everyone knows what everyone else is doing. I am noticing that especially with seniors who pair up with a...

IL, when I made my contact group lists on my Macbook Air, I set up the group name when I opened the contact list, highlighted the chosen names and...

I thought the speaker was a young man but it is young woman. I shared this link with others as I liked the approach taken to managing food costs.

Did you have a point that you were trying to make or just belching?:devil:

Good analysis and important to do. This is something that I am now also considering doing because I let it a slide for the past few years. Thanks...

There is supposed to be an agreement in breaking news just now. Hope that it helps both of you.

I believe that today's stove is designed that one burner is supposed to be hotter or so I have been told. My induction cooktop has 2 small, i...

I have an induction cooktop combined with a regular electric oven. Never having had a gas stove, I was apprehensive so went electric.

Never mix money investment advice and family!!! I did it against my DH's advice and it was a huge mistake. Dare I repeat - never mix money and...

A friends is still using her coil top stove that she bought in the 70's and it is working just fine. Today's appliances are made to throw away. Sad.

One of the bed casters on my bed broke. I decided to visit Walmart, have a coffee and see if they had some bed casters for sale. I met a friend...

When do you think that you will get too tired of living between two households and shut one down? I would be exhausted trying to what you are doing...

So sorry for your loss. It is hard. You have been wise in giving family members who may wish some items their choice that you don't want. That...

Lovely photo of a cute squirrel

So do I but eventually that supply runs out:(

C$.89 for first class now so 55 cents sounds good to me. Do you recall - how much was your first hamburger at a takeout? I remember 25 years ago...

Well, I had to try zucchini lasagna since I am on an eating extra veggies agenda - three non-starch veggies for both lunch and supper. I now...

I told DD about this lasagna and asked if she had tried it. Today she sent this along to me. It could be fun to try. Zucchini Ravioli...

Another congratulations to you, CL.

ZG, I am sorry that you felt such disappointment at the meeting. I have had to learn not to have any expectations of other people or groups of...

OK, my ignorance is showing. Did you mean to use zucchini layered instead of pasta? How does that taste? Sounds interesting.

While I agree that it is about condolences after his brother's passing, I also heard the sadness being felt and thought that should be addressed. I...

+1 This way his family sees and knows this as well.

I make a spaghetti sauce from tomatoes, garlic, onions and any other veggies including dicd zucchini and simmer before making lasagna the usual way...

Finally got the library's copy of 'Kingdom of the Blind' by Louise Penny. I reserved it mid-November!

:welcome: from Ontario, Canada. There is no age to simple living. It is all about making thoughtful choices about time, energy and finances that...

Tradd, just a thought. You have the skills, the experience and the history. Rather than a new job, have you considered getting some advice on how...

Sorry to read that the situation at work is so challenging. Hope that better circumstances come your way soon.

Thailand will be there when the time is right. Enjoy your opportunity to get financial ahead for now.

Feels wonderful and confidence building when it all works out, doesn't it?

+1

Not to slow you down but the vinyl slats are wonderful for cutting into 4" pieces and labeling with a pencil garden plants or those potted for sale. ...

Walk in her shoes. After a visit with her dad, she may be exhausted. I agree with Tybee's suggestion. Personally, I offer an opportunity in doing...

Wonderful mung bean info, Dado. I now understand more about sprouting than I knew as I think a lot of what she advised would apply to other seeds as...

Saw Green Book last night and really enjoyed the story, the acting and the truth underlying it all.