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THAT’S Reyclable?!

June 4, 2016 Comments Off on THAT’S Reyclable?!

Some things around the house you think are not recyclable (R) or compostable (C) really are, e.g., human and animal hair (R, C), dryer lint (C), cotton balls and Q-tips with cardboard handles (C).  Before tossing something that just might be recyclable into the garbage, check it out on  www.earth911.com.

 

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Coffee and Life Lessons

June 3, 2016 Comments Off on Coffee and Life Lessons

All too often we overhear someone laughing at or making fun of someone else’s misfortune or troubles.  It’s especially disturbing to hear it among teens, who are on the cusp of an adulthood that should be more understanding and compassionate.  Most of us do or say nothing, figuring that it won’t do any good and might cause trouble.

A North Carolina woman encountered this situation one day at Starbucks.  Her reactions–and, more importantly, her actions–are refreshing.  I wish I’d thought of that.

Read the USA Today story at “Woman gives mean girls an intervention at Starbucks.”

 

 

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Little Girl with Apple

June 2, 2016 2 comments

In today’s Thursday Thought, a little girl teaches us n important lesson.

 

 

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Stressful Day? Watch these Bears

June 1, 2016 Comments Off on Stressful Day? Watch these Bears

People are getting hooked.  They watch these Alaskan bears at Brooks Falls for awhile, then keep coming back.  This is a live cam from the Katmai National Park in Alaska.  The bears seem never to tire of being bear-ish, which makes them fascinating to watch.  Take a look:

https://youtu.be/-UW1ZwZpVzI

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