To avoid substances that are toxic to your family and planet, use white vinegar instead. 100 Uses of Vinegar That You have Never Heard of gives 100 uses for white vinegar (cleaning home and car; deodorizing; killing germs; eliminating laundry stains and odors; controlling weeds, ants, slugs, fleas on pets; soothing sunburn and insect bites; cooking; etc.).

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If I were running things, I’d make Presidential candidates follow two rules during debates or be disqualified from running for election: 1) ANSWER THE DAMN QUESTION THAT YOU’RE BEING ASKED! 2) NO LIES OR MISLEADING ANSWERS (last night fact-checkers found about 30 from Trump and 6 from Biden).

Today’s Thursday Thought quote reminds us to live a positive future.

Life isn’t about what I’ve done, what I should’ve done, what I could’ve done….It’s about what I can do and what I will do.  (Unknown)

I remember reading a story about a woman and her just-born infant who were in serious danger in a small Peruvian town. If they didn’t get medical attention immediately, one or both would die. The owner of a Cessna quickly offered to fly them to a hospital, then realized he couldn’t, because the tiny airport’s runways were unlighted, and it was a dark night. Word got to a local radio station, which broadcast the situation. Within half an hour, that dark runway was brilliantly lighted by hundreds of people in 300 taxis and motorbikes. The plane was able to take off, carrying its precious cargo of mother and new life. Mom and child were saved. Strangers had rushed to meet an emergency. To me this is not only coming together as a community but a fine example of the profound concept of Pro-Life.

Spruce up your yard by planting a tree. Trees absorb 13% (net) of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions (says the EPA).  In urban spaces they give free shade, suppress noise, decrease wind speeds, and add beauty.

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I’m important! Got this email threat from “Anonymous” about my book: THE WOMEN IN ME WILL BE ON PIRATEBAY AND PLAGIARISED WITH AI SOON! PLUS YOUR PERSONAL INFO GIVEN TO LOCAL THUGS IN YOUR AREA! YES WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU LIVE. STOP YOUR GOODREADS AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTIONS IF YOU DON’T WANT IT TO HAPPEN! WE DON’T LIVE IN YOUR COUNTRY AND YOUR LAWS CAN DO NOTHING TO US!

I’m soooooooooooooo scared!

Today’s Thursday Thought quote points out a common fallacy, a misdirection where respect should come from.

“Destroy the idea that men should respect women because we are their daughters, mothers, & sisters. Reinforce the idea that men should respect women because we are people.” (unknown)

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Happy Juneteenth to us all. To descendants of slaves, who have a rich, if tragic, history. And to the rest of us who benefit daily from their contributions to our country and presence in our lives.

Saturday, in Round Rock, TX, 16 people were shot. Two of them died. This was US mass shooting #220 for the year, and the year isn’t even half over. We MUST address the cause of these–easy access to guns, mental health, prejudice, politicians’ violent speech, or a combination. And we must do it NOW!

You don’t need harsh chemicals to defeat mold. Use detergent and water to scrub it from hard surfaces. Or spray with 3% hydrogen peroxide, let stand for 10 minutes, then scrub. Either way, wipe thoroughly afterwards to remove residue and stains.

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