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Cool AC Savings

May 16, 2020 Comments Off on Cool AC Savings

Keep your AC unit cool.  Loosely cover the condenser or window-mounted unit (don’t restrict air-flow, which will increase electricity use); put an awning over it; or plant a tree that will shade the unit.  Any of these measures can save energy and up to 10% on your AC costs.

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Where Did “Head Over Heels” Come From?

May 15, 2020 Comments Off on Where Did “Head Over Heels” Come From?

I’m in that mood again: where the heck did that phrase come from?  Please indulge me.  It gives me a break from serious thinking.

Of course, you know what it means–super excited, hyper-interested, like, wow! that’s unbelievably fantastic!  And most people associate it with being in love.

Originally, though, it just meant being upside down, topsy-turvy.  The romantic soul who tied it into love for the first time did so in his autobiography in 1834.  That was none other than Davey Crockett.

How’s that for a bit of trivia that you can’t work into any conversation?

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A Royal Thought

May 14, 2020 Comments Off on A Royal Thought

Today I offer you a ROYAL Thursday Thought, from a queen.

“Even with the most deeply held differences, treating the other person with respect and as a fellow human being is always a good first step toward greater understanding.” – Queen Elizabeth II

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OK to Patronize–Not Nice to Patronize

May 13, 2020 Comments Off on OK to Patronize–Not Nice to Patronize

Why does it bother me so much?  Am I that much of a pedant?  Maybe so.  But, please, people, learn how to pronounce “patronize.”  If you want someone to know that you feel you’re superior to him, go ahead and pat (rhymes with “fat”) ronize him.  If you’re going to buy something from his shop, you can pat (rhymes with “hate”) ronize the place.  In other words, pat (hate) ronize (and buy something at) a person’s funky little backyard art show and, when thinking that your pet poodle could do better by painting with his tail, you can pat (fat) ronize the artist with something like, “Oh, how quaint your work is.”

There.  I got it out of my system.  I hope.

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Bedtime Story

May 12, 2020 Comments Off on Bedtime Story

A friend sent me this video. I thought you might enjoy it. It’s a bedtime story a dad tells his child about the world he foresees.

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Re-home…Humans?

May 11, 2020 Comments Off on Re-home…Humans?

People are exploiting their dogs during this shelter-at-home time. We’re using them to meet our need for companionship and exercise. To an extreme. We figure the animals love all the extra attention. In case you wonder what they really think, though, read this possible classified ad:

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Short Coronavirus Quiz

May 8, 2020 Comments Off on Short Coronavirus Quiz

There are an increasing number of coronavirus “cures” and “preventions” out there in social media. This short quiz tests us to determine what is true or false about five of the most popular of such actions circulating today. Take the quiz here.

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What Do Nurses Actually Do?

May 6, 2020 Comments Off on What Do Nurses Actually Do?

Yesterday, on their special day, I highlighted teachers. Today, on National Nurses Day, we honor those who have chosen to spend their lives caring for us. They do it in so many ways that we don’t even think of, as this video shows. Thank you, nurses, for all that you do.

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Some Good in the Midst of Anguish

May 4, 2020 Comments Off on Some Good in the Midst of Anguish

Although I’m deeply saddened by the daily news of even more people’s lives being taken by the coronavirus, I’m heartened by what is suddenly NOT in the news–shootings, small and large. Until the last few months, shootings were a daily occurrence.

In my fantasy world, when we come out of this pandemic, that particular lack of news will continue. In my perfect civilian world, guns will be used for sport only–target shooting and humane hunting. I’d like to think this virus has killed off another virus, that of hatred and bigotry that leads us to taking up guns to kill each other. I’d like to think that this experience we’re sharing reminds us that, despite our differences, we are all part of and responsible for the human family.

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Safe, cheap weed control

May 2, 2020 Comments Off on Safe, cheap weed control

Here’s a safe, cheap, earth-friendly weed control: Spray those bad guys with a mixture of a gallon of white vinegar and an ounce of bio-degradable dish soap.

[For more easy, money-saving, Earth-friendly tips, get a FREE copy of Green Riches: Help the Earth & Your Budget. Go to www.Smashwords.com/books/view/7000 or your favorite e-book seller and load it onto your computer or e-book device. Totally free, with no strings attached.]

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