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National Brandied Fruit Day
celebrates sweet tasting fruit, soaked and
marinated in brandy. This is a day that you
have most certainly booked on your calendar,
in eager anticipation. Well, it has finally arrived.
celebrates sweet tasting fruit, soaked and
marinated in brandy. This is a day that you
have most certainly booked on your calendar,
in eager anticipation. Well, it has finally arrived.
Brandied fruit...now that's cause for a celebration!
As a matter of fact, I'll drink to that.
As a matter of fact, I'll drink to that.
Enjoy a little brandied fruit on this day.
Do so, with family and friends.
Do so, with family and friends.
Have a Blissful National Brandied Fruit Day. 
In 1997, he was honored on a 32 cent US postage
stamp, part of a set of five stamps honoring
“Famous Movie Monsters,� in his Dracula role.
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In Bela's collaborations with Boris Karloff at
Universal, it was Karloff who always got top
billing. When these same films were
released as part of a DVD box set in 2005,
Universal chose to market them as
"The Bela Lugosi Collection."
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stamp, part of a set of five stamps honoring
“Famous Movie Monsters,� in his Dracula role.
*
In Bela's collaborations with Boris Karloff at
Universal, it was Karloff who always got top
billing. When these same films were
released as part of a DVD box set in 2005,
Universal chose to market them as
"The Bela Lugosi Collection."
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Zero is the only number that cannot
be represented by Roman numerals.
be represented by Roman numerals.
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An important part of Christmas involves extensive
decorations and preparations. Every part of
Christmas decorations is important for a perfect
Christmas celebration. Plants and trees play an
integral part of these festivities. Plants can be
broadly categorized into indoor and outdoor plants.
decorations and preparations. Every part of
Christmas decorations is important for a perfect
Christmas celebration. Plants and trees play an
integral part of these festivities. Plants can be
broadly categorized into indoor and outdoor plants.
While outdoor Christmas plants like Christmas trees
are used in exterior decorations, indoor plants,
on the other hand, serve the main purpose of
interior décors. Some of these indoor Christmas
plants are also used in Christmas customs and rituals.
are used in exterior decorations, indoor plants,
on the other hand, serve the main purpose of
interior décors. Some of these indoor Christmas
plants are also used in Christmas customs and rituals.
There are various indoor Christmas plants,
the notable ones being poinsettias, lilies, gerberas,
hyacinths, roses, and reindeer ferns. If you are
interested in growing these Christmas plants,
you have to take care of various conditions
such as temperature, moisture, and humidity
to keep your plants healthy and glowing as
always. Gifting them to your loved ones can be
a great alternative for using indoor Christmas plants.
the notable ones being poinsettias, lilies, gerberas,
hyacinths, roses, and reindeer ferns. If you are
interested in growing these Christmas plants,
you have to take care of various conditions
such as temperature, moisture, and humidity
to keep your plants healthy and glowing as
always. Gifting them to your loved ones can be
a great alternative for using indoor Christmas plants.
The featured plant today is the Hippeastrum
(amaryllis)
(amaryllis)
Amaryllis are popular flowering bulbs which are grown
for their spectacular bloom during the winter months.
Bulbs are available pre-planted in pots or un-potted.
The un-potted bulbs usually cost less, plus the
potting procedure is simple. All that are needed are a
good well-drained potting soil and a suitable container.
for their spectacular bloom during the winter months.
Bulbs are available pre-planted in pots or un-potted.
The un-potted bulbs usually cost less, plus the
potting procedure is simple. All that are needed are a
good well-drained potting soil and a suitable container.
Amaryllis bulbs should be planted in pots which are
approximately 1 to 2 inches wider than the diameter
of the bulb. Containers may be plastic or clay, but
should have drainage holes in the bottom of the pot.
Add a small amount of potting soil to the bottom of
the pot. Center the bulb in the middle of the pot.
Then add additional potting soil, firming it around the
roots and bulb.
approximately 1 to 2 inches wider than the diameter
of the bulb. Containers may be plastic or clay, but
should have drainage holes in the bottom of the pot.
Add a small amount of potting soil to the bottom of
the pot. Center the bulb in the middle of the pot.
Then add additional potting soil, firming it around the
roots and bulb.
When finished potting, the upper one-half to two-thirds
of the bulb should remain above the soil surface.
Also, leave about an inch between the soil surface and
the pot's rim. Then water well and place in a cool (60 F)
location. Water sparingly until growth appears.
of the bulb should remain above the soil surface.
Also, leave about an inch between the soil surface and
the pot's rim. Then water well and place in a cool (60 F)
location. Water sparingly until growth appears.
When growth begins, water more frequently, move the
plant to a warm, sunny window and apply a water-soluble
fertilizer every 2 to 4 weeks.
plant to a warm, sunny window and apply a water-soluble
fertilizer every 2 to 4 weeks.
Flowering normally occurs about 4 to 10 weeks after
potting. A large, top grade bulb should produce two
flower stalks with four flowers on each stem. The
individual flowers may be 6 to 8 inches in diameter.
potting. A large, top grade bulb should produce two
flower stalks with four flowers on each stem. The
individual flowers may be 6 to 8 inches in diameter.
Excellent varieties include: 'Red Lion'â€"deep crimson red;
'White Christmas'--snow white; 'Prince Carnival'--white
with red stripes; 'Minerva'--red with white star; and
'Picotee'--white with red edge. Then cross your fingers.
Forcing an amaryllis bulb is not an exact science. No one
can be sure when the amaryllis will actually bloom. The
flower display, regardless, will be spectacular.
'White Christmas'--snow white; 'Prince Carnival'--white
with red stripes; 'Minerva'--red with white star; and
'Picotee'--white with red edge. Then cross your fingers.
Forcing an amaryllis bulb is not an exact science. No one
can be sure when the amaryllis will actually bloom. The
flower display, regardless, will be spectacular.
Our son was constantly wandering in and out
of the house, leaving the front or back door wide open.
"Once and for all, will you please close that!"
my exasperated wife pleaded one day.
"Were you born in a barn?"
of the house, leaving the front or back door wide open.
"Once and for all, will you please close that!"
my exasperated wife pleaded one day.
"Were you born in a barn?"
"No, I was born in a hospital," he replied
as he smirked, "with automatic doors."
as he smirked, "with automatic doors."
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The phone rings and the lady of the house
answers,"Hello.""Mrs Sanders, please."
"Speaking."
"Mrs. Sanders, this is Doctor Jones at Saint
Agnes Laboratory. When your husband's
doctor sent his biopsy to the lab last week,
a biopsy from another Mr. Sanders arrived as well.
answers,"Hello.""Mrs Sanders, please."
"Speaking."
"Mrs. Sanders, this is Doctor Jones at Saint
Agnes Laboratory. When your husband's
doctor sent his biopsy to the lab last week,
a biopsy from another Mr. Sanders arrived as well.
We are now uncertain which one belongs
to your husband.
Frankly, either way the results are not good."
to your husband.
Frankly, either way the results are not good."
"What do you mean?" Mrs. Sanders asks nervously.
"Well, one of the specimens tested positive
for Alzheimer's
And the other one tested positive for HIV.
We can't tell which is which."
for Alzheimer's
And the other one tested positive for HIV.
We can't tell which is which."
"That's dreadful! Can you do the test again?"
questioned Mrs Sanders.
"Normally we can, but MEDICARE will pay for
these expensive tests only once."
questioned Mrs Sanders.
"Normally we can, but MEDICARE will pay for
these expensive tests only once."
"Well, what am I supposed to do now?" 
"The MEDICARE Help desk recommends
that you drop your husband off somewhere
in the middle of town. If he finds his way
home, don't sleep with him."
that you drop your husband off somewhere
in the middle of town. If he finds his way
home, don't sleep with him."
DECORATING WITH PUMPKINS
The stem is the best hint of a good pumpkin,
look for one that is not shriveled or brittle,
this would be a fresh pumpkin. To preserve
your decorator pumpkin and protect it from
bacteria, mix a tablespoon of bleach with a
quart of water and use a cloth to wipe it
inside and out. Then rub a layer of petroleum
jelly on all cut surfaces to keep moisture
in and bacteria out.
Linda
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EASY WAY TO REMIND YOURSELF
When I want to remember something I need
to take with me to work or anywhere the
next day, I take a plastic shopping bag
(like from Wal-Mart) and I tie it to the handles
of my purse the night before.
This is so easy and simple to do and better
than writing a note as a reminder and then
losing the note. It works every time for me
and if I needed a bag to put the item in,
I have it right there ready for me.
Marsha
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ADJUST THOSE BRA STRAPS
WITH BRA EXTENDERS
Occasionally, I find that a bra is a bit too tight,
even though it should fit. The answer?
Old-fashioned bra extenders!
They are strips that you hook onto the back
of the bra that give you more "eyes" to fasten
the bra with. I found mine at a thrift store,
and because they were 4 hook ones, I just
cut them in two, creating twice as many.
They usually are white cotton, but you can
tint them to match your bra: tea for beige bras.
I tinted my extender pink for my pink bra
using a pink highlighter. I then spread out the
tint by applying water. Voila! It almost matches.
The extenders are available on the net for $6 or so.
Pam
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CLEANING A HAIRDRYER TO
MAKE IT LAST LONGER
I've found that my hair dryer will last years if
I make sure to clean the lint, dust, and hair
from the vented area. If the vent does not
come apart you can clean or brush it with a
stiff brush. Of course do not use water,
unless it's unplugged and make sure it
dries completely. ;-)
Tina
**************
INEXPENSIVE FLEA PREVENTION
For inexpensive flea prevention blend equal
amounts of dried chamomile and dried
pennyroyal. Stuff the mixture into homemade
fabric bags. Place these pillows in kitty's bed,
on their favourite windowsill, floor area, or
other popular spots. it is a refreshing,
chemical-free way to keep the fleas away
from our precious pets. (Pennyroyal can
be purchased at the health food store,
usually in bulk.)
Leanne -Canada
The stem is the best hint of a good pumpkin,
look for one that is not shriveled or brittle,
this would be a fresh pumpkin. To preserve
your decorator pumpkin and protect it from
bacteria, mix a tablespoon of bleach with a
quart of water and use a cloth to wipe it
inside and out. Then rub a layer of petroleum
jelly on all cut surfaces to keep moisture
in and bacteria out.
Linda
********
EASY WAY TO REMIND YOURSELF
When I want to remember something I need
to take with me to work or anywhere the
next day, I take a plastic shopping bag
(like from Wal-Mart) and I tie it to the handles
of my purse the night before.
This is so easy and simple to do and better
than writing a note as a reminder and then
losing the note. It works every time for me
and if I needed a bag to put the item in,
I have it right there ready for me.
Marsha
*********
ADJUST THOSE BRA STRAPS
WITH BRA EXTENDERS
Occasionally, I find that a bra is a bit too tight,
even though it should fit. The answer?
Old-fashioned bra extenders!
They are strips that you hook onto the back
of the bra that give you more "eyes" to fasten
the bra with. I found mine at a thrift store,
and because they were 4 hook ones, I just
cut them in two, creating twice as many.
They usually are white cotton, but you can
tint them to match your bra: tea for beige bras.
I tinted my extender pink for my pink bra
using a pink highlighter. I then spread out the
tint by applying water. Voila! It almost matches.
The extenders are available on the net for $6 or so.
Pam
****************
CLEANING A HAIRDRYER TO
MAKE IT LAST LONGER
I've found that my hair dryer will last years if
I make sure to clean the lint, dust, and hair
from the vented area. If the vent does not
come apart you can clean or brush it with a
stiff brush. Of course do not use water,
unless it's unplugged and make sure it
dries completely. ;-)
Tina
**************
INEXPENSIVE FLEA PREVENTION
For inexpensive flea prevention blend equal
amounts of dried chamomile and dried
pennyroyal. Stuff the mixture into homemade
fabric bags. Place these pillows in kitty's bed,
on their favourite windowsill, floor area, or
other popular spots. it is a refreshing,
chemical-free way to keep the fleas away
from our precious pets. (Pennyroyal can
be purchased at the health food store,
usually in bulk.)
Leanne -Canada
Gizmo
Calico Cat
How often do we feel just like this
while waiting for that important fax?
This is Gizzy, our 2 year old (one of 5 fur babies).
My husband named her Gizmo after she
had laid her ears flat out once as a kitten
while watching a bird. He commented on
how she looked like Gizmo the Gremlin.
Her name was suddenly changed.
Marti S.
How often do we feel just like this
while waiting for that important fax?
This is Gizzy, our 2 year old (one of 5 fur babies).
My husband named her Gizmo after she
had laid her ears flat out once as a kitten
while watching a bird. He commented on
how she looked like Gizmo the Gremlin.
Her name was suddenly changed.
Marti S.
Old men should have more care to
end life well than to live long.
~ Captain J. Brown ~
end life well than to live long.
~ Captain J. Brown ~
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The years between fifty and seventy are
the hardest. You are always being asked
to do things, and yet you are not decrepit
enough to turn them down.
~ T. S. Eliot ~
the hardest. You are always being asked
to do things, and yet you are not decrepit
enough to turn them down.
~ T. S. Eliot ~
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If wrinkles must be written upon our brows,
let them not be written upon the heart.
The spirit should never grow old.
~ James A. Garfield ~
let them not be written upon the heart.
The spirit should never grow old.
~ James A. Garfield ~
BANANA BROWNIE SKILLET
Mix the dry ingredients for this diabetic-friendly
dessert at home and carry the mixture in a
re-sealable plastic bag to your campsite.
Then combine the dry and wet ingredients
just before baking.
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Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Servings: 12 slices
Calories 173
Total Fat (g)5
Saturated Fat (g)3
Cholesterol (mg)1
Sodium (mg)138
Carbohydrate (g)31
Fiber (g)2
Protein (g)4
Diabetic Exchanges
Other Carbohydrates (d.e.)2
Fat (d.e.)1
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INGREDIENTS:
1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
2/3 cup buckwheat flour
2/3 cup sugar or sugar substitute*
blend equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large banana, sliced
Mix the dry ingredients for this diabetic-friendly
dessert at home and carry the mixture in a
re-sealable plastic bag to your campsite.
Then combine the dry and wet ingredients
just before baking.
*
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Servings: 12 slices
Calories 173
Total Fat (g)5
Saturated Fat (g)3
Cholesterol (mg)1
Sodium (mg)138
Carbohydrate (g)31
Fiber (g)2
Protein (g)4
Diabetic Exchanges
Other Carbohydrates (d.e.)2
Fat (d.e.)1
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INGREDIENTS:
1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
2/3 cup buckwheat flour
2/3 cup sugar or sugar substitute*
blend equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large banana, sliced
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Powdered sugar (optional)
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries (optional)
1 8-ounce container frozen light whipped
dessert topping, thawed (optional)
*
DIRECTIONS:
1.
In a large bowl, stir together chocolate
pieces, buckwheat flour, sugar, nonfat dry
milk powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon,
baking soda, and salt; make a well in the
center of the flour mixture.
Powdered sugar (optional)
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries (optional)
1 8-ounce container frozen light whipped
dessert topping, thawed (optional)
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DIRECTIONS:
1.
In a large bowl, stir together chocolate
pieces, buckwheat flour, sugar, nonfat dry
milk powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon,
baking soda, and salt; make a well in the
center of the flour mixture.
2.
In a medium bowl, stir together egg whites,
buttermilk, and vanilla; add all at once to
chocolate mixture. Stir until combined.
In a medium bowl, stir together egg whites,
buttermilk, and vanilla; add all at once to
chocolate mixture. Stir until combined.
3.
Lightly coat an 8- to 9-inch cast-iron skillet
with nonstick cooking spray. (Or nest two
8-inch square or round disposable foil pans
together to make a double thick layer;
lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.)
Spoon batter into prepared skillet or foil pan.
Arrange banana slices on top.
Lightly coat an 8- to 9-inch cast-iron skillet
with nonstick cooking spray. (Or nest two
8-inch square or round disposable foil pans
together to make a double thick layer;
lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.)
Spoon batter into prepared skillet or foil pan.
Arrange banana slices on top.
4.
Arrange medium coals around the edges of
the grill. Test for medium-low heat in the
center of the grill (not over coals). Place
pan on grill rack in the center of the grill
(not over coals). Cover and grill for 25 to 30
minutes or until edges start to pull away
from the sides of the skillet or pan.
Cool for 30 minutes; serve warm.
Arrange medium coals around the edges of
the grill. Test for medium-low heat in the
center of the grill (not over coals). Place
pan on grill rack in the center of the grill
(not over coals). Cover and grill for 25 to 30
minutes or until edges start to pull away
from the sides of the skillet or pan.
Cool for 30 minutes; serve warm.
5.
If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar
and serve with strawberries and whipped
topping. Makes 12 slices.
If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar
and serve with strawberries and whipped
topping. Makes 12 slices.
OVEN VARIATION:
Lightly coat a 6-inch spring form pan or an
8- to 9-inch cast iron skillet with nonstick
cooking spray. Spread batter in pan;
arrange banana slices on top.
Brush banana slices lightly with lemon juice.
Lightly coat a 6-inch spring form pan or an
8- to 9-inch cast iron skillet with nonstick
cooking spray. Spread batter in pan;
arrange banana slices on top.
Brush banana slices lightly with lemon juice.
Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 65 to 75
minutes for the spring form pan or 35 to 40
minutes for the skillet or until a toothpick
inserted in center comes out clean and edges
start to pull away from the sides of the pan.
minutes for the spring form pan or 35 to 40
minutes for the skillet or until a toothpick
inserted in center comes out clean and edges
start to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Cool spring form pan on wire rack for 10 minutes;
loosen sides of pan and cool 30 minutes before
removing sides of pan. For skillet, cool on wire rack
30 minutes before serving.
loosen sides of pan and cool 30 minutes before
removing sides of pan. For skillet, cool on wire rack
30 minutes before serving.
If desired, melt 1-ounce white baking chocolate
and 1/4 teaspoon shortening in a small heavy
saucepan over low heat just until melted;
drizzle atop brownie. Or, sprinkle top of brownie
with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.
and 1/4 teaspoon shortening in a small heavy
saucepan over low heat just until melted;
drizzle atop brownie. Or, sprinkle top of brownie
with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.
*Sugar Substitutes:
Choose from Splenda® Sugar Blend for Baking
or Equal® Sugar Lite. Follow package directions
to use product amount equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar.
Choose from Splenda® Sugar Blend for Baking
or Equal® Sugar Lite. Follow package directions
to use product amount equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar.
*
PER SERVING WITH SUBSTITUTE:
same as above, except 151 cal., 25 g carbo.
Exchanges: 1.5 other carbo. Carb choices: 1.5.
PER SERVING WITH SUBSTITUTE:
same as above, except 151 cal., 25 g carbo.
Exchanges: 1.5 other carbo. Carb choices: 1.5.
The Moment Has Come
So many things have kept us apart;
beliefs, values, changes of heart.
So many sun sets we missed to see
too busy blaming; me -you,and you- me.
beliefs, values, changes of heart.
So many sun sets we missed to see
too busy blaming; me -you,and you- me.
So many paths we skipped to explore,
encompassed in trying to start a new war.
So many gardens we forgot to plant
absorbed in composing a new warrior chant.
encompassed in trying to start a new war.
So many gardens we forgot to plant
absorbed in composing a new warrior chant.
So much of time has been lost on the way
trying a wrong with wrong to repay.
So many tears in time have been shed
So many violent words have been said…
trying a wrong with wrong to repay.
So many tears in time have been shed
So many violent words have been said…
A new dawn now breaks to teach you and me
That we are the hope this world needs to see.
Don’t care what color,what religion you are
To me you’re an angel, and your home is my star.
That we are the hope this world needs to see.
Don’t care what color,what religion you are
To me you’re an angel, and your home is my star.
My life is your life and all lives are One
We are the children born under same Sun.
Our hearts are creating a wave of pure love
Sailing the clouds, being led by a dove.
We are the children born under same Sun.
Our hearts are creating a wave of pure love
Sailing the clouds, being led by a dove.
So many years of pure gladness now stand
So many paths we can walk hand in hand.
This is a time when our eyes really see
This is the time of Us, You, All, Me.
So many paths we can walk hand in hand.
This is a time when our eyes really see
This is the time of Us, You, All, Me.
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