CLEAN OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAY
What's that in the back of the refrigerator!?
I don't want to find out. Don't open it......
the odor may overwhelm you!!! Hold your
breath, scrunch your nose if you must,
and get to the task.
I don't want to find out. Don't open it......
the odor may overwhelm you!!! Hold your
breath, scrunch your nose if you must,
and get to the task.
Everything in your refrigerator was once
a fresh, healthy food, ready for your
consumption. It may have been a tasty
leftover, intended for later enjoyment.
Unfortunately, over the course of weeks
or more, things get pushed to the back
of the refrigerator and slowly transform
into something impossible to identify.
a fresh, healthy food, ready for your
consumption. It may have been a tasty
leftover, intended for later enjoyment.
Unfortunately, over the course of weeks
or more, things get pushed to the back
of the refrigerator and slowly transform
into something impossible to identify.
We've all run across items in the refrigerator
that once were tasty food, But, now, they
are some dried out, mold covered nasty,
that you remove and dispose of at arms length.
that once were tasty food, But, now, they
are some dried out, mold covered nasty,
that you remove and dispose of at arms length.
Who wins the prize for the worst refrigerator
surprises? Most often, it's workplace refrigerators.
surprises? Most often, it's workplace refrigerators.
Think of how much worse it would be if you
had the task and it was someone else's refrigerator.
Kind of like babysitting someone else's
non-potty-trained toddler.
had the task and it was someone else's refrigerator.
Kind of like babysitting someone else's
non-potty-trained toddler.
Use this day to clean out your refrigerator,
top to bottom. When it comes to food safety,
we fall back to the old saying
" When in doubt, throw it out!"
top to bottom. When it comes to food safety,
we fall back to the old saying
" When in doubt, throw it out!"
NOTE:
Common speculation is that this day was
created just in advance of Thanksgiving,
to allow room for holiday leftovers.
Common speculation is that this day was
created just in advance of Thanksgiving,
to allow room for holiday leftovers.
Today is your day to celebrate
Your day to be the star
So let the ones you love all cheer
Your day to be the star
So let the ones you love all cheer
And say how special you are
For Those Of You Celebrating Today!
1)Moldy asparagus juice pooling in the bottom of your
refrigerator smells worse than soured green peas.
refrigerator smells worse than soured green peas.
2)If the expiration date on the deli sliced ham says 11/15/11,
don't sniff it to make sure it's really bad; just trust that
it is in fact, really, really bad.
don't sniff it to make sure it's really bad; just trust that
it is in fact, really, really bad.
3)Juice left behind by a bag of rotting radishes has
epoxy (very strong adhesive) like qualities.
epoxy (very strong adhesive) like qualities.
4)The jar of jam that was given as a gift in 2009 will
become a permanent fixture on the second shelf
if it's left sitting in the epoxy resin created by
the rotting radishes.
become a permanent fixture on the second shelf
if it's left sitting in the epoxy resin created by
the rotting radishes.
5)When stray baby carrots get left behind in the
produce tray, they shrivel up and look like funny,
little orange raisins.
produce tray, they shrivel up and look like funny,
little orange raisins.
6)Three-year-old little boys get excited about
little orange raisins - until they try one...
little orange raisins - until they try one...
7)The only thing that smells worse than the garbage bag
full of rotting produce, runny leftover tuna casserole
from Memorial Day and the mystery meat from July is
that same garbage bag after it's been sitting in the
hot garage for two days.
full of rotting produce, runny leftover tuna casserole
from Memorial Day and the mystery meat from July is
that same garbage bag after it's been sitting in the
hot garage for two days.
8)Cleaning one's refrigerator on a full stomach when
you have a sensitive, trigger-happy gag reflex is
a terrible, terrible idea.
you have a sensitive, trigger-happy gag reflex is
a terrible, terrible idea.
HELLO KITTY!
office plants
Put a couple lush, leafy accents on your desk
and you'll create an instant gardenlike ambience.
The natural beauty of plants is soothing and
can even brighten your spirits.
and you'll create an instant gardenlike ambience.
The natural beauty of plants is soothing and
can even brighten your spirits.
Want more? Many common indoor office plants
clean the air, removing air pollutants caused
by chemicals in furniture, paint and carpeting.
And you can breathe easier knowing they do
a good job of recycling the carbon dioxide
that we exhale into oxygen. Yes, plants are
good for you.
clean the air, removing air pollutants caused
by chemicals in furniture, paint and carpeting.
And you can breathe easier knowing they do
a good job of recycling the carbon dioxide
that we exhale into oxygen. Yes, plants are
good for you.
Just think...for the cost of a mocha latte or two,
you can treat yourself to a fresh, long-lasting
accent that'll give your mood a lift every day.
you can treat yourself to a fresh, long-lasting
accent that'll give your mood a lift every day.
And don't you deserve it?
Lucky Bamboo
Want instant success? You don't need luck
with this easy-care plant.
Dracaena sanderiana will grow in a vase of
water with stones for support.
with this easy-care plant.
Dracaena sanderiana will grow in a vase of
water with stones for support.
Lucky Bamboo is popping up on desks in
offices everywhere...and for good reason.
offices everywhere...and for good reason.
It's bold. Dependable. And it has a
well-deserved reputation for being flexible.
Sometimes its stalks are braided and
twisted into all kinds of shapes.
well-deserved reputation for being flexible.
Sometimes its stalks are braided and
twisted into all kinds of shapes.
And that's not all...feng shui enthusiasts
believe this plant brings good luck and fortune.
I just think it looks cool.
believe this plant brings good luck and fortune.
I just think it looks cool.
WHY I LOVE RETIREMENT:
How many days in a week?
6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday
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When is a retiree’s bedtime?
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When is a retiree’s bedtime?
Three hours after he falls asleep
on the couch.
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How many retirees does it take to
change a light bulb?
on the couch.
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How many retirees does it take to
change a light bulb?
Only one, but it might take all day.
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What’s the biggest gripe of retirees?
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What’s the biggest gripe of retirees?
Not enough time to get everything done.
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Why don’t retirees mind being called
“senior citizens?�
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Why don’t retirees mind being called
“senior citizens?�
The term comes with a discount.
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What is considered formal attire
among retirees?
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What is considered formal attire
among retirees?
Shoes with laces.
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Why do retirees count pennies?
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Why do retirees count pennies?
They have the time.
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What is the common term for someone
who enjoys work and refuses to retire?
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What is the common term for someone
who enjoys work and refuses to retire?
Nuts!
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Why are retirees so slow to clean out
the basement, attic or garage?
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Why are retirees so slow to clean out
the basement, attic or garage?
As soon as they do, one of their kids
will want to store stuff there.
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What do retirees call a long lunch?
will want to store stuff there.
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What do retirees call a long lunch?
Normal.
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What is the best way to
describe retirement?
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What is the best way to
describe retirement?
The never-ending coffee break.
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What’s the biggest advantage of going
back to school as a retiree?
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What’s the biggest advantage of going
back to school as a retiree?
If you cut classes, no one calls your parents.
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Why does a retiree often say he doesn’t
miss work, but misses the people he
used to work with?
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Why does a retiree often say he doesn’t
miss work, but misses the people he
used to work with?
He is too polite to tell the whole truth.
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What do you do all week?
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What do you do all week?
Monday to Friday, nothing;
Saturdays and Sundays, I rest!
Saturdays and Sundays, I rest!
EXTENDED USE FOR PENS
For ink pens that won't write; place the pens
upside down in a cup of hot water until the
water cools off. Wipe dry and use.
My husband does this and it works very well.
Monica â€"CO
For ink pens that won't write; place the pens
upside down in a cup of hot water until the
water cools off. Wipe dry and use.
My husband does this and it works very well.
Monica â€"CO
GINGER FOR HOLIDAYS
Ginger is great for your health and home.
With the holidays and cold season
approaching it's time to stock up on some
ginger. For your winter supply of ginger,
here's a list of items to keep on hand:
Ginger is great for your health and home.
With the holidays and cold season
approaching it's time to stock up on some
ginger. For your winter supply of ginger,
here's a list of items to keep on hand:
Crystallized Ginger:
This can be found in the section of the
grocery store where fruitcake supplies
are located. Health food and natural
food stores have it available all year.
Ginger Root:
This is readily available in the produce
section of a grocery store and various
types of food markets and specialty stores.
Ginger Candy:
It's also a good idea to stock up on
individually wrapped pieces of ginger
candy to carry with you, keep in your
desk drawer, or your car.
This can be found in the section of the
grocery store where fruitcake supplies
are located. Health food and natural
food stores have it available all year.
Ginger Root:
This is readily available in the produce
section of a grocery store and various
types of food markets and specialty stores.
Ginger Candy:
It's also a good idea to stock up on
individually wrapped pieces of ginger
candy to carry with you, keep in your
desk drawer, or your car.
Ginger Tea
A hot ginger drink can relieve some of
the discomfort associated with the
typical winter cold. Ginger tea is excellent
for warming you up on a cold day. You
can make an excellent ginger drink with
fresh ginger root, sugar and lemon.
the discomfort associated with the
typical winter cold. Ginger tea is excellent
for warming you up on a cold day. You
can make an excellent ginger drink with
fresh ginger root, sugar and lemon.
Gingersnap Cookies
Now, if you're wondering what to do
with all of those ginger related items
here's a short list of uses and benefits
of ginger. With a little exploration,
you can find even more ways that
ginger is beneficial.
Now, if you're wondering what to do
with all of those ginger related items
here's a short list of uses and benefits
of ginger. With a little exploration,
you can find even more ways that
ginger is beneficial.
Crystallized ginger can relieve symptoms
of discomfort that come from over eating
or eating foods that vary from your normal
dietary plan. This is a common problem
during the holidays. Crystallized ginger is
helpful in relieving nausea related to the
flu, motion sickness, or morning sickness.
of discomfort that come from over eating
or eating foods that vary from your normal
dietary plan. This is a common problem
during the holidays. Crystallized ginger is
helpful in relieving nausea related to the
flu, motion sickness, or morning sickness.
Pieces of ginger candy can often be
used instead of crystallized ginger.
It's easy to keep the candy in your purse,
your desk, your travel bag, desk drawer,
or various other convenient locations.
used instead of crystallized ginger.
It's easy to keep the candy in your purse,
your desk, your travel bag, desk drawer,
or various other convenient locations.
Gingersnaps are ideal for the holiday table.
They are also a delicious way to settle
an upset stomach. Gingersnap cookies
have been successfully used as a
remedy for motion sickness for dogs.
This might be a beneficial tip if you plan
to travel with your pet during the holidays,
or on your next vacation.
They are also a delicious way to settle
an upset stomach. Gingersnap cookies
have been successfully used as a
remedy for motion sickness for dogs.
This might be a beneficial tip if you plan
to travel with your pet during the holidays,
or on your next vacation.
Slice some fresh ginger, add it to a pot
of boiling water and it will serve as a
wonderful air freshener for your home.
Veronica- NC
of boiling water and it will serve as a
wonderful air freshener for your home.
Veronica- NC
REPAIRING A DOOR KNOB
HOLE IN THE WALL
You see a lot of these holes in the wall
where a doorknob has gone through
the sheet rock or wallboard. You can
use a laundry detergent bottle cap for
this as a quick fix. Find the size cap
that slides into the round knob hole.
Apply a small bead of silicone seal
or gorilla glue to the back of the
flare-out on the cap. Insert and let dry.
Presto! Now the doorknob will fit into the wall.
You can also dress this up by cutting
out the hole size (2 1/2 inches) in a
small piece of paneling. Arrange how
you want it to look, and glue it behind
the cap-flare before inserting in the wall.
VIETVET â€" MS
HOLE IN THE WALL
You see a lot of these holes in the wall
where a doorknob has gone through
the sheet rock or wallboard. You can
use a laundry detergent bottle cap for
this as a quick fix. Find the size cap
that slides into the round knob hole.
Apply a small bead of silicone seal
or gorilla glue to the back of the
flare-out on the cap. Insert and let dry.
Presto! Now the doorknob will fit into the wall.
You can also dress this up by cutting
out the hole size (2 1/2 inches) in a
small piece of paneling. Arrange how
you want it to look, and glue it behind
the cap-flare before inserting in the wall.
VIETVET â€" MS
TREATING DOG'S EAR PROBLEMS
My dog had an ear infection and an
associate at our pet clinic prescribed
the very expensive Otomax. Well
on another occasion when we visited
for yet another ear infection, the vet,
owner of the clinic, recommended
1/2 alcohol to 1/2 vinegar. I used a
suction bulb to get the mixture in my
dog's ear then remove it. There was
lots of yucky stuff. I did this twice a
day until the infection cleared and
she was not yet had another ear infection.
alibeth05
My dog had an ear infection and an
associate at our pet clinic prescribed
the very expensive Otomax. Well
on another occasion when we visited
for yet another ear infection, the vet,
owner of the clinic, recommended
1/2 alcohol to 1/2 vinegar. I used a
suction bulb to get the mixture in my
dog's ear then remove it. There was
lots of yucky stuff. I did this twice a
day until the infection cleared and
she was not yet had another ear infection.
alibeth05
WOOD PELLETS FOR RABBIT LITTER
The best rabbit litter we've found in
20 years of keeping house rabbits
is wood pellets. Some suppliers have
a product called Woody Pet, but the
wood pellets used to fuel wood pellet
stoves are usually cheaper. The wood
is not harmful to the rabbits even if
they eat some of it and it soaks up
the urine really well. The best part of
all is that the used litter can be
composted straight into your garden.
rabbit10mom
The best rabbit litter we've found in
20 years of keeping house rabbits
is wood pellets. Some suppliers have
a product called Woody Pet, but the
wood pellets used to fuel wood pellet
stoves are usually cheaper. The wood
is not harmful to the rabbits even if
they eat some of it and it soaks up
the urine really well. The best part of
all is that the used litter can be
composted straight into your garden.
rabbit10mom
Avalanche is a 6 year old cat.
We got Avalanche from the shelter
around 8 months ago. I had seen
his photo on the local Humane
Society webpage. I fell in love
with him because he looked so
huge and mean. Turns out,
he's the sweetest!
We got Avalanche from the shelter
around 8 months ago. I had seen
his photo on the local Humane
Society webpage. I fell in love
with him because he looked so
huge and mean. Turns out,
he's the sweetest!
Avalanche loves to sleep. He has
two beds (can you say spoiled?)
but prefers to sleep on pizza boxes
and on the laptop. He has
numerous toys, but he loves drinking
straws and other "trash" rather than
his toys. He enjoys sitting in the
windows and watching the cars go
by. He demands attention at all times.
When you are attempting to sleep,
he loves grabbing your feet and
wrestling them.
two beds (can you say spoiled?)
but prefers to sleep on pizza boxes
and on the laptop. He has
numerous toys, but he loves drinking
straws and other "trash" rather than
his toys. He enjoys sitting in the
windows and watching the cars go
by. He demands attention at all times.
When you are attempting to sleep,
he loves grabbing your feet and
wrestling them.
Avalanche doesn't meow very often,
but he doesn't have a problem
meowing when he senses something
is wrong. He heard an abandoned
baby kitten meowing for help and
he just went crazy trying to rescue it.
My boyfriend locked the keys in the
truck, so he had to break a window
to get to the house door for spare
keys. Well, during his adventure of
rescuing the keys, Avalanche was
meowing and pawing at the door to
help let him in.
but he doesn't have a problem
meowing when he senses something
is wrong. He heard an abandoned
baby kitten meowing for help and
he just went crazy trying to rescue it.
My boyfriend locked the keys in the
truck, so he had to break a window
to get to the house door for spare
keys. Well, during his adventure of
rescuing the keys, Avalanche was
meowing and pawing at the door to
help let him in.
Recently, I was crying over the death
of my father, and Avalanche came
to the rescue for comfort. We rescued
him and he's constantly repaying us
for the deed. We love him and he's
the perfect addition to our family.
Becca from NY
of my father, and Avalanche came
to the rescue for comfort. We rescued
him and he's constantly repaying us
for the deed. We love him and he's
the perfect addition to our family.
Becca from NY
The leaves fall, the wind blows,
and the farm country slowly
changes from the summer
cottons into its winter wools.
~Henry Beston
and the farm country slowly
changes from the summer
cottons into its winter wools.
~Henry Beston
One of the most versatile dairy products,
cream cheese is used for spreads, dips
and in dessert recipes. Low-fat or light
cream cheese is a healthy way to enjoy
the distinctive taste of cream cheese
without the high fat content and associated
calories. If you run short of low-fat cream
cheese, you can whip up several good
substitutes from common kitchen staples.
cream cheese is used for spreads, dips
and in dessert recipes. Low-fat or light
cream cheese is a healthy way to enjoy
the distinctive taste of cream cheese
without the high fat content and associated
calories. If you run short of low-fat cream
cheese, you can whip up several good
substitutes from common kitchen staples.
Non-Fat Cream Cheese
You can substitute non-fat cream cheese
for low-fat cream cheese, although the
taste isn't as rich. Since the consistency
out of the package is the same as that of
low-fat cream cheese, this is a good
alternative when using the cream cheese
plain or as a layer under another food,
such as smoked salmon. However,
mixing non-fat cream cheese with other
ingredients for dips and frostings results
in a runny mixture that is unlikely to be suitable.
You can substitute non-fat cream cheese
for low-fat cream cheese, although the
taste isn't as rich. Since the consistency
out of the package is the same as that of
low-fat cream cheese, this is a good
alternative when using the cream cheese
plain or as a layer under another food,
such as smoked salmon. However,
mixing non-fat cream cheese with other
ingredients for dips and frostings results
in a runny mixture that is unlikely to be suitable.
Neufchatel
Neufchatel is a soft, un-ripened cheese
originally from France and now made in
the United States as well. Made from
cow's milk, it has a delicate taste when
young but a much sharper, more pungent
taste when aged. Fresh Neufchatel has
a taste and texture very similar to low-fat
cream cheese and can be used
interchangeably in recipes. The fat
content of Neufchatel varies considerably
among brands, so read the package
label carefully to find one with a low fat content.
Neufchatel is a soft, un-ripened cheese
originally from France and now made in
the United States as well. Made from
cow's milk, it has a delicate taste when
young but a much sharper, more pungent
taste when aged. Fresh Neufchatel has
a taste and texture very similar to low-fat
cream cheese and can be used
interchangeably in recipes. The fat
content of Neufchatel varies considerably
among brands, so read the package
label carefully to find one with a low fat content.
Cottage Cheese
In a pinch, you can use low-fat cottage
cheese as a substitute for low-fat cream
cheese. Thoroughly drain the cottage
cheese, then puree it in a food processor
or blender until smooth. Since cottage
cheese is softer and blander than cream
cheese, this substitution works better in
recipes where the cream cheese is
combined with other ingredients than
as a spread.
In a pinch, you can use low-fat cottage
cheese as a substitute for low-fat cream
cheese. Thoroughly drain the cottage
cheese, then puree it in a food processor
or blender until smooth. Since cottage
cheese is softer and blander than cream
cheese, this substitution works better in
recipes where the cream cheese is
combined with other ingredients than
as a spread.
Ricotta
Part-skim ricotta is another soft cheese
that can replace cream cheese in recipes.
As with cottage cheese, drain the ricotta
thoroughly before beating it smooth,
either by hand or in a food processor
or blender.
Part-skim ricotta is another soft cheese
that can replace cream cheese in recipes.
As with cottage cheese, drain the ricotta
thoroughly before beating it smooth,
either by hand or in a food processor
or blender.
Yogurt Cheese
With some advance planning, yogurt makes
a tasty substitute for cream cheese. Use
plain, unflavored yogurt, either low-fat or
non-fat. Line a strainer with paper towels
and empty the yogurt into the strainer,
then put the strainer in a bowl and
refrigerate overnight. Most of the liquid will
drain out of the yogurt and the result,
called yogurt cheese, is creamy and
easy to spread, just like cream cheese.
With some advance planning, yogurt makes
a tasty substitute for cream cheese. Use
plain, unflavored yogurt, either low-fat or
non-fat. Line a strainer with paper towels
and empty the yogurt into the strainer,
then put the strainer in a bowl and
refrigerate overnight. Most of the liquid will
drain out of the yogurt and the result,
called yogurt cheese, is creamy and
easy to spread, just like cream cheese.
References
North Dakota State University;
Ingredient Substitutions;
Julie Garden-Robinson; July 1999
North Dakota State University;
Ingredient Substitutions;
Julie Garden-Robinson; July 1999
Purdue University Extension;
Top 20 Healthy Recipe
Ingredient Substitutions;
Cheryl H. Armstrong; April 1999
Top 20 Healthy Recipe
Ingredient Substitutions;
Cheryl H. Armstrong; April 1999
University of Rochester Medical Center:
Turn High-Fat Recipes Into Low-Fat Dishes
California State University, Sacramento:
Healthy Cooking and Baking Substitutions
Epicurious: Neufchatel Cheese
Turn High-Fat Recipes Into Low-Fat Dishes
California State University, Sacramento:
Healthy Cooking and Baking Substitutions
Epicurious: Neufchatel Cheese
Life is Full of Colors
If you seek happiness
you won't find it, because seeking is
the exact opposite of happiness. Happiness
is ever elusive, but freedom from
unhappiness is attainable now.
you won't find it, because seeking is
the exact opposite of happiness. Happiness
is ever elusive, but freedom from
unhappiness is attainable now.
Freedom from unhappiness is a matter of choice.
In spite of today’s events
you D E C I D E to be happy-
to find something positive
about even the worst of it.
Nothing is all bad or all good!
you D E C I D E to be happy-
to find something positive
about even the worst of it.
Nothing is all bad or all good!
It takes practice to look inside deep
enough to withdraw from the well of
wisdom that’s there. When we take
time to be quiet, we find it.
Eventually it will come automatically;
the seeing your life in a positive way.
enough to withdraw from the well of
wisdom that’s there. When we take
time to be quiet, we find it.
Eventually it will come automatically;
the seeing your life in a positive way.
If someone wants to label you a
"pollyanna", so be it. It takes so
much less energy to be happy.
Being anything sucks the life from you.
"pollyanna", so be it. It takes so
much less energy to be happy.
Being anything sucks the life from you.
I'm not saying I wouldn't crumble
if all my creature comforts were
suddenly gone. So I keep practicing
the positive thinking and finding
something for which to always be
grateful for. It makes me happy.
if all my creature comforts were
suddenly gone. So I keep practicing
the positive thinking and finding
something for which to always be
grateful for. It makes me happy.
Rose!
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