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Fun At The Dentist

I would rather go to a dentist than a hair stylist. Seriously. At the dentist you get to lay back and relax in a reclined chair, eyes closed listening to your favorite music group. After the initial shot you don’t feel a thing. And after a tranquil session you are on your way home. Whereas,… Continue reading Fun At The Dentist

Archive · Learning To Cook

White Bread Machine Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: Depends On Your Bread Machine 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons shortening 2 cups bread flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon active dry yeast Add ingredients to machine according to manufacturer’s directions. Cool on wire rack before slicing. Makes a one pound loaf of bread.

Archive · Pets

7 Reasons To Massage A Dog

Massage therapy for dogs has become very popular in the last few years. There are canine massage therapy schools popping up everywhere. You can hire a massage therapist to come to your home or you can massage your dog yourself. If you choose to do it yourself the best way to learn is to ask your… Continue reading 7 Reasons To Massage A Dog

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Death Of Downtown Is The Mall Next

It was always exciting to go downtown to shop. Walking down the street taking in all the beautiful displays in the department store windows. Watching the people moving here and there. Cabs whizzing by. People sitting on benches talking. That’s the way it was growing up in the fifties. My favorite store was the JL… Continue reading Death Of Downtown Is The Mall Next

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TurtleToots Ten Pet Peeves Do You Agree

1. MacDonald’s Double Drive Thru Lines Some corporate exec that never buys fast food must have come up with this one. Two lines, two speakers, one order taker. This concept would work if the workers actually knew how to run this. My last trip I ordered one burger and one drink. When I got home,… Continue reading TurtleToots Ten Pet Peeves Do You Agree

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Should You Sleep With Your Dog

Do you sleep with your dog? If you do, you fall into the majority of dog owners. Approximately 56 percent of us sleep with our dogs. But is this good for us and more importantly is it good for the dog? Who can resist those soulful brown eyes and cute wagging tail when it’s time… Continue reading Should You Sleep With Your Dog

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Salmon Patties Recipe

Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  10 minutes 1(14.75 oz) can salmon, drained.  Remove the skin and bones if desired 1/4 small chopped onion 4 saltine crackers, crushed into small pieces 1/2 tbsp Miracle Whip 1 tsp celery seeds 1 small egg dash pepper Directions: Preheat frying pan with 1/2 cup cooking oil. In a… Continue reading Salmon Patties Recipe

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Easy Way To Memorize A Grocery List

What if I told you I could help you memorize a ten item grocery list in just a few seconds and you are guaranteed to remember it when you are at the store? We’ve all gone to the store and realized we forgot our grocery list. Then we get home only to find we forgot… Continue reading Easy Way To Memorize A Grocery List

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Tibetan Spaniel Dog Breed

Tibetan Spaniels have been said to come from Tibet but more than likely they originated somewhere around China. They have been found in the area around Tibet and Korea as far back as the 8th century. It is said that they lived in monasteries and were highly esteemed by the monks who gave them as… Continue reading Tibetan Spaniel Dog Breed

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No Mess Oven Bacon Recipe

Prep Time:  5 minutes Cook Time:  15 minutes 5-8 slices bacon Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lay tin foil on a cookie sheet. Place bacon on tin foil. Cook in oven for approximately 15 minutes.  Check it periodically to prevent over-cooking. My husband saw someone do this on TV and decided to try it.  It… Continue reading No Mess Oven Bacon Recipe