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Posted on 06/11/2006 7:33:20 AM PDT by Soaring Feather
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Yikes! Stay safe!! We don't get thunder very often, and lightning even less. Finally have beautiful blue sky.
winds move hollow poles
bamboo forest sings softly
wind chimes ring in the night
bf
a percussion song
evening breeze sings so sweet
in a bamboo grove
wj
dancing wind on water
white caps gather clashing loud
thunder rumbles bass
bf
waves rise high and fast
torrents flow and split the mast
silver fish flies free
sb
piebald moon shadowed
calm seas glowed promising peace
whales basking in moonlight
bf
bits of wood wash up
to the foot of the old wall
many ships have passed here
sb
driftwood bleached barren
posing on polished sand dunes
dried kelp skeletons
bf
Memories kept here
in the garden of the mind
under soft moonlight
wj
Very nice! You all took to this with spirit and imagination!
Good morning, Ms Feather!
French novelist Maurice Proust said, "Happiness is
beneficial for the body but it is grief that
develops the powers of the mind."
Today is Monday, July 10, the 191st day of 2006 with 174 to
follow. The moon is full. The morning stars are Venus,
Uranus and Neptune. The evening stars are Mercury, Jupiter,
Mars, Saturn and Pluto.
Those born on this day....
Protestant theologian John Calvin in 1509;
American painter James Whistler in 1834;
brewer Adolphus Busch in 1842;
French novelist Marcel Proust in 1871;
black educator Mary McLeod Bethune in 1875;
novelist Saul Bellow in 1915;
TV news anchor/commentator David Brinkley in 1920;
boxer Jake LaMotta in 1921 (age 85);
author Jean Kerr in 1923;
actor Fred Gwynne in 1926;
former New York City Mayor David Dinkins in 1927 (age 79);
tennis star Arthur Ashe in 1943;
actors Ron Glass in 1945 (age 61)
and Sue Lyon in 1946 (age 60);
and folksinger Arlo Guthrie in 1947 (age 59).
and my Grandmother Mary born 1874
Good morning!!
So nice of you to deliver the paper this morning. Lovely bird.
How is it going today, got a plan for the week?
Today is going well, thanks. Do I have a plan for the week? Nope, only living today, for one day at a time.;)
Other than having my hair done on Thursday, my schedule is humdrum this week unless I can get enough boring stuff done to have some fun later.
I am doing some laundry today. Trying to remember to take care of business like paying bills etc. Mundane for sure.
LOL!! Oh dear!
Keep this on the Fridge
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Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.
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Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer . Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly -- even though the product was never been advertised for this use. (Note: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine is not the same..and contains aspirin, which can cause stomach bleeding if you have ulcers.)
Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.
Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerinemouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of MaybellineCrystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.
Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.
Smart splinter remover...just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.
Hunt's tomato paste boil cure....cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.
Balm for broken blisters..To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine ... a powerful antiseptic.
Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.
Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.
Rainy day cure for dog odor... Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.
Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.
Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.
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