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Cookie's Bliss

BLISSED OUT ON SUNSHINE

I love our new clothes line! After giving a lot of thought to what kind of line I wanted, I chose the Hills Hoist Rotary Clothesline because it was durable, pretty, can easily be taken down in bad weather and spins in the breeze.  I ordered it online from Breeze Dryer. When Bob and I […]

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Corporations Health Care Our Life

BETTING ON THE HORSE TO LOSE

I spent part of my morning comparing health insurance plans.  Despite the fact that I’m not really interested in getting health insurance.  I haven’t had health insurance for six years, nor have I felt any desire to get it.  With the exception of an occasional cold, some muscle strains, chigger bites and wasp stings, I […]

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The USA War and Peace

FREEDOM, INC

You can hear the sound of freedom from the beach.  It’s the low rumble of explosives, the chatter of helicopter blades or the tandem footsteps of young men with the distinctive “high and tight” haircuts as they jog down the tide line.  Nearly inaudible reminders that soldiers are being prepared for war, blending with the […]

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Food

Hidden Gems

It’s no secret that I love potatoes. I love harvesting them – pawing through the soil, uncovering each new spud with anticipation – kind of like scratch-off lottery tickets, only better tasting! I love the fact that they store well – often “discovering” some in our pantry when we’re looking for a quick, comforting meal. […]

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Food

RESHAPING MY FOOD ‘TUDE

Last summer I didn’t shed my winter weight.  I carried it with me right into the next winter and into the spring.  My clothes were tight and I was four pounds over my “red alert” weight of 150  and threatening to add on some more.  I caught sight of my butt on a video and […]