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YES!! !YES!! I am SO GLAD you posted these, Westie! My kitties and I thank you! I somehow picked up a can of tuna in oil and it's been kicking around my kitchen. I'm anxious to try this and see if our girls like the homemade treats any better or less than the store-bought kind that we call 'junk food'. Again, you made my day. These have been copied/pasted into Word and printed out. Did I mention I'm so thrilled?

I agree that not everyone on food stamps is a mooch. They were designed to 'help out' or bridge the gap or fill in the gaps during tough times. Please don't listen to those hurtful words. DO take the time to educate your children on when to call the doctor. Perhaps do weekly check-ins during 'normal' times and make a list of what circumstances 'set off' mania or depression. Chances are, if the kids are aware of it, they will help keep watch for it.

I found myself smiling at the question, "Was this my destiny?" Well, sometimes our destiny finds us. We are definitely shaped by our earlier experiences. Congrats on the grain mill - I know you've been exploring your options for some time. Just remember that a stored 'prep' item does you NO GOOD if you don't know how to use it, can't eat it, or don't know how to cook with it. I second Westie, start learning now! Wheat berries are for more than just bread! You can sneak them into just about anything for extra protein.

Charming story! I'll forward this to my SIL. She'll tell her son and we'll have a new West Coast version of this starting.

I believe mine fits 6 or 7 qts (been a few months since I've used it) and I can fit about 10 or so pints.

I LOVE my National No 7. I've got 2 - and a No. 5. I'm looking for another No.5 They're great. Good luck with the canning.

I'm glad the landlord finally acted upon your request. I hope it's not too unsettling.

I think that people think Dream Whip is from their 'grandma's kitchen'....well I have to day that MANY good things came from my grandma's kitchen! Thanks for the reminder! I'm now looking for dream whip in the grocery.

Do feel better soon! Those alarms make me batty, just think of how sensitive a dog's hearing is!

To lunch and beyond!

I use older Rubbermaid totes that I lost the lids for. I've drilled holes in the bottom and fill it with dirt, bone meal, and granulated fish fertilizer. Pics are attached here and in the Gallery.

LOL - we laugh all the time about ins. money. I made Irish Soda Bread for St. Patty's Day and it was the BEST ever. You've inspired me to make a run to our grain store for more grains so I can bake more! Great job!

BUT - you have a job! In the middle of a really lousy economy, you have a job and are getting a promotion (true w/o $$ and title, but STILL). What a blessing! Congrats, Dear!

Oh Sere! But the possibility of a trip - sometimes that is as good as going! I'm glad that you at least thought it through, for when the opportunity comes next time you KNOW ahead of time what it will take and the pieces will fall into place easier. I know the warmth of sunshine in the dead of winter. I crave it. I was so depressed I didnt get to go to sunny CA this Feb. for a conference. I shrugged and said, "Oh well. Next time." Good to know there are always 'next times'.

We are all awkward! I join you in the awkward dance!

WOW...amazing. I'm wondering if you have any for cat food.

WOW. What a great way to share and make a daunting task managable! Nice job!

Oh my gosh, look at Him! He's SO CUTE! He's going to grow into a HUGE dog.

Aaroun, Excellent Beginning! It was great to have this review! I've not read much about splints & breaks since I was in college. I'm so glad you mentioned the SAM splints - definitely something every serious First Aid Kit should have! Great job! I look forward to the next installment.

Ummm. No. I did find a tatting shuttle at a craft store for .29 ! I've got a shoe box full of thread from the 30's in the basement...and TONS of crochet thread... I've even got a special article in Heirloom Sewing that discusses tatting, highlighting a Oregon shuttle maker. Have I started it yet? Um. No. I did, however, start a new knitting project, make bunches of potholders from the heavy cotton that a Secret Pal sent me, re-do a knitted hat for an adopted nephew...ummm....and now I'm on an apron kick. Maybe one of these afternoons when the front room is clean and I don't have any distractions, I can sit and begin to pick at it. I do want to start...just haven't yet.

You never are really DONE...there's just different phases throughout the process. We set priorities and then meet them, always striving toward one point or another.

Bravo! I'm believe in LIVING life, to the fullest and having as much joy as you can in the process. Also, I'm really big on turning the 'bad' memories into GOOD ones...may we always live our lives so the good outnumbers the bad.

March is St. Patrick's Day.... B'gosh, a few shamrocks and you'll be bringin' in th' blarney!

What matters is that the girls had a fun time. You definitely made some memories!