Abbey Dosh

Goodness me.

2019-07-16T18:08:00.001-07:00

I cannot believe it has been this long-like dropped and forgotten. I will start again.....It has been far too long.

2018-06-04T07:18:00.000-07:00

Anywho.....

2017-02-02T09:03:00.001-08:00

It has been far too long, since my last blog post.
I live in a small town area......and should be publishing something each day?
Wrong----when you have five pets---and one human one---it takes up a lot of time. lol. ((Couldn't resist that little funny at the end.

Getting back to the subject:
I want to introduce everyone to Anywho.com
Some of you may know about it already....if not, it is a great tool.
For business and for personal use.
It is a free tool that I became aware of years ago-used for business.

I sit at my desk, and since I share it with one other person...
( who would state that I am sitting at his desk-Really, who cleans it???? and that is the 9/10ths of the law, part. lol) )
I do not put addresses and correspondence anywhere near it. Why? It gets 'lost', as in thrown away or written on. Sometimes by moi'.
I was signing two cards to family members and instead of jumping up and digging through stuff
( a lot of that in a super small space) to find addresses....I used Anywho.com.
Name, City, State-----or even general area in said state.....you got it.
If you have the address and need the number----(not always current-I admit.
On White Pages----Find a Person. A tiny little bar to click-By address.
This has been fun. To reconnect.
I will try to stay on track and blog once a week or more.
I kinda, sorta, maybe, promise.

Spring has Sprung!

2015-04-05T12:39:00.000-07:00

Thank goodness! We now have warmth.........even tho it is slowly getting here.

What we like!

2015-01-05T11:03:00.000-08:00

Winter is a bluuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

2015-01-05T10:57:00.002-08:00

I have been a long time absent and apologize for the lapse. Taking care of family illness and my own health, is an all encompassing job. You will find, from time to time, me, making up new words. A bad habit of an arrogant poet. lol. And so here is a poem: I look to the east-I look to the West However, during winter--I like looking to the South best. Winter is a bluuuuuurrrrrrrr. Smiling. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and stayed warm and safe. Happy New Year! I want to mention the small child-whose parents, and sister, and cousin---all were killed, in a plane crash, in Kentucky. She, also was in the plane-. The family was flying back, in their privately owned small plane-from a warmer clime. Her father had taught the family, survival skills, probably for any instance, just like this one. This little lady, unstrapped herself, from an upside down situation-(belted this way)-climbed out of the plane-bloodied and beaten---to walk, in uneven terrain---almost a mile, to the first house---directed by the light. She was not dressed for the weather. Thank God, she is with family-safe now.Thank God. I agree with Al Roker-of the Today Show. Her parents spirits were with her. I will go a step further and say-so were her Angels. I am so glad she made it safely. We all know of stories, of where someone, albeit not this tiny tot,beat astounding odds. And we are grateful, because these stories give us Hope. Assure our Faith. I am glad to be back. I Sincerely wish everyone Hope-Peace and Love, as well as Prosperity, in 2015. Make it count! And God Bless, this little lady,survivor, and all of you!

Peace.

2014-05-07T15:42:00.002-07:00

Thistledown Farm ~~~ A place of quiet and peace. A place I have designed in my minds eye and must get busy designing in real time. A place that i truly like alot. A place that we all ( my wittle fam.) can enjoy. And...... A place for you too.

Fun Stuff!!!!!

2013-06-05T09:53:00.001-07:00

My lovely Daughter came into town for a long weekend---to assist, as Matron of Honor, a dear friend of hers, from high school. And to select dresses-etc. Out of the 4 days she was here, I got to spend almost a whole day......I have missed her so very much. So, it was a real treat for me. We went to alot of our old haunts, from the time when we lived in Loveland. A real favorite is 'Carmago Trading Company'. In Maderia, Ohio. It used to be 'Flowers of the Meadow'------which moved to Blue Hill, Maine---along with the owner. If you have not experienced this cute and awesome place---you have really missed out. Another place in Maderia is Piazza Descepoli.....wine and cheese and other yummies. But, today we are sticking, strickly to places for tings-Jen was looking for gift ideas........and I will take you along on our trip that day. We had lunch at First Watch at Harper's Point---always fun! Then on to the Kenwood Towne Center. Here: Aveda.....Papyrus....Nordstoms Cafe....Macy's....(Origins--inside Macy's)...Sephora..Thing's Remembered..Dillards-(walked thru to get to mall.......when I look at this-I realize we were very good.....lol The Kenwood Towne Centre has many-many cool shops and places to dine and shop. At Things Remembered, I got three spacers for my braclet--three little hearts---for $5...a steal. At Papyrus----you have to spend about 20-30 minutes, to see/ take it all in....fun. A card-stationery-gift shop.

Make-up......I promised.

2013-05-31T07:14:00.001-07:00

I feel terrible.......I have neglected my blog. I have just been absorbed by so much stuff. But, now to the promised blog....Make-up. Okay-we are in the Cincinnati area and a mall that is close to me is the Kenwood Towne Centre and also Deerfield ( close to Mason, Ohio) Commons.( Aveda and Whole Foods and Merle Norman) At the Kenwood Towne Centre-----you can have make-overs at any cosmetics counter. Or any shop-----The Body Shop-cool stuff. Nordstroms-Sephora-ETC. to the max---pick up a mall map. Have fun with this.....take friends. Make it fun! Start your experience out correctly---a clean and toned face---cleanser and toner. Then moisturizer....a must. SUNCREEN moisturizer is best. At Macy's and also Dillard's, you might have to make an appointment for the make-over, but this is a wonderful way to have loads of product and colors applied to see what really works for you. If, like Moi', you are allergic to products-they cause a burning sensation on your skin----and here I want to stress---this doesn't mean it is a bad product line---many factors come into play...the product can be 100 % plant based natural ( preferred) --and that can actually be the issue---you are allergic to that herb-plant, etc. Aveda has make-up!And so much-much more. I,on very rare occasions, allow someone to touch my face, in this manner. ( A Make-over Phobia) Which is silly.)) They all do a great job. (My Daughter's wedding was a perfect example-(Lisa Gear-Lunatic Fringe----that make-up is amazing!!!!- and Lisa is expert at application ( wonderful peeps)---it will last thru Sahara like temps....all day!)In Liberty Township---call them. Clinique-----has wonderful products and make-up!!!!! Also, REMEMBER---sunscreen first-Clinique---has one that goes under your make-up or can be worn alone. Most make-ups or lipsticks have a built-in sunscreen. They can have.Protect your lips!! Choose your color palette. This will/should change with the seasons! A favorite place of mine is Origins in Macy's. I wear their concealer now.Always. I am fond of lavender and pink colors. I love lite blue----and green eye shadows......I only wear eye make-up on very special occasions. A shame, don't you think? I think I require more and many special occasions! lol. Make-up can be and is an investment...it can be very expensive. Alot of places, but not all, will give you/ or make you a sample. This is crucial if you are allergic, like me. And some cosmetic brands will do a special give-away many times per year--small size products...for free, with a $30-$35 purchase. Not bad! Most importantly of all-have FUN!!!!!!!!Stay out of the SUN!!!!! Nah---just use a very good sunscreen.

A Poem....for my Daughter.

2013-02-19T07:05:00.000-08:00

She drives into town, her chores swirling all around, 4 simple days, to make it all happen. Mom has to be included, and Dad too.......I will get it done. Dresses, cake tastings, gifts for the bride and groom. Dinners, lunch, shopping, selections made for the wedding....whew. Let's add a little fun, okay a whole-whole lot. Friendships from long ago, that are still as strong as ever. Everyone living in different states, one place pulls them all together. That is where the parents live. For now. Then back, many hours of driving later......to the daily grind. Made so much better by the Lovees, Mom calls the GP's. Georgie Peorgies.... And my understanding-outstanding husband. Work takes over......for us all. Drive and ambition---well yes, but dedication and determination...too. Striving for excellence in all she does. And achieving it most of the time. Pretty good. Damn good. Laughing and relaxing---wine/yummies (Mom again)and friends. The weekend has arrived again......I knew it would.

Half the story......you figure out the rest.

2013-01-17T16:12:00.003-08:00

This blog post is about Independent Contractors and the company they may work for. I am starting with a new company. I love everything about it. It is a company that uses Independent Contractors---and shares the wealth with these people. They give to charity. A very-very cool person is their spokes person. They have won awards and accolades from Forbes. They allow people to work as Independent Contractors and make a nice living-----takes time. They are reputable. Some people just fear and can't understand this type of company. Mary Kay-Avon-Tastefully Simple-I love the premise that the more work you put into something the better your chances to succeed. Try that in the old Corporate world.....and if you are downsized......well...hurts doesn't it???? I previously worked for two banks.....not saying which ones. We were collectors, well and extensively trained, in a controlled setting-big brother and sister were listening to our every call. We were paid a bonus-given incentives-and got fun time----the more we collected---the better these were. So---we had some bad collectors----greedy----spoiled it for everyone----one department was sued-and shut down, as a result of this rule breaking. This also happened in the mortgage industry----don't get me started.....okay..just one----I call a perfect credit score and ask them why they thought the previous person had their mortgage rate at 10% interest????? Answer? "Well,he was such a sweet young man"------who had been fleecing the elderly. Was legal---back then. A company was fined for misleading info on their web-site-----well, most corporations have Attorneys on retainer who proofread everything...and they can still be sued-fined. Does this make a company bad? Does it???? No.....it makes them more human. As to the greedy bad apples-----it will always be---you can screen and screen----it will still happen. A good company deals with it and moves on. There are good to know things that you learn from the BBB. And there are things that reflect half the story. Hmmmmm.

Skin---Keeping it healthy!

2013-01-14T09:28:00.002-08:00

I promised to write a blog post about cosmetic surgery and cosmetic products. First, I want to lay the ground work for what helps our skin stay young and healthy. Water---good and pure---water-loads of it. Stay away from sugar--anything that breaks down into sugar-is in alot of foods. This causes inflamation and major aging. Read chapter and verse---Dr. Perricone.....He is the man. His books are available everywhere-(library). Nutrition-skin care-products. Awesome. Exercise.Plain and simple.Exercise. A wonderful resource guide in every book-read Dr. Perricone. I have sun damage to my skin. When I was in my 20's and 30's, my skin was wonderful. As I vacationed in Florida and the Carolinas each year---I would damage my skin by staying out in the elements...without protecting it. Paba was a main ingredient in sunscreen products then and it made me burn, badly. So I didn't use a sunscreen. GRRRRRRRR. So, today----NEVER tan your face. Clinique makes the best sun screen. I-(who am allergic-skin will burn on contact with harsh products)---love it---you can mix it with makeup---put on before----or wear alone. Even with cloud cover--you are getting sun on your face--protect it. Wear sun glasses---all the time. Summer-Winter--all the time-sun glasses. Never leave home without them--if you do--every Kroger has cheap-$5-$15 Foster Grants. I love to say, "I am not playing movie star--I have a migraine"-my explanation why I will not take the ole'sunglasses off.(I do get migraines. lol). Use bronzers to match the tan on your body......some fun and fantastic ones are out there. Use a lite and easy scrub on your face-(slough off those old cells)cheap and easy one is the Apricot one you see everywhere. There are weekly tools for this to do a more thorough job----machines that deep clean. I love to use a wonderful green mask once a week(that is how I know I have the right one-Cucumber)from Marykay---they have three(for different skin types)--Pink-Purple and Green. I use the green one-it dries and then you clean it off, taking all the muck with it. L'OCCITANE makes the most wonderful-yummy-wonderful skin care products you will find---while a little pricey---they are actually 1/2 the price of other leading brands. L'Occitane is at Kenwood Towne Center---go in and try the stuff-ask the sales person-educated to inform you what works best for you-with your skin type. Or buy online. Ditto-Shaklee---they have a toner-your very next tool----for a real bargain. WWW. Shaklee.Com-A Member gets a better price. Shaklee also has skin care creams that are amazing. For Eye and face. I love the skin care creams at L'OCCITANE. They have a cream-that will remove dark circles-from under your eyes....Natural-yummy-wonderful products from Provence, France. NO BLEACHING!!!!!! While one cream will run in the $40 range---it easily lasts for a month. They also-along with Burts Bees, have sprays for misting/hydrating your skin for thru-out the day. I,constantly-hydrate my skin---by misting all day long. Buy a small spray bottle and fill it up---in summer-keep it in the fridge. Use natural anything.....or just water-pure water. Close your eyes and mouth and spray a lite mist---your skin will love you. Rose water-Lavender-L'OCCITANE has one that smells like Oranges-so yum! If you are getting older and feel that only cosmetic procedures will help---I recommend, on the advise of others-(two close friends)----Dr. Mandel Brown.....he is on Montgomery Road, right below the Bethesda Hospital-in Montgomery, Ohio. Look at his web-site. One friend has had alot of procedures and her skin is as lovely as that of a baby......she is in her 60's! She looks about 40 years of age. The other friend ,has had injections to plump up her face-for frown lines. It worked well, each time--lasts about 4-6 months. Both of these ladies, on the advice of this Doctor,never-never tan their face. Never. I will go to Dr. Mandell Brown. Do a consult to begin. He seems to be the Man, in Ohio....lol. When I was at the salon for makeup and updo's for my Daughter's wedding----a picture was snapped of me----right as one of my favorite people in the world-was powdering my face--prior to any color being applied. We were going to be in the extreme hot sun---so Miss Lisa-the salon owner--was doing a complete base powder cover and then would add the color on top. The eventual effect was very pleasing.....the snapshot prior to the color being applied-a close-up----is ghastly. While light and beautiful inside the salon---no sun inside--where were those sunglasses when you need them???????lol. This got me to thinking about all of the possibilites....the Salon is Lunatic Fringe in Liberty Township and they did the most amazing job---there were about 10 of us. Great place. For make-up---you can not do better....really wonderful---the temp. was in the 90's and our make-up held up all day!! Our very next blog post! Make-up. It can be soo fun!!!!!!

Hit and collect....didn't work.

2013-01-10T12:56:00.000-08:00

I am distressed and angry at vile and awful people.
Was it the way I was raised, versus them crawling out from under a rock?
Someone related a story to me and.......I am sharing....feeling certain this has happened to others.....
I was appalled-distressed-disgusted----and then very-very angry.
Kind of in that order.
It happened in Cincy where I live. Harpers Point, to be exact.
A seedy looking couple with a child in the car---pull out in front of an unsuspecting person.....hoping that person will hit them.
I worked in the Insurance industry and was chapter and versed in this scam.....
Evidently it is one that finally catches up with the culprit----and they do a nice long stint in the slammer-however, until caught...they cost the insurance companies and you-the consumer---alot of money.
What is bizarre about this story-the couple---when the innocent driver avoided them----then followed the person and proceeded to harrass them.....screaming obscene nonsense and threatening to call the police.
The poor child-probably borrowed for this excersise.....was crying in the car--while the two creepos performed their stunt.
CALL THE POLICE!!!!!!!
DO NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR AND ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION WITH THESE TWO GRIFTERS!
Anyone who follows you in a car is BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone who pulls up behind you and blocks you in for the purpose of harrassing you---needs to cool off in jail.
Take a picture of them with your cell phone........and their car...and their license number...and the child they are abusing...with this freak show.
The car they drive will be borrowed and different each time.....part of the scam.
So it doesn't really help to relate the car here---just to the police.
Def. relate the license number.
Be careful....times seem to be getting a little dicey......people worse?
Hope that is not true.

The Scary Truth....

2013-01-10T12:33:00.000-08:00

I will be writing two-back to back-posts.
The first is about a book I picked up at the library about the Amish.
I will not name the book. Sorry.
We live near Amish Country and frankly, the blood and gore in this novel made me ill.
It was about a young Amish lady---who had gotten a job in town and unwittingly connected with a murderous, vicious sex-crazed killer and his partner.
It is written under the premise that the author was part of an Amish community and left to become a cop.
She is called in on the murder case.
The young Amish lady is drugged and while under the influence of these drugs---she is photographed in sex scenes, involving these crazy men.
And later viciously killed by the same two monsters, along with her entire family.
This made me realize that the author- The real one---who wrote these books-had to have realized that the Amish would never be aware of them.
They would not read something like this.
They were so terribly graphic and awful, that I quit reading them, after a few chapters.
There are people who do this to others. Drug them and then abuse them and photograph this.
Even to grown women, claiming they are consenting to this.
They claim it is a hedonistic lifestyle choice.
I tell you they are committing a crime.
When the women are not aware that it has occured.
The awful man or men claim this is an open relationship and the woman is fully aware/okay of/with what is going on.
I feel certain there is a special hell -rung of-level of---hell for these evil people who commit these crimes.
Because it is a crime.
And a warning is clear.
If you know of something like this going on---do not assume the female is compliant in this.
Some people are purely evil and need to be exposed.
As to the Author?????
She clearly dislikes the Amish.
Does not take a Psych Major to nail that one.
Was she Amish and left?
Disturbing......Very.

Intolerable......so, this year........all new.

2013-01-06T12:13:00.001-08:00

Sorry, I have not been blogging.
I started this blog to introduce and share free and fun stuff....and have veered away from that idea.
I will return to it.......I promise. This year.
With the New Year----we have new hopes and ideals and try new stuff to do and have a bucket list of new places to visit.
And sometimes we want to try a new you.
I want to do---my very next blog----about cosmetic surgery and staying young........even at the tender age of 25-30 years old, women are trying to not get a-yes a-as in one- wrinkle.
And that is really smart.......because, once they appear...something must be done.
Also, I will write about skin care products. Cosmectics. What is out there.......if it works.
I found one of the coolest new web-sites---it was from an email I received and it is really interesting.
A skin care line------associated with MONKS! Looks so great!
I also must state that your living conditions add or subtract to your happiness and your peace of mind and add or take away from your beauty.
If it is intolerable---even for a small period of time------think seriously about changing it.
Don't let others destroy your time on planet Earth.
Remove all power you have given them...through love or whatever emotion and sometimes physical ability...return it to you.
So, look for the next installment and here's to a New Year and a Beautiful YOU!

Babee the baritone.

2012-12-14T17:11:00.000-08:00

We have three pets.
They are a big part of our family.
Our babies....
One is a boxer.
She is so sweet.
When she first got here, she had been damn near, starved to death.
She is now a healthy and muscular dog.
She is still smaller than she should have been.
Her growth was stunted.
But not her voice.
When she barks, it is louder and deeper than a dog twice her size.
We also have a kitten, that is a little guy.
Someone just dropped him off, at the back of our building.
He has paws like a rabbit-long.
He has the attitude of a cat three times his size.
The dog that is the biggest, is the biggest baby.
I love these cool attributes of these babies.
It is wonderful.
Everyone should have the honor and joy of having pets.
Babies........big, small, loud and more.
It is a big responsibility and a big time, most days.

Sharing info can save you money.

2012-12-12T08:36:00.000-08:00

I live and work on an... 11 acre place. It can be alot of work......I have not been on for a while. Sorry.
I moved to a very quaint area, in Nov. of 2010. and never really looked back.
One thing that most people cannot understand, is that, if you have three rescues, and one gentleman that rescued you, to care for--an outside job doesn't really work out so well.
Don't get me wrong-I love people and interacting, with same.....but..........
Forget that gas is astronomical and the nearest town is 10 miles away......
I mean I already have a job, with overtime, right here.
Just dog walking, in 22 degree weather, takes the stuffins right out of you...x 2. Whew!
However, I would love to share info that may be of a valuable nature to anyone out there reading.
Yesterday, while calling around for the best price on medicine-without insurance paying for it:
ALWAYS-ALWAYS call ahead, of going, to make sure any place, has your medicine in stock.
Sams Club-----if you join that day--takes 40% off the price of your meds!!!!!
So, you can pay $35 for a biz membership, ( you can upgrade to the premium membership level later if you want) that day, and save 40% on your prescription, (this is the discount).
Every other place had the medicine at 3 times this amount. Goodness!
Another place with savings....$4 meds. can be found at Kroger------However----Warning--the price of the same med., with different dosage amounts, can be alot more.
You have to pay attention-
-------if the dosage is 1 pill at 40mg., twice a day
-------they may have the $4 savings on a 20 mg. pill
-------so you literally have to get your doctor to work with you
-------to write the script as 20mg., 4 times a day
-------versus 2 pills at 40 mg., per day.
You would know, that you would take the pills, twice a day.
This can be a bit confusing, however, the savings can be as great as $100 per prescription!!!!!
Sometimes, if you have a chronic condition and go to a web-site, for the pharmaceutical company that supplies your medicine, your doctor can write a letter that will have them supply the meds. at a substantial discount, or for free. Wow!
And, if you are prescribed medicine that is a new prescription, most companies will offer a coupon for your first fill.
And your doctor is often able to offer you a sample of the medicine, before you fill your prescription-The pharmaceutical reps. leave these with the doctor when new meds. come on the market.
At this point, it is all about savings.
With gas prices so high...to drive to the doctor, for us, is a huge expense.
Anyway, any day, we can save on high costs for anything, it is a very good thing.
I mean, unless the elves show up ( Harry Potter) it looks like I have some serious chores to accomplish today and every day.
I won't bore you. I wish I didn't have to bore me.....hmmmmm. lol.
I will say, any helpful info sent my way is sooooooo welcome.
Happy 12-12-12.......hope you all have a great day!

Positive........we must resolve to evolve.

2012-11-08T08:53:00.001-08:00

I was reading a post on FB by a New York Times writer and was a wittle dismayed.
He wanted us to know that the Republicans needed to change their mind warp.
I felt it was incumbent upon me to point out that we are almost-all of American-according to the election results--divided on most all issues.
This is not a victory for anyone.
This mind warp...is a real problem.
I posted a reply and told him, that he is only half right.
That in our weakened state...we are open to serious conflict from a variety of outside forces.
That my most fervent hope was that it would not-not take another 9-11 type disaster to bring us together.
I did say a little piece about sheep.
Falling off a Cliff-fiscal-something like that.
We need to find common ground in this country.....and if that is impossible-then set some damn ground rules that are fair to everyone.
According to everyone their rights......so they do not feel they have to fight for them.
I hate the haters.
People, whose very first inclination is to be Nasty, Stupid, or Worse.
For example-----President Obama won the election for President of the United States of America.
So why would a celebrity who supports him-write something ignorant about or to the man who lost?
After the election results were in?
Look, golf rounds aside.....vacays aside....loud parties aside...spending our tax dollars like a drunken sailor aside......I have seen the gray hair in Barack's head since he won the last election.
I really think it will be all gray when he leaves this last time.
Maybe that is it......even inside a pea-size brain like the hecklers of Mitt Romney.....they know the win is the beginning of a very difficult job.
One where so very many mistakes can cost so very many lives.
The whole weight of the world.......whew!
Being held accountable......for everything you do or don't do.
Nah----the media has prevented this from occurring. You have not seen the half of it-and probably won't.
Still, it is time we set all of the hate aside and pick up the Peace stick.
Like a scepter---that fills the chasm existing with purpose, hope, and success.
I do hope this occurs. We are on the brink of a Golden Age or a Black Cloud of Ashes.
I choose the Golden Age.
Let's resolve to evolve. Yeah, Lets!

Frustration---the warped tool.

2012-11-08T08:21:00.001-08:00

I was raised as a lady. I do not ever, want to be anything less.
My parents never or rarely sweared in front of us, and I doubt they did it in private, to each other.
I live, with my true love, on an 11 acre soybean farm, however, our living space is tiny-compared to what I have always been used to.
And while it is fine to have 2 people a bit cramped up---having 5, is insane.
Add three pets, and it is virtual mayhem.
Especially using your living space-well part of it, as an office for the shop-adjacent to the living space.
In comes the 3 other people who work here.
Insane or very-very frustrating.........both, at times.
I am starting to swear like a sailor-----now, I wonder why they get the blame for that????
I have never heard a sailor swear.
I do hear the people here swear alot and it is grating on the old nerves.
A guy thing........I don't think so......really has to do with the way you were raised.
And.......I am raising my voice more......this has nothing to do, I fear, with the man I love, being hard of hearing.......or me, being hard of hearing, either...........I am stressed.
I have been acting out and behaving badly------a real 'breaking bad' thing-ie.
I am ashamed and will do penance.
I can get outside and take walks, but there are only so many times a day you can do this.
I really consider this an invasion of my home...so we have set ground rules......
In by 10am and out by 7pm..........
I admit, I still don't like it too much......but, it is the price you pay for having an on site business.
Or help with that business.
Frustration.............is a very warping tool.
I think I will watch a movie......see you later. Actually, I hope I don't.

Puppy love. Kitten bears.Don't let them down.

2012-11-08T08:16:00.001-08:00

     This is the time of year that we start seeing animals around the farm.
Abandoned. Neglected. Dropped off.
     It is sooooooo cold, in the early morning.
     People believe that this way-dropping the animal off-someone else will take the puppy, kitten, usually pregnant cat, or dog...in and feed, house, and care for it.
Because, if they take it to a shelter, it will be killed.
This is simply not true, depending on where you go.
     What they seem to fail to realize is:
that if you dump your pet--the person you dump it on, may not realize that it isn't a neighbors'. ( me)
The pet could be killed by traffic.
Attacked by other animals.
Thus, killed.
That my dogs are very-very territorial-and if they get loose-I fear the worse.
Also, we have coyotes that howl in a field behind us. Not good.
And I live in a very small space......with three pets, already.
I would have to take the animal to a shelter-hopefully, a no-kill shelter.
     Times are very hard for everyone right now.
Pets-animals, suffer first in a bad economy---no matter what bullshit you hear to the contrary from a bias press, eager to hide flaws.
Life is far from the rosy picture they paint....far from it for many-many people.- Zoombie artificial idiots!
     Winter is basically here. Cold. Frozen. Winter.
      Please do not dump your pets on someone else.
Please be responsible and find a no-kill shelter or adoptive situation for them.
      Open your hearts and home if you can.
We did.......to three lovely babies....and could not be happier.
Okay, when I am required to let them out at 6am-7am-8am....it gets a little tuff.
     I age daily, in the 30* temps..........brrrrrrrr.
TG they stay in-in winter---'cept for walkies.
     Be responsible---and if you can't....find someone who can.
     Pets are here to love.....us and we, them.
Not to abuse......neglect......or harm.
     So please. Do the right thing.
You know what that is, without someone having to tell you.

Caramel Apple Easy.....

2012-10-25T14:16:00.003-07:00

My Fiance and I stopped by a small farm, on our way back from a vendors show, this past weekend.
It is that time of the year where you find all of the fun Pumpkin and Apple Farms and Festivals.
I love to walk into, usually a barn-close to the road---and have all of the wonderful produce on display for the taking-after the cash has changed hands, of course. lol.
We end up taking home so much stuff----and we enjoy every bit of it.
I made Salsa with fresh tomatoes.
Slaw with fresh cabbage.
Goes on and on.
But, something I was really taken with was the little Caramel Apple bar.
They sliced up a green apple-covered it in caramel and then added nuts.
Anyone who has tried to bite into a Caramel Apple, has had it all over their face.
It can be so messy----but delicious......very.
Here you use a fork or spoon.
Novel concept I know-varies from the stick routine.
But you get every bite........without wearing any of it.
Gotta like it-alot. We did!!!

Veggie Soup.....

2012-10-25T13:58:00.002-07:00

I have to admit that I have hit upon a recipe for Vegetable soup that is awesome........something I do not have occur so very often, with any recipe.
So here goes:

1 ) box Swanson Chicken Broth
2) cups water
1) bag each -(I use Kroger brand at $1.00 a bag)---frozen:
Corn
Green Beans
Peas
I) can of diced tomatoes-a large one.
2) fresh carrots----sliced
2) stalks (from the inside of the stalk) of celery-diced.
3) small potatoes-cut into small cubes.
1) med. size English Roast-cut into cubes
2) cloves of fresh garlic-diced
Salt and pepper
A large sprinkle of dried onion.
I put the whole thing in a large pot--------bring to a boil and then put on simmer for the rest of the day.
Or put it into a crock pot-just let it cook.
It is even better the next day---or.....if there is a whole lot left over ( just two-sometimes three of us) freeze it in individual containers to re-warm later in the week.
So easy to make.........
Enjoy!

Good Health.

2012-10-12T13:25:00.000-07:00

We all want to achieve good health and definitely maintain it.
How can we insure we are doing the utmost to do so?
Food. Moderation and variety is key.
Vitamins.--not real damn difficult to determine------Brands---some very good ones out there.
Exercise.-You can join a gym--not necessary--start with walking.
Fluids.-Water-Green Tea-Juice ( lower the sugar level the better)
Rest.-This is different for everyone-recommended is 8 hours a night. Starting at 10pm--this is the supposed time your body regenerates itself...some health gurus actually take a vitamin shake before bed, to aid this process. A vitamin nightcap.
They all play a huge part in our overall health.
So does good mental health.---Read-listen to music-paint-sing-watch movies that make you laugh. ( unlimited ways to mentally relax) Really anything that makes you happy.
I will add a daily Probiotic.
When any of these get out of whack----we have the potential to become ill.
Skipping meals.---a big fat NO!
Burning the candle at both ends.-Just don't do it.
Not getting enough nourishment or fluids.-Try to stick to a routine.
Stress is a killer.---try to break out of bad habit patterns.
When sick:
The first thing any doctor you see, will do, is prescribe meds.......pharmaceuticals..
This is a poor response, albeit, at times absolutely necessary.
I like and think highly of Holistic medicine. The Holistic approach.
This has become a very amazing alternative to traditional medicine.
Most herbal remedies do not have the horrible side effects that traditional medicine does.
Alot of people are afraid to try anything different , because they have a life threatening illness----even if the medicine is making them sick.
I heard recently that the Chemo treatment a lady took gave her a heart attack and she died. Young.
This is a tragedy that should not happen.
A company that can help keep you healthy:
Shaklee.....has been supplying vitamins to people for over 50 years.
Excellent skin care products also.
Stay healthy if you can...even if you start late in life......it is a very good thing.

The worse neighbor a girl can have.........

2012-10-12T09:10:00.002-07:00

I live in the country.
There was a time that all country folk stuck together...through thick and thin.
Not so, in our little corner of the world.
We live in a wonderful spot-out in the wide open-beautiful clear blue skies-green fields-it really is a beautiful place.
And it should be just Heaven---until the guy behind us showed up.
What a whack-job!
AWOL for 5-6 years and then shows up out of the blue----causing an issue his first day back.
We have talked to our Sheriff's department about him twice.
Every time we encounter him-he tries his level best to cause a problem-doesn't matter what--just attention seeking nonsense.
He lies.
He calls names.
He tries to be a nasty bully.
We refuse to speak to him. Which is very very wise.
Let the officials do the heavy lifting with this nutter.
The problem is, he just will not stay away.
What is the matter with people like this?
Bad childhood? He is grossly overweight. A real fatty.
So am I, but I am not mean??????? Or a name-caller-or a blatant liar---or nutty?
People might disagree with that.the last part......certain people...lol.
Maybe he was not loved as a toddler?
He is not loved at all by his new neighbors.
Psychology usually explains it all.
So what to do? We have all seen the videos of crazy neighbors.
We just got some really stellar advice from the Sheriff's office, and we will follow it.
And we are documenting everything.
Very very sad occurrence.
Still, Karma will out. Always does.
Be a good neighbor.......build good Karma........we all need it.

The Farmers Almanac.......Boo!

2012-10-02T13:22:00.001-07:00

Today-----I go outside at 7am, to take Mr. Puppy, for his constitutional, and I look up into the sky-----and see a full moon.
Yesterday------I went outside at 7:30am, to take same Mr. Puppy, for his constitutional, and I look up into the sky ( checking for rain clouds) -------and see a full moon.
What is going on?
I just related this to a neighbor, who is visiting and he says----"well, you know, 2012 and all that'.
We chuckled......nervously.
Living in the country---like we do---- Quite lovely, a great deal of the time---I thought it was appropriate to buy a Farmer's Almanac........and the heck of it is....how the heck do you read the darn thing?
I did see that it was going to be below average temps. in Jan. and Feb........that is the down side to Ohio........it can seem like a bleak place when it snows and is soooooo cold.
Attitude is everything.
Think if I had cross country skiing on our 11 acres....using the two muscular dogs ( our babies) instead of me walking them, twice a day each, in blizzard like conditions, for the most of Jan.
Mush!!!!!!
Guess what they would say to Mommie?????? erhmmmie.
I go to LL Bean and other outfitters and shop for ski clothing------never getting cold----would be awesome.
We have bonfires and sing-alongs-and ice fishing.........lololololololol
Hot toddy parties and extra Christmases'.........
Okay-Okay.
Back to the full Moon in daylight.
What is going on??
Nothing I can find in the old Almanac. Or perhaps it's there and I don't know where to look.
Maybe there is something about the Mayan thing-ie for 2012.
Look how silly it has made me.