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A One In A Million Clothing Retailer
How many clothing stores do you know of would repair a sweater you bought from them after years of it being worn, and do it free of charge? None? That is what I'd expect. But, if you buy a sweater from Peruvian Connection, you are in for a pleasant and shocking surprise. I have two…
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A Better Bran Muffin
Wheat bran has a lot of fiber. And that is why I have always eaten Kelloggs All Bran and would make bran muffins. Recently I have noticed that although I can eat food with gluten, I do a lot better if I avoid wheat. So, I have been experimenting with spelt and oat bran. …
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We had an ice storm today, 121712 just west of Boston, MA. It was pretty but the black ice on the roads at 6:15 AM was not fun. We had a mild winter last year. This early winter storm may be telling us we are in for a doozie this year.
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Scarfsense’s First Retail Location!
Scarfsense now has a Boston area retail location for Scarfsense silk scarves! They're at Stonegate on Rt 117 in Lincoln, MA. This holiday season there will be special introductory pricing and free gift boxing!
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A Better Holiday Gift To Send Her
Think about sending that special woman, be it your aunt, mother or sister, something different this holiday season! A flower bouquet or fruit basket is nice. But they last only a matter of days. I have given this a lot of thought over many years. And, if you are very careful about certain aspects…
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Do You Know What’s In Your Smoothie?
Have you noticed that a number of fast food restaurants including both McDonalds and Burger King have decided to sell smoothies? I was a bit surprised by it knowing the origins of this kind of drink and the fact those two fast food joints, as currently defined, are not going to make you anything that…
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Housecleaning Time Saver No. 1
We eliminated the attic in my 1930's cape and cathedraled the ceiling. What was dark and dank is now bright and full of light. There are now exposed beams and a paddle fan where cob webs and darkness once loomed. Now, dust settles on the beams and the paddle fan. So, periodically, they need…
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Here are my six suggestions for how we might be able to fix our country and its politics: Note: These thoughts are rough around the edges and need to be challenged and refined. I believe, however, it’s this kind of creative thinking that can allow us to solve our incredibly serious problems. First: Toss all…
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Frozen Banana Chips Can Take The Place of Ice Cream
I know what you are thinking. You just have to humor me! This is so easy to do, there is not excuse not to try it. When you have too many bananas. Or, they are starting to get a little over ripe, peel them and put them in a freezer bag and store in the…