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Michele - deep fat frying is best with oil with a high smoke point so you don't get a burned flavor. of the ones that are easy to get coconut is the best, then peanut oil but that has allergy issues, extra virgin olive oil, and canola oil - Lard is about as good, but if anyone is vegan, vegetarian, or doesn't eat pork -…

pip - That really opens up the space, and space is so limited in RVs.... it looks great.

Books.... We have a friends of the library group that takes all sorts of books and either donates them to the library or resells them or arranges for recycle.... any money they make goes to "extras" for our library... might be worth checking out in your towns... smiles Kim in N. Cal

Rita - the comment that you think your DH is suicidal caught my attention. Please call the suicide hot line, his doctors office, get him help. in the us the number is 988. Kim

welcome to the new folks..... I am a regular reader and an occasional commenter.... Thanks to Barbie! I so appreciate you keeping us going and the thoughtful comments at the beginning of each month. Smiles Kim

Hi Gals, Machka – I do not consider my house that big, it is 1,000 sq feet. I just have made a priority to guests. Barbie – sending good thoughts to you, Jake, and Annie - so stressful. But I know you will handle it all with grace. Thank you for caring for us during the busy time. As Lisa said please take care of yourself…

Hi Gals, I have been reading along and not commenting as I have been on vacation, the last more than 3-day vacation I took was in 2018, and that was to attend my god daughter’s graduation and before that I can’t remember. So I was off for 7 days!!!!, I flew to Boston and visited at my god daughter’s but my god son and girl…

Vicki - thinking of you! lots of hugs, take some time, breath, and you can make this work out. smiles Kim

before I forget, here is a picture of Queenie - she has been a dog sitting client so I have pictures of her.

Hi Gals, Sorry to mia for so long, but just in over my head with stuff here. Carol and Barbara – great jobs on de-cluttering and just keep at it. Carol I wonder if you could get your daughter in law to help you, not do the work but could you “give” her a handbag or two or other “girl” items and she could take them to a…

Heather!!!

Rebecca - Every body is different, as is every situation... I know the eagerness for the results of this colonoscopy for your youngest is part of the stress, but if his colonoscopy is clear he'll probably not be suffering from the procedure. For me the worst part was before not after and I think that is mostly true. That…

Sue - big hugs! family drama is yucky!!!

Hi Gals, So your discussions of spending and husbands triggered a memory of finances at my childhood home. My Dad had a good job and was the bread winner, Mom was a stay-at-home mom, who stretched money by scratch cooking, making our clothes, and always having a big garden which we canned, dried, and froze stuff for later…

Lisa - I love the surprise of gold satin inside a pocket..... That could be your "signature" feature one pocket somewhere on each purse lined with gold satin....

Lisa - beautiful bag!!!! from curtains!!! LOVE that, what does the inside look like? Any pockets? Smiles Kim

Hi Michele - here is my "homework" LOL hope this helps. Kim in N. California Michele’s plants Newton, North Carolina Hardiness zone 8a, with a low temp. of 10-15F Annual rainfall 46 inches Hottest average month is July with temps in the 80 F phlox subulata red wings Creeping phlox is a low-growing species which forms a…

Michele - very few plants flower all year long, and often they don't flower for the first season or two that they have been transplanted. Flowering takes a lot of energy and they are spending a lot of energy spreading their roots. Do you know the name from the tag of what the plant is? I'll look it up for you. Kim in N.…

Allie - she is beautiful. Congratulations. Kim in N. California

Like Pip I used to have a golden (never more than one at a time) Rosie is so sweet, makes me miss my goldens. I am doggie sitting this weekend. I have a Bernedoodle (Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle) staying with me.... A total cutie named Otis. Smiles Kim in N. California

So much to comment on, but Lisa that bag is stunning!!!! I could see it being sold in the right boutique for $700-800 out here at least. And smaller "clutches" with a cross body strap for $100 easy.

Hi Gals, Been reading along, congratulations where appropriate, hugs for one and all. The wedding dress discussion and pictures! Wow – some beautiful dresses, fun memories, and everyone looks so young! LOL It made me think, my mom’s wedding dress is somewhere in her house, and I will need to deal with that…. So I started…

Carol, Lisa and Katie bug, my heart just broke to hear of another school shooting and with a shooter so young..... to hear that the father gifted this troubled youth with a gun is awful. I am glad to hear that the father is being charged something has to get through to folks that guns are not something that someone who is…

Still buried here in Medicare stuff, but a chance encounter and conversation has opened a door - hope!!! the first in months. I am hoping that light of hope is not in incoming train. I have a hundred page form to fill out. I do have a dog sitting dog here this weekend a lovely golden doodle - he is an absolute love. High…

Lanette - I have had luck with New Balance at DSW (designer shoe warehouse) if there is one nearby, and if you know which model and the size I have found last years colors or some color combo that did not sell on the web page for better pricing than in the store. smiles Kim

pip - they are both cute on you! I hope offerup or marketplace work out for you. Do you ever use FB or nextdoor to sell things? I am getting a collection of some of my mom's stuff I don't want and wondered which of all the sites is best. smiles Kim in N. California

Rebecca - I am not able to do the fasting thing, I just get too light headed and grouchy, but I am in awe of you both by the commitment to doing this and by taking the time to figure out what works for your body and sticking to it, even when you wander away for a bit, you come right back to it . ! Great Job !!! Love Kim in…

Hi Gals, Thanks for the hugs and care. A bit of clarification: PS breakfast out was great! I got fruit instead of hash browns (one of my favorite things) and brought home ½ of the food…. Little wins Thinking of you all, Kim in N. California

Well, my day did not turn out as I wanted it to if perfect..... Counselor totally is in my corner, and is going to do a cash/barter system with me, but is also going to have her BIL who is a lawyer help her send a demand letter to the insurance system and medicare to get paid, and that she is seriously concerned about my…