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Mental Monday!

10/26/2015

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I buried my brother . . .  it was an honor.

10/22/2015

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      Initially, I had posted pictures, but decided to take them down, in case some people might be spooked by the thought.  For me, it was an honor.    By personal request, I am re-posting those photos.  If you're interested, there is a short article I wrote about it, under the 'WRITINGS' tab above.
      There was a 'body viewing and family visitation' on Wednesday (I was unable to attend), followed the next day with a memorial service in a small Iowa town.  His body was cremated, and the urn with his ashes, was buried on our mother's breast bone.
      I had never heard of that being done before, so I asked the staff if I could stick around and watch.  Once his urn was set in place, I requested their approval for me to toss in the first shovel of dirt.  They agreed.  After the first shovel of dirt, I asked how much I could do and was told I could do as much as I wanted; so I did - all of it.  I, literally, buried my brother!
      Another interesting thing has happened since I buried my brother.  A close friend who was my emotional support through my loss, had a dilemma of her own.  When she lost her spouse not that long ago, he was buried.  Prior to his death, she had already decided she wanted to be cremated.  My loss has been a blessing in disguise, for her.  After much thought about her own demise, she has informed her family that she wants to do the same thing.  She plans to be cremated (her own wish), and will be buried on her spouse's breast bone.  She is able to follow her own heart, and still be able to be laid to rest, with her spouse.  ~nr larson-lenz
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Mish Mash Monday Musings

10/19/2015

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"If it ain't broke, don't try and fix it . . .

10/16/2015

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      It is so frustrating to have products and companies you grew up with, basically, taking a nose dive in credibility.  Here is a sampling of what I mean:
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As a child, I used to add one can of milk, and the soup was creamy tasting. Now ... I add only about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of milk and still need to add a bit of Velveeta to make it taste creamy.
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No particular brand; there are very few brands of crackers that will hold up in soup without turning mushy. Most crackers will not just crumble; they turn to dust.
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And now ... Velveeta used to be my cheese of choice, if I wanted to add a more cheesy taste to something i.e. an omelet. This product's been changed, too. It no longer melts; it remains chunky.
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Simple, you changed the original recipe; it will never, ever be the same.

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I was a Cheerios kid, growing up. I remember being able to eat an entire bowl of Cheerios without them breaking down and turning to mush - not so anymore. They seem to be air-filled. And now, I read that they're jumping on the GMO band wagon! Tsk, tsk ...

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I couldn't find a label of the Collyrium Eye Drops I used to use, so I chose an older version of the product. I was thrilled to find these eye drops - finally, one that actually worked! Well, guess what? They pulled them from the shelves and they can't even be found in the original recipe (for lack of a better word). Even their knock-off products don't work anymore.
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Words, can be absurd!

10/15/2015

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International Day for Failure

10/13/2015

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      Did you know today is "International Day for Failure" day?  Hmmm ... here's as much as I have learned about it:  ​http://dayforfailure.com_/
http://dayforfailure.pr.co/33786-day-for-failure-presents-its-first-global-expansion-in-17-nations_ 
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Tuesday Truisms!

10/6/2015

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October 05th, 2015

10/5/2015

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