Monthly Archives: April 2014

It’s April 30th

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Joe_Williams

…it may be time to take those Christmas decorations down.

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DIY Laundry Detergent Update

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Tina

I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for years – not only is it economical, it cleans better than any detergent I’ve ever used. Fels Naptha soap is a great stain remover, and is one of the ingredients used in this … Continue reading →

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Ham, Bean, and Kale Soup

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Tina

The best thing about making a big holiday ham is planning what to do with the leftovers. There was Easter Dinner Part II, sandwiches, quiche, and then there’s the soup – a fabulous, stick-to-your-ribs ham, bean, and kale soup! 

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All-Star Wrestling

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Tina
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Friday Five – Number Fifty Six

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Tina

Fifty sixth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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This Old Shack

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Here’s a photo that I’m assuming John Capewell shot somewhere during a trip, but I don’t know where. Capewell travelled and he took his camera with him although it was somewhat more arduous than an Instamatic. There is a Union … Continue reading →

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Easter Photo Restoration

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Tina

  The problem with old color photographs is they fade. Here we have photo of Joe (center) and his siblings, John and Karen – looking like set extras on Mad Men. 

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The DRM Blues

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Joe_Williams

iTunes was great.

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Pineapple Upside – Down Cake

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Tina

Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that dates from the 1920s. James Dole, owner of The Hawaiian Pineapple Company invested in a machine in 1913 that peeled and cored pineapples, and made the formerly exotic fruit affordable and on … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Tina
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