In My Backyard - Issue #5 - Mistletoe

We all know mistletoe to be that beautiful holly look-alike that people hang up around Christmas time in doorways to catch wandering couples and embarrass them. But did you know that the plant is not really like holly?The mistletoe plant grows in many different trees, most often seen at or near the top, resembling an old squirrel nest, or the semblance of a worm infestation. Upon a closer look, it appears bushy with white berries and smooth evergreen...

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Book Review #2 - Lion of Babylon, book One in the Marc Royce Adventures

SynopsisAfter the death of his wife, Marc Royce, former CIA agent, just tries to make it from one day to the next as an accountant. But when his old boss comes to visit, Marc finds out that his best friend and someone else, both CIA operatives, have been kidnapped in Bagdad and no one on either side of the line wants them found.Landing in Bagdad, Marc sets out for information, finding some and also finding trouble. The high tensions of the Iraqi...

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Happy Thanksgiving - Quick and Easy Pie Crust

Is the pie crust one of the worst parts of making pies? Do you usually buy your crusts so that you won't have to make them? Well here is the recipe for you.Okay, so that sounded like a commercial. But I do have a pretty good recipe here.Preheat oven to 375 degrees1 1/2 c. flour1/2 tsp salt3 tbsp (raw) milk1/2 (?) c. oil (olive oil, melted coconut oil or butter) Add the flour and salt directly to pie dish. Mix in milk and oil being careful with...

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Change - Or Finding My Niche

Well, lets see. Let me get my thoughts un-befuddled. Its terrible how that happens sometimes, isn't it? First of all, I have now realized why I haven't received any comments, ever, on this blog. And everyone says that's strange. I think its strange because even on my old blog I received comments and it didn't have as big of a domain name as this one. Now this may sound a little juvenile to you, but it all had to do with my settings. Yep, I know I should have already checked it but I thought I did. Anyhow, I now have comments enabled so feel free...

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Is It Really Okay?

In light of the latest political turnout, many people are very down today. Of course, there are those who are rejoicing as well, but this blog post isn't about them.A lot of young adults, my generation, have been commenting on the election with responses similar to these:-"I'm glad the election is finally over. Now we can get back to life."-"Come on people, its not the end of the world. You just need to get over it and do what you are supposed to. Live right, raise your children right, and treat each others right."-"What's the big deal? So what...

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Lost to History

With her eyes closed she willingly followed the hand pulling her onward, into a new place. The excitement threatened to boil over as the time passed and still she was unable to look. Finally she heard a great creak from large oak doors being swung open and his hand once again tugged her forward. A few feet more and the hand stopped, willing her to stop as well. She stood alone as the other person whisked away, leaving her almost giddy now with anticipation."Can...

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