Canned Laughter

Ugh. It’s one of those nights.  I can’t sleep, my stomach is churning, my thoughts are racing and the rage is just boiling over like a corrosive acid. What brought all this on?  Would you believe it all started with a wonderful daydream? There I was lying in bed and something, maybe my gassy dog [...]

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Today I give thanks for all the wonderful comments on yesterday’s post on humane dairy practices. Each and every one of your comments was a joy to read. Congratulations to Rachel whose comment was selected to win the prize.

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Free Organic Milk Giveaway, Coupon

This evening I was reading about a study in Scientific American that shows Cows With Names Give More Milk . The idea is simple. Cows with names are generally treated more compassionately than anonymous cattle. They are less fearful at milking time and therefore produce more milk. [...]

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On Thursday mornings, the hardest mornings to face, I am grateful with all my heart for Tubthumping.
Here’s the edited version, feel free to turn the volume up!

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This Valentines Day, wow him with a Chocolate Souffle.
We’ve all seen the funny movies with the chef crying over fallen souffles.  Snooty waiters inform us that a souffle requires two days notice and a hefty tip.  Shhh… I’m going to tell you a secret:
You can make a simple, stress free souffle at home.
The trick to [...]

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For those who doubt that The Devil walks among us, may I present a work of pure evil:
The Mensa Puzzle Alarm

From the item description:
“The Puzzle Alarm is perfect for anyone who needs to be more alert in the morning, and should help to kick start their sleepy brain.
A player needs to memorize and repeat a [...]

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Last week I asked if any of you would like to be interviewed as part of Immoral Matriarch’s interview project.
I had a wonderful response and the first interviews are posted here:
Jen on the Edge: An Interview With Jen
Tutugirl 1345: An Interview with TxPoppet
Monstergirlee: I’m Being Interviewed
Witchypoo: Interview with a Home Canner
Margalit: She’s Got Questions, I’ve [...]

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How to make an earring holder
I have a confession to make. I am an earring maniac. As far as I’m concerned, a girl can never have too many earrings, or in my case, dangly ear bobs. Of course, my collection has outgrown my jewelry box, and those drawer trays are just too small [...]

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I give thanks that Rev. Lowery was able to touch my cynical heart and make me weep with joy today.

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I took Bunnie shopping Saturday.
Claire’s did not accept the gift card she received for Christmas (more on THAT later).
Wal-Mart did not carry the items she was looking for.
When we stopped at Arby’s for a milkshake treat, their shake machine was broken.
She was hot, tired and had had enough.
That’s when she said,
“I think today is trying [...]

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