December 2020

Did you know that Americans eat more chicken than any other kind of meat?I bought a small chicken the other day, stuffed it with onion and apple, and baked it. When I took it out of the oven, the baking dish was full of liquid, FULL. It was the weirdest tasting chicken I’ve ever had.…

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As 2020 comes to a close, finally, many of us start thinking about taxes. We should have thought about tax-saving strategies at the start of the year, but, you know, we were too busy worrying about how to pay off our 2019 holiday credit card bills. Here are some links for tax tips that may…

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This is my favorite cut of meat. Treat it well, and it will melt in your mouth. Yum. I also like Yorkshire pudding, either cooked in the same pan or made into popovers. CREDIT: IAMJEKOB Prime rib is an extremely tender, unbelievably juicy cut of beef with a bold flavor that needs no dressing up.…

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When you go to the grocery, or order your veggies, you expect to get perfect-looking fruits and vegetables. There is an alternative! You can pay less for equally nutritious but not-at-all pretty food. You can go to a local CSA, or check out these links. Here are some resources that allow you to save substantial…

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Even though more people are moving to the warmer-weather states, there are some of us who still live in places where it snows. This past week has seen record snowfalls from Japan to Pennsylvania. Here are some tips for driving safely in snow and ice. Also, check out Youtube for videos. First, dig out your…

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Did you know that happiness is good for your physical, mental and spiritual health? Happiness can increase both the quantity and quality of your days here on earth, in other words help you live longer with a better quality of life. Sometimes we don’t understand what will actually make us happy. We substitute temporary highs,…

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By Madeleine Muzdakis on December 3, 2020 Black Astronauts Broke Barriers Centenarians (Especially Women) Eagerly Practiced Their Right to Vote Whales Returned to New York Vulnerable Pandas Finally Got Frisky and Reproduced 14-Year-Old Discovered a Molecule to Battle COVID-19 Health Care Workers Won the Lottery Boy Math Genius Set a Guinness World Record Read more good news HERE.

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We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255. If you feel you or someone you know may need emotional support, please visit the Lifeline’s website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org for helpful resources or call…

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