... we were always warned by base housing officials not to put holes in the wall. But if we did, we had to make sure that we did not fill it with toothpaste.
I think the reason that pears don’t ripen is because grocery stores refrigerate them and try to extend the amount of time they have to sell them. The refrigeration slows the ripening process, which cause the fruit to stay hard and sometimes rot before it ripens.
When time allows, I ask the produce person if a particular batch of fruit has been refrigerated. I won’t buy pears or peaches that fall into this category. If we boycott these items, maybe grocery stores will get the message and stop mistreating these wonderful fruits.Judy, if a pear does not ripen, it’s usually due to about four main factors factors:Brown rot: another fungal infection that can and does affect many fruit trees.
I have my own personal code for my daughter’s house, and she can also assign temporary ones for pet sitters and others. -- Johanna Kashi, via emailAs a retired Navy wife, we were always warned by base housing officials not to put holes in the wall. But if we did, we had to make sure that we did not fill it with toothpaste! The reason is that toothpaste attracts roaches, silverfish and other bugs. Today’s toothpaste is even worse, since it has artificial sweeteners that are much sweeter.
Also, a new family who moves in will end up getting blamed for the insects because someone once used toothpaste to fill the holes. If you put a hole in a wall, fill it with the appropriate product from a hardware store. -- K.M., Colonial Beach, VirginiaI’m 82 and take 17 different meds. So, in my wallet, I keep a list of all of them, along with the amount, when they are supposed to be taken, and what they are for.
When I go to the hospital, they need to see all of this info, so I include emergency contacts, phone numbers, and even my date of birth. My insurance info is also included, as well as my medical insurance and Medicare numbers. It’s a lot of info, but very necessary to keep handy.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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