I wanted to write in regarding the letter about vinegar and applying it to mosquito bites. I read this, and it reminded me of when I was a child ...
I wanted to write in regarding the letter from Carolyn D., in Pasadena, California, about vinegar and applying it to mosquito bites. I read this, and it reminded me of when I was a child. My grandparents always did this with me, and I did this with my grown children and now my grandkids. I even do this with myself!
One of the meanest things you can do is not to take offense when it was intended. Life is much more peaceful when you ignore perceived slights or insults. -- J.M., in CaliforniaI read a letter regarding leftovers being frozen in freezer-safe plastic bags, then microwaved. I have been reading multiple articles from medical professionals who are concerned about the use of plastic. Yes, I understand that in this day and age, diminishing plastic use is difficult, if not impossible.
Years later, my husband asked if he could start pushing the cart because he had developed the same problem. In both cases, the considerate thing to do was to yield the cart, not push it.I have sprouted avocado pits for years and enjoy the pretty plants that bloom as a result. Recently, I have been finding pits in mandarin oranges -- three last night actually. I’ve since planted several in small containers, and they have sprouted. As they grow, I’ll put them in larger pots.
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