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Quote of the Week by Thomas Edison

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How I Unclogged a Clogged Toilet Without a Plunger

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Oh no, not today!  I came downstairs this morning only to find that the downstairs toilet was clogged.  I tried flushing it and nearly had a mess on the floor.  Sadly I don't have a plunger.  I looked online for ways to unclog a toilet without a plunger.  The first suggestion was to use a cup of dish soap.  I squirted some into the bowl and walked away.  My fingers are crossed for good results. One site said to wait 20-30 minutes and follow with hot water.  Another site said hot water is fine but not boiling water because it can crack the bowl and that would not be good. I left the toilet for about three hours.  Well, nothing changed.  The clog remained.  Next, I poured hot water into the toilet.  Now it is time to wait to see what happens. Guess what?  Nothing happened.  The clog remains, very sad. Next, I decided to follow the suggestions and try a metal coat hanger. I found this suggestion to be utterly useless. I untwisted the hanger and then poked it down th

Quote of the Week - Author Unknown

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Let's do some Summer Shopping on Amazon-Fashion

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The pool is open in my neighborhood so I decided to get some summer items from Amazon. I thought I would start with an ensemble for the pool. Here is my youtube version of the items. (I am an Amazon Affiliate if you click on any of the links below and buy any item on Amazon I get a percent of the sale with no added cost to you.  Thanks:-) I needed a new bathing suit and I really liked the look of this one.  When I tried it on I loved the top but not so much the shorts.  The shorts were too short, I tend to like bike short length swim shorts.  I need to do an online search for some.  Overall I really like the top.                       This bathing suit cover caught my eye because it looked easy to wear and it has pockets.  I love pockets!                                          I like hats and I wanted one to wear by the pool when I am reading.  I like this one, it is cute.                                                                       This dress looked

Need Some Stress Relief? Try a Jigsaw Puzzle.

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I have been on a puzzle kick recently.  Being stuck at home during the pandemic has me searching for interesting things to do to keep my mind occupied.  I went to the attic and found a fun puzzle and I could not wait to get started.  It was only 300 pieces and I flew through it thinking I had suddenly developed an advanced skill in puzzle building.  I would soon be thrown back to reality in my attempt to build my next puzzle. Before I go any further on my puzzle adventures I wanted to share with you that putting a puzzle together can actually reduce stress.  Let's consult Google to find out why.  I found an article put out by the University of Delaware that states, "There is some research that suggests puzzles and similar mental activities can provide stress relief. In our hyper-connected world with constant demands for our attention, focusing on a single task, like completing a puzzle, can put the mind into a meditation-like state. It creates a sense of peace and tr

Kathiey's World Lifestyle Vlog. Books, Family Food, and Fun-June 2020 continued...

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Welcome to my world. June 2020 Continued Books What I just finished... I can't say I really finished it, it was a DNF for me.  It is a fine middle-grade book and there is nothing wrong with it I just could not get into it and I found myself skimming like crazy.  It is interesting in that there are different worlds, interesting characters, and animals that can talk.  Yes, a true fantasy.  For me and my level of interest in the book, it was not worth the effort to finish it.  Life is too short.  This is a book series and the books do seem to stand alone but they are connected by place and people.  I remember feeling the same disinterest in the first book and I am not really sure why I bought the second one. What I am reading now The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes.  This one I am enjoying.  I am around 100 pages in and I already have a love for some of the characters.  This book takes place in the hills of Kentucky in the 1930s.  The storyline follows a few yo

(Virtual Travel During Covid 19) My Visit to C & C Farm Trail Ride in Louisburg NC

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This time last year Erica gave me a wonderful Mother's Day/Birthday Gift.  She knows I love horses and so she purchased a 2-hour private ride at C and C Farm in Louisburg NC.  Here is what they say on their site... "C and C Farm offers a relaxed, family-oriented environment for equine enthusiasts.  We offer riding lessons, trail rides, and pasture boarding on our 65 beautiful acres."  Beautiful horses....  Erica getting ready for the ride...  Our guides.  They were great.  Very nice people.  We were in good hands...  I like this quote from the site... "Most of our horses have been raised on the farm since they were born so we have a very close relationship with all of them and their unique personalities" Alive, well, and smiling after a wonderful ride:-)  You will never meet a kinder lady than the one in the photo below.  There is no doubt that she loves her horses and all the critters on their farm.  It was a joy to meet

Let's Go Bathing Suit Shopping on Amazon. Which one would you choose?

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Summer is here and it is time to take a swim.  First, we need a nice bathing suit so let's go shopping. I found a quote online that said "life is better in a bikini". That may be true for some but not for me:-). Here are a few choices I found.  I bought the first tankini last year and I have really liked it.                                                                                                                                        . I added this coverup that I thought was cute and easy to wear.               Might as well through in a hat just for fun:-)                                   I live in a neighborhood with a lovely pool but sadly with the pandemic there are so many rules and regulations that I don't see myself visiting the pool anytime soon.  Our beaches are open so maybe I will have to take a day trip to wear my new beach-worthy items. What type of bathing suit do you wear?  A one-piece, a tankini, or do you agree with the quote &quo