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Last 7 Days
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Several excuses are always less convincing than one. - Aldous Huxley, English writer (1894-1963)
Friday, February 10, 2012
Ask your sever about the specific ingredients and preparation methods of menu items that you may want to order.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Bury lemon rinds in the garden to keep cats from digging there.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Apples should be handled about as carefully as eggs, in order not to injure their keeping qualities.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1902
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Feather by feather, the goose is plucked.
Monday, February 6, 2012
An erect Moon is almost always threatening and unfavorable, but principally denotes wind. If, however, she appear with blunt or shortened horns, it is rather a sign of rain.
-Francis Bacon, English philosopher (1561–1626)
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Vacuum the exterior of your furnace monthly to reduce the dust load. Clean the vents that you can easily reach. Have your furnace cleaned annually.






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