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The Drawback to a Budding Love Affair

Greg Taunt — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:52:52 +0000

“The great drawback to a budding love affair is the blooming expense.”

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A Well Balanced Diet

Greg Taunt — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:36:58 +0000

“A well balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.”

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Storing Potatoes

Greg Taunt — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:03:29 +0000

Don’t store raw potatoes in the refrigerator. Remove them from plastic bags as they stop air circulation. Store them in a cool dark place.

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Storing Bananas

Greg Taunt — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:59:10 +0000

Let them ripen on the counter, or put them in a paper bag if you want them to ripen faster. When they are ripe, extend their freshness by placing them in the refrigerator and they will be okay for about 2 weeks.

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Keeping Towels Absorbent

Greg Taunt — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:36:44 +0000

Overusing fabric softener when you was towels can decrease the absorbency over time. Instead use just the recommended amount.

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Peeling a Hard Boiled Egg Easier

Greg Taunt — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:24:48 +0000

When peeling a hard boiled egg, try rolling it between your hands to loosen the shell. Put the egg under cool, running water and start peeling at the large end.

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Heavy Duty Grease Cleaner

Greg Taunt — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:17:15 +0000

Mix this: 1/2 cup of sudsy ammonia with enough water to make 1 gallon. Clean soiled areas around the stove or oven and the floor. Ventilate well while using.

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Loose Pet Hair

Greg Taunt — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:08:14 +0000

Before throwing away a pair of pantyhose, use it to help clean up your dog or cat. Put your hand inside and as you pet the animal, loose hair will stick to the nylon instead of floating through the air or landing on clothes, furniture, or the floor. Turn the nylon inside out to keep [...]

Paying Attention in Math Class

Greg Taunt — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:51:29 +0000

The math teacher saw that little Johnny wasn’t paying attention in class.

She called on him and said, “Johnny! What are 2 and 4 and 28 and 44?”

Little Johnny quickly replied, “NBC, CBS, HBO and the Cartoon Network!”

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Aim at Heaven

Greg Taunt — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:18:38 +0000

“Aim at heaven and you will get the earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.” – C. S. Lewis

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Prayer – the Lock and Key

Greg Taunt — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:17:04 +0000

“Prayer should be the key of the morning and the lock of the night.” – Owen Felltham

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Middle Age and Cereal

Greg Taunt — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:15:45 +0000

“Middle age is when you choose cereal for the fiber, not the toy.”

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Waiting Until the Last Minute

Greg Taunt — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:06:20 +0000

A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend.

The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him in front of the service station.

Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump.

“Preacher,” said the young man, “I’m sorry about the delay. It seems as [...]

Thoughts on Exercise

Greg Taunt — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:43:45 +0000

I joined a health club last year, spent about 400 bucks. Haven’t lost a pound. Apparently, you have to show up. If God meant us to touch our toes, he would have put them further up our body. I have flabby thighs, but fortunately my stomach covers them. If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start [...]

A Problem

Greg Taunt — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:22:37 +0000

“A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” – Duke Ellington

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Ponderables

Greg Taunt — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:15:53 +0000

If a word is misspelled in a dictionary, how would we ever know? If Webster wrote the first dictionary, where did he find the words? Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a whack? Why do “slow down” and “slow up” mean the same thing? Why does fat chance and slim chance mean the same [...]

Anniversary Flowers

Greg Taunt — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:47:30 +0000

It was our second anniversary, and my husband sent me flowers at the office. He told the florist to write “Happy Anniversary, Year Number 2″ on the card.

I was thrilled with the flowers, but not so pleased with the card. It read, “Happy Anniversary. You’re Number 2.”

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Show Your Work

Greg Taunt — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:44:47 +0000

“E=mc2 — Very nice, Albert. Next time show your work…” – Albert Einstein’s Chemistry Teacher

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Doing Too Much for Children

Greg Taunt — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:42:30 +0000

“Those who do too much for their children will soon find they can do nothing with their children.”

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Rejoice for What You Have

Greg Taunt — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:29:55 +0000

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” – Epictetus

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