Indiana: Looks very similar to Ohio but somehow seems a bit more wild and rugged. We pass a wildlife area that looks very much like a swamp. The highway is bordered by white wildflowers that I did not see in Ohio but behind the flowers are the all familiar rows of corn and beans. I have learned to recognize the sign that labels certain crops as GMOs. So far my favorite thing to look for as far as scenery is the occasional grand farmstead. Just once I would like to see a billboard for a farmer's … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2006
My Cross Country Journey
I have been gone for a couple weeks. As I mentioned in previous posts I was going to move to Arizona to seek treatment at the Virginia G. Piper cancer center in Scottsdale. Well my move is complete. I am back in Arizona again after nearly a year in small town Ohio. I was pretty sad to leave Ohio and my beautiful Victorian house I had JUST moved into. Oh well, got to get this cancer off my back. I decided to write about the journey as I went along so I am going to post my notes as I wrote them … [Read more...]
Much Ado About Bamboo
More and more we are hearing about bamboo and how it is now being used in ways that are a far cry from the conventionally available tiki torches and fishing poles. Now you can find bamboo in flooring, crown molding, clothing, bed linens, towels, paper, and even cloth baby diapers. So why exactly is bamboo all the rage? It is a very durable material that is used to make some of the most beautiful and luxurious items around. It is also an environmentally responsible choice. Bamboo and the … [Read more...]
Thimerosal banned from kids’ vaccines
I wish I could say that this is a new Federal law but it IS progress! Thimerosal banned from kids' vaccines By Dorsey Griffith SACRAMENTO BEE SACRAMENTO - Vaccines containing a mercury-based preservative are now largely off-limits to children younger than 3 and pregnant women in California. The only exception to the new state law, which took effect Saturday, is the vaccine against Japanese encephalitis virus, a deadly mosquito-borne illness endemic to certain parts of Asia. The new … [Read more...]
Mineral Makeup
You may or may not have heard of mineral makeup before, but if you're a woman who loves cosmetics; it's definitely something to look into. Mineral Makeup is made from pure minerals from the earth. Unlike regular liquid foundations, mineral foundations have a powder consistency but are much different than your usual pressed powder. Mineral makeup foundations have the same coverage as liquid, without the oily mess you may be used to. Mineral makeup is all natural and is made up of crushed … [Read more...]
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