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Wed
24
Jul

The Farm Wife

“Handmade gifts always come with attachments – Love, Appreciation, Thoughts & Prayers” – The Farm Wife.

Handmade gifts are only limited by your ability. Your ability is only limited by your desire to learn. Learning a new craft, such as weaving, spinning, sewing, knitting, crocheting, or even woodworking or welding, is all a fundamental part of being self-sufficient.

The next time you have to give a gift, think in terms of the recipient and what you can make yourself that reflects your love for that person. Knit a scarf, and attach a note that reads, “When you wear this, consider yourself being hugged by me!”

 

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Wed
24
Jul

Did You Know?

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History has been made by the citizens of yesteryear. It is the feeling of this writer that these people should be remembered and appreciated. The main character of this article is such a person and his name is Henry Adams who claimed DeSoto Parish as his home although he was born in Newton, Georgia of slave parents. They were sold to a DeSoto planter in 1850 when Henry was seven years old. As slaves were sold they usually took on the name of the new owners just as women usually take on the last name of the man they are marrying.

Henry grew to manhood on this plantation and was treated well by the owners. His aptitude for learning was evident and he was taught to read and write. In addition, he learned how to get along with both whites and blacks. He married a young lady named Malinda and they had four children – Lucy, Rena, Josephine and Henry, Jr. They acquired property, horses, a fine buggy and some money. It was evident that Henry had ambition as well as ability.

Wed
17
Jul

Pat’s Chat

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Saturday night, they had a surprise 50th Anniversary party for Robert and Madelyn Springer at Zack’s Restaurant. Cammie Arbuckle’s family (the Cole bunch) celebrated Saturday at Lotice and Lynette Cole’s place.

Decker Arbuckle celebrated his second birthday party in Shreveport. Allison Arbuckle went with me and had a big time. Afterwards Rod, Carol, Jason and Jax, Velinda and I all went and ate pizza. Allison was also with us.

Friends of the Library met at Rosemary’s (formerly known as River’s Edge Restaurant) for lunch.

Milton Smith has nearly killed everybody with his purple hull peas. They have really made good this year. He has shared with a lot of people.

I went to see Miss B Saturday evening at Shiloh. She doesn’t get out much as her eyes are so bad. Also went by Dare Parker’s and got in on a fish fry. Keith, Becky, Chad and Barbara Parker, and Chad’s son Ricky were all together.

 

Wed
17
Jul

Did You Know?

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In an overheard conversation the other day (not a participant), “Old Geezers” was being discussed. Not being familiar with the term, it interested me; therefore, I set out to find out more about what an Old Geezer was.

Most everyone is carrying a “chip on their shoulder” about nick names. This word sure sounded like one of those bad names. So this is what I found by asking people and doing some real “serious” research about “What’s an old Geezer”.

At a sporting event when the National Anthem is played an Old Geezer stands and holds his hat over his heart and believes every word in the song.

An Old Geezer might have been born in the Great Depression or his parents were and he knew what a penny was. Gosh – an Old Geezer might have gone bare footed in the summer to save his shoes to wear to Sunday School and Church.

 

Wed
10
Jul

The Farm Wife

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Survival. Everywhere you look, you see advertisements for things you need in case ‘the Big One hits’. For many of us, the Big One is already here – through job loss, health issues, or economic strains. We don’t have to worry about a world-wide catastrophe; we are living it.How do you go into survival mode, when you know it is just a matter of time before the bill collectors are breathing down your neck, or already are? We would throw a pity party, but can’t afford the balloons, much less the cupcakes. So what do we do?1. Pray –the one thing that has the best chance of getting you through this is prayer.

 

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Wed
10
Jul

The Business Doctor

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Management A Little of This and That

Wed
10
Jul

Did You Know?

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Once upon a time, the Electoral College was not controversial. As some of the states became heavily populated they felt they were not being represented, as they would like. They wanted the Constitution changed to electing the President and Vice-President by popular vote. They argued that every governor is elected by popular vote.

Delegates to the Constitutional Convention asked themselves the same question in 1787 but rejected the idea. Some delegates wanted the legislators to elect the President especially Roger Sherman from Connecticut. James Wilson called for a popular vote and George Mason of Virginia thought the Senators should select the President. Later Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts thought the Governors should make the selection. On July 25, James Madison proposed electors.

 

 

Thu
04
Jul

The Business Doctor: Battle-Tested

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Music and math is universal. Saying yes or no is universal. Human survival and wanting a better life is universal. Poor and rich is universal. Getting to a better life is where we all have a challenge. If you are going to move from one stage to the next, you need to surround yourself with people that’s battle tested. People who can take a punch and give a punch. My co-author for this article says, Never be afraid to live your best life, because we only get one. Dierdre Thurman is the owner and president of Mission Squad Music an up incoming record label based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Thu
04
Jul

Hey, Let’s Talk! Caponata Sounds Italian right?

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Sounds Italian right? Right! Janis from South La. was upset with me for writing about those good vegetarian dishes and following up with a meat filled BBQ column so she sent me several great sounding Italian vegetarian recipes. I want to tell you all about them, but first I have some questions to answer about last week’s BBQ Baked Beans.

Wed
26
Jun

The Farm Wife

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Tip 10 - The Art of Barter

Sometimes realize that we have things we no longer need or can use. There are days when the chickens lay so many eggs, our refrigerator can’t hold even a slice of processed cheese. We know we can sell our extras, but some days we opt for the old fashioned way of dealing with this.

A couple of years ago, my bee mentor swapped me a lesson on capturing bees for several jars of my Carrot Cake Jam. I love to barter eggs for produce we can’t grow. The Country Boy barters tractor maintenance for usage of equipment he doesn’t have. There are so many items and services that can be used as bartering, and it is a win/win situation for all involved. Learning the art of bartering is a good way to stretch your budget and obtain items you need or services that you simply cannot do for yourself.

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