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Snowy Days and Wednesdays

Posted on31. Dec, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber.

We had a freaky, surprise snowstorm this morning (the third consecutive storm on a Wednesday). It was unexpected (well, that just means we didn’t know it was coming until forecasters started chattering about it on Monday). Usually we have a good four to five days before we know a “big one” is on the way. [...]

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A Terrific Casserole Recipe Book

Posted on31. Dec, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber.

Happy New Year!
How’s it working, with you using up all those leftovers from the holiday meals?
Yeah, me neither.
Well, I have some good news for you. I was scouting out deals at local stores (I tend to do my yearly gift-giving shopping after the holdays, when sales are to be had), and found this:

This is THE [...]

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The Times, They Really ARE A-Changin’

Posted on29. Dec, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber.

So, you think 2009 will ring in at 12:59:59? Think again! The world’s time keepers are going to be adding 1 second to December 31st, 2008. This is to continue to remain in sync with the Earth’s rotation, which has been slowing. The previous leap second added to the calendar occured on December 31, 2005. [...]

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A Very Cool Little Tool

Posted on25. Dec, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber.

At DIY Network, they offer cash prizes for everyday folks who have invented cool tools. Some of the tools are indeed very, very cool! This one is one of the best. I couldn’t stop saying “WOW” as I watched the video.

The guy invented a way to twist electrical wires. I wish I had something [...]

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Have a Blessed Christmas

Posted on24. Dec, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber.

I want to wish all my readers and friends a BLESSED Christmas and holiday season.

Historically, Jesus the Christ was not born on this day– a Roman Catholic pope deemed December 25th as the day to have Christ’s mass, to offer an alternative to the pagan celebration of winter solstice. Still, Jesus the Christ was born– [...]

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