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July 06, 2008 10:30 AM EDT --   The price of oil is forcing our population to make changes in our lifestyles.   At the beginning of the rise in gasoline costs, we were primarily focused on what it was doing to our personal . . . more
May 04, 2008 11:24 AM EDT --   Those of you who have been reading my articles and blurbs have already learned a little of the history of my house.   (Goodness knows, I talk about it incessantly.)   For those . . . more
Beauty Takes Pain
by Aunt Boni H.
views: 22 | rating: 10 | comments: 6
December 10, 2007 10:16 AM EST -- I think I was about 12 years old, my mother helped me pluck my eyebrows.  It was a painful introduction to vanity.  The words that are the title of this article are the words Mom stated to me . . . more
February 23, 2008 09:17 AM EST -- I don't know how old I was when I first saw The Kingston Trio on televison; it had to be when I was just pre-teen.  I loved 'em.  Still do.  They played (still do) a lot of "sing . . . more
February 24, 2008 09:57 PM EST -- This weekend the Northern and Central California Coastlines were hit by some pretty rough winds, high seas and surf and rain.  It never did get as bad as we were expecting, but scary all the same. . . . more
April 17, 2008 09:05 AM EDT --   Gather.com has introduced me to many new people; from all over the country (if not the world), of every shape, size and color, with opinions that vary from my own and with opinions that agree . . . more
April 26, 2008 09:04 AM EDT --   I love my house.   I love to surround myself with beautiful things.   Sadly, I have NO BUDGET !   But I've been blessed to be imaginative, creative and unafraid to try . . . more
May 10, 2008 11:17 AM EDT -- I just read Dave McGill's featured article (congratulations, Dave!) about the revival of the national 55 MPH  speed limit that some damned fool in D.C. wants to impose upon us to save gas.  . . . more
Early Morning Sentiment
by Aunt Boni H.
views: 18 | rating: 10 | comments: 10
November 24, 2007 08:28 AM EST --   Awaking now, it's just before dawn.   Perched on the edge of my chair, fingertips poised and ready to strike, eyes directed to this window of communication....my gaze is suddenly . . . more
CONSIDER THIS
by Aunt Boni H.
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December 30, 2007 10:44 AM EST --   I had my hair cut just before Christmas.   It was quite long and now it isn't.   (And, yes, I donated the length to Locks of Love.)   As I was seated in the salon chair, . . . more
WUTCHA READIN'?
by Aunt Boni H.
views: 44 | rating: 10 | comments: 27
February 02, 2008 07:32 AM EST --   There's certainly no shortage of suggestions for reading material on gather.   The stack of books lined up and waiting for me contains several of the titles referred right here on . . . more
Old Movies, Anyone?
by Aunt Boni H.
views: 28 | rating: 10 | comments: 22
March 01, 2008 10:58 PM EST --   Although they can be difficult to find, I love old movies.   Here are a few of my favorites:   Friendly Persuasion (1956 - Dorothy McGuire, Gary Cooper, Anthony Perkins) . . . more
March 22, 2008 09:48 AM EDT --   The Saturday night before Easter was egg coloring night ~ in just about every house in the tiny community where I lived during the mid-to-late 50's.   During that afternoon, Mom would . . . more
Quick Quote 03.31.08
by Aunt Boni H.
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March 31, 2008 08:58 AM EDT --   Start each new day with a commitment to do what's right - regardless of what may come your way.                                           . . . more
SWEET, SWEET PEAS
by Aunt Boni H.
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April 03, 2008 08:30 AM EDT -- Last fall Cindy and I (Cindy has four legs, I have two) were taking our usual evening stroll and came upon the home of one our neighbors who had a plethora of fabulous, colorful, and very fragrant sweet . . . more
April 05, 2008 11:35 PM EDT --   This morning I received an audio e-mail from a friend.   I would love to share it with you, however, the original link is invalid.   (I'm able to "forward" the e-mail, . . . more
An Age-Old Question
by Aunt Boni H.
views: 36 | rating: 10 | comments: 13
May 26, 2008 09:49 AM EDT --   When presented with this question, these notable and prestigious persons offered their responses: BARACK OBAMA:             . . . more
January 04, 2009 07:34 AM EST --   One of my dearest friends gave me a calendar several years ago.   This particular calendar is never-ending.   It has the dates of every day, but no year.   Each page flips . . . more
January 06, 2009 02:26 PM EST --   This morning I've been reading (and commenting) about the new law passed by Congress that will go into effect almost immediately.   This law prohibits thrift shops and second-hand . . . more
GET DOWN FOR 2008!
by Aunt Boni H.
views: 36 | rating: 10 | comments: 16
December 31, 2007 09:02 AM EST --   Good Grief, it's New Year's Eve.     Here in the U.S., New Year's Eve celebrations will be happening from sea to shining sea, from border to border, and in . . . more
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