My husband was prescribed cholesterol-reducing statins by his physician for several years. He didn’t care for the side effects and began researching the various statin medications. By the time a low dose of Crestor was prescribed for me, Jym was 100% opposed to them and badgered me to read all the material he had collected.… Continue reading Statins for Cholesterol: To Do Or Not to Do
Month: July 2016
The Friendly Community Porch
The House Where Everyone Meets There is one in every neighborhood. It is not necessarily the prettiest, the biggest, the best maintained porch, but it does belong to a person who collects people like iron filings to a magnet. When that person moves outside to sit in a comfortable rocker, you can bet very soon,… Continue reading The Friendly Community Porch
Gadgets for Guys
We’ve all heard the old saying, “the only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.” That may not hold true today since both adults and kids own and play with expensive video games, own fancy cell phones, ride pricey bicycles. But one thing that never changes is a guy’s fascination with… Continue reading Gadgets for Guys
Springtime Dining Decor
The sweet spring breezes chase through the budding trees and everyone in my household turns to the rites of the season. My brother is buying every possible type of plant, digging up the whole yard to plant them while I get the itch to spring-a-fy the great indoors. Removing the dark red/black tablecloth and the heavy… Continue reading Springtime Dining Decor
We Are Killing Our Pets
I watched in horror when a film popped up on my computer showing dogs mutilated by fighting or being used as bait dogs. How could anyone in their right mind ever do such a thing to animals? Killing Our Pets With Love Buddy, our mixed breed dog, waddled over to me and flipped onto… Continue reading We Are Killing Our Pets
Emergency Cake Plate
Making Your Own Serving Dishes While decorating the kitchenette cubbyhole, the need arose for a cake stand. My crowded cupboards produced nothing more than a plastic plate with matching cover – not a great choice. Sis insisted I go with her to a local yard sale on the small chance that the perfect piece would… Continue reading Emergency Cake Plate
Decorating with Cats
If you are owned by one or more cats, you know how difficult it is to maintain a clean, decent and attractive home. Cats are notorious climbers, so nothing is safe on display. Cats shed, leaving behind enough fur to weave a blanket. And cats with claws generally create havoc wherever they land. We share… Continue reading Decorating with Cats
Monkey Business in the Dining Room
Surprise With Monkeys! I think of summer as a time of fun, lightness and children playing. This view led me to a set of monkey plates at a thrift shop. Each has a different pose and lends a surprise to the table when guests come for lunch. A set of red dishes from a local… Continue reading Monkey Business in the Dining Room
Is Condo Life for You?
A few years ago, we sold our Florida home and moved to temporary quarters in an apartment complex. I admit to having mixed feelings about this move, even though we didn’t expect to stay there long. Jim and I had not lived in an apartment since we were newlyweds, and I wasn’t sure either of… Continue reading Is Condo Life for You?
Services Offering Deals for Seniors
Here is a potpourri of ideas for saving money on services most seniors use, and well as information to file away in case of need: National Aging in Place Council (NAIP). When Hurricane Charlie roared through Charlotte County in Southwest Florida, the resulting damage brought scammers out of the proverbial woodwork. Senior citizens are… Continue reading Services Offering Deals for Seniors