Yummy, Split Pea Soup on a Budget- Green Pea Soup Just Like My Daddy Used to Make!

Reading over Mike Johnston’s Hearty soup recipe that was published in our local newspaper, I realized I’d FINALLY come upon a recipe that was VERY similar to dad’s, though it ...

No Need To Peel Potatoes…

If you’re tired of peeling potatoes… tired of getting those white starch spots alllll over the sink and counter top EVERY time you peel potatoes… then technique this is for you!

Prevent Getting Staph Infection – Health Care Workers Getting Sloppy!

During a telephone conversation on February 25, 2012, with a very close friend whom I will refer to here as Martha (for privacy reasons), I discovered that she is suffering from a staph infection (staphylococcus aureus).

The Egg – by Andy Weir

I received a copy of this in an email from a fello’ genealogist. As I was reading through this, all I could think was OMG, OMG, OMG… Then I rushed off to the Internet to verify the story truly belonged to Andy Weir… and lo’ and behold, it DOES! So, I just HAVE to re-post his story here to share with all of you.

Thank You Gene Roddenberry For Waking Hollywood Up!

Thank YOU Gene Roddenberry! …not only for Star Trek: The Next Generation, but for waking Hollywood up to the fact that we, the viewing audience, are in fact VERY hungry for GOOD quality sci-fi movies.

Leaving Bell Telephone For Distributel – My Experience ** UPDATED

Let me begin by telling you it was a very frustrating experience, to say the least… but, one I’m glad I made it through… finally! Please, let me explain… Seems ...

How Do I Organize The Genealogy Information That I’ve Already Found?

I prefer to use the same colour hanging file folders for my paternal surname, installing a tab with BOTH parent’s FULL names (as shown in the example above), and use plain manila-coloured file folders inside that again, one for EACH daughter and her family. My searching for the daughter’s family ends here. It’s basic, but it works. Each file will not only contain your notes on what you’ve found and where…

Gourmet Dog Treats: Make Your Own Healthy Yam Yummies

Visiting the local Pet Smart store, I found a very small bag of dried yams, marked healthy treats. The pieces inside were the size of short French fries, like those served in most restaurants throughout Ontario. Having paid nearly $10 for what seemed like only a small handful of these healthy treats, I decided to try making my own.

Genealogy And Family Tree Record Keeping For Future Generations

While there is certainly a satisfaction to uncovering family histories… and creating a family tree, one of the most profound benefits of creating a family tree is the ability to pass the information on to future generations. What a valuable asset! And believe me, your family’s future generations…

Make Sure to Inspect Your Roof From Inside Your Attic…

Going up into my attic for the first time in nearly 12 months since my roof was reshingled, I discovered three very badly damaged boards. One of the holes is ...