This 'n That

 8/9 ~ 8/15
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Three quotes for this week...

“The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.”
        Ben Stein

“To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.”
        Anatole France

“One must desire something to be alive.”
        Margaret Deland

DECIDE…DREAM…DESIRE…ACHIEVE
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Book Review

PRAYERS FOR SALE
written by Sandra Dallas

Set in 1936, this story takes place in a small mining town in the Colorado Rockies. It is centered around gold mining and on a dredge boat that searches the Colorado River for gold. The work is dangerous’

The story centers around Hennie Comfort has lived in Middle Swan for most of her life. As a quilter and a storyteller, she's an institution. She meets a new resident who has come to Middle Swan by the name of Nit Spindle. Nit and her husband have come so that he can find a job on the dredge boat. The Spindles, newlyweds, are treated like outsiders.

When Hennie finds Nit pondering a “Prayers for Sale” sign outside Hennie's house, the old woman becomes intrigued. Both woman are originally from the South and form an immediate bond. As they get to know each other, secrets from their respective pasts are shared. Hennie becomes almost a mother figure to Nit as she helps her adjust to life in the West and the high altitude of the Rocky Mountains. Hennie is not actually selling prayers, but you will need to read this wonderful book to find out the relevance of her sign.

"Prayers for Sale" is a finely crafted tale that celebrates women and their resiliency. In addition the author employs the use of stories within stories brings a greater depth and richness to the story line. The story is spiritual without being preachy, and it has a homey feel to it. I found it uplifting and refreshing.

I enthusiastically recommend PRAYERS FOR SALE

Corinne Mustafa
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SIGNS FOR MODERN WOMEN

These pictures are good for a laugh. They kind of make you want to copy and print them
to post them around the house in the appropriate places. Of course any good Christian Woman

would never feel this way would she?

Nope...no way!!!!   

    MWUHAHAHAHAHA!

TOO FUNNY!!!!

Shared by Corinne Mustafa
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Household Hints and Tips

Gum in hair
Use lighter fluid to get gum out of hair works like a charm, wash hair a couple of times after to get rid of smell. Lighter fluid can also be used on other sticky thing such as: paint, glue, price tags, stickers, (Just dont light a match!!)

Chewing gum
If you have gum on a shirt try putting it in the freezer and scrape it off.

Removing gum
Great way to get GUM out is to rub it with PEANUT butter! I think it is the OIL in in, and though I have not tried it, I am sure oil would probably due the same thing, except the peanut butter is GOOEY, and the oil runs!
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RECIPE

Ambrosia...a dessert
Miniature marshmallows….1 bag
       use either white or the pastel colored marshmallows
Crushed Pineapple……….one can…15oz
Cool Whip…………….....large size container
Coconut………………… if desired…1/2 Cup

• In a large bowl soak the marshmallows in the crushed pineapple until the marshmallows become soft and spongy
• Mix in the Cool Whip (and coconut if you desire to use it) and refrigerate for about four hours.
• Stir again before serving.

Easy to make…Delicious…Enjoy


Corinne Mustafa