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Jo Harrington: A Crazy Diamond Trying to Shine
When did you get sane? ;) As for me, I like to keep an open mind. I'll neither believe nor disbelieve anything for certain, unless I have the evidence proving stuff beyond a doubt.
JoHarrington, on 04/05/2015
Why Do We Eat Corned Beef and Cabbage on St Patrick's Day?
It's freaking tragic how much food came out of Ireland in the 19th century. I don't understand how anyone could watch a people starving for profit.
JoHarrington, on 04/05/2015
Why Do We Eat Corned Beef and Cabbage on St Patrick's Day?
Frank - I never thought to wonder about the soil. I bet this accounts for regional differences in food consumption too, at least back in the day before supermarkets.
JoHarrington, on 04/05/2015
Why Do We Eat Corned Beef and Cabbage on St Patrick's Day?
Madelyn - You're very welcome. It was a Californian with whom I was chatting about it! So perhaps you're missing out there, or she's adding random stuff.
JoHarrington, on 04/05/2015
Ravens and the Morrigan: Irish Goddess of War
Wow! Really? That's truly amazing! Thank you very much. <3
JoHarrington, on 04/05/2015
Goodies for an Outlander Premiere Party
Maritravel - Nice one! I hope it proves to be useful
JoHarrington, on 04/05/2015
Goodies for an Outlander Premiere Party
Ember - Oh dear! I was going to do that, then got side-tracked by life!
JoHarrington, on 04/05/2015
Gardening with Kids
You make a great point frankbeswick. I do not know the statistics here in the US but I would not be surprised if our situation here is not similar to yours.
TinaTruelove, on 04/04/2015
Spring again
I think that living in Britain makes us alert to cold spells, as we can have a spell of warm weather that turns cold. We say here that April is the cruelest month, as it can be warm and comfortable, but then turn nasty with frosts, so I will not ...
frankbeswick, on 04/04/2015
Spring again
I live in an apartment so I don't garden, but many of my friends and family do. If I ever live where I have some land, I'll be ready because I have learned so much from them and online articles. The hardest thing to resist in the spring is ...
AngelaJohnson, on 04/04/2015
Spring again
The spores that produce the mold are borne by air. They get everywhere.
frankbeswick, on 04/04/2015
Spring again
Hi Frank, I enjoyed your article. Learned a few things. It's great that you have the allotment, and that you built a greenhouse. I wish we had allotments here the way you do. I know they have them in Germany. Here in Bucharest, if you don't live ...
Mira, on 04/04/2015
Kindle Unlimited: Is It Worth $120 a Year?
I still read on paper a lot, but I find that books that you know you won't read again are much better on Kindle. I still like to make margin notes, but Kindle makes highlighting and note-taking very easy as well, so sometimes it's great to just ...
Mira, on 04/04/2015
Cute Nordic Ware Garden Bugs and Flowers Shaped Muffin Pans
Yes, these shaped muffin pans are definitely must-haves for parents of young kids.
Mira, on 04/04/2015
Fun and Funny Mom Mugs, Mother's Day Gifts Under $25
I think mothers sometimes get less gifts than our friends do. It's wonderful to have a Mother's Day.
Mira, on 04/04/2015