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Bubblews - The Speak Freely Writing Platform
Hm. You got me curious about it. I'll look it up on Google to learn more about it.
Mira, on 07/18/2013
A Short History of Decorative Hand Fans
Hi Brenda and Mira - Thanks for the lovely comments! That's a great memory of your grandmother Brenda! And Mira - yes, the Fan Museum is lovely and has the advantage of being in Greenwich which is a great place to visit.
It's really unusually ...
KathleenDuffy, on 07/18/2013
A Short History of Decorative Hand Fans
I was going to write this article, but you did I much better job than I would have. My grandmother had beautiful hand fans that she fanned herself with on the porch during the summer.
BrendaReeves, on 07/18/2013
A Short History of Decorative Hand Fans
This was fabulous. What a great topic!:) Thank you, Kathleen, for sharing all these wonderful finds of yours. And for presenting all these interesting museums in London!
Mira, on 07/18/2013
How to Stay Cool in a Heat Wave
When it gets unbearable I place a bag of frozen peas or corn (or both) on my head and neck.
dustytoes, on 07/18/2013
Book Review: 'Revolutionary Road' by Richard Yates
Hi Mira - Yes, I enjoyed the film - great acting. There's more in the book which I guess they decided to leave out. I think you'd enjoy reading it. Thanks Mira!
KathleenDuffy, on 07/18/2013
Book Review: 'Revolutionary Road' by Richard Yates
Thank you, Kathleen! I liked the film. I was wondering about the book, too. I am now tempted to read it :)
Mira, on 07/18/2013
Bee Costumes for Anti-GMO Rallies, Protests & Marches
A specific kind of pesticide, neonicotinoids, is being blamed for the decline. However, it is likely that there are other factors involved. It may be that bee keepers have taken too much honey from the bees, replacing the bees' 'natural diet ...
frankbeswick, on 07/18/2013
Turning Back the Clock with RS2006
Ah! Worth looking out for. Thanks for the heads up.
JoHarrington, on 07/18/2013
Smart Care Advice for Ceramic Knives
Never tried ceramic knives. Sounds like a good idea though.
Thamisgith, on 07/18/2013
Anne Boleyn: The First Queen Consort to be Beheaded
Thanks for an interesting read.
Thamisgith, on 07/18/2013
Bee Costumes for Anti-GMO Rallies, Protests & Marches
I do not see the link between genetically modified plants and bees. Pesticides, maybe, except they were in use long before bees began to decline. Isn't it more likely that some disease is ...
George, on 07/18/2013
How To Lower Your Soil's pH and Turn Hydrangea Flowers Blue
Thanks for reading, chevril.
dustytoes, on 07/18/2013
How To Lower Your Soil's pH and Turn Hydrangea Flowers Blue
I didn't know that only certain types could turn blue. Facinating article!
chevril, on 07/17/2013
Forgotten Movies: "Raggedy Ann And Andy: A Musical Adventure"
Many people in USA are familiar with Raggedy Ann and her friends but almost nobody remembers Johnny Gruelle, her creator, his daughter Marcella and her tragic death leading to some sort of obsession with her doll, which actually belonged to ...
Tolovaj, on 07/17/2013