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Everyone loves The Munsters. :)

Unfortunately, I missed this homecoming, and the closest I ever got to a space shuttle was when I passed Edwards AFB (unknowingly) about 2 hours after a shuttle had landed there. But I vividly remember the horror of watching the Challenger disaster unfold on live TV. It was one of those moments in time that get etched in your memory in great detail.

Hi Katiem. I like that line - we are both just one sex or the other turned inside out... I've never heard that before but it is so true. It funny cuz I will walk into a women's shoe store and not even hesitate about looking around or trying on women's flats. I'm doing this as a guy but I don't even find it that unusual. One of the sales girls at the Tory Burch boutique did say this to me, "at Tory Burch we think EVERYONE should be able to enjoy out great flats." I wouldn't think they get too many guys buying flats for themselves but it nice they have that attitude.

Awesome pictures of the space shuttle! I once watched a lift off from Cape Canaveral in Florida when I lived there. It's breathtaking.

Pam, This one is so easy. It's the warping that is intimidating. This little loom makes it simple.
Thanks!

Sue, I don't think you can beat it for the price and ease of use. I've taken it to weaving demos and it has been a hit, even with other table looms around.

Awesome! I'm jealous!

Wow, each mask on there made me think "that's fantastic, it's got to be the best!"... until I saw the next one, and the next one.
All in all though, the Pumpkin one was the most unique and fascinating. It's so detailed!
Great collection of masks, you must have had fun researching!

Liam, if the acetylcholine receptors are triggered over and over the brain creates more pathways to handle the transmission "load" so to speak... when you quit smoking it's not that they become less sensitive, it's that there are MORE receptors created because of the overwhelming "call to action" the nicotine created- the rush you get where you feel clear and can think fast, easily, and even creatively- why do you think writers often smoke?

This small benefit is outweighed by the toxic effects of the rest of the chemicals and the nicotine activating pathways (becoming habitual activations or withdraws in that particular segment ensue)... there are actually several forms of withdraw going on not just one. The brain does have something to do with it, but it's more of the body lacking something it's become accustomed to.

The sugar shake in this article is great for the sugar spikes nicotine causes

Choline in supplement form will help with the acetylcholine deregulation. What you need to do in part is to downregulate (turn off many of the "extra" ACh connections, and get the brain used to needing less to do the same work... the withdrawal period is this in action- but choline supplements could help you maintain a clear thought stream, it also helps with stress, and cognition. Nicotine activates the ACh receptors artificially but choline supplements are precursors to Acetylcholine (DMAE is the other ingredients precursor)... in fact you could take DMAE, Choline, Piracetam, Sugar Shake, and exercise.

This gives the body what it needs, it doesn't have to suffer without to heal and reach homeostasis again, but it does take time nonetheless. These things will help to alleviate symptoms but the overall problem is your body's addiction to cigarettes and what your body's become used to compensating for... Also taking lots of antioxidant rich foods like berries, acai berries, will help too. Part of the withdrawal pain is the free radicals the smoking puts into your body like a tsunami!

I love your woven crafts. Thanks for showing us how you do it. Seems like a lot of work.

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What a great idea, I (like so man others) never knew you could buy a flag display case so easily, one of those things we don't think about. But you have brought up a very good need. I have a flag pole in my front yard where I fly St. Andrews Flag, in honor of my country and the American flag our new homeland where many of my ancestors immigrated to. The flags become tattered and worn over time. I like the idea of placing them in a nice case. The St. Andrews flag I am currently flying came from a dear friend in Scotland. It is an especially meaningful flag I would like to treasure. Thanks for the great article teaching me that I can do exactly that. :)K BTW yes there are several veterans in my family.

Brenda, That's why many people take these. Many women have very thin hair to begin with, it is these women who suffer most from thinning. I too have always had very thick hair. My sister told me I still have so much hair no one would ever notice my thinning hair, BUT I did and that's all that mattered. Growing healthy hair again helped me to feel healthy again myself. It made me feel I was getting stronger and better more so than ever. :)

Holistic_Health, Glad to share this product. Its a big relief to many women who need help for thinning hair and other hair related issues. :)

Good to see a whole new generation loving The Munsters.