Jun 04, 2009 -
Alabama
Alabama has been known as the “Yellowhammer State” since the Civil War. The yellowhammer nickname was applied to the Confederate soldiers from Alabama when a company of young cavalry soldiers from Huntsville, under the command of Rev. D.C.
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Jan 10, 2009 -
"Of Brownyis and of Bogillis full is this Buke."
Gawin Douglas.
When chapman billies leave the street,
And drouthy neibors, neibors, meet;
As market days are wearing late,
And folk begin to tak the gate,
While we sit bousing at the nappy,
An' getting fou and unco happy,
We think na on the lang Scots miles,
The mosses, waters, slaps and stiles,
That lie between us and our hame,
Where sits our sulky, sullen dame,
Gathering her brows like gathering storm,
Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.
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Nov 20, 2007 -
Holiday Fleece Throw
Fleece Throw
This holiday fleece throw is perfect for fireside cuddling. Make one to keep and one to give!
Materials
3 yds berry fleece
1 yd sage fleece
1/2 yd loden fleece
1/8 yd ivory fleece
3 skeins ivory pearl cotton
Patterns
Directions
1.
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Aug 10, 2007 -
www.birdsandblooms.com :
Growing a Patio
Create a year-round retreat right outside your back door.
By Melinda Myers, Contributing Editor
When you look out your windows onto your patio, what do you see? Is it a beautiful, inviting space filled with vibrant blooms?
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Oct 24, 2007 -
Clean & Green
Here's a collection of my favorite natural cleaning formulas, concoctions
and witches brews. MOST are safe and nontoxic, with a few exceptions which are clearly noted.
Use the ingredients listed below when making your own alternative cleaners, most are
inexpensive and you probably already have many of them in your kitchen cupboards.
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