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Would you buy a house in the next month or hunker down and ride out the storm?
If you know you know! Nothing better than summertime. Tomato sandwiches, boiled peanuts and watermelon. Just had my first boiled peanut of the season. This article says "fall" and that's how I grew up eating in the chilly fall. Farmers got smart and started planting peanuts early for the locals to buy. Probably because so many people were stealing them out of the fields. Western NC boiled peanuts are different and I'm not a fan. In Charleston SC they have them available year round for tourists. They are boiling green peanuts and it's not the same when you are used to soft green peanuts. FYI: peanuts grow in the ground not trees. I've met people that didn't know this.
https://coastalreview.org/2020/10/boiled-peanuts-a-fall-favorite-in-carolinas/
I'm kinda the same way. Always want to know how things work and other shit most people don't care about. I think not knowing about how plants grow fifty years ago was more common than now. I remember a new girl in school from I think Tennessee and she didn't know peanuts grow in the ground. Years ago I watched Dolly Parton's series about her life and I blasted on the facebook page they were not growing tobacco in the show. I really thought they had screwed up. See it all the time, show based at southern beaches with mountains in background. NCIS is supposed to be in DC and mountains in background. Turns out the tobacco grown in Tennessee looks much different than North Carolina tobacco.
Thats why peanuts are also called groundnut
I don't think I've ever heard peanuts referred to groundnut but it makes sense.
When I first came to US, and I first heard the word Peanut, I had no idea what it was and the word sounded so rude I was shocked! 🤣
I get it but it's hilarious to a girl that grew up with peanut fields almost out my back door. I can see how it might sound vulgar considering another name for male body parts is nuts🤣 The link has a photo of a peanut field. Deer love them as much as humans.
https://plantpathology.ces.ncsu.edu/pp-field-crops/pp-field-crops-peanuts/
I've only had artichokes from a jar. I cook them sometimes. I should learn to cook when in season. Can't go wrong with butter. It's so expensive but I keep buying it. Every time I go to the store I get a box.
Does anyone know of a running list of the money wasted by government? Such as
Ukraine war
Impeachment of Trump
Solyndra
Obamacare
Covid, etc. etc. etc. I'd love to see it all compiled, with sauce. What a great redpill that would be.
Would love to see this list. Government science studies in the name of climate change. All the money sent to foreign countries. The money spent on welfare, illegals etc. I'm Obamacare needs to be gone!
I’m not sure many people could comprehend the vast amount of wasted money. Thee would be many 0’s in that total.
They could comprehend that there were waaayy too many zeros!
I would like to have some of those zeros in my account.
The fuse is Living In Truth.
I'm not sure when this started all my life my generation and forward have been brainwashed into hating or disliking and fearing the Middle Eastern people. I can agree there's bad people or groups there that hate Americans and Christians. So what there's bad evil groups everywhere! Just because a region has a different religion doesn't mean they are bad people and don't have morals.
I found this account on YouTube when searching preserving fresh tomatoes. This family lives in Azerbaijani and they live off the land most likely the way their ancestors have since the beginning of time. People like this will survive when the world goes dark or worse. As modern people we have been brainwashed into believing modern technology is far better than the alternative.
I'm enjoying watching them and hoping to learn a little to incorporate into my life. The older I get the more I realize simplicity is better.
Description: Country Life Vlog, we love to share what we do at countryside, engage with nature and make the most out of village life. Come and see the colorful videos of nature, unique cooking recipes and just the beautiful life at a countryside. Sit back and relax by watching our content!
https://youtube.com/@country_life_vlog
Just a few of the many videos.
Pizza from scratch https://youtu.be/_o8QG5CEilE
Fresh Strawberries (Check out how they grow strawberries) https://youtu.be/a0ymFOgSskg
Preserve fish with out refrigeration, no chemicals https://youtu.be/XonIvfmXXVI
Brought back great memories of my grandma canning tomatoes. I think I like this process much better. Tomato harvest and canning https://youtu.be/7lxla5FPJ44
I remember as a kid and and even to this day seeing Middle East burning our flags and chanting death to America. Now that I am awake, I am understanding their hatred of our government. America has no business running another country. Greed has caused so many lives to be lost unnecessarily.
Amen! It's about the money and ruling. I've been watching Domina series. Her second husband Caesar Augustus "Octavius" wanted to be a God instead of just ruler. They both wanted power and got it. I'd like to learn more about the Romans. For the life of me I can't understand wanting that much power. Seems like all the power hungry people have a screw loose and evil in their hearts.
I just want to say how GRATEFUL I am to have Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior! It makes everything in life more joyful and peaceful. Today I am resting comfortably in His Loving arms!
I have no concerns for this world, indictments, or any other worries. I am confident that God has Everything in His complete control - and His plan is prevailing! More importantly - NCSWIC!
“They will fight against you, But they shall not prevail against you. For I am with you,” says the Lord, “to deliver you.”” Jeremiah 1:19 NKJV
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I Corinthians 15:57 NKJV
May the Lord continue to bless each and every person here today - for He is Good!
I'm happy you are peaceful and content with Jesus love. I've tried to live with this attitude most of my adult life. Sometimes I fall off the faith wagon but hope back on. Enjoy your day ❤️🩹
Amen. I rejoice in the same feeling. God has got this. We were blessed enough to get front row seats! We are all coming up to bat, though. We will be shepherding the newly awakened through this. It’s already starting to happen with me. Nice side note: my grandsons “informed”my daughter that she should thank Joe Biden for having to spend $500+ at the store. They are 15 and 12!
Out of the mouths of babes ❤️
Awesome grandkids!
Amen.
I need to achieve this total sense of calm.
Anyone watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem yet? If so please let me know what you think about a 7 year old watching it. I havent been able to find a good review yet
I'm too old to have watched ninja turtles and have a daughter so she didn't watch. There should be reviews online by Christian parents or other groups against the current agenda pushed on kids. If you have time watch with out then. That way you know for sure.
I wear my FitBit because I like to use it as a pedometer and to keep track of my heart rate. Usually, it is in the 60s while resting and a bit higher with coffee in my system. Yesterday, however, it was 100+ while resting. I felt pretty much normal otherwise, save a stuffy nose and weird, honking sleep, like I was snoring and repeatedly waking myself up. I still mowed my lawn before it got too hot and my bpm shot up. I rested the remainder of the day.
This morning I'm fine and even with coffee in my system, my bpm are half what they were yesterday without it and all is normal. I'm perplexed!
Any ideas?
I've considered getting a fit bit or something like it. I read Fitbit is great for a couple years and then they can go on fritz. Hopefully that's not your case. Some days our bodies are just off. Maybe your body was fighting an infection. Since 2020 a few days a year I'll randomly get stuffy nose, headache and sore throat. I'll up the herbs and it's usually gone in a day. No telling what they are letting loose these days. Glad it wasn't serious and you are good.
I got my FitBit for a good price because it was an older version. It's been showing a consistent rate for me while I wear it. I too have had an itchy and burning throat, sneezing, and sinus pain and stuffiness on my right side. Grass pollen isn't exactly low, so it could be that and a mix of anxiety. I'll dose with meds later.
Thank you!!
If you didnt feel any different, maybe a glitch with the fitbit?
I've considered that, too. It may be to an extent.
There are several possible reasons, but dehydration, anxiety or fever are common reasons.
I’m always harping about dehydration because most people don’t realize that thirst is not an early sign of dehydration. Fatigue is the first sign. Many people, especially in warm climates/seasons are dehydrated and don’t know it. Elderly (and I have no idea how old you are so I’m not implying) lose their sense of thirst as they age and can easily become dehydrated because they absolutely don’t hydrate enough. That, combined with a fever (commonly UTIs in elderly) can be deadly. Anyway, that could be why it was elevated. Just keep an eye on it.
I drink nothing but distilled or spring water for the most part and at least 3qts a day. When I'm feeling dehydrated, I feel pressure in my temples. I did have some really weird dreams the night before. Maybe that contributed. Maybe my body was fighting something off.
My mom is twice vaxxed and is plagued nearly perpetual UTIs. :(
I thank you for your help!
Research D-mannose, (some brands combine with cranberry) it's a natural prevention or treatment for UTI. I keep it around just in case I feel UTI coming on. I probably wouldn't use as a treatment for an elderly person (not sure how old you or mom are).
Probiotics help also. I'm not an expert on this subject. There's so many different probiotic and prebiotic strains used for different health conditions. Not every brand is good! I also keep this brand at home. You can find better prices online this is expensive and sold out in the site.
Does Not Have D-Mannose. https://www.gardenoflife.com/dr-formulated-probiotics-urinary-tract-vegetarian-capsules
Also I learned from experience multiple UTI can be a sign of something more serious. I posted my experience 2/2023. Over a year ago I had UTI with ecoli. Then a few symptoms over the next year and knocked it out with D-Mannose. During my experience in February my UTI also had ecoli. When it started I figured it was maybe my fault. Dr said it happens with women because it's all close 🚽 there again they don't know everything.
My mom had uti and septic infection a year ago. Took them months to figure out it was an infection from the bladder sling. It had created a cyst on her pelvis bone. She was on antibiotics for months.
Praying for you and your mom.
Thank you so much! My mom has held on to an infection for months, not knowing she had it. She was septic a couple months ago. I don't think she takes care of herself as she should. :( I'll tell her about the probiotics again and what you mentioned above.
You’re welcome. Be careful with the distilled. You need the minerals it doesn’t provide. Maybe you were slightly feverish. I hope you feel better!
We have a lot of Himalayan pink salt. I will try some of it. I think I'm more anxious than I realize for some stupid reason.
It may be that, too. I drink Body Armor as well. Probably should replace them!
Get Pedialyte powder, sticks. They’re fantastic!
If you’re drinking distilled water, are you taking minerals. The distilled water has no minerals left in it but I’m sure you know that. Just checking.
I drink Pedialyte a lot. I live in Arizona so we need to hydrate here. I had to do some work outside this week, and I drink to Pedialyte packs in my water within four hours. It’s so important to stay hydrated.
Thank you for reminding me!!
I keep hearing about violations of companies freedom of speech “rights”, but should “companies” have freedom of speech? I was thinking in the context of political donations, but if we banned companies from making political donations, is there anybody (or any individual) whose rights would be violated? Every individual person would still have the ability to donate, just not under the umbrella of a corporation.
Summary: Ban political donations from corporations, remove monetary limits on individuals. Re-evaluate freedom of speech protections on corporations.
There was a huge SCOTUS case on this - I think something United. Must be overturned. I believe can only be done after the republic is restored, since right now we are all corporations of sorts (legal entities)
There seems to be many of these Supreme Court cases that provide “justification” but completely goes against the idea of men being free.
If i recall correctly the case was citizens united and it basically stated corporations have free reign for donations but individuals are still limited (creating two classes, the elite and the peons)
PREDICTION'=sometime next year late summer2024 all the blue state SECRETARIES OF STATE which all reside over their states elections will refuse to put DJT on their ballots, the term WRITE HIM IN will be the slogan of 2024 for our PRESIDENT.
Ephesians 6:12
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places".--- And don't you ever forget this. God will peel this nation like an onion. There will be tears.
Yall gonna enjoy dis.....
https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/522/67/
Let me vent after last nights newest indictment against President Trump.
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Thanks I feel much better now.
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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid -John 14:27
Love 🥇 Verse
''Don't let life give you hassles, its not worth it!''
....my aunt Ruth, on her death bed.
One of my favorites. Thanks for this first verse. 🙏💕
i'm sinking in as fast as i can.
u/#LetTheSinkIn
Sinking in right behind you.