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I'm reading a medical book, and a bit of medical history was mentioned. I thought I share some excerpts.

"Back in the late 1800's, there was a famous debate between two heavyweight scientists that clearly illustrates the divides between the conventional and integrative medical communities."

"The famous chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur waged a scientific debate with another famous physiologist, Claude Bernard, that still continues between the integrative medical and conventional medical doctors."

"Pasteur argued that infectious organisms from the outside world attack and infect humans as foreign invaders, while Bernard felt that we 'house' these bugs inside of us and that infection is a result of the immune system becoming weaker and allowing these bugs to 'come out of hiding' and turn evil.'"

"Of course Pasteur's germ theory is what's taught in medical school and what ultimately drives the business of medicine. The killing of these 'foreign invaders' has become a trillion-dollar industry. Thus the bad news for Bernard, as Pasteur's idea is much more profitable and headline grabbing."

"But ...on his deathbed, Pasteur made a profound statement: "Bernard is right. The microbe is nothing. The environment is everything."

"In the end, it really doesn't matter how many bugs you have or what bugs you've been exposed to. What really matters is how strong your immune system is, and how your body can provide an inhospitable place for infections to thrive or to replicate."

Take the above excerpts how you want, and use it, or not, as you see fit.
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I had some friends over yesterday (shhh, don't tell) and we got to talking about quilts and heirlooms so I pulled out my collection. I'm pretty sure I had all of them out on the line before we moved from the farm but the moth ball odour was pretty noticeable, does anybody know a tried and true way to eliminate it?
And any ideas about what to do with all of this stuff (quilts, embroidered pillow cases, doilies and one hand woven wool blanket)?

PS - when does an old quilt qualify as an antique?
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Try to be like a turtle- Be comfortable in your own shell.

- Bill Copeland

Life is lonely in this era of COVID-19. This quote seems so fitting in these days!
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Beatty: Thank you so much.💞
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Shell: Thank you so much.💞
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Llama,
You'll be in my prayers.🙏

Hugs!💞
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New Moon is at 0.2%
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Who has Netflix: I was out of stuff and found, under BBC dramas "Dr Foster". Thought it would be minimally interesting "chick-flick" so watched. WOW!!!!!! What fun! Cheating husband (or is he), VENGEFUL wife! And lots of other twists and turns. AND I BINGED the whole first season in two days, now on Season II
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Llama, very best of luck for your surgery next week 💖
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Barb: Thank you for your well wishes for my surgery and also for the thread link of Paul's.
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Anyone know what Paul's thread is called? Subject line?
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NHWM: Thank you so much.
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Llama,

Hope all goes well. 💗
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I did miss it, too. I have not seen Paul's thread in a while. Prayers to Margaret. I'll be down myself for eye surgery next week.
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Barb,

Did miss it. Thanks. Will say a prayer for her.
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In case some of you missed it, Margaret is on a plane on the way to Adelaide--she needs surgery for a detached retina. It was on the Paul Foel thread.
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Yes Shell & Golden, this might turn out to be the most peaceful Christmas of all.
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Freqflyer....I think it's a great idea to use up the stamps you already have.They sound neat!
Your'e right too.I don't think many people take the time to see the special efforts on the cards we send.
They're in to big a hurry,racing through the holidays~
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NHWM,
Why am I not surprise! I heard on today news that we are going into our 2nd wave of Covid all because people refuse to wear a mask and socially distance.

If we all want to get back to our normal lives then we need to wear our masks. 😷

Gershum,
You might surprise yourself, in the fact of having peace this holiday in staying home with your kitties and having no family drama. 😸
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A cruise ship just returned to port because of passengers testing positive for Covid.

Who in the world would take a cruise during a pandemic?
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Pam,

Isn’t it amazing how many dollar stores are out there?

I have started seeing ‘Black Friday’ ads on television for my area for stores, appliance, furniture stores, etc.

Have you seen any? Certainly won’t be a lot of crazy crowds shopping this year!!!
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Send help.. I normally buy cards after the holiday, or at the dollar store ( hey they have Hallmark there too!) So you just put that .50 in the envelope and ... oh wait,,, then they will complain you didn;t send enough! LOL I only send to a greatly reduced list these days. elderly relatives or those we don;t see often. Special family. Mom is upset that 2 years ago she lost her address book,, swears its in the Christmas decor, but I keep the cards and things separate because I do mine right after thanksgiving. Most of the addresses she "needs" are people who have passed or whose addresses I have. We do have one family who moved far from us, and the husband does a letter every year.. but it is hysterical! I love getting it. I also hate the braggy ones...
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Gershun - I remember Christmas with family being a real trial for you. This may be a blessing in disguise.

Like many others, I haven't sent cards in years. I used to send ecards and have stopped doing that too. seems to be the way things are going.
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I stopped sending cards a while back but may start again this year simply cause I doubt with covid that we'll be getting together this year.

I'm not sure if this is a bad thing or not cause I've not really enjoyed family dynamics for a while. Too much personal drama.
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NHWM

Yes They have to be very moist and sweet though. delish
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Hailey,

Thanks for responding. Sounds easy!

Do you like sweet potato pie? Oh my gosh! So good!!!
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NHWM

The crockpot is for making the casserole dish.

Cut the sweet potatoes up and place into the crockpot. After you have mixed your ingredients, pour over potatoes and toss until they are all coated.

Cook on high for 4 hours. Turn on low and top with marshmallows and pecans for about 10 minutes.

Yas, I am southern too. : )
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Send,

So funny! I can relate to what you wrote. I absolutely hate those Christmas letters that are in some cards! Oh my gosh! Some of those are ridiculous!

Christmastime is a beautiful season for many reasons. For me, specifically it is about the birth of Christ and what He represents.

The holidays represent different things to different people. I understand this. I love the spirit of Christmas.

I suppose many of us have favorite memories or traditions that we are fond of. I always loved Santa! So many children are afraid of Santa.

For some, Christmas is just another day.

My daddy grew up in a very poor family and did not receive lavish gifts or have a fancy meal with his family.

Daddy told us a funny story about his childhood at Christmastime. One year they got a whistle but if they blew the whistle and disturbed the adults they received a spanking for it!
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FF,
Bought a box of cards in September, just 10. Well, I already lost them.
The only addresses I have are people who have lived there from 20 years ago.
I gave up keeping an address book, because people communicate by email now. If I can find the addresses, I will need to remember the people who will be upset if they receive a card:
One says: "Don't send me a card, I just throw them away". OR,
"You have contributed to killing a tree". OR,
"Cards are too expensive, just send me the money!"
VS. That same person bragging to all the neighbors about the beautiful card we sent!

Isn't life strange?
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