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“If
we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if
we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would
not be so welcome.”
-Anne Bradstreet, “Meditations Divine and Moral,”
American poet, (1612 – 1672)
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With
winter upon us, many people may have started feeling the pain
of high utility bills. By caulking inside your house and out,
you will cut down use of electricity and fuel, protect against
air, moisture and wind, keep cooled and heated air from leaking
out and keep insects out. Use your caulking gun in joints
around windows, doors and vents, between the foundation and
building and around chimneys and roof vents. You should seal
all joints and cracks outside your home. You should be vigilant
and inspect your home annually for places where the caulking
has shrunk, cracked or fallen out. When you fill in holes
with fresh caulk, make sure to remove the old pieces of caulk.
Source: How to Fix Everything for Dummies, by Gary and Peg
Hedstrom and Judy Tremore, Wiley Publishing, 2005.
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Seasonal
Suggestion
 Although
the party season is mostly over, there are still a few
opportunities for parties: the Super Bowl
and the Oscars. If you plan on having people over for
any of these occasions, or just because, try any of
these quick, easy nutty appetizers.
• Slice crisp red apples, leaving
the skin on, into ¼-inch thick slices. Dip in
lemon water and dry to keep from discoloring. Top the
slices with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese and a toasted
walnut or pecan half.
• Mix mild goat cheese (such as Montrachet) and
cream cheese to make a soft spread. You can add a bit
of milk or cream if the spread is too stiff. Add whole
grapes and stir to coat thoroughly. Roll each grape
in a bowl of toasted pecans or walnuts and serve with
toothpicks.
• Place a bit of blue cheese between toasted walnut
halves. Serve within two hours, before the nuts get
soggy.
Source: Appetizers for Dummies,
by Dede Wilson, Wiley Publishing, 2002.
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