Who Wrote this Poem?
If the gent was Portuguese, perhaps he has translated the words of a Portuguese poet into English for you.
Photo: Tattered Flag
They are not defending the country they love. They are invading another one.
What is This Plant?
Looks like an Umbrella plant to me, and if it is, be careful where you plant it, as I understand it, its root system heads for water and could cause damage.
Peppermint Oil for Mice Control
The reason they dont smell is that the poison dehydrates them from the inside out, a very cruel death, also they head for water, so if your neighbors have a pool, they usually end up with your dead mice or rats. The peppermint is so much more humane, plus so...
Encouraging Neighbors to Decorate for Christmas?
The world has a shortage of fuel, electricity is costly both for us personally and for the planet. Some people believe the responsible thing to do is not have lights!
Thanksgiving Turkeys
Poor birds!
Thanksgiving Turkeys
Im with dusty6788! I think its barbaric, and then to brag about it! Heartless!
Wedding Centerpieces Using Live Fish in Lighted Bowls?
Remember that fish are gods creatures too and feel pain. What are you going to do with them if they survive? Dont be cruel!
Home Safety Tips
Leaving the porch light on usually advertises to would-be thieves that no one is home and attracts break-ins. It is not a matter of cost, but depending on the source of your supply of electricity, it is a finite resource, using it unnecessarily is bad for the...
Getting Rid of Crickets?
The Chinese believe it is very very bad luck to kill a cricket. Why did you move there if you dont like the wildlife?
Research Before Shopping Estate Sales
Or even tell the owner, so they get a fair price!
Wildlife: Frogs
The acid in human hands burns the frogs skin, torturing it. You should never pick up a frog! Frogs are getting scarce on this planet, tell your son to leave the frogs alone!
Toning Down the Wine Flavor in Beef Burgundy?
Do you use potatoes in your recipe? Adding a potato is an age old solution to food that is too sharp, it absorbs some of the flavor. Try adding some small new potatoes to the mixture as you cook it, you can remove the potatoes before you serve it if they have...
Homemade Deodorant Without Cornstarch or Baking Soda?
Underarm smells are usually caused by bacteria, so ensure that you always wash well. I use apple cider vinegar in water 1:5 and it works really well, when you first apply (use a spray bottle) it you notice the vinegar smell but this disappears quickly. Doesnt...
Aspirin for Migraine Relief
3 soluble aspirin is the only cure that ever worked for me, and yes it does thin the blood; thats the point. It thins it to stop the pressure build up in your head. It was advice given to me by a doctor who himself suffered from Migraine, and it was the only...
Home Remedies for Gout?
I believe gout is a build up of acid often caused by eating rich food and drinking alcohol-Cut out the fats, creams, red meats and junk food for a while (if you eat these things!) and see how you go. You can always reintroduce these things in moderation when...
How Can I Take to Treat Vertigo?
I have suffered recurrently from vertigo - it can be caused by a brain tumor but this is rare. Following a cold or virus, crystals can build up in your inner ear - when they are dislodged the vertigo disappears. This is a simple exercise to perform and your...
Product Review: Eggland's Best Eggs
I would encourage people to use only free range eggs, that is, from chickens that are not kept in cages. The cruelty that these animals endure and the conditions in which they are kept is outrageous - surely the eggs produced from such animals cannot be healthy...
Trouble Sleeping Since Quitting Smoking?
Are you taking anything to help you stay off the cigs? Often these drugs/nicotine replacements actually seem to stop you from sleeping peacefully. I also had vivid dreams whilst giving up and using them. If you can cut down on the drugs at night, it might help...
Stop Drinking Soda
Also protecting yourself from osteoporosis - carbonated drinks contribute to poor bone density and cola is apparently 20 times worse than other soft drinks! Good for you
Name Ideas for Pediatric Dental Clinic?
How about Chompers or even Rompers Chompers?
Bleeding Sores from Incontinence?
Perhaps if you massage the buttocks it will stimulate circulation in the area and help her body to fight infection more efficiently - yes, you still need to worry about the incontinence, but I believe bedsores occur because of lack of movement and stimulation...
Ways to Make Christmas Less Lonely and More Fun?
I lost my husband one year, my mum the next and my dad the year after, leaving just my young daughter and myself for Christmas. It was so difficult looking around that Christmas table and seeing all the empty places!. Im not very religious, so church was not...
Making Candles from Old Wax?
Just pop a wax crayon into the candlewax when melting - you will be surprised at the rich colour that results! I put some essential oil into the wax too, so that I get a lovely smell when they burn.
Uses for Stale Beer?
Do you have snails eating your garden? If so a dish of beer left out overnight will take care of them. The snails are attracted to the yeast in beer and cant resist it - they crawl into it and die - Im not an advocate of killing anything usually, but this does...
Removing Grease Stain - Tried Lots of Things?
Try ironing the article over some thicknesses of paper towel. The iron will heat up the grease and the paper will absorb it - it may take a few times. Good luck.
Building Trust in Abused Cat?
When we got our pussy she was about 3 and she acted like she was ill or something. Sat still, did not respond to our petting and was not at all vocal. After a bit of time and lots of love, she is the smoochiest, purringest pussy you will ever see! Absolutely...
Making Vegetarian Gravy?
You can buy vegetarian stock powder or even vegetarian gravy mix at most supermarkets. Use these as your base - add some dried herbs or flavours like onion or garlic - if using the stock powder add some corn flour/flour made to a paste in water and heat over...
Making Soup?
Dont forget to add some onion! Chop veggies, add stock or stock cubes and water and cook until veggies are soft. Add any other veggies you like - kidney/other beans add some body, tomatoes are nice. Leeks need to be prepared carefully - slice lengthwise and...
Savory Muffins
Savoury Muffins can also be popped into school/work lunches for a change from the old faithful sandwich.
What Breed is My Dog?
She looks like she has a lot of boxer in her, whatever else there may be. Shes lovely.
Gift Ideas for Operation Christmas Child?
Hi there - good to see you getting on board - we do operation Xmas child too, but I need to point out a few things - we (in Australia) are not allowed to send any religious material at all - this is not supposed to be selling God, its a gift to a needy child...
Lip Gloss?
Just what it says, the boiled down fat of a pig! (youd be surprised how many things contain this, including many of the foods we eat eg some ice cream!) Go for lip gloss that is cruelty free - there are plenty of them around!
6 Year Old With Underarm Odor?
Body odour is caused by bacteria - wash well every day with soap and water to get rid of bacteria (we all have bacteria). If you are concerned about using something dangerous on your daughter, you can water down apple cider vinegar 1:5 with water, put it in...
Getting Onion Smell Off Hands?
Run your hands and fingers over your stainless steel sink if you have one - you can buy a block of stainless steel soap which is a soap shaped piece of stainless steel you use as if it were soap and it removes all sorts of nasty smells. I think you can get...
Odor Coming from Piano Keys After Tuning?
Piano tuner may have used something like fish oil when oiling moving parts - I know they use fish oil to prevent rust in cars - you should contact the tuner and ask/tell him - he may have a solution for you!
Ideas for a Vegetarian Cooking for Meat Eaters?
Hi there, Ive been a veggie for many years, and I personally will not allow meat in my home (mine is a moral stand against cruelty to animals) - I also am a diabetic (have been for about 40 years) and doctors cannot believe how well I am - I believe its all...
What Breed is My Dog?
Looks like he has some labrador, may be boxer (the ears). Hes a cutie anyway.
Cat is Aggressive Towards Kittens?
Male cats instinctively kill young kittens (happens in all the cat families - lions etc) - its about remaining the alpha in the group, and also about ensuring that their own genetic offspring are the only survivors - remove the male cat from the new kittens...
Pooter (Weimaraner)
Hi there, Pooter is lovely, but I must warn you, I have been told that grapes are quite dangerous for dogs! My puppy loves all kinds of fruit too and would also eat just about everything, but for his own safety, we have to deny him some things!
Thicker Hair?
After washing, rinse your hair with rosemary steeped water (just pour boiling water over fresh rosemary and let sit for 10 mins - cool before using and keep extra in the fridge for next time). Regular rinsing with rosemary thickens your hair and for some people...
Should I Choose Brown or White Eggs?
Sorry, but I think there has to be a difference between caged eggs and free range eggs - caged hens are given artificial light, air conditioning, are fed hormones and chemicals and are so crowded in their cages that if one dies it doesnt have the room to fall...
Chicken to Die For
The chicken already did!
Bumps After Playing in the Sandbox?
Sounds like what we call sand flies - very itchy, but you can treat them as you would mosquito bites.
Frugal School Lunch Ideas?
Remember to keep it healthy - you know what they say what you eat today, walks and talks tomorrow - try vegie sticks - carrot, celery, etc. Home made muffins are nice - you can make savoury as well as sweet ones - they can be frozen ahead of time and just popped...
Cleaning Plastic Outdoor Furniture?
Have you got a chlorine swimming pool? Maybe a good friend has? If you have, drop your dirty white furniture in (no leaves etc) and leave for a while. The chlorine bleaches them beautifully back to white.
Adding Length to Curtains
What are yo yos? - Im in Australia and the only ones I know of are childrens toys - thanks Editors Note: I think this is referring to little rosettes that are assembled with circles of fabric used in quilting.