marie2052

@marie2052 (3691)

United States • Age 72

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Discussions (333)

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Vacation

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 16 Apr 13

Most of my friends here know I have a cat that I have had going on 4 years now. Recently my husband and I took a cruise. We left 2 days before the cruise so we were gone 13 days total. My son was here and Tink knows him since he...

cat

trip

vacation

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We can always learn something

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 16 Apr 13

I have always been one to open myself to other cultures and not be quick to judge. But I have also become aware that media, news, and opinions sometimes cause us to stereotype a culture, or even a situation. I would like to...

learning

reading

wisdom

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Waiting for 9pm

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 3 Mar 13

They have been advertising The Vikings for several weeks. It starts tonight at 9pm central time. Its on the History Channel for those that has cable or satellite. Hope its as good for the time period as the Tudors was. Although...

shows

vikings

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Whats for dinner?

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 4 Feb 13

I am thawing out some hamburger so I am thinking speghetti with cheese bread. Even though I live in florida here lately one day is warm and one day is back to cooler weather. Today sounds like a speghetti day. Does weather...

dinner

speghetti

weather

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Au Jus

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 4 Feb 13

While we all love to dip our french dip sandwiches in this beef broth, when making a beef roast using a packet of au jus prepared as on the packet and poured half over your roast will make it more tender and moist. The other half...

aujus

roast

vegetables

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What is Chess Pie?

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 30 Jan 13

I am reading a civil war era book. Upon reading it I stumbled on a Chess Pie. Now I figured it had something to do with while playing chess a pie was served that was often made. So I decided to research a bit and figured out...

chess pie

cooking

history

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Healthcare

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 19 Jan 13

This maybe should go to politics on here, but then I thought no because this concerns every person in the U.S. Its totally blown me away what the government expects of small businesses So I was reading online and also watching...

businesses

healthcare

medical insurance

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Men in Black III

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 5 Jan 13

This was a fast paced action and comedy as usual. Even though its the third one made, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones does not leave you hanging with this movie. Dont want to spoil it by telling about it so hope you will grab a...

actors

men in black iii

movies

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Tink In A Box

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 3 Jan 13

Cross stitching is hard on my eyes at night so I either knit or hook a rug. I recently purchased a 12"x12" latch hook kit. Its a gift and going to turn it into a pillow. so I usually come into the bedroom and watch some TV while...

box

cat

crafting

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Cat in my car

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 23 Dec 12

Last Monday was a day of hell for me. I had to run errands I was already cursing because my MIL who is diabetic and will tell HER son she wants a dozen donuts KNOWING she is on insulin. I get in my car, start it and start up the...

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1 person

A Wonderful Song!

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 16 Dec 12

A dear friend sent this to me. I think there is way to much put into gifts and not about the true reason behind Christmas. Hope you will take the time to listen to this song and watch the little video with it. I thoroughly...

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1 person

Check your station for Tuesday night

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 4 Dec 12

Victoria Secrets is supposed to do a hour show with various singers. I think it will be awesome. Its on CBS and they said 9pm eastern so it would be 8pm central time. I have never watched one so I am planning on staying put and...

victoria secrets

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Charles Dickens Era Christmas

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 4 Dec 12

I just found out today that for the next three friday evenings from 6pm to 9pm our main historic street is going to give carriage rides, and they are putting up an ice skating rink. Told my son about it and I think we will stroll...

charles dickens

christmas

ice skating

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John Carter

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 27 Nov 12

If you love an action packed movie then this one is for you. It starts in the 1870's and he gets to travel through time and winds up on Mars. Pretty interesting plot if you consider the historical time in this time traveling...

action

john carter

movie

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2 people

Psyche's Butterfly

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 26 Nov 12

I thought since its been two weeks, I better give you guys an update. I am now making the board up with the symbols. I have been doing 1 needle and switching out floss. Takes to long so now as I go I am threading the needle and...

cross stitch

project

update

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3 people

Ever had a Thanksgiving cooking disaster?

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 21 Nov 12

I have made a turkey for 41 years. In fact the bird is in the oven as I type. I always make my dressing from scratch. One year I saw a recipe in the newspaper (this was before internet) so I thought I would try it. We all love...

cooking

recipe disaster

thanksgiving

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2 people

Why cant people come together and solve this?

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 21 Nov 12

I am an older person here. I was in 6th grade and saw the black and white video of President Kennedy assasinated. I remember it like it was yesterday. The schools let us all out early and there was even crying on the bus....

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3 people

Thanksgiving Turkeys

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 21 Nov 12

I was sitting and thinking the other day. Thats dangerous for me. anyway, as I was purchasing the turkey, I realized I have made 41 turkeys! I am 60 so I announced to my husband this will be the last turkey I make. I enjoy the...

last one

turkey

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2 people

Did you notice this with your cat?

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 21 Nov 12

you know most of us had to put our clocks back an hour. While I did mine and enjoyed the extra sleep, I did not think about it making a difference with my cat. So almost a month has passed, and while I think I am on a schedule...

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just not interested it seems

marie2052 @marie2052 (3691) • United States 17 Nov 12

I went through years and years of decorating for the holidays. Now that my children are grown it seems I just dont seem to have the interest to decorate. Thanksgiving is this Thursday and I should be decorating my mantel and...

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2 people