I have just published our new Fourth of July site with graphics made downloadable and midi's also. Neat fireworks to. You can find the cite at http://ampsupport.com/Fourth Wishing you a safe and Happy Fourth of July Fred Please Visit our Amputee Support Web Site at http://ampsupport.com

The Sex Herb Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a vigorous palm that's native to the southeastern U.S. Colonial planters noticed that cows and pigs that reached beyond their corrals to eat the berries grew unusually healthy and fat. They resisted illness, had richer coats and readily put on flesh. In time, doctors started to use it to increase the strength and weight of patients who needed to put on pounds after an illness. Doctors now use saw palmetto to normalize sex hormones; they found that it increases sex drive in women and revitalizes their reproductive organs. The herb has been called "old man's friend" because it slims down an overgrown prostate. It's used in younger men to increase sex drive and remedy atrophied testicles. Oddly, it's prescribed both for those who crave sex too much and for those with no sexual appetite at all. I rely on saw palmetto in my clinical practice. I find that my patients turn up looking sleek and well and feeling, shall we say, fully operational. Male Sex Hormone Helper: Shifting hormone levels in men can lead to a swollen prostate and declining libido. A string of convincing human clinical trials suggests that saw palmetto relieves conditions caused by changing hormone levels, most notably symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and poor sex drive. Good Medicine For Muscles and Joints: As we age, our joints are prone to painful inflammation. One study revealed that saw palmetto contains compounds that directly inhibit inflammation. Aging muscles also tend to lose suppleness and vigor. When saw palmetto is used regularly, muscles plump up. I find that saw palmetto makes an ideal supplement for those whose moving parts are not moving so well. Lose the Fur: The female body produces male and female hormones. Some women overproduce male hormones (androgens); this can lead to hirsutism, or excessive hair growth. As estrogen levels drop off at menopause, the condition can worsen. Saw palmetto has been shown to block the effects of androgen and may be a solution for women experiencing excessive hair growth. Fountain of Essential Fatty Acids: If the Fountain of Youth really existed, I'd bet that it would flow with essential fatty acids (EFAs). These oils are critical for skin, hair, nail and organ health. The body requires EFAs to build new cells. Replacing old, worn-out cells efficiently is the key to youthfulness -- and the good news is that research reveals that saw palmetto berries are rich in EFAs. Using Saw Palmetto Take the herb twice a day. http://www.AlternativeDr.com

OK Sweetie. No worries. love you, kaffie > grrr .. > i hate AOL~!! > i don't have it anymore hun > but it was a really great show :( > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Sweetie Heart~! :-) > > This one "snipped" on me and didn't get here. > > Would you please send it again? > > taddy~! :-) > > kath > > > > > > > > This is a great site! > > > > > > > > ==== FOLKLORE Mailing List ==== > "second star to the right and straight on 'til morning" > »§«:*´`³¤³´´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§« >

Hi there 3linda3~l, Wow, it's hard to type your name. <g> I had to hunt all over the keyboard to find the ~ sign. <g> Guess you can tell I don't use it much. I'm glad you have joined us and I know you will enjoy it. Elsie in CA At 12:26 PM 5/14/01 -0700, you wrote: >Welcome to Folklore 3linda3~! :-) > Hope you will soon feel right at home. We are a caring and casual bunch >here, so please don't hesitate to jump in whenever you like. I'm a retired >homemaker from Washington State. :-) Grew up in bottom land in Illinois, >right near the Illinois river. Have lived quite a few places since then, and >finally settled out here. Still get the "itchy foot" every once in awhile. ><LOL> :-) Think I got that from my great grand dad. <G> > We post all sorts of things to the list and anyone can post, so don't let >that hold you back. No "post police" here. > .......Well, I just lost my train of thought........ (it left the >station without me) <G> (I can hear the groans from that comment cause it's >an old joke of mine and I've about rode it to death.) <LOL> :-) > Guess I'll close before this becomes a book. Just wanted to say It's >nice to meet you and we're looking forward to getting to know you. > > Kath

Thanks Fred. :-) Glad to see you back....... you were bounce bounce bouncing. I tried to write to you personally and even set the amount of bounces we can have, before rootsweb auto unsubs, to more trying to keep ya. Kath > I have just published our new Fourth of July site with graphics made downloadable and midi's also. Neat fireworks to. > You can find the cite at http://ampsupport.com/Fourth > Wishing you a safe and Happy Fourth of July > Fred > Please Visit our Amputee Support Web Site at http://ampsupport.com > > > ==== FOLKLORE Mailing List ==== > Your Listresses: > Missi <Richiele3@aol.com> > Kath <mzmouser@earthlink.net> > »§«:*´`³¤³´´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§« >

Just received a email form the publishers of the Harry Potter Series, they indicate that they do not as yet have a publishing schedule work out for the next three volumes, however Ms. Rowland told them the tentative title for the next book which will be the 5th is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. She indicated that she knew what was going to happen to Harry throughout the next three volumes. The publishers said they share anticipation with the rest of Harry's fans for the next release. If you haven't taken the plunge yet or you kids are not bugging you for Harry Potter books and additional items they are still available. Just take the time to explain to you children that the books are intended as Ms. Rowland as indicated as fiction. Just as Hobits, Merlin. Jedi Knights etc are all works of fiction. fred Please Visit our Amputee Support Web Site at http://amp.com

I know we are all trying to "be good" food wise, but this one punched my button. <G> :-) kath * Exported from MasterCook * Aloha Cheesecake Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs 1/4 cup margarine -- melted 16 ounce cream cheese -- softened 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoon milk 2 large eggs 1/2 cup macadamia nuts -- toasted 8 1/2 ounce crushed pineapple -- drained 1 med kiwi peeled -- sliced Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F 10 minutes. Combine cream cheese, sugar and milk, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in nuts; pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees F, 45 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Before serving, top with fruit. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 3365 Calories (kcal); 275g Total Fat; (71% calories from fat); 57g Protein; 188g Carbohydrate; 917mg Cholesterol; 2255mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 7 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fruit; 51 Fat; 8 1/2 Other

Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude It's easy to be grateful when you're pregnant. The fetus offers constant reminders of the miracle unraveling inside. My husband and I saw our next daughter's teaspoon-sized form on the ultrasound screen a few weeks ago. We watched her tiny heart pump blood to her tiny brain and her tiny hands curl up next to her tiny face. And I am grateful. Now that I know we're having a second daughter, I'm even more grateful for the time I spend with our first daughter, who is currently obsessed with pennies and Chapstick - anything she can put in her toddler-size purse. The night after the ultrasound, I dreamt of leading a line of little girls, all with their pennies and Chapstick and toddler-size purses, through a park, down a ski slope, through a mall and beyond, on into their own lives. And I am grateful. As I lie in bed staring at the ceiling and feeling sorry for my insomniac self, the new baby will give me a swift kick and I am all-at-once grateful for this teaspoon-sized child with the strength and vigor to kick me in such a way. I get weepy watching commercials for Toll House Cookies, and I am grateful for all the memories that haven't been created and all the cookies my girls and I haven't yet baked. Pregnancy hormones are no doubt at work here (my "normal" self can endure a commercial break without shedding tears), but, for all of us, actively cultivating a sense of gratitude can help us heal and grow, and this sense of gratitude will thrive and strengthen when we begin to pay attention to it in even the smallest ways. The Importance of Gratitude Gratitude wards off jealousy. When we're busy aaah-ing over what we have, we're not looking at the person across the street and wanting what she has. Jealousy has an enormous power to change us, but only if we let it. By focusing on gratitude, we shift the focus away from the things we may feel are missing in our lives. Gratitude keeps us centered. We're not panicking over what we can accomplish but simply basking in the day-to-day glory of what is. And yet gratitude combines nicely with ambition, helping us to be gracious to the people who help us in our achievements. Gratitude helps us to not complain. Too many of our conversations, it seems, reduce to a competition of who has it the worst. "Oh, I'm so tired. Bethany is teething." "I know. I was up all night finishing a business proposal." "I don't feel good either." We feed off one another until, in our heads, we really are unhappy. We often mistake the tremendous power of our words. A simple negative comment or complaint can damage another person's day because it can damage the way they see their life, either as they compare their life to yours or as they start focusing on their own negativity. Don Miguel Ruiz, in The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, calls such negativity "emotional poison." But we can instill more positive emotions - in ourselves and in others. Cultivate Gratitude Help yourself cultivate gratitude. Here are a few little things we can all do every day. Choose your friends wisely. If you want to be more grateful, spend time with grateful women. Spend time with positive women to be more positive, joyful women to be more joyful, critical women to be more critical, irritated women to be more irritated. If you strive to be spiritually strong, supportive, empowering, intelligent, energetic, and positive, seek those characteristics in others. Help your friends develop more positive traits by living those positive traits yourself. Know what kind of friends will help you nurture your soul, and set out to find some. Help your friends cultivate gratitude. Before you say anything about a friend's situation, remember that everyone's situation is unique. I've seen it happen to myself and to my friends. They'll be perfectly happy until someone tells them they're being mistreated. Suddenly, they're upset. Don't let your friends wield such power, and work to not wield such power yourself. Day by day, hour by hour, make a goal to stop complaining about your own lot. Make a pact with your friends to cut the complaints from your conversations. Give the gift of gratitude to your children. One of the most lasting contributions we can make to our children is to help them understand that we don't deserve anything and everything just because we live and breathe. Help them to be satisfied with the simple things while giving them the innate power and ability to achieve whatever they want in life by living in such a way yourself. Say Thank You. Whom in your life do you appreciate? Let them know, whether it's your mom, your kids, your friends, your husband, your child's daycare provider or the helpful woman behind the cosmetics counter. You don't have to spout some corny line. A heartfelt "thank you," often does the trick. Make it a habit and your attention will suddenly turn to all the things people do for you. Write thank you notes regularly - not just after a gift exchange - and be mindful of all the ways you show your appreciation by the things you do in return. Spend 15 minutes writing a letter to your children. In this note, tell them how much you love them, why you're thankful for them, and all the ways they have enriched your life. This can be something you give them now or after they have grown. Be mindful of the little things. Today, strive to be aware of all the aspects of your personal, professional, and family life for which you are thankful. Take a few minutes today to appreciate nature. Go for a walk and notice only those things that are beautiful. Whether you focus on the stars above, a distant mountain range, or the cottonwood tree in your backyard, try to notice the details. Give thanks for the beauty that surrounds us. Oprah Winfrey and Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of Simple Abundance, speak often of the importance of a Gratitude Journal, in which, at the end of each day, they record five things that they're grateful for. Regardless of whether you record these items, spend some time each day to focus on the little things in your life that make each day special. Perhaps it's your child's toothless grin. A warm home. Delicious food enjoyed with family. Together, let's work on focusing on what we have - not on what we don't have - and all the ways we can help one another have more gratitude for their own lives.

* Exported from MasterCook * Roasted New Potatoes With Onions And Garlic Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 head garlic 3 medium onions -- halved and sliced into thin half moons 8 medium new potatoes -- cut in half 1/3 cup stock salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon butter Preheat the oven to 400 F. Separate the head of garlic into cloves and peel. Scatter the cloves and the onion slices on the bottom of a baking dish that will hold the potatoes in a single layer. Place the halved potatoes, cut side down, on the bed of garlic and onions. Pour in enough stock to come about one quarter of the way up the sides of the dish. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over all, then dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, for one hour, or until the potatoes are tender, the onions beginning to brown and the liquid about gone. Serve piping hot. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 1003 Calories (kcal); 13g Total Fat; (11% calories from fat); 24g Protein; 205g Carbohydrate; 31mg Cholesterol; 186mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 10 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 5 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

LOL~! :-) I used to ask them if they would "hold for a minute", then just lay the phone down and walk away.... (my bad) :-) Now I just ask that they remove me from their call list. (mellowed with age, I guess) <G> :-) kath > Kath: > > I usually respond by saying, "I'm so glad you called. Exactly how do you > want to pay for them? I will take your credit card number now. > > "Pay for what, you ask?" > > "The new new aluminum siding and windows", I reply very seriously. > > Then I won't take no for an answer until they hang up.

http://dealers.greenwichworkshop.com/marketing/ecarddisplay.asp?ecardId=15 Blessing From The Medicine Man --- Thunderstorms rumble across the Plains indicating winter's end and the onset of spring. The People, as the Blackfoot refer to themselves, use this as the signal to gather for the Thunder Pipe Ceremony, a celebration of spring rains, renewed life and good health. This sacred pipe, according to legend, was a gift to the People from the spirit of Thunder, who the Blackfoot believed was one of the mightiest manifestations of the All Powerful One. This gift was passed down through a succession of keepers. The pipe bundle is unwrapped only after a morning of prayers and song. After a great feast, the ceremony continues for those who are authorized to dance with the pipe in order to receive its power. At the ceremony's end, spectators were allowed to come forward and receive individual blessings from the medicine man, bestowed with four sacred streaks of red pigment, placed on the forehead, each cheek and chin. While those markings seem representative of the four directions, the certainty of their meaning lies with the medicine man. "Blessing From The Medicine Man" was commissioned by the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Hi Elsie!! When I was 5, I couldn't hardly leave my Grama Elsie's side!! I thought she was the answer for everything. Never did quite loose that feeling either! I'm sure your grandkids have a wonderful Grama Elsie, just like I do!! Hugs and prayers -- Vicki > Vicki, > I am also called Grandma Elsie. I have one little granddaughter who will be > 5 in August. She is a dream come true for our family. > I have spent many mornings out in my patio this spring and would you believe > I had a dove come very close to me 3 different times over a period of several > weeks. Mom loved doves, and between that and the lovely flowers, I knew > my mom was near by. > Oh my yes, I can see my mom. Course tomorrow being Mothers Day does > bring back a lot of good memories. I'm thankful to have both of my boys > and families with me tomorrow. > Thanks for sharing Vicki > Love ya, > Elsie > > At 06:08 PM 5/12/01 -0400, you wrote: > >Elsie- I liked it a lot too. I still have my mom (thank you, Lord!) but I > >sure miss her mom, my wonderful grama. I've always just gotten through > >missing her by just talking to her as if she were still here. Not every > >time, but a lot of times I get a "response" somehow, a feeling, or a sign or > >something to let me know she's there and heard me. By the way, her name is > >Elsie too. I always called her Grama Elsie and loved her with all my heart! > >Spring is the best time to see and connect with her! Can't you just see > >your mom in all the new flowers and all the renewing of everything? Try it > >and see if it helps. You're in my prayers. Vicki > > > > > > > Vicki, > > > Thank you so much for this post. > > > I really miss my mom and this helps me to > > > realize she is still with me. > > > Spring time is the hardest for me. > > > Thanks, > > > Elsie > > > > > > At 10:13 PM 5/11/01 -0400, you wrote: > > > >I'm still here daughter; > > > >Please don't mourn for me > > > >I'm still here, though you don't see. > > > >I'm right by your side each night and day > > > >and within your heart I long to stay. > > > > > > > > ==== FOLKLORE Mailing List ==== > A very friendly warm list. > We are one BIG Happy Folk Family. > »§«:*´`³¤³´´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§« > >

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* the numbers on this don't look all that bad (pretty good in fact) ......might just fit in the Healthy Recipe Catagory. kath Swanson Beef Broth shows the way to shortcut cooking and delicious flavor for traditional Swiss Steak. Our version is one-skillet simple, with tomatoes, onion, celery and beef simmering in a sumptuous Swanson Broth-based sauce. For more flavorful cooking with Swanson Broth, see our Swanson Suggestion below. Swanson® Shortcut Swiss Steak Prep/Cook Time: 25 min. 1 lb. boneless beef top round steak, 3/4" thick 3 tbsp. cornstarch 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) Swanson® Beef Broth 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 cup cut-up canned tomatoes 1 medium onion, cut into wedges 1 stalk celery, sliced 4 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles, cooked without salt SLICE beef into very thin strips. Mix cornstarch and 1 cup broth. COOK beef in nonstick skillet until browned, stirring often. Remove beef. ADD remaining broth, garlic, sugar, tomatoes, onion and celery. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 5 min. or until vegetables are tender-crisp. ADD cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens. Return beef to skillet and heat through. Serve over noodles. Serves 4. TIP: To make slicing easier, freeze beef 1 hr. Nutritional Values Per Serving: Calories 406, Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 118mg, Sodium 548mg, Carbohydrate 51g, Protein 32g, Vitamin A 8%DV, Vitamin C 18%DV, Calcium 6%DV, Iron 22%DV Swanson Suggestion: Beef up the flavor of beef dishes, such as Pot Roasts and Swiss Steaks, by simmering in Swanson Beef Broth.

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Welcome to Folklore 3linda3~! :-) Hope you will soon feel right at home. We are a caring and casual bunch here, so please don't hesitate to jump in whenever you like. I'm a retired homemaker from Washington State. :-) Grew up in bottom land in Illinois, right near the Illinois river. Have lived quite a few places since then, and finally settled out here. Still get the "itchy foot" every once in awhile. <LOL> :-) Think I got that from my great grand dad. <G> We post all sorts of things to the list and anyone can post, so don't let that hold you back. No "post police" here. .......Well, I just lost my train of thought........ (it left the station without me) <G> (I can hear the groans from that comment cause it's an old joke of mine and I've about rode it to death.) <LOL> :-) Guess I'll close before this becomes a book. Just wanted to say It's nice to meet you and we're looking forward to getting to know you. Kath

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Hi Folks: Does anyone happen to know what happened to Wilson Roberts. I think he was on this list at one time. His personal mail keeps bouncing. Bill Covey Author of Watson Is Where It Wuz http://billcovey.50megs.com

Kath: I usually respond by saying, "I'm so glad you called. Exactly how do you want to pay for them? I will take your credit card number now. "Pay for what, you ask?" "The new new aluminum siding and windows", I reply very seriously. Then I won't take no for an answer until they hang up. Bill Covey Author of Watson Is Where It Wuz http://billcovey.50megs.com

Today is Monday, May 14th, the 134th day of 2001. There are 231 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 14th, 1998, singer-actor Frank Sinatra died at a Los Angeles hospital at age 82. On this date: In 1643, Louis the 14th became King of France at age four upon the death of his father, Louis the 13th. In 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory left St. Louis. In 1904, the first Olympic games to be held in the United States opened in St. Louis. In 1942, the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps was established. In 1948, the independent state of Israel was proclaimed in Tel Aviv. In 1955, representatives from eight Communist bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, signed the Warsaw Pact in Poland. In 1973, the United States launched Skylab One, its first manned space station. In 1975, US forces raided the Cambodian island of Koh Tang and recaptured the American merchant ship Mayaguez. All 40 crew members were released safely by Cambodia, but some 40 U-S servicemen were killed in the military operation. In 1980, President Carter inaugurated the Department of Health and Human Services. In 1995, Myrlie Evers-Williams was sworn in to head the NAACP. Ten years ago: President Bush announced his selection of Robert M. Gates to head the Central Intelligence Agency. Britain's Queen Elizabeth the Second arrived in Washington to begin a two-week visit to the United States. Forty-two people were killed in a train collision in western Japan. Five years ago: A jury in Pontiac, Michigan, acquitted Dr. Jack Kevorkian of assisted-suicide charges, his third legal victory in two years. One year ago: Tens of thousands of mothers rallied in Washington to demand strict control of handguns. Former Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (kay-zoh oh-boo-chee) died in Tokyo at age 62. Today's Birthdays: Opera singer Patrice Munsel is 76. Senator Byron Dorgan (Democrat, North Dakota) is 59. Rock singer-musician Jack Bruce (Cream) is 58. Movie producer George Lucas is 57. Actress Meg Foster is 53. Actress Season Hubley is 50. Rock singer David Byrne is 49. Movie director Robert Zemeckis is 49. Actor Tim Roth is 40. Rock singer Ian Astbury (The Cult) is 39. Rock musician Cecil DeVille is 39. Rock musician Mike Inez (Alice In Chains) is 35. Fabrice Morvan (ex-Milli Vanilli) is 35. Actress Cate Blanchett is 32. Singer Danny Wood (New Kids on the Block) is 32. Singer Natalie Appleton (All Saints) is 28. Singer Shanice is 28. "It is the dull man who is always sure, and the sure man who is always dull." -- H.L. Mencken, American author and journalist (1880-1956). (Copyright 2001 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)