Monthly Archives: September 1993

Black salve and vinegar: home remedies

Posted on September 28, 1993 by jottingjoan

Want to feel better? Try a little mutton tallow, baking soda or vinegar. Once each was an ingredient in my family’s medicine cabinet. The baking soda, moistened with water was for bee stings. If it didn’t cure the sting at … Continue reading →

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winning My car

Posted on September 20, 1993 by jottingjoan

As I was resting Saturday afternoon before going to a dinner banquet, the phone rang. “Are you listening to the radio!?” You won the car!” If you don’t want it, we can draw another name.” As the caller explained more … Continue reading →

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Cooking ahead, just once

Posted on September 13, 1993 by jottingjoan

When I began working at the News-Times, my children had 10 days of summer vacation left. I thought it might be a problem keeping them occupied during the day. No problem, as far as they were concerned. They prefer to … Continue reading →

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dumpster philosophy

Posted on September 6, 1993 by jottingjoan

The aroma of ripe garbage pushes my philosophical button every time I take the trash to the dumpster. As I toss the black plastic bags over the green metal edge, I realize again that “All men are created equal.” Where … Continue reading →

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