To this day McCrae’s “In Flanders Fields” remains one of the most memorable war poems ever written, with its lasting legacy of the terrible battle in the Ypres salient.
Monday, October 31, 2011
The Red Poppy - CKA
To this day McCrae’s “In Flanders Fields” remains one of the most memorable war poems ever written, with its lasting legacy of the terrible battle in the Ypres salient.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
50Plus : Lifestyle : Manopause: Is it for real?
50Plus : Lifestyle : Manopause: Is it for real?
Apparently its true,read all about it and weep,its ok and perfectly normal!.
Apparently its true,read all about it and weep,its ok and perfectly normal!.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Are all car dealers crooks?
http://66.147.244.224/~canadij2/2011/01/i-am-a-thief-a-crook-and-a-con-man/
Old news but,you should know not all, is what it is!!
Old news but,you should know not all, is what it is!!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
There is too much S**T in our Children's Food!!.
http://healthybliss.net/the-truth-in-food-labeling-food-additives-to-avoid-hidden-sources-of-msg/
I know its old news but this is what is making us older FASTER!!
I know its old news but this is what is making us older FASTER!!
Fishing Story
Jack Daniels Fishing Story
I went fishing this morning but after a short time I ran out of worms. Then
I saw a cottonmouth (snake)with a frog in his mouth. Frogs are good bass bait.
Knowing the snake couldn't bite me with the frog in his mouth I grabbed him right behind the head, took the frog,and put it in my bait bucket.
Now the dilemma was how to release the snake without getting bit. So, I grabbed my bottle of Jack Daniels and poured a little whiskey in its mouth.
His eyes rolled back, he went limp. I released him into the lake without incident and carried on fishing using the frog.
A little later, I felt a nudge on my foot. It was that damn snake… with two more frogs.
Life is good in the South.
I went fishing this morning but after a short time I ran out of worms. Then
I saw a cottonmouth (snake)with a frog in his mouth. Frogs are good bass bait.
Knowing the snake couldn't bite me with the frog in his mouth I grabbed him right behind the head, took the frog,and put it in my bait bucket.
Now the dilemma was how to release the snake without getting bit. So, I grabbed my bottle of Jack Daniels and poured a little whiskey in its mouth.
His eyes rolled back, he went limp. I released him into the lake without incident and carried on fishing using the frog.
A little later, I felt a nudge on my foot. It was that damn snake… with two more frogs.
Life is good in the South.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Craniosacral Massage - The Benefits
Craniosacral Massage - The Benefits
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Kelly_Price]Kelly Price
Craniosacral massage is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of the craniosacral system.
It is a form of healing therapy, we look at the benefits of craniosacral massage and examine the benefits of it in more detail.
What is the Craniosacral System?
The Craniosacral system is a physiological system like the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and provides the physical environment in which the brain and spinal cord develop and function.
The membranes and cerebrospinal fluid of the craniosacral system surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Craniosacral Massage therapy deals with the bones of the head, spinal column, sacrum and the underlying structures.
This type of massage employs a very light touch and uses specifically designed techniques to release restrictions and compression in these areas.
Craniosacral Massage - How Does it Work?
Craniosacral massage taps into the inherent wisdom of the body which allows it to heal itself where possible.
The craniosacral system has a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body. Craniosacral massage therapists use a very light, soft touch to monitor this rhythm and pinpoint sources of obstruction and stress in the body.
Once located the therapist will assist the natural movement and release of the restriction to help the body self correct.
Craniosacral massage therapy can be used to treat childhood conditions such as poor sleep, restlessness, colic and ear infections.
It is a gentle and non-invasive therapy and can be used to treat babies while they are asleep.
Craniosacral Massage - Is it safe for Everyone?
Craniocascral massage is safe if performed for the right condition.
As with most massage treatments there are some medical conditions that are contra indicated and craniosacral massage should not be recommended.
These include conditions where a variation and/or slight increase in intracranial pressure would cause instability.
Acute aneurysm, cerebral hemorrhage or other pre-existing severe bleeding disorders are examples of conditions that could be affected by small intracranial pressure changes.
It is advisable to consult your medical practitioner before embarking on a course of treatment.
Craniosacral Massage - What are the Benefits?
Due to its influence on the functioning of the central nervous system, craniosacral massage benefits the body in a number of ways.
It is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease and alleviate a wide range of specific medical conditions including:
o Chronic back and neck pain
o Headache
o Tension
o Migraine
o Autism
o Chronic Fatigue
o Post traumatic stress disorder
o Emotional difficulties
Craniosacral massage has also proved effective in treating stress related dysfunctions and various sensory disorders.
What Happens during a Session?
As with most massage treatment, craniosacral massage usually takes place in a quiet, private setting.
During the massage you will remain fully clothed and it is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing. Most people choose to remove their shoes.
You will be asked to recline on a massage couch or treatment table. The practitioner sits or stands and
will move around between the client's head, torso and feet.
Some therapists may use a light organic oil to facilitate the massage.
Finding a qualified therapist
To get the best results from a craniosacral massage, seek out a suitably trained and qualified therapist who you feel comfortable with.
More and more massage therapists and osteopaths are incorporating some craniosacral massage techniques into their treatments and you should find craniosacral massage available at spas, salons and healthclubs.
More FREE info on craniosacral massage and other forms of massage from trained therapists please visit: http://www.privatelyyours.co.uk
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Craniosacral-Massage---The-Benefits&id=275274] Craniosacral Massage - The Benefits
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Kelly_Price]Kelly Price
Craniosacral massage is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of the craniosacral system.
It is a form of healing therapy, we look at the benefits of craniosacral massage and examine the benefits of it in more detail.
What is the Craniosacral System?
The Craniosacral system is a physiological system like the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and provides the physical environment in which the brain and spinal cord develop and function.
The membranes and cerebrospinal fluid of the craniosacral system surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Craniosacral Massage therapy deals with the bones of the head, spinal column, sacrum and the underlying structures.
This type of massage employs a very light touch and uses specifically designed techniques to release restrictions and compression in these areas.
Craniosacral Massage - How Does it Work?
Craniosacral massage taps into the inherent wisdom of the body which allows it to heal itself where possible.
The craniosacral system has a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body. Craniosacral massage therapists use a very light, soft touch to monitor this rhythm and pinpoint sources of obstruction and stress in the body.
Once located the therapist will assist the natural movement and release of the restriction to help the body self correct.
Craniosacral massage therapy can be used to treat childhood conditions such as poor sleep, restlessness, colic and ear infections.
It is a gentle and non-invasive therapy and can be used to treat babies while they are asleep.
Craniosacral Massage - Is it safe for Everyone?
Craniocascral massage is safe if performed for the right condition.
As with most massage treatments there are some medical conditions that are contra indicated and craniosacral massage should not be recommended.
These include conditions where a variation and/or slight increase in intracranial pressure would cause instability.
Acute aneurysm, cerebral hemorrhage or other pre-existing severe bleeding disorders are examples of conditions that could be affected by small intracranial pressure changes.
It is advisable to consult your medical practitioner before embarking on a course of treatment.
Craniosacral Massage - What are the Benefits?
Due to its influence on the functioning of the central nervous system, craniosacral massage benefits the body in a number of ways.
It is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease and alleviate a wide range of specific medical conditions including:
o Chronic back and neck pain
o Headache
o Tension
o Migraine
o Autism
o Chronic Fatigue
o Post traumatic stress disorder
o Emotional difficulties
Craniosacral massage has also proved effective in treating stress related dysfunctions and various sensory disorders.
What Happens during a Session?
As with most massage treatment, craniosacral massage usually takes place in a quiet, private setting.
During the massage you will remain fully clothed and it is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing. Most people choose to remove their shoes.
You will be asked to recline on a massage couch or treatment table. The practitioner sits or stands and
will move around between the client's head, torso and feet.
Some therapists may use a light organic oil to facilitate the massage.
Finding a qualified therapist
To get the best results from a craniosacral massage, seek out a suitably trained and qualified therapist who you feel comfortable with.
More and more massage therapists and osteopaths are incorporating some craniosacral massage techniques into their treatments and you should find craniosacral massage available at spas, salons and healthclubs.
More FREE info on craniosacral massage and other forms of massage from trained therapists please visit: http://www.privatelyyours.co.uk
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Craniosacral-Massage---The-Benefits&id=275274] Craniosacral Massage - The Benefits
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
A MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE
The last Monday in May is the day when the United States celebrates Memorial Day. This holiday was originally called Decoration Day due to the practice of decorating graves of soldiers.
It is a day of remembrance for those who have died serving America. In 1971 Congress put into law that the holiday would be celebrated on the last Monday in May. This was done in order to ensure a three-day weekend holiday.
While it was a tradition in the past for many cities to hold Memorial Day parades, today the number of those parades are dwindling. It is important to remember that on Memorial Day, we honor those who died serving our country and protecting our freedoms.
Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day or Veterans Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries to remember the members of their armed forces who have died on duty since World War I.
This day, or alternative dates, are also recognised as special days for war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries. Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the official end of World War I on that date in 1918, as the major hostilities of World War I were formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice. (Note that "at the 11th hour" refers to the passing of the 11th hour, or 11:00 a.m.)
This basically tells it like it is and it is very sad...
but true....May God bless all our soldiers....J.
A Poem Worth Reading
‘Tho a Soldier died today.
He was getting old and paunchy
And his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion,
Telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he once fought in
And the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies;
They were heroes, every one.
And ‘tho sometimes to his neighbors
His tales became a joke,
All his buddies listened quietly
For they knew where of he spoke.
But we’ll hear his tales no longer,
For ol’ Bob has passed away,
And the world’s a little poorer
For a Soldier died today.
He won’t be mourned by many,
Just his children and his wife.
For he lived an ordinary,
Very quiet sort of life.
He held a job and raised a family,
Going quietly on his way;
And the world won’t note his passing,
’Tho a Soldier died today.
When politicians leave this earth,
Their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing,
And proclaim that they were great.
Papers tell of their life stories
From the time that they were young
But the passing of a Soldier
Goes unnoticed, and unsung.
Is the greatest contribution
To the welfare of our land,
Some jerk who breaks his promise
And cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow
Who in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his country
And offers up his life?
The politician’s stipend
And the style in which he lives,
Are often disproportionate,
To the service that he gives.
While the ordinary Soldier,
Who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal
And perhaps a pension, small.
It is not the politicians
With their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom
That our country now enjoys.
Should you find yourself in danger,
With your enemies at hand,
Would you really want some cop-out,
With his ever waffling stand?
Or would you want a Soldier--
His home, his country, his kin,
Just a common Soldier,
Who would fight until the end.
He was just a common Soldier,
And his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us
We may need his like again.
For when countries are in conflict,
We find the Soldier’s part
Is to clean up all the troubles
That the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor
While he’s here to hear the praise,
Then at least let’s give him homage
At the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline
In the paper that might say:
”OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING,
A SOLDIER DIED TODAY.”
Pass On The Patriotism! YOU can make a difference!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
I like being old,it sets you free! But,I can do without the aches and pains!!
Do I like being old ?.
As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend.. I think about this over a good glass of red wine with a bit of sharp cheddar, comfort food.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging, its a right of passage. I think of them and their Families. R.I.P. my brothers.
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM or sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 & 70's, play the air guitar and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love .. I will. And nap when I feel like it, the cat does.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. Must be the Speedo!.
They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car?
But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. We call them wrinkles.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. Nobody likes grumpiness.
You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I’ve even earned the right to be wrong. And my wife will tell me,that is for sure!.
I want to thank the person that first wrote this letter and allows me the freedom to add to it my own thoughts. Thank you, your spirit will inspire others.No copy right issues, I hope!.
It helps to deal with the reality that I am older and yet not all that wise, but I am working on it. I find comfort in the laughter of children and their care free ways. It restores the feeling of youth. Just to be sure that we learn this lesson,God, has given us 3 Grandchildren to raise and teach them as we have been taught.
So,you know that I am going to live to at least 100 years of age,well that is the plan,so I going to do my darnest to full fill that honor given to us. They say it makes you younger?.It's not easy,but its worth it and I keep telling myself this everyday that I want to become angry with them. My, kids. Amen.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. We have kids depending on us!.
And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it, before dinner if I want).
MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT
FROM THE HEART!
As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend.. I think about this over a good glass of red wine with a bit of sharp cheddar, comfort food.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging, its a right of passage. I think of them and their Families. R.I.P. my brothers.
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM or sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 & 70's, play the air guitar and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love .. I will. And nap when I feel like it, the cat does.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. Must be the Speedo!.
They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car?
But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. We call them wrinkles.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. Nobody likes grumpiness.
You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I’ve even earned the right to be wrong. And my wife will tell me,that is for sure!.
I want to thank the person that first wrote this letter and allows me the freedom to add to it my own thoughts. Thank you, your spirit will inspire others.No copy right issues, I hope!.
It helps to deal with the reality that I am older and yet not all that wise, but I am working on it. I find comfort in the laughter of children and their care free ways. It restores the feeling of youth. Just to be sure that we learn this lesson,God, has given us 3 Grandchildren to raise and teach them as we have been taught.
So,you know that I am going to live to at least 100 years of age,well that is the plan,so I going to do my darnest to full fill that honor given to us. They say it makes you younger?.It's not easy,but its worth it and I keep telling myself this everyday that I want to become angry with them. My, kids. Amen.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. We have kids depending on us!.
And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it, before dinner if I want).
MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT
FROM THE HEART!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Top-10-avoidable-scams-Good to Know!!
http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/Top-10-avoidable-scams-cbc-4091246900.html?x=0&mod=pf-sp14d
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Fire Insurance इन Newfoundland Logic
Fire Insurance
A man and his wife moved back home to Newfoundland , from Vancouver.
The wife had a wooden leg and to insure it in BC was $2000.00 a year!
When they arrived in Newfoundland , they went to an Insurance agency to see how much it would cost to insure the wooden leg.
The agent looked it up on the computer and said to the couple, '$39.00.'
The husband was shocked and asked why it was so cheap here in Newfoundland to insure, because it cost him $2000.00 in BC!
The agent turned his computer screen to the couple and said, 'Well, here it is on the screen,it says:
*Any wooden structure, with a sprinkler system over it, is $39.00.*'
I always did find the Newfoundland Logic far superior to most others.
A man and his wife moved back home to Newfoundland , from Vancouver.
The wife had a wooden leg and to insure it in BC was $2000.00 a year!
When they arrived in Newfoundland , they went to an Insurance agency to see how much it would cost to insure the wooden leg.
The agent looked it up on the computer and said to the couple, '$39.00.'
The husband was shocked and asked why it was so cheap here in Newfoundland to insure, because it cost him $2000.00 in BC!
The agent turned his computer screen to the couple and said, 'Well, here it is on the screen,it says:
*Any wooden structure, with a sprinkler system over it, is $39.00.*'
I always did find the Newfoundland Logic far superior to most others.
Where did "piss poor" come from ?
Where did "piss poor" come from ? Us older people need to learn something new every day ... just to keep the grey matter tuned up. Try telling this to your kids,they wouldn't believe it.
· Where did "Piss Poor" come from? Interesting History. They used to use urine to tan animal skins, so families used to all pee in a pot and then once a day it was taken and sold to the tannery ... if you had to do this to survive you were "Piss Poor".
· But worse than that were the really poor folk who couldn't even afford to buy a pot ... they "didn't have a pot to piss in" and were the lowest of the low.
· The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be.
· Here are some facts about the 1500s
· Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and they still smelled pretty good by June. However, since they were starting to smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
· Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, "Don't throw the baby out with the Bath water!"
· Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw-piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying, "It's raining cats and dogs.."
· There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That's how canopy beds came into existence.
· The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, "Dirt poor." The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they added more thresh until, when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entrance-way. Hence: a thresh hold.
· (Getting quite an education, aren't you?)
· In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added things to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat. They would eat the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the pot to get cold overnight and then start over the next day. Sometimes stew had food in it that had been there for quite a while. Hence the rhyme: "Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old".
· Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special.. When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could, "bring home the bacon." They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around and chew the fat.
· Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.
· Bread was divided according to status.. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or the upper crust.
· Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom; "of holding a wake".
· England is old and small and the local folks started running out of places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take the bones to a bone-house, and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins, 1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized they had been burying people alive. So they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through the coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the graveyard shift..) to listen for the bell; thus, someone could be, "saved by the bell" or was "considered a dead ringer".
· And that's the truth. Now, whoever said History was boring! So get out there and educate someone!
· Share these facts with a friend. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, 'What the heck happened?'
· "Smile", it gives your face something to do!
· Where did "Piss Poor" come from? Interesting History. They used to use urine to tan animal skins, so families used to all pee in a pot and then once a day it was taken and sold to the tannery ... if you had to do this to survive you were "Piss Poor".
· But worse than that were the really poor folk who couldn't even afford to buy a pot ... they "didn't have a pot to piss in" and were the lowest of the low.
· The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be.
· Here are some facts about the 1500s
· Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and they still smelled pretty good by June. However, since they were starting to smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
· Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, "Don't throw the baby out with the Bath water!"
· Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw-piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying, "It's raining cats and dogs.."
· There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That's how canopy beds came into existence.
· The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, "Dirt poor." The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they added more thresh until, when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entrance-way. Hence: a thresh hold.
· (Getting quite an education, aren't you?)
· In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added things to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat. They would eat the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the pot to get cold overnight and then start over the next day. Sometimes stew had food in it that had been there for quite a while. Hence the rhyme: "Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old".
· Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special.. When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could, "bring home the bacon." They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around and chew the fat.
· Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.
· Bread was divided according to status.. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or the upper crust.
· Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom; "of holding a wake".
· England is old and small and the local folks started running out of places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take the bones to a bone-house, and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins, 1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized they had been burying people alive. So they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through the coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the graveyard shift..) to listen for the bell; thus, someone could be, "saved by the bell" or was "considered a dead ringer".
· And that's the truth. Now, whoever said History was boring! So get out there and educate someone!
· Share these facts with a friend. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, 'What the heck happened?'
· "Smile", it gives your face something to do!
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