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Yep, this is indeed Kim Buchanan with music announcements after a couple years of silence. . . and those who know me well, know that's a difficult task to silence me!
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Rachel Cross (my identical twin separated by different parents and reality) and I will be doing a tiny tour in NC next weekend. Here are the details:
Friday, September 14th
The Wolf's Lair Restaurant at Black Wolf Vineyards
Dobson, NC
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Saturday, September 15th
The General Store Cafe
39 West Street
Pittsboro
8:30 - 10:30 pm
For more info: (919) 542-2432
info@...
On a Sad Note
This week the Triangle area lost a very wonderful musician, and a someone who I call my friend and had the privilege to play with for a couple years. Greg Taylor died of complications from his treatment for Leukemia. To say the least, we are all shocked and stunned by this loss. Many of you probably saw us perform together. When I first started performing as a songwriter, Greg was instrumental in aiding in my performance, confidence and style. I know I am a better musician and performer for having had this opportunity. Thank you Greg, you will be missed, but always in our hearts!
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More News About Plastics
I seem to hear almost daily about the hazards of plastics. Here is some light reading about some precautions you can use when when choosing plastic products.
I found this info at http://www.coopamerica.org/pubs/realmoney/articles/plastics.cfm
"When you do use plastic, it's best to choose those labeled #1, #2, #4, and #5 and avoid those labeled #3, #6, and #7. Even if you're choosing the best plastic, though, there are still chemical leaching concerns associated with long storage or heat. The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy has issued a "Smart Plastics Guide" that includes the following recommendations for using any type of plastic:
* Avoid using plastic containers in the microwave. Instead, use glass or ceramic containers free of metallic paint.
* Beware of cling wraps, especially for microwave use.
* Avoid plastic bottled water, if possible.
* If you do use plastic water bottles, take precautions. If you use a polycarbonate water bottle, to reduce leaching of BPA, do not use for warm or hot liquids, and discard old or scratched water bottles. Water bottles from #1 or #2 plastics are recommended for single use only. For all types of plastic, you can reduce bacterial contamination by thoroughly washing daily. However, avoid using harsh detergents that can break down the plastic and increase chemical leaching.
Take Care With Kids: The rapid development and immature immune systems of fetuses and children make them particularly susceptible to damage from toxins, so pregnant women and parents should exercise extra caution with plastics. The Children's Health Environmental Coalition (CHEC) advises choosing cloth and wooden toys and avoiding plastic toys, which are often made of PVC and can leach harmful chemicals when chewed on. Or, consult Greenpeace's Toy Report Card to learn which toy manufacturers have eliminated PVC from their products."
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On the lighter side ( and we ALL need more laughter in our lives!)
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE AJOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.
I just finished cleaning."
2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you
into the middle of next week!"
4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."
5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck,
you're not going to the store with me."
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear,
in case you're in an accident."
7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM .
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."
12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY .
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times.
Don't exaggerate!"
13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
"Stop acting like your father!"
15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world
who don't have wonderful parents like you do."
16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."
17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"
18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going
to get stuck that way."
19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think
I know when you are cold?"
20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes,
don't come running to me."
21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
"If you don't eat your vegetables,
you'll never grow up."
22. My mother taught me GENETICS
"You're just like your father."
23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think
you were born in a barn?"
24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."
25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE .
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope
they turn out just like you
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