THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
We have a new neighbor. I've tried to welcome them to the neighborhood, but they didn't answer the door. I know they saw me, but just walked back away from the door. I thought that was odd. I came back with a note to leave on their door. It was a welcome to the neighborhood note. I put my number and told then to call if there was anything we could help with. Since then I've waved at them a few times, but they seem very non-interested in connecting with the neighbors. I'm from a small town in the Midwest. I'm not sure where this couple is from. The moving truck dropped everything off and their cars are new with dealer plates, but I'm wondering if maybe they're from a bigger city or something. My husband told me to leave them alone. I just feel like it's a good idea to know who is right next door in case of an emergency or something. Should I proceed with any further contact do you think? Should I leave them alone like my husband says?
Signed – New Neighbor
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Growing your own crops, herding your cattle, heating your bathwater on the stove — “The Pioneer Woman” star Ree Drummond proves that any city dweller can transition to self-sustaining rancher.
So, where in America could you live like a modern-day Laura Ingalls Wilder or Anne of Green Gables?
To find out, Lawn Love ranked 2022’s Best States for Pioneer Women by comparing the 50 states based on their suitability to a “Little House on the Prairie” lifestyle.
We looked at eight different factors indicating a state’s friendliness toward farming (especially for women) and surviving off the grid.
Check out the 5 best (and 5 worst) states for the simple life below, followed by key insights from our report.
2022's Best States for Pioneer Women
Rank State
1 Texas
2 Oklahoma
3 Iowa
4 Montana
5 Wyoming
2022’s Worst States for Pioneer Women
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1 Pennsylvania
2 Indiana
3 New Jersey
4 Nevada
5 Rhode Island
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Drink
up to cool down. Generally speaking, the consumption of alcohol on a
hot day isn’t recommended by doctors, but in the midst of an
international heat wave, one physician on Twitter is claiming that
beer can help with hydration. But we’re not talking about an
all-afternoon bender while sitting on a lawn chair under the blazing
sun. Dr. Ellie Mackin Roberts sparked a now-viral debate when she
recently tweeted 10 steps to help beat the heat. Tip #9 is: “If you
are dehydrated (and an adult, and able to do so) drink a half a pint
of beer (inc. alcohol free!) then move straight onto water (or a
sports drink or cordial if you don’t like water).” Followers
quickly responded, questioning how beer could ever be helpful in
trying to avoid dehydration. From there, Dr. Stuart Galloway, of the
University of Stirling backed Roberts up, explaining that beer
contains electrolytes, sugar and salt, which helps the body retain
fluid, rather than it going straight through. He says if a small
amount of beer is consumed, it can be part of a plan to stay
hydrated. He hastens to point out that more than one or 2 servings
will lead to dehydration. So, make sure you remember to switch to
water or sports drinks…and also stay away from hot coffee and tea.
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We’ve got some new details on “Bridgerton” season 3 – as well as word on some new cast members. The Netflix show has added Daniel Francis (“Stay Close”), Sam Phillips (“The Crown”), and James Phoon (“Wreck”) to its Season 3 cast as filming begins in London. Francis plays ‘Marcus Anderson’, a charismatic presence who lights up any room he enters. Phillips plays ‘Lord Debling’, a genial lord with unusual interests, and Phoon plays ‘Harry Dankworth’; what he lacks in wit and intelligence, he more than makes up for with serious good looks. Season 3 finds Penelope as she’s finally given up her crush on Colin. Now, she’s focusing on finding a husband who will respect her independence so she can continue her double life as ‘Lady Whistledown’. Meanwhile, Colin is back from his summer travels with a new look and major swagger, but is sad to learn that Penelope, is giving him the cold shoulder. Eager to win back her friendship, he decides to help Penelope attract the perfect husband. LINK: https://youtu.be/V5gfqZkC2DA
The official trailer for the first “Game Of Thrones” sequel, “House Of The Dragon”, has arrived! House of the Dragon will mark an action-packed return to Westeros when it premieres on HBO Max on August 21, and that fact is made abundantly clear in the new, official sneak peak. The Iron Throne will soon seat a new Targaryen, but blood will be shed before a decision is made. The prequel series, set 200 years before Game of Thrones, will explore the battle between ‘Daemon Targaryen’ and ‘Rhaenyra Targaryen’, with the victor emerging as the new ruler. Starring in the series are a number of big names including Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke and Paddy Considine. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y5b28h9u
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As you know, the lengths some go to in showing their dedication to fandom are impressive, and sometimes very expensive. We’re thinking that explains this: Marvel revealed at Comic-Con that they’ve created a set of real-life Infinity Stones. While it won’t quite cost you the life of someone you love to get your hands on the stones, like it does in the MCU, it’ll still be expensive – to the tune of a combined value of more than $25 million (!) Marvel has partnered with Eastern Continental Gems to launch the special collection of gemstones, which are housed in a custom-made Infinity Gauntlet like the one ‘Thanos’ wears in the movies. The most valuable pieces of superhero merchandise ever include a Colombian emerald ‘untouched by human hands’, a Madagascan sapphire, and a ruby from Mozambique, plus an amethyst, a cushion shaped spessartite and a yellow diamond. For those of us with more limited financial means, Marvel also confirmed that a limited-edition version of the Reality Stones will be issued in September, for price more in line with what us mere mortals can afford. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2p8taw3w
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It takes one 15-20-year-old tree to produce 700 paper grocery bags.
Chimpanzees, gorillas . . . and koalas have human-like fingerprints.
Sea lions can dance to a beat.
A study found that people interrupt close friends or family more than they interrupt strangers.
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Question: The Census Bureau says you probably live within 50 miles of this. Answer: Your birthplace. Just over half of us do.
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An Ontario candy company is looking to hire a ‘chief candy officer,’ and the position could come with a sweet salary. Mississauga, ON-based confectionary Candy Funhouse is hiring for the full-time position, which can be worked remotely and pays up to $100,000 a year. And what, exactly, does a chief candy officer do? Candy Funhouse says the successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing new products, leading ‘candy board’ meetings, and occupying the role of head candy taster. The company indicated it’s looking for a “real candy fanatic” with a sweet tooth who has “chocolate flowing through their veins”. Anyone over the age of 5 living in North America can apply, and no prior experience is required. Apply here: https://candyfunhouse.ca/pages/careers
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STUPID THINGS WE DO TO LOOK COOL:
☞ Talking on speakerphone in public: Why have a private conversation that invades everyone else’s space?
☞ Taking pics of cash: Rather than looking cool, this gives the impression of trying too hard.
☞ Boasting about not being on social media: Just like despising popular trends, there’s not much point in bragging about not being on social media. It doesn’t make you “better” than anyone else.
☞ Insisting on having the last word: Sure, it gives you a momentarily exhilarating feeling, but it never, but it doesn’t mean you’ve satisfactorily resolved the conflict.
☞ Using abusive swear words and insults: Insults directed at a person’s gender, orientation, physical or mental ability, or skin color not only decreases your cool factor, it actually makes you appear intolerant.
☞ Making fun of others’ hobbies or interests: Laughing at someone else about what they enjoy because it’s perceived as cheesy says more about the person poking fun than it does about the person showing an interest in something.
☞ Using your zodiac sign as an excuse: We’ve all heard someone do it: “Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. I’m a stubborn Taurus”. Don’t use your zodiac sign as an excuse to continue bad behavior.
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Tennessee man recovers lost million dollar lottery ticket in a parking lot (2021)
A
Tennessee man was able to retrieve his million dollar winning lottery
ticket. Nick
Slatten purchased a Tennessee Cash lottery ticket at the Village
Market in Sparta on Thursday, March 11, ahead of that night’s
drawing. After checking the winning numbers the following morning, he
realized the ticket was worth $1,178,746. “I was stunned. I
couldn’t believe it,” Slatten said. “I can’t express it. It
was something else.” Slatten went about his day running
errands after sharing the good news with his fiancée. Shortly after
taking his brother to an O’Reilly Auto Parts Store, he realized
something was very wrong. It was about an hour later, Slatten said,
when he realized he didn’t have the ticket anymore. “I
couldn’t find it anywhere,” he said. Slatten
retraced his steps and pulled into the O’Reilly’s parking lot
where he saw it lying on the ground, right next to the driver’s
side door of another vehicle. It’s
a million dollar ticket, and someone stepped right over it,”
Slatten said. The
Tennessee Lottery reminds players that tickets are bearer
instruments, like cash. If a player loses his ticket, anyone can
claim it if it is unsigned. The lottery recommends players to sign
their ticket immediately after purchase to identify it as theirs and
to help prevent someone else from cashing it, in the event that it is
lost or stolen. Slatten’s
ticket is one of five tickets worth $1 million or more sold in
Tennessee this month and the 310th ticket sold worth $1 million or
more since the Lottery began on Jan. 20, 2004. Slatten
and his fiancée will continue working and have plans to buy a house
of their own and better vehicles as well as investing. Mainly, their
plan is to live life with “not a whole lot of worries,” he said.
https://www.wate.com/regional-news/tennessee-man-recovers-lost-million-dollar-lottery-ticket-in-a-parking-lot/
