Thanks! I do so love my salsas, been experimenting for years as a gardener and heat lover for a ‘perfect’ recipe. I’ve concluded that there is no such thing as a perfect recipe because it’s going to come out a little different every time, lots of things effect it. My main criteria is heat and fresh flavor, so my…

Aha, you spotted my Xmas present from my neighbor! Note it resides next to the coffeepot... But I will confess that random batches of salsa have a drizzle or so of beer mixed in.. :)

I live in AZ, and I am a salsa fanatic. Every single month I make huge batches of glorious wonderful killer salsa. 99% fresh (rarely some canned tomatoes if the garden’s not producing) and no additives, preservatives or crap added. I give away lots and eat it with everything- sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, salads, etc…

I am so sorry for your loss, it really hurts to lose family. I agree with everyone’s suggestions about grieving, and can only add what has helped me, even if it is just a little. When I lose a beloved, I make some small sort of ritual to honor them, and every ritual has been different. Maybe walk alone in some of your…

Thank you all for the wonderful LOLs! I believe there are a number of budding screenplay writers in these comments, because I refuse to believe that this kind of discord happens in real life to adults who could avoid it! Who volunteers for a horrible time when they are over, say 12 years old? That ain’t Family, my…

I adore Henri. I’d love to see him on a screen bigger than my monitor!

Dear Megan, I love cats. And dogs and birds and goldfish and pet chickens and most especially horses, wonderful noble gorgeous horses. I tell you this because of the fact that despite their nobility, many horses are REALLY piggy fast eaters that cannot puke and therefore can get really expensive stomach problems from…

I was a kid in So Cal when the Manson murders went down. It was horrific news. When I was a bit older I read the books published post convictions, and remained horrified. In my humble opinion he was fed and housed for way to long on taxpayers’ expenses, and I’m not wasting a second of thought on whether his death was…

That’s a pretty cool idea! I’m not sure how practical it’d be in the real world of Jez, but I’m with you 100% on doing something to attract some attention to all us grays.. I read here every day. I’ve been here since the get go. I comment about once a week maybe, and am sometimes ungrayed for that one comment. It…

Ah Ladies Ladies Ladies, you’ll probably give me shit for this but dammitall- Do you know what a Feminist IS? I think it’s a woman who respects herself, and there is no such damn thing as a Male Feminist, only men who have learned to respect women who respect themselves.

Ditto! I’ve been here most of these past 10, and I’ve always been either magz, or ibmagz because, well, I ‘be’ Magz. I’m really a Maggie, but most call me Magz, and I too am (ahem) of a mature age, with grey hair and mostly grey comments. I NEVER pick on folks! I mostly post pix of my critters or gardens or orbs (I…

I am SO sorry for what you’ve had to deal with, it does suck swampwater. I’m commenting more on this thread than I have on anything but kitty-pic postings, because it MATTERS! I hate that you’ve been made uncomfortable, I wish I had been there, I am not stupid/fearless but I am incensed by abuse in any way shape or…

This! This attitude is what just floors me, dear sweet Dinosaurs. You are NOT a gazelle, you are (I assume?) a Woman grown, and not prey. You control your own life, your attitudes, your reactions and you have recourses! I know you’re probably smaller than the men that make you uncomfortable, well, there are things you…

I grew up in the days of landlines and no Internet, but this used to work for me as I merrily tripped my way through many bars and one night stands unscathed.. Him: You’re so hot. I must have your number. Me: You’re almost pretty cute and I am a pushy broad, give me yours, go away, and wait for my call.

It pretty much gets down to what you honestly think you need to sustain yourself in retirement, and/or learning that you don’t need as much as you think maybe? I’m speaking as an Old, and a Poor, who pretty much retired from 40+ years of happy self employment due to health. I have no savings, no insurance, no pension…

See? I KNEW I was good for something haha! Kinja isn’t making it easy for me to post a pic or vid, but that GIF comes from a really neat movie Called Dirty Dancing/Havana Nights in 2004. The actor’s name is Diego Luna, Google some clips and watch that movie! :)

I got this! It’d Diego Luna from the 2004 movie Dirty Dancing/Havana Nights. I LOVE that movie; he’s adorable and can move like a happy happy snakelet LOL! )Kinja seems reluctant to post a pic or vid for me, Google it Ally, and watch the movie if you never have, it’s so, so, awwwwwww)

Sexual Harassment: Of course it didn’t start with you, dear Gentle Jezebellian, but it CAN stop with you! Just... Say No. (And I’m really not sarcasming, I’m serious) Here’s my take, and you’re welcome to rip me for it and say ‘But, but, I am helpless, and weak, and really really afraid of all ‘da menz’ or losing my…

Heather? Unless you post pix or video of YOUR cat doing tricks on command, I’m going to call BS on this whole article. I love cats, and in the past 60+ years I’ve shared home and love with lots of them and known lots more that my friends, family, clients etc share home with.

I’m with you! And applaud your use of enough margarine to stockpile containers!, ( I use stick butter at the rate of a quarter pound per month or so.) Cottage cheese tubs are my go-to, with the occasional sour cream, Walmart salad,   or the rare Cool Whip tub. They freeze nicely with my spaghetti stocks, soup stocks,…

I’m with you! And applaud your use of enough margarine to stockpile containers!, ( I use stick butter at the rate of…