Ten ways to spot a sociopath (aka con-artist) on your first date

On January 13, 2012, in Annabelle Charbit, Guest Writers, Lifestyle, Neurotica, by AnnabelleRC

There are people in the world who don’t care about love, and who feel no remorse, empathy or emotional attachment to others. They don’t even know what these feeling are. These people are called sociopaths. Most people think of a sociopath as a deranged serial killer, but, with 4% of the population having the character [...]

Greenfield, Massachusetts: Open House At The First Church Nursery School

On January 4, 2012, in Lifestyle, by Wilfried F. Voss

You will be given a chance to meet current families, and there will be activities for the children to participate in. Come and meet our staff, see our facility, and learn about our program.

What to cook when the electricity goes out

On November 6, 2011, in Susan M. Voss, What's Cooking Today, by Susan M. Voss

We live in New England and last week we had a snow storm. In October. How wrong is that?? We were without power for most of two days (with a two hour reprieve in the middle that got my hopes up, but we won’t go there) but had a woodstove and a gas stove. All was good.

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

On November 6, 2011, in Gluten Free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Susan M. Voss, by Susan M. Voss

Start the pasta cooking before you make the cheese sauce. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, melt margarine. With a wire
whisk or slotted spoon, stir in flour until well blended and smooth, cook for a couple of minutes. Gradually add milk stirring constantly until mixture is thick and bubbling. Add salt, pepper, mustard, and shreddedcheese. Remove from heat and gradually stir in cooked pasta.

Starving in New York City

On November 4, 2011, in Annabelle Charbit, Guest Writers, Lifestyle, Neurotica, by AnnabelleRC

People, we get it, obesity is unhealthy, and not very attractive either. But here’s a news flash. Anorexia is pretty unhealthy and ugly too. Pretty much everyone knows that a healthy mind, body and soul involves living squarely within your BMI (body mass index). Well everyone except residents of New York City, it seems. Walking [...]

Can a bad house guest remain a good friend?

On November 4, 2011, in Annabelle Charbit, Blogging, Guest Writers, Lifestyle, Neurotica, Satire, by AnnabelleRC

“Make yourself at home,” is what we tell our house guests. And we mean it. I need my house guests to feel comfortable enough to help themselves from the refrigerator, so that I don’t have to wait on them hand and foot. And most importantly, I hope they will treat my home with respect. The [...]

Hoarding vs Clutter Phobia, which one is really OCD?

On November 4, 2011, in Annabelle Charbit, Guest Writers, Health, Mind & Body, Lifestyle, by AnnabelleRC

Why is the media so fixated on OCD being about hoarding, when hoarding is the opposite of everything that OCD stands for? People with OCD tend to be organized, neat freaks and clean. Hoarders on the other hand are disorganized, messy and a general health and safety hazard. They could not be further from the [...]

Top scam money making websites

On November 3, 2011, in Annabelle Charbit, Guest Writers, Lifestyle, Scammers, by AnnabelleRC

In a climate where job loss is high, income low and the bills don’t stop just because you got laid off, making money online can certainly seem like a life saver. The current trend in online get rich quick schemes comes in the form of websites that offer the opportunity to get paid to complete [...]

Susan M. Voss’ Cooking Blog: Pizza Dough

On October 11, 2011, in Lifestyle, Main Dishes, Recipes, Susan M. Voss, by Susan M. Voss

Roughly move all ingredients until wet ingredients are incorporated. Let sit for 20 ~ 25 minutes (this develops the gluten). Then knead the dough for 5 minutes.

Susan M. Voss’ Cooking Blog: Marinade for Pork Tenderloin

On October 11, 2011, in Lifestyle, Main Dishes, Recipes, Susan M. Voss, by Susan M. Voss

Puree together in blender. Marinate pork overnight if possible. Great in the crock pot.