Lynn Proctor

@ThankyouLord (698)

St. Petersburg, Florida

Joined myLot 9 years ago

Cat lover, social worker, nature lover, gardener, love to learn, love to share information, love to laugh.

Discussions (51)

Lynn Proctor's Discussions

Are You Following the Presidential Caucuses?

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 4 Feb 16

Well, it seems that we have a long way to go, as the candidates go from state to state, trying to win over voters. They talk, they fight, they insult one another, then they all go have a beer together. What a show. And the press...

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Deciding on What Kind of Flooring to Put Down

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 4 Feb 16

I have a house that is currently rented out. My tenant wants me to replace the sheet vinyl that is there, which has stood the test of time, for sure. It is not in that terrible a condition, but she is paying a high rent (it is...

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Considering Renting Out Part of My House

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 3 Feb 16

I am one of those you could say was house rich and money poor. I have four properties and five units that are rented. Two are duplexes. But even with property, and choosing to work only part time, I find my funds are often...

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Learning How to Grow Sweet Potatoes

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 17 Jan 16

Sweet potatoes are so easy to grow. I have just watched several fascinating videos on it. They grow anywhere, and are very hardy and productive. They come in purple, orange, gold and white. Also, red. I am trying to see if I can...

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Most Stores Have Organic Products

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 9 Jan 16

For those who see the word "organic" and shudder, I totally understand. I am the same way. The word speaks of a bunch of loonies who are afraid that their food is going to bite them. But really, it just means food that has no...

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Would You Like Some Carbon Monoxide With Your Fish, Sir?

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 7 Jan 16

A couple of weeks ago, I decided to go on an organic diet, because I had been reading about the fact that much of our food has chemicals in it that cause hunger, weight gain, and other side affects. I had also been talking to my...

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Wow! Magnesium for Sleep!

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 22 Dec 15

I have always taken melatonin to help me to sleep, but I found it also left me too groggy the next morning. It was very effective, and it is part of my arsenal of tricks to get the sleep I need. But I saw online that magnesium...

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Giving Anonymously - Would You?

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 19 Dec 15

Sometimes I read posts or see articles written by someone who is sharing that they helped someone, somehow. The comments section is full of pats on the back for the giver, telling them how wonderful they are. Seldom do I see a...

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Spraying Plants Increases Size

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 17 Dec 15

I know that the meat industry uses hormones to increase animal growth, and some of the literature indicates that these same hormones cause us to get fat, just like the animals they were given to, for fattening. I wondered if they...

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Why Do Vegetarians Seem to be So Slim?

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 17 Dec 15

Vegetarians do seem to be much thinner than people who eat meat and animal products, don't you think? I don't believe I have ever met a fat vegetarian, although I understand they do exist. Is there something in meat and animal...

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Donating One Small Item to Charity Can Raise Hundreds of Dollars

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 15 Dec 15

I was clearing out my closet to donate some clothes to a charity that calls me about every three months. I leave the bags outside my door. As I was pondering over a blouse I had bought from a thrift shop but never wore, I thought...

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Phone Solicitation - When Does it Become Illegal Harassment?

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 15 Dec 15

My phone rings off the hook some days, with solicitors from Austin Texas to Charlotte North Carolina. Some calls are from numbers that just list the city, others are unavailable. Some, oddly, are just a series of numbers. I...

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The "Gotcha!" Credit Card Game

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 14 Dec 15

Credit cards are great and they're awful at the same time. They have enabled me to pay for having an 80 foot oak tree cut down right before it was going to fall on my rental house (it was rotten at the base, all the way through)....

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France Just Passed a Law..........

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 13 Dec 15

France just passed a law that requires all shops to donate old food to local charities for those who have no or little money with which to buy food. I think that is a wonderful idea, and that it should be done all over the world....

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Where are the Shoppers?

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 13 Dec 15

I went to a major mall in my area a few days ago, and was totally surprised. It was night time, and a good time for shoppers to be out. But the mall was really quite empty, and the major brand store I went into with my friend had...

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The Wave of Foreclosures Seems Unabated

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 13 Dec 15

I guess it is my simple thinking that allowed me to believe that once the recession was over, so would the enormous number of home and business foreclosures. I have a friend who is having two investment properties foreclosed, and...

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How to Save Money on Pet Food

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 12 Dec 15

I have several cats, and I find that pet food can be very expensive, especially if canned food is used. For people who feed their pets dry food, this article may not be of much help, but it might add some interest into the...

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How to Make a Great and Easy Soup

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 12 Dec 15

This is not a recipe, it is about a couple of techniques to use when making a soup from scratch. One way I know I can make a wonderful soup, is by utilizing a soup base that will guarantee success. My personal favorite is a...

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How to Identify the Cause of Skin Rashes

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 12 Dec 15

Skin rashes can persist for months or years for some sufferers. The itching, burning and overall discomfort can cause sleepless nights and worry that it might also be contagious. There are so many causes for rashes, it can be...

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How to Interest Readers in Your Articles

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 12 Dec 15

"It's boring." I hear this from online writers of social sites who think that what others say isn't often very interesting. Can we bring back something that we have lost? Several years ago, I wrote for one of the first online...

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