shell52

@shell52 (144)

United States • Age 69

Joined myLot 17 years ago

Simplifying my lifestyle for better health and for enjoyment of the horse.

www.awesomecreator.com

Discussions (30)

shell52's Discussions

Enchanted: Have you seen this movie?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 19 May 08

I don't very often buy movies to watch, but we got Enchanted on Pay Preview. It was a delight to just make a couple of clicks, and it came right when scheduled. I have to say, I was as excited as in a movie theater when it came...

enchanted

movies

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What do you notice about the world when you get up in the morning?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 15 May 08

I am sitting here listening to the birds chirp and realize we take so much for granted. What a sound this is. I love morning and all it's freshness. I love to take in everthing I can that surrounds me. As I drive my daughter to...

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Does your miniature horse love children?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 15 May 08

My miniature horse, Dolly has an affiction for children. The other day, Dolly was standing neat the sand pile where a three year old boy was playing. She kept her eye on him and walked up real close and stood over him. Later, she...

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Beagles don't you just love em?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 15 May 08

My Beagle Charlie keeps an eye on my sheep and goats. He has real hearding instincts. Do you have beagle stories to share? Since I cannot paste in here, here is my blog so you can read about Charlie and my other pets. Hope you...

Does the weather affect your well being?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 25 Mar 08

Boy today is a heavy day for me. I have fibromyalgia, and this constant change in weather is taking it's toll on me. I feel heavy and so tired when it is gloomy and a storm is coming. Moving takes great effort and I feel sad. When...

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Have you ever seen the Cross come to life?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 25 Mar 08

Our church did something so awesome on Easter. They constructed a cross that was about 8 and half feet tall, covered it with chicken wire. After preaching the story of the resurection, our pastor called us all up to bring life to...

christian

new life

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Essential oils for kittys?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 22 Mar 08

Does any of you put essential oils on your cats? I just read an article that said that kitty's rub the flowers to get the smells and that using essential oils can be as therapeutic in aroma therapy for our kittys as they are...

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Recipe is dip for apples and-----?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 21 Mar 08

There is this easy dip which is perfect for kids to mix and dip fruit in, though I like apple slices the best for this and the kinds that are sweeter like Gala or Empire to me are best, but we all have different tastes. This is...

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Imus in the morning. Do you watch/listen?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 21 Mar 08

I get RFD Tv and I listen to Imus some mornings. I wonder what you like or dislike about his show. Cheers, Jeers, Deidre's causes (Ranch for kids with cancer/green products).

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Spring has sprung??? What's new in your back yard?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 20 Mar 08

For those of us under ice and more snow coming as we write; on this first day of spring, let us know what is popping up or growing in your yard. This way we can visualize the splendor until we have our own little boquets of...

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Alternative methods for depression. What's your experience?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 20 Mar 08

So many of us are running around trying to keep up with life that we let ourselves go nutritionally. For many years I suffered with depression and I was hospitalized. I observed patients eating the comfort foods (CARBS-White...

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Do you get real pleasure from just being with your horse?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 20 Mar 08

How many of you just love being with your horse whether you can ride everyday or just be? I live in an area where we are mostly ice, but find it satifying just to go out and be with my horses. A little love here, and a little...

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Do you use Promotional Phone Cards to Advertise your business?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 20 Mar 08

I was sent a link for promotional phone cards, which I think would be the cats meow to hand out. People will keep them around for use. I feel this could be way better than some of the advertising I have been doing, because I get...

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Stacey Westfall on Ellen Degeneres Show

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 19 Mar 08

Did you see Stacey Westfall with Ellen the other day? She is an awesome trainer, equestrian. She rode without saddle and briddle. She talked about the number of training hours she has in training her horse. Did you see her on rode...

animals

horses

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Winter

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 19 Mar 08

Let's be possitive here! What are things you like about winter? Example: The ground covered in white splendor hiding all the dirt and mud, the twinkling of the ice crystals on the trees when the warm sun hits it. The crispness...

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This is Saint Patrick's Day! March 17, 2008

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 17 Mar 08

What are your traditions on this day? I know wearing of the green is most celebrated. Special Food? Family traditions? Let's here it:

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Natural birth in the open vs. stall.

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 17 Mar 08

My horses run pretty much free to be out in the field or when they want to to run into barn to be out of the weather or sleep. All but two of my foals (14 total to date over the past 5 years) were born outside. It is so...

animals

babies

horses

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Do you use green cleaners to wash your wool?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 11 Feb 08

When you wash your wool what do you use? I have found the greatest laundry soap to wash my wool. It takes away all the animal order yet leaves the wool soft and lofty. It is important to not totally stip the lanolin from our wool....

hand spinning

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Here's a chance for you computer folk! What is difference in Window and Apple??

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 5 Apr 07

I have worked with dos and now Windows. I was looking at a job that uses Apple computer systems. I really thought there were a lot of similarities, but am I wrong. Is it hard to learn Apple after using Windows?

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Is home schooling attractive to colleges?

shell52 @shell52 (144) • United States 3 Apr 07

How many of you home school your kids? Do you think they will be accepted at collages as quickly as traditional schools? I you homeschool give me specifics of your program. Thanks in advance

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