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Nov.20.2011
Hello all!
I have been busy with the cottage school and have not been able to invite Geri over to write. Here is a short missive from her concerning the Holidays!
Holidays can seem even more stressful when you are a diabetic. Here are a few suggestions.
Keep warm while shopping.
keep glucose...
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Oct.10.2011
For those that read Christian fiction, Redeeming Love is a must. A insightful story based on Biblical Hosea and Gomer, Redeeming Love is a powerful read.
I did not want to read about Angel's troubles and wanted to put the book down, but could not stop reading so interesting was the plot.
The...
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Oct.07.2011
Hello, here are a few reminders: Don't forget your flu shot. Talk with your health care provicer about the pnuemonia shot and the shot for shingles. These are all things that are doubly dangerous for the diabetic. Don't forget to have easily opened food for power outages and a cooler...
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Sep.24.2011
Chicken and Dumplings is one of Andrew's favorites!
This recipe was analyzed for total calories, carbohydrates and carbohydrate choices, dietary fiber, total fat (monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, saturated fats and cholesterol), protein, and salt.
Low fat Chicken and Dumplings by Mechelle...
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Sep.24.2011
Hello everyone, here are some substitutes you can use in cooking. Sure wish we had them here in Betheltowne 1888!
1 egg.....................................................................2 egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute
nuts..............................................................Toast...
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Sep.19.2011
Hello every diabetic has found themselves thinking, that it won't hurt just this one time to skip the accu check reading or my medicine. A mistake is just that a mistake, if you take care of the over sight later it more than likely will not have long term effects on your diabetes control.
If...
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Sep.15.2011
Hello everyone! Please forgive me, I have been helping the new school marm start up the school here in Betheltowne. I will send in some more Medical Minis later but I wanted to share this tidbit from 1888.
The Roundhay Garden scene is an 1888 British film directed by inventor Louis Le...
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Aug.29.2011
The Canonical Five of Jack the Ripper
From what I understand, the first victim of Jack the Ripper was Mary Ann Nichols. Her body was discovered Friday, August 31, 1888. She was found at Buck’s Row, Whitechapel London.
Her throat was severed by 2 deep...
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Aug.24.2011
Diabetic Serving Sizes
Hello, Robinson says howdy. Here is a mini list of serving sizes.
· Starches
· 1 slice of bread
· 4-6 crackers
· ½...
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Aug.24.2011
History 1888 from Time Travel Novel Forever Promised
Jack the Ripper
Hi, my name is Geri Lanham and I am the heroine of the time-travel, western-fantasy novel, Forever Promised. I try to give everyone in the future an insight to life here in 1888, and why I...
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Aug.23.2011
Diabetic Terms from Geri’s Medical Minis
Hello, here are some more terms for diabetics.
· Sweets and Desserts
· Try (notice I said try) to limit sweets they provide little nutrition.
·...
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Aug.22.2011
Hello all, I hope these medical minis aren’t too basic for my readers, but I wanted the lay person to be included too.
What is a healthy plate? It is a plate that contains all the foods from the diabetes food pyramid: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, starchy veggies, whole/low fat...
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Aug.15.2011
Safety in Bird Feeding
By Shirley Bullock
The Passenger Pigeon is on its way to extinction along with a plethora of wildlife and plant species. I would like to talk to you about safety in bird watching.
Bird feeding can...
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Aug.15.2011
Safety in Bird Feeding
By Shirley Bullock
The Passenger Pigeon is on its way to extinction along with a plethora of wildlife and plant species. I would like to talk to you about safety in bird watching.
Bird feeding can...
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Aug.10.2011
Help! I am diabetic and I’m Sick!
When you are sick with a cold, flu or infection your blood sugar can go higher than your normal. It is important to have a sick plan in place before you are sick. This is one of the things you need to talk over with your physician.
Call your...
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An ecclectic mix”
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About Shirley
I am a nurse of over 25 years who has just written her first novel, a fantasy romance with a touch of medical drama. I am on the arts council, extension council, agriculture council, and 4-H council. I teach sunday school, write curricula for classes....
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Causes Shirley Bullock Supports
4-H, and council for the arts
Independent Baptist
community theatre
Shirley’s Favorite Books
The bible...John Adams...Ben Franklin...A heart like his, John the beloved apostle, The six wives of King Henry VIII, Ladies of Liberty, Liberty of Conscience...