In their continuing rebranding efforts, the prune people have new "plum juice" products I have seen advertised....
I've seen prunes marketed as "dried plums." Doesn't make them taste any better.
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Natter 63: Life after PuppyCam
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Steph L. - Mar 21, 2009 5:58:03 am PDT #11671 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Theodosia - Mar 21, 2009 6:03:15 am PDT #11672 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
My aunt has managed to talk my mom into eating small portions of solid stuff, at least, after I had a private phone brainstorm with her (my aunt). I'm off to get the OTC stuff that Mom promises to at least take, like the magnesium citrate and suppositories.
Lee - Mar 21, 2009 6:28:53 am PDT #11673 of 30000
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I'm glad there has been some ease, Theo.
I hope the inspection is going well, Sarameg!
My entire face hurts, and none of my sinus meds seem to be touching it.
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 21, 2009 6:30:23 am PDT #11674 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Theo, can your mom eat strawberries? When I've tried the Atkins diet in the past the 5 grams worth of carbs I could get in strawberry form made for much less frustration in the bathroom. And they're tasty enough that they might tempt her out of the all-liquid decision.
I've seen prunes marketed as "dried plums." Doesn't make them taste any better.
Speaking of strawberries, when they (or apples, or bananas) rot, we throw them away instead of renaming them and trying to market them as a different fruit! Why do plums get the special treatment?
Jesse - Mar 21, 2009 6:33:14 am PDT #11675 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I like prunes, actually.
Laura - Mar 21, 2009 6:57:02 am PDT #11676 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
{{Theodosia}} You do not suck as a caretaker because you care. It is caretakers that don't give a crap that suck. I'm sorry it is so difficult. I had so many fights with my dad and husband over getting them to do what they were supposed to do when caring for them. Fighting with those you love when they are sick, that sucks.
My mom used to can plum preserves that were very yummy. We had a tree that produces zillions of them. They were tart and sweet and delish. I'll have to ask her how she managed that.
Did we hear how ita made out with her procedure? I did some skippage. I really hope it helps.
Laura - Mar 21, 2009 7:10:40 am PDT #11677 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Speaking of parental units, my step-dad sent me pictures this morning of the two of them at 3 of their community clubhouse parties. First one is a pajama party this morning where they won funniest. Then a couple from the last two parties. Mom is 86 and he is 71. They are insanely cute and always holding hands and doing silly stuff together.
Hope the linky works.
Lee - Mar 21, 2009 7:18:04 am PDT #11678 of 30000
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
They are adorable, Laura.
Calli - Mar 21, 2009 8:19:54 am PDT #11679 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Aww, they look sweet, Laura.
Kat - Mar 21, 2009 8:42:48 am PDT #11680 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Laura, they are so cute!!