In the late 1860s, Charles Annan patented a machine that would cut, fold, and glue flat-bottomed paper bags. Up to that point, paper bags had a downward wedge-shaped bottom, a design that was not only weak, but impractical. Flat-bottomed bags existed, but they had to be made by hand and were not in wide production. […]

Here it is, proof that there was life on the planet before cell phones. This phone was definitely not portable. It hung on the wall, probably the kitchen wall, and was connected to the rest of the world by wires and, usually, a telephone exchange. The exchange was operated by real people, not recordings that […]

Whole Wheat Oven Fried Pork Chops Whole grain, less fat- just as tasty and crispy! Serve with a baked sweet potato and broccoli and you have a meal to make everyone happy! Get your kids helping to bread the chops. They will love the assembly line approach. Serves 4 Cooking spray ¼ cup all purpose […]

  When the cat’s around the cat is in charge. And, if you have ever been owned by a tortoiseshell cat you know the feeling. This is Joyce. She is a two year old, tortoiseshell cat. She is beautiful and she is in charge. She likes to make friends on her on terms. She responds […]

This week, I went through my entire wardrobe and got rid of things that don’t spark joy. Some of you are smiling because you recognize the technique developed by Marie Kondo, a famous home-organizing expert. Her solution to any keep it or get rid of it decision is to ask if the item sparks joy. […]

Beef and Barley soup is the perfect winter warm up. Loaded with vegetables and whole grain barley it is a comforting and nutritious way to use up a little leftover roast beef. Beef and Barley Soup – makes 3 quarts Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 1 medium onion, […]

  Yule is a little bugger of a cat. She likes to play games. Her favorite game is to let you see how close you can come to her before she decides it’s time to walk away. Yule is a three year old, classic tabby cat. She has been a guest at Responsible Pet Care […]