Surgery Follow-up
4-month surgery follow-up at #mayo is complete! The bone is healed, no sign of tumor, and I’m encouraged to do aggressive therapy! I’m incredibly thankful for the help & love from so many people in my life. ❤️ I couldn’t have gotten through this without you. Let’s go 2022! ✨💪🏼
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3 Reasons Why Texas Homes Don’t Have Basements
I’m a midwest gal, and there’s nothing quite as cozy as cuddling up in a dark, cool basement. Where else would we have family movie nights, tornado “parties, ” and shoot pool? And then I moved to Texas. You might be asking as I did; where are the basements??
Basements are not in most Texas homes. Here are three reasons why:
Texas homes don’t have basements because of the soil
Compared to the soft, dry soil of the northern states, Texas soil is typically clay or limestone. Clay changes composition often, so it isn’t stable. Limestone is too hard to cut through. It is more workable and cost-efficient to add the square footage up and out rather than down.
Texas homes don’t have basements because of the frost line
Builders pour foundations below the frost line, which up north is 5-6′ below ground; this makes it easy and inexpensive to add a basement. The frost line in Texas is only about 1′ below ground. The builders don’t need to dig deeper, so why add unnecessary work and expense.
Texas homes don’t have basements because of the water table
The water table is the level below which the ground is saturated with water. In Texas, this is only a few feet below ground, making texas basements susceptible to flooding. The cost to prevent flooding and buy flood insurance is too high to be worth it for most buyers.
I still itch to hide in a basement, especially when blasted by crazy Texas storms. But, living here makes up for that loss in several other ways. Did you have a basement in your hometown? Share in the comments below!
For more articles related to moving and Texas check out:
5 Easy Ways to Make Friends in a New City and Texas Replaces Vehicles with Horses Amid Gas Price Spike
REFERENCES:
https://dengarden.com/basements/Why-Dont-Homes-in-Texas-Have-Basements
https://www.keranews.org/business-economy/2016-01-11/why-are-there-so-few-basements-in-north-texas
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Christian Pastor Preaches Jesus is the Way to Heaven
All eyes are on a particular pulpit this week, as a Christian pastor preached Jesus is the only way to heaven.
The pastor, who wishes to stay anonymous, hopes to redefine Christianity in America to: Those who believe in Jesus Christ and follow his teachings. But many in the Christian church disagree.
“Blasphemy,” said one church elder. “We didn’t hire him to preach nonsense.” “Outrageous!” agreed another. “A complete embarrassment to our faith and organization. Where did he get this ridiculous notion?”
Sources close to the pastor say he might have gotten this bizarre idea from the Bible.
Today, congregants introduced a petition to remove the pastor for his heinous crime. It appears, though, he will not go without a fight. A plan is in the works to appeal to the denominational conference, but officials say it will only lead to a dead-end. The Bishop’s recent announcement – Jesus is not the literal son of God- leaves little hope for one weary man.
Cast your vote!
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5 Unique Places to Visit in Frisco, Texas
Frisco, Texas. This bustling metropolitan north of Dallas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, bursting at the seams with opportunity, and entertainment is no exception.
Y’all, check out these five unique places to visit in Frisco.
1. Frisco Heritage Center
At one time, the area now known as Frisco was just a wagon stop along the Shawnee Trail. Discover this rich history and more at the Frisco Heritage Center. This 16,000 sq ft museum showcases the early days of this wild west town through indoor and outdoor exhibits, original memorabilia, restored architecture, and interactive fun. Stroll through an old church, sit at a desk at a schoolhouse, and peer behind bars inside a replicated jail cell. Visit the Frisco Heritage Center to learn the history of the town you will be proud to call home.
2. The Star
Yes, everything is bigger in Texas. This 91-acre campus, opened in 2016, is home to the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice facility. Take a tour of all things Cowboys, throw a ball around the 50-yard turf field, watch movies on the larger-than-life screen, dine, shop, drink and relax at the district or watch football in action at the Ford Center. The Star has something for everyone in the family.
3. National Video Game Museum
The National Video Game Museum is 10,400 sq ft of family fun, combining video game artifacts and memorabilia with hands-on play. Visitors take a journey through the history of video games, from conception to the present, with consoles dating back to the 1950s, home computers, a 1980s style arcade, video game prototypes, and much more. Don’t miss this acclaimed museum after your move to Frisco.
4. Burkman Holiday Home
For an eye-popping, cozy Christmas activity, drive-by or walk-by the Burkman Holiday Home, located in West Frisco’s residential neighborhood, Rivendale on the Lake. Take part in this holiday extravaganza that has delighted families and charities for over 20 years. Expect long lines for this once-a-year treat!
5. EIGHT | 11 PLACE
Snuggle up in the front of a personal fire at this unique find tucked away in Frisco’s Rail District. This locally owned wine bar and kitchen won Living Magazine’s Readers Choice Award for Best Wine Bar and Best Patio in 2019. Drop-in for a glass or two, a craft beer, and an array of appetizers and entrees. Check out the full schedule of live music to enjoy while you dine. Reservations recommended!
Thank you for visiting The Jar!
For more Frisco fun and original images, follow: VisitFrisco.com and Friscotexas.gov
Cover Photo by Nancy Jo Lambert on Unsplash
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I’m Bringing Vintage Slang Back. Those Modern Words Don’t know How to Act.
Listen, if our society needs anything right now, it’s these words returned to our vocabulary. Are you with me? Let’s make it happen.
I shared this tale in Don’t be a Florence and Other Vintage Dating Advice that Should be Used Today. This is how proper gals act out on the town.
ICYMI – Here’s the completely-made-up-except-for-the-true-parts, story
My friend here in pink, she’s the Real McCoy, I tell ya. I’m the jane in black, showing my gams. Some take me for a moll, and I think that’s the bee’s knees.
We hit this juice joint, and it was the cat’s meow. There we sat, upright and pretty in case some bo was watching. Yea, we’re a couple of hoofers, but no one knew it. We sipped our giggle water, a tad too much for proper gals, and enjoyed all that jazz!
We tried to not be a Florence, with our eager eyes, but we hoped to run into a sheik or a flyboy. We met a couple of cake-eaters all right. We plopped right down on their laps and gave them our full attention. Naturally, we over thirty dames are desperate to land a man.
We sure were a hotsy-totsy couple of owls, alright. My friend wants to visit that gin-mill again. And how!
Check out these 1920s slang definitions:
For more dating tips and advice, visit Dating Rules for Women in the Apocalypse and 10 Dating Tips from Her to Him!
- Real McCoy – The genuine article
- Jane: A woman
- Gams: A woman’s legs
- Moll: Mobster’s Girlfriend
- Bee’s knees: An extraordinary person, thing, or idea
- Juice Joint – a speakeasy
- Cat’s meow: Something splendid or stylish
- Bo: Pal, buster, fellow
- Hoofer: Dancer
- Giggle water: Liquor
- Sheik: A man with sex appeal
- Fly boy – a glamorous term for an aviator
- Cake-eater: A ladies’ man
- Dame: Woman
- Hotsy-totsy: Pleasing
- Owl – a person who’s out late
- Gin mill: Bar
- And How – I strongly agree!
Thanks for stopping by The Jar! ❤️
REFERENCES:
https://www.scarymommy.com/1920s-slang
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Don’t be a Florence and Other Vintage Dating Advice That Should Be Used Today
Dating is hard, but no wonder! We’re doing it all wrong, well, us women anyway. Stick around to the end of this post for a tale about how proper women act out on the town.
Follow these Vintage Dating Tips to Find your Perfect Modern Partner.
1. Don’t sit in awkward positions & look bored
Who do you think you are, woman, sitting weird and looking bored. For the love of men, get yourself together. #imintrouble #thendontbeboring
2. Don’t be a careless woman
Careless women never appeal to gentlemen. Don’t talk while dancing, for when a man dances, he wants to dance. #iwannadancewithsomebody 🤐
3. Obey the man-lap rules, naturally
Only sit in a man’s lap if invited, unless over 30, thus, desperate. Then, by all means, find a lap. 👀 #whotheycallingdesperate
4. Men deserve our full attention
Did he do anything to earn attention? Doesn’t matter; he deserves it. Why? Because he’s a he, of course. Give the man what he deserves.
5. Don’t be a Florence
Now presenting a completely-made-up-except-for-the-true-parts tale about how proper women act out on the town.
My friend here in pink, she’s the Real McCoy, I tell ya. I’m the jane in black, showing my gams. Some take me for a moll, and I think that’s the bee’s knees.
We hit this juice joint, and it was the cat’s meow. There we sat, upright and pretty, in case some bo was watching. Yea, we’re a couple of hoofers, but no one knew it. We sipped our giggle water, a tad too much for proper gals, and enjoyed all that jazz!
We tried to not be a Florence with our eager eyes, but we hoped to run into a sheik or a flyboy. We met a couple of cake-eaters, all right. We plopped right down on their laps and gave them our full attention. Naturally, we over thirty dames are desperate to land a man.
We sure were a hotsy-totsy couple of owls, alright. My friend wants to visit that gin-mill again. And how!
Confused? Get a wiggle on over to I’m Bringing Vintage Slang Back. Those Other Words Don’t Know How to Act for these 1920s slang definitions – let’s bring them back!
For more dating tips and advice visit: 8 Dating Rules for Women in the Apocalypse and 10 Dating Tips from Her to Him. Thank you for your support! ❤️
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Congress Votes to Ban the Sun as Studies Show it Causes People to Leave Their Homes
WASHINGTON, March 17
The United States Congress voted Thursday to enact a law eliminating the sun after numerous studies show it may cause people to leave their houses.
This law, called the Solar Stay-At-Home Act, goes into effect later this year, on the heels of Covid quarantine. Currently, twenty-nine countries, mainstream media outlets, and social media platforms are on board.
“Think of the possibilities,” said one congressman, “with no sunlight, proletariats won’t be motivated to leave their homes or get out of bed! It’s better for our future, better for our environment, and better for our world.”
This week, government officials will brief top social media influencers on the benefits of this change to quickly spread facts and propaganda.
One online poll found 99.6% of Americans are not in favor of eliminating the sun. And this, officials say, proves the Solar Stay-At-Home Act is truly a win-win for our democracy.
Cast your vote below: Congress Votes to Ban the Sun as Studies Show it Causes People to Leave Their Homes. True or Not True?
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5 Easy Ways to Make Friends in a New City
A move is an exciting chance for a fresh start! However, moving is hard, and making friends can be difficult. But, there’s hope.
Here are 5 personally-tested ways to make friends after a big move.
1. Be the Friend You Seek
Moving is a perfect time to reevaluate who you want as a friend. Then, be that person. If you want friends who prioritize fitness, join them in the gym. If you desire friends who chill over a beer, seek out a happy hour and be open to new conversations. If you hope for friends who share your faith, attend services regularly. Or all three! Be the person you want as a friend, and this investment will pay off in new relationships and personal growth.
2. Frequent the Same Places
It may feel monotonous but routinely visiting the same places makes an otherwise big city shrink to a small-town feel. Think of establishments you would regularly visit, like the grocery store, gas station, coffee shop, gym, or pub. Seek out places near your home (more opportunity for conversation starters) and stick to these, preferably on a schedule. You will soon spot familiar faces, and that is the beginning of a new place feeling like home.
3. Join Clubs, Groups, or Organizations
One of the fastest ways to meet people and make friends is by participating in active groups in your area. You will regularly mingle with the same people who share your interests. And, when fun, service and hard work are involved, friendships are formed! Examples are running clubs, volunteer groups, sports teams, dance classes, or school activities. Seek these out before your move and reach out to the leaders. You will most likely find people waiting to greet you with open arms.
4. Say Yes to Every Opportunity
Say a big YES to every opportunity and invitation that comes your way, especially the first few months after a move. Even if the event is inconvenient, you are exhausted or are uninterested in the people who extended the invite. You never know who you will meet or what doors of opportunity will open for you by networking. Seize all the options while you are still the new kid on the block.
5. Embrace Photography
It may seem odd to wrap up this list with photography, but pictures are huge for social connections! Snap photos while around town, tag your location, then post on social platforms. Your tribe will be interested and start to take notice. When out with people, join in pictures and take some yourself. You will create conversations and opportunities to connect and tag on social media. Soon, you will look back on these photos and realize how many friends you have made since moving to your new city.
Meeting people in a new city can seem overwhelming, but if you be the friend you want, visit the same places, get involved in groups, seize opportunities, and join in group photos, you will have that new circle of friends in no time.
I am a freelance creative passionate about building community. I’ve “started over” in several cities, including a year as an ex-pat in Japan and I have made numerous friends using these tips!
If you would ever like to collaborate on anything at all, please reach out. Thank you for visiting The Jar. 💙
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Texas Replaces Vehicles with Horses Amid Gas Price Spike
All eyes are on Texas roads tomorrow, as it will not be an ordinary day. The Department of Public Safety, DPS, has unanimously endorsed horses and horse-drawn carriages to replace vehicles on all Texas highways and byways.
This decision comes amid gas price spikes that leave consumers feeling the pinch at the pump.
“It’s a win-win,” states Jacob Yeager, a driver for the new horse and buggy Uber service known as Hoober. “The public will be happy with no need to buy gas, and the government will have another excuse to keep the pipeline closed.”
Due to these reasons and more, the decision to blast the country back to 1915 is giving rise to a bipartisan celebration.
But, don’t get too excited, warns local authorities, nothing is, of course, free. Lawmakers have proposed bills that will require plates, tags, inspections, speed limits and fines to riders, horses, and buggies found not in compliance. One ticket that will not be a concern is littering, as there is no law to scoop horse poop.
Tomorrow will be a big day in Texas as it once again leads the country in diplomacy and innovation. Just remember before you make those weekend plans, don’t drink and ride.
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8 Dating Rules for Women In the Apocalypse
Dating is tough. Dating during the apocalypse is tougher. Follow these eight rules to find your apocalyptic partner.
🔥 1. Must be in good enough shape to run and carry me if needed.
🔥 2. Must be attractive. And by attractive, I mean you know how to kill something and get it ready to eat.
🔥 3. Have you had the big jab? In the apocalypse, vaxed date vaxed and unvaxed date unvaxed. It’s just the way it is.
🔥 4. No biting. Because, you know, zombies.
🔥 5. Do you have a secret or not-so-secret obsession with steampunk? I’ll take you and your equipment.
🔥 6. Age doesn’t matter; we aren’t looking for longevity here.
🔥 7. I could be persuaded if you have a big…gun.
🔥 8. If all else fails, in the apocalypse: There. Are. No. Rules.
For more dating tips visit my post: 10 Dating Tips For Men from Her to Him.
Do you have an apocalyptic dating rule? Share in the comments!
Cover photo by Наталья Бирюкова
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