Grandmother's Parlor

Well, I talked to Great Grandmother yesterday. We had both heard the news story of the motorist who reported being shot at as he traveled along the freeway just a bit out of town. The deputies found two groups of young people (skinheads -- whatever THAT is) -- with more fire power and better equipment than the deputies.

Great Grandmother's initial reaction was to blame the parents for not setting limits when the children were young. It is Great Grandmothers opinion that if parents do not set limits for their children, then who will? Shall we expect our society to set these limits when the children are old enough to go to jail? Would you want your young teenagers or even your older children to be locked up in jail? The jails, even for young people, are overcrowded and in most cases simply a "holding" station. There doesn't seem to be much education in learning to live a better and more productive life. I am not sure that being locked up with a group of "hardened" criminals, drug dealers and the dredges of society would be a good learning experience in setting limits. I wonder just WHAT these young people in jail learn from their more experienced jail mates.

Great Grandmother firmly stated that it is up to the parents to be an example for their children and to set limits....including the reinforcement of those limits ... with smacks to small bottoms when the limits of behavior has been ignored and broken.

Great Grandmother raised 5 children, part of the time by herself while her husband was overseas during the war. She set an excellent example by being a good provider, loving mother and considerate neighbor. Great Grandmother never expected to be handed the world on a platter, never expected life to always be easy and never expected welfare programs to help support her children. She provided her children with better education, better food and better living arrangements than she had. She did an excellent job of raising those 5 children ... including the smacks on the bottoms.

I am very much in agreement with Great Grandmother's views that parents need to take the responsibility again of raising their children, of instilling honesty, courage, consideration and LIMITS. Like Great Grandmother said, "If the parents do not teach children that there are limits in behavior, then who will?"

Great Grandmother says to, "Rub dry baking soda into grease stains on the rug, leave overnight, and vacuum up the excess soda the next day."

hummm...I'll have to try this if I can find my vacuum cleaner. I know I saw it around here somewhere! Does anyone clean anymore .. after discovering the internet?

The following is a helpful hint for the coming Christmas Season when candles are gathered in festive groups on tables and fireplace mantels.

To remove candle wax drippings from the surfaces of furniture, turn your portable hair dryer on the spot and when it softens, remove the large chunks. Use a tissue to wipe the rest away.

Just a bit late for this year, but you might want to remember this for next summer's warm hot days.

A quick relief of sunburn is to dissolve a pinch of baking soda in a cup of whole milk and pat on the burnt area.

Drag out that wheelbarrow, clean it out and line it with aluminum foil. Fill with ice to hold your pop, watermelon or salads. A great idea for a patio party.

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