The freezing weather caused no major water line damage, but that could change as the temperature rises, according to City of Mexia Public Works Director Steve Rodriguez.
Dear Heloise: I’ve always been a bit on the plump side and probably always will be. I love good food! So, I had to find ways to make me look slimmer than I was without always dressing in black, baggy clothes. Here are some ideas on ways to slim down: -- Wear one color, top to bottom. (Yes, even red.)
Dear Heloise: Here is something I do to make housework more fun. While my morning tea water is heating up for 1 minute and 25 seconds in the microwave, I race to see if I can unload the top rack of the dishwasher before the buzzer goes off. It’s silly, but I love trying anything I can to make housework more fun. -- Carol S., Temple, Texas Carol, it’s not silly. In fact, I was watching a miniseries on television, and I would allow myself one episode, put the series on hold to vacuum the house, then go back and watch another episode. When that episode was done, I would change the sheets, then go back to the miniseries and repeat this often throughout the day. My tasks got handled, and I still got to see the miniseries.
Dear Readers: Below, I’ve listed items that don’t need to be refrigerated for various reasons:
DearHeloise:Wereceived a box of chocolates as a gift, but when we opened the box, we noticed there was a whitish substance on the chocolate that looked like mold. This was expensive chocolate, so I hate to throw it out. Can I just scrape the white stuff off, or does it need to be tossed in the trash? -- Kelly T., Lexington, Nebraska Kelly, the “white stuff” is referred to as “chocolate bloom,” and it’s not harmful to eat. It’s not mold. Many people claim that it does not impact the taste, but not everyone agrees on this. Some folks also claim that the texture is slightly different, while others say it is the same. This is a matter of personal preference and perception.
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