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different kind of legal system

“It is said that in the Baemba tribe of South Africa, when a person acts irresponsibly or unjustly, he is placed in the center of the village, alone and unfettered. All work ceases, and every man, woman and child in the village gathers in a large circle around the accused individual. Then each person in the tribe …

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Not one, but THREE new necklaces

Not one, but THREE new farmgirl necklaces (and one bracelet), all of them handmade by two farmgirl sisters, Elaine Tolson, who makes our official sisterhood necklace, and Shery Jesperson, our Ranch Farmgirl Blogger. I’m in gift heaven.

Both of Shery’s worker bee necklaces (and bracelet) are unmistakably black and yellow honey bee themed amidst a field of colorful flowers. I didn’t take these beaded glass gifts off for …

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DECO what?

You know, decolletage. Say it with me:

   dé·colle·tage

dey-kol-tahzh

1. the neckline of a dress cut low in the front or back and often across the shoulders, noun
or dey-kol-tey
2. décolleté, wearing a low-necked garment or costume, adjective

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Today’s Recipe: Thanksgiving Leftovers

Here’s a smackin’ good way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers.

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Hear Ye!

Welcome New Sisters!

Merit Badge Awardees

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blessings to you!

Aside from all the wonderful food activities tomorrow, I hope you feel …

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