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I knew they would call me to come in today. New girl started today and no one scheduled to work with her since I am off so is Jana. They could have called me much earlier than they did.... not answering the phone or text messages.
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Thank you Margeaux and Joan! After reading both of your responses I realized I already knew this...but because of the trends of low fat, low cholesterol...I pushed it all on the back burne,r so to speak, LOL!!! I actually used to cook much more similar to this without using vinegar back in the day. It is funny how we get caught up in the low fat/low cholesterol trends but are actually throwing out healthy nutrients in the process.

From what I have read, bone broth has anti-inflammatory properties, adding turmeric is even better. Apparently some people drink the broth 8-12oz a day just for the added benefits.

I would also have to pay for the bones here. I checked at work but could not even find soup bones available. Tomorrow I will go to another grocery store to find beef bones. If the bones are raw, I read that it is best to roast them first.

I have 2 chicken carcasses cooking with onions, celery, carrots, parsley and garlic.I am making the chicken first since the holidays are coming up and will use it to enhance my cooking with turkey for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I will not be accepting any phone calls from work the next 3 days. I worked 6 days this week, have much to work on plus I had requested Oct 29th off but did not get it...I requested the Nov 11th off as a reschedule to get Midget clipped. A new girl starts tomorrow for the deli....that last 2 girls quit after a half day and the other after 4 days. I think that because of my age, I will always be a closer...it seems this company prefers to favor the younger people because when they interview...they have exclusions to being hired such as taking care of a young child. When I was hired...there were no exclusions allowed...you had to be able to work all shifts regardless. It is something I just have to suck up and deal with until I can retire...Can I do this for another 9 years????
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Me - I hear you - the child that rebelled against abuse - good for you - and d*mned if you do and d*mned if you don't with gpa. I know he doesn't want to hire people. I guess the way I see it is that you are the only one to provide what the kids need, and some one else could provide overnight care for gpa whether he likes it or not. I gather you mean you have no choice but to work and I agree. It is not good to rely on gpa who demands too much and changes his mind all the time.
It is good that your daughter has a diagnosis and they are referring her in school, but does not simplify your life at all, as she will need more support.

Hope aunt does come and help out. Blessings
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Margeaux - hope the bone broth helps. I feel it helps me. I think long simmering gets more "goodness" out of the bones. Bones are made basically of protein and minerals, and you want to get both out when cooking them.

I find coconut oil is good for the skin too. I buy it fairly cheap on line.

Sharyn - chicken wings would be good. Here you have to pay for any bones you can get. When I make the turkey neck dish it always gels. The vinegar in the sauerkraut must help. I use a crockpot or my stainless steel. You don't have to put much vinegar in - just a spoonful or two depending on the amount of fluid. I don't think it is any more acid that an tomato sauce - maybe less. From what I have read stainless steel is safe for cooking acid or alkaline foods as regards iron, nickel and chromium.
Sounds like the home where your mum is is doing a great job.
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Veronica - I eat gluten free and dairy free. I have leaky bowel too. Eosinophils are part of the body's defense in allergies, and I suspect you have allergies or at least food sensitivities,. I don't think the tests are worth much - not for me anyway and I rely on the process of elimination. When I first stopped gluten, years ago, my sinuses got much better. Later I stopped dairy and noticed another improvement. I think most of the rest of my allergies are airborne household dust and mould and some pollens, which are hard to totally avoid. I agree that the only way forward is to work on it yourself. You could also be lactose intolerant. That will give you diarrhea. I am both allergic to milk protein and lactose intolerant, and they affect me differently. I don't know now about the effects of GMO's but agree they can be dangerous. Re diarrhea, I would eliminate gluten first for about two weeks. My dil had that and got rid if her D. Then I would eliminate dairy. You may need to eliminate both. I would also look at your history of antibiotics and see if you have an imbalance of gut bugs and need probiotics/antifungals. I self diagnosed the candida infection. It got better when I used antifungal drugs, and not for anything else. Of course, you could have a mixture of various problems, but they need to be identified one at a time. Just for interest are the allergy tests blood tests or skin tests??? I wish you good fortune in figuring it all out.
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OK to address the Great Bone Broth Debate and other things

Sharyn - I do use a milk substitute as I am allergic to dairy. Rice milk has the least flavour, coconut milk and almond milk put a little spin on it. I also use a gluten free thickener for making white sauce like corn starch, powdered tapioca etc. I used to use cream of mushroom soup but alas can't any more. It is a little different but I haven't had any complaints.

re skimming you don't have to. Margeaux gave good info. Gelatin is pure protein and is what you want from this. Amino acids make up proteins and there are a couple in bone broth that you don't get so much of anywhere else. Whatever makes fluid gel is protein - like making jello. Bone broth may gel or not depending on how much water you add. I actually make soup out of the bone broth, but you don't have to do that. I haven't found chicken feet, but anything that is mostly bone and cartilage can be used. Basically you need water, bones and a little vinegar. Vegetables can be added for additional nutrients, and strained out when the broth is ready. As Margeaux noted, it must be boiled/simmered for a long time. I do it until the bones are crumbly. Fat will rise to the top when it is cooled and you can remove it if you want to. If you want to keep the broth in the frig leave the fat on it as it keeps much longer that way. I always add turmeric to soups/broth as it is anti-inflammatory. No grossed out here. I always liked chewing on the ends on chop bones.

me - I will address you in a separate post.
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Good grief....nickel not Nickolas. And lotion not motion...
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Thank you for the info Margeaux. I made a chicken stock once with chicken wings. I did not use vinegar in it and I cooked it for just a few hours. It developed gelatin. Today is my Friday then off for 3 days...I will be making stock for sure. I will use the crock pot.....concerned the vinegar may leech Nickolas from stainless steel pots...any info on that from all of you????
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Margeaux- she is fine after Dr shaves the callus down. My mom used to use vasoline and it worked well for her. Now that she is incapacitated getting her to follow through with simple routines of maintenance is too difficult and the staff is over worked and short handed so they only do the extra things if a Dr orders it in writting. They do an excellent job as it is but we prefer to take her to the podiatrist for this. He is very gentle with her. He is very surprised at how the tea tree oil is clearing up the toe nail fungus simply because he said most people would give up on it since it takes so very long to get rid of it. The staff is tending to that for mom. The Dr also said whether diabetic or not....do not put motion between your toes as it does not absorb and stays too moist. If the skin is dry between the toes he said to use an oil.
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Veronica-I thought the gelatin was high in fat and not good for us. Don't know where I got the idea from but I will ask the meat department today if they have bones LOL!!! I hope they dint think I am into. Voodoo or something...Haha!!
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Oh paleez!
"Calendula cream."
Margeaux
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Sharynmarie,

How are your mom's calluses doing?
Calenula cream is great for softening the skin.
Olive oil works well also. I use it on my skin, instead of creams that are on the market. Many of them have too many ingredients, and some believe it or not end up drying out the feet. I personally would never use something containing petro chemicals in it such as vaseline. The feet are receptors, of the body, hence more sensitive than we realize.

Much Love & Light! Margeaux
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Sharynmarie,

I've read that one of the first things one may see while making the bone broth,
is what is referred to a scum, I know doesn't sound pretty. This will appear soon in the simmering process. You can spoon this off, but some people just leave it in.
Then of course if one is going to include some of the skin you are going to have some of the fat from that in the broth. Apparently, for the gelatin to form if you're working with chicken bones.........this happens after a 24 hr. simmer of the bones.
If you don't like that much fat in the broth, just allow it to cool, refrigerate, the fat w/rise to the top. Then, you can just skim off as much of that as you'd like.
However, the gelatin that is formed after the proper simmering time, this is the good stuff, if you want to eat this for medicinal purposes, very good for the joints.
I hope I can find the article I read about this, and I'll post it.

Much Love & Light! Margeaux
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Glad,

What an ordeal. Well, do listen to your attorney. I do understand your anger, but strategically speaking as it pertains to court behaviors, the attorney probably know best in terms of they wanting to protect you from more damage via opposing attorneys, and often the tricks they can employ in a court room in front of a judge.

Keep the faith that things will be o.k., and this will pass. You'll be able to have more restful nights of sleep.

Hugs,
Much Love & Light! Margeaux
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Jessebelle,

My mom and her narcissistic sister used to make very catty remarks about women.
I'm sure my sister learned this behavior from mother. But I must say.....my sister's brand is very vindictive. Your quote about "beauty fading" is brilliant.
Couldn't agree with you more.

Much Love & Light! Margeaux
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Emjo,

I posted something to you regarding the bone broth soup, and don't know what happened to the post. This is interesting you bring this up. I recently had a bone scan done, and was told to bone up. I too, can't eat dairy. Of course, I admit that I'm not as vigilant as you are. I do know what plant based foods have calcium in them, but I made some bone broth just a week ago. I read about the minerals, and benefits, and even the gelatin that forms but this apparently can only happen when one has simmered the bones for the 24 hr. period for chicken bones. I also read how good this is to heal the gut. Truth be told.......I think this is where sinus problems originate, so I thought it would be good. I also used the vinegar as you've described. Mine still needs some work, and more simmering time.

Thanks for the info.

Much Love & Light! Margeaux
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Sharyn what is suposed to be wrong with the gelatin?
Taking the fat off makes sense but I use the gelatin in gravy

Emjo Did you say before that you go glutin free?
I am becoming interested in the bad effect of GMO foods, but still have a lot of research to do. I have also discovered "leaky bowel syndrome" which is not recognised as a condition by the medical community. However many of my symptoms can be explained by that and all my medical tests keep coming up negative. They have found eosinophylic osophagitis and raised levels of eosinophysils in my blood. These are the white blood cells that fight infection and inflamation. I still have to have the colonoscopy in Jan and would not be shocked if they find eosinophyls in those biopsies too. The clever Drs say allergies but again all tests are negative. For me the only way forward looks like taking resonsibility for myself and seeking a diet free of GMOs. I. only realized last night how deadly these foods can be. The use of GMOs had already been banned in Europe
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Hugs to all- Not trying to Ignore you but if I try to read Ill start seeing letters no words and if I try to reply.. Ill make no sense! Im trying to get back on track here and am still thinking of you all :)
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emjo23-"or until you were sure of your path which makes sense." yes I did say that. I feel a lot of times my path was to be controlled and a human punching bag. Although I even messed some of their plans up for that because at times I was a bad girl and dated, pre- marital etc... dropping out of school and not being a Physicist or similar. Of course I dont go to church and I have argued back. So, not exactly their puppet I guess. Grandpa has always been back on fourth on paying me what the old care taker got and when he decided yes, either I pay what he wants me to pay out of it or I get nothing. Trusts me one minute next not. Im so tired of this, I got so much stress alone with my kids and no job, add dad, grandpa, sister etc!

Drs,teachers,testers, keep asking me about my kids sleeping habits.day habits etc well Im with grandpa! I try to get them with me but either they dont want to go or grandpa gets mad and doesnt want them. Well Im the ONLY one to care for him and no nights off until MAYBE February until Aunt says she MIGHT come down! Almost a year like this it will be.. I love him and want to help him but I also miss my kids at least with a job Id still be home one or two nights a week. I have no choice to work and Im looking and if this causes me to lose my home with grandpa, then I have no choice. Im not getting younger my kids need the income as do I.

Daughter got some testing started for this school and yes, she said she sees the Asperger's in her and is recommending her to the Directer. Further testing is a couple days away! Son, same old this morning.. already...
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Ok Joan!!! You have my interest in this bone broth....I have some questions that I am not finding answers to to online...1)the gelatin that forms as result of this broth...do you skim it off since we have been educated that it is bad? 2) Do you use chicken feet/legs...just wondering...not sure if I can get them here. What has spiked my interest is...when I was a kiddo, I would eat the marrow from chicken bones...I loved it. Sorry, hope I am not grossing others out here...but this is right up my way of cooking but have steered off it due to the warnings of the gelatin, etc.
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Joan~Just out of curiosity, do you use a milk substitute in the turkey tetrazzini?
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Veronica - I boil the bones until they are soft. There are several recipes for bone broth on line. It is very good for you and supposed to help heal the gut, as well as providing minerals. (Gap diet). I put e.g. a couple of chicken carcasses or beef soup bones in a crock pot with water and add a little vinegar to help leach out the minerals. I find it is better to add the usual vegetables (carrots, celery onions, boy choy or other greens etc later though some add the right away. Once the meat is falling off, I find it is better to remove it or it gets too tough/tasteless. I chop up the meat and keep it in the frig and return the bones to the broth and cook till soft - maybe another day and remove them. I often will eat a bone or too when I take them out - they are crumbly. Then I strain the broth, add veggies (left over ends are great for soup) and put the meat back in, cook till veggies are done and season. It sounds a bit fussy, but each step does not take long and you can make a large amount and freeze portions. I had my blood work checked for vitamins and minerals a couple of years ago and all are fine. I was concerned about calcium as I can't eat dairy. I find it is a great snack or even a meal if there is enough meat and veg. Gary likes creamed soups so I will make a creamed Thai coconut pumpkin for him from the pumpkin I roasted yesterday. Hope this helps. I prefer home made soups to soups from a can.
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Emjo do you include the bones in the soup?
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I don't know if it is the end. Conservator was to make things clear, provide books on the trust, and she has barely touched the tip of the iceberg.
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Glad~I am so happy you are finding peace so that you can sleep well.Maybe peace is not the right word...but an end to all this with TS's!!
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glad -wonderful that you slept well. The suspense is nearly over. It is POA job to record what cheques are for. Unbelievable after you had supplied documentation. - twice!!! You have to wonder where their heads are at. I suppose it will take the judge a while to write up her decision, but at least no more court appearances. Hope you sleep well tonight too.
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Emjo, funny. I slept better last night than i have in a long time! Tonight probably even better. Wont have the thrashing around in my brain wondering when, if ever, we will get to this hearing. They brought up a check for 5k written to me on Mom's account three years ago. TS#2 signed the darn thing, couldn't remember what it was for. I wrote a check from my personal account for work in the basement following a flood three years ago. And darling sister POA could not remember? That is fairly substantial amount and POA didn't remember it was to reimburse me?! Absurd! Especially considering i had provided the documentation first to TS#2 and her ijut attorney two years ago, then to idiot conservator a year ago!
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Mother makes comments on people's size and appearance too. She has never been really large but she could have lost 10-20 lbs and not suffered. I thin it is part if her BPD/narcissism. She thought nothing about criticizing her daughters' appearances and making "helpful suggestions" about our clothing, I finally told her I didn't appreciate it.

Jessie - you commented elsewhere about your mother's improved diet and "performance". Very interesting. Getting enough protein is certainly necessary for many things. I had a student who was vegetarian and who fell asleep in class every day despite being well motivated. We looked at her diet and found she was deficient in protein. We figured out things she could eat to add more protein and very quickly and dramatically she became more alert and felt better.

drying pumpkin seeds for roasting...
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Margeaux, my mother does the same thing when it comes to women. Everything is about their size and what they look like. My mother was obese most of her life and not very attractive. Strange that she should judge others using "charms" she never had herself.

There's a lot of wisdom to "Beauty fades. Ugly lasts forever." Women can certainly be ugly about each other.
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margeaux - the turkey was good. Soup still in progress. I add a little vinegar and boil the bones for a few days to get the minerals out, as I can't eat dairy. I need to separate the meat from the bones now and boil them another day till they are soft. Then I make the soup. Pumpkin flesh draining in the kitchen. I think I will save the liquid and use it in pumpkin soup and also can use some in baking. I found a recipe for gluten free pumpkin bars. I got up early yesterday to make lunches for G and that slowed me down for the rest of the day. My housekeeping and cooking is sporadic according to the energy I have. Quince preserves sound wonderful. Your sis's comments about your sil are uncalled for. She has been through a very rough time. Yes, time to detach again.

glad - you sound tired which is not surprising. Financial exploitation - that's a joke. You should be nailing them for that re lawyers fees. I am sure you did do a great job.

((((((hugs))))))) everyone - have a good night
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