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~The Old Padre's Dictionary of Words I Use Whether You Like Them or Not Not arguing your right to use it, Father, but I have to say I don't like this word, primarily because of this woman I read about years ago. She was raising her child in an experimental way, which amounted pretty much to giving him anything he wanted; and when he wanted "nummies", she pulled her car over to the side of the road right then and there, and let him nurse...at age three and a half! I ask you!
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oh is there an 'officially correct age' for weaning?
i'll be honest, my kids went through their first weaning as soon as they cut teeth. i am just not a loving enough mother to get bitten (twice).
but my DIL didn't wean my granddaughter till she was close to 3-- and late weaning (3 or more years) is not uncommon in many cultures.
i sometimes think kids aren't fully weaned till the are seperated from their parents by death. i know i still get called in to provide 'motherly support and comfort' by my children. (not often, but still) and expect i will be doing so at odd intervals for the rest of my life.
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a tree lined street, allée, or driveway is more often called a 'bowery'In some parts of the country, or in France, perhaps. Urban Forest Facts Canopy - Trees for Palo Altohttp://snipurl.com/gp4xTrees are an invaluable component of natural ecosystems, not only in rural and wilderness areas, but – perhaps even more importantly – in urban settings. Trees benefit not only individual residents, but also the entire city and surrounding areas.
Trees add to the aesthetic enjoyment of life. An environment abundant with trees is both healthful and restorative.
Trees significantly increase real estate values for residential and business properties; an ordinary 36 inch tree can add $30,000 – a special tree can be worth $100,000.
Trees enhance economic stability by attracting businesses; people linger and shop longer where trees are present.
Well-landscaped areas experience less crime against people or property.
Apartments and offices with a canopy of trees rent more quickly and have a higher occupancy rate. Workers report more productivity and less absenteeism.
Trees save energy. Strategically placed trees can reduce the need for heating in winter and cooling in summer, with energy savings of 15% to 35%.
A large street tree has the cooling power of ten air conditioner units operating twenty hours a day. Shaded air conditioners operate 10% more efficiently than those in direct sun.
A windbreak can cut heating cost from 10% to 50%.
Trees reduce wind intensity and act as a noise buffer.
Drivers slow down on canopied streets.
Trees need less water than lawns. Trees also reduce the amount of storm water runoff, which can cause erosion and complicate flood control.
Birds and other wildlife find welcome habitat in trees.
Trees reduce the impact of greenhouse gases by removing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. They improve air quality by reducing the formation of smog, capturing airborne dust particles on their leaves and increasing humidity.
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I know enough women in La Leche League and I know how fervently, passionately, energetically and vocally they hold their remarkably strong ideas about breast feeding ... to know better than to get into a discussion about it.
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