Posts by anitteb
My First Blog (Updated)
For reasons I don’t know, we were thinking about Orelia this morning and re-read her blog. Orelia died in 2012 in June having lived an incredible life. We are remembering her today and want to share some of her thoughts, which she shared with us in 2008, with you. copyright 2008 Orelia Ledbetter I really…
Read MoreKeeping Hair Healthy
copyright 2008 Bettina Network, Inc. </> As you grow old you will notice your hair gets drier and it becomes “fly away” hair. If your hair was naturally curly, it now no longer holds a curl for more then a day. TO BEGIN: Wash your hair and let it dry. (That’s simple enough). You need…
Read MoreGetting Old
Coppyright 2008 by Marceline Donaldson Growing old is an amazing process. Especially when you live in a society which worships youth. It seems as though every kind of media output is focused on being young, staying young, looking young, feeling young. There is very little in our society to help you get through this last…
Read MoreBettina’s Premier Beauty Secret
copyright 1984-2008 by Marceline Donaldson A caveat with these beauty secrets – they are a bit magical because they only work for those who use the Bettina Network! Others can try them, but their efficacy will be greatly diminished. To have flawless skin without makeup or foundation try the following: a. Throw out your…
Read MoreLegal Seafood Restaurant
Charles Square – in Harvard Square, Cambridge Open basically 11am to 10 or 11pm depending upon the day of the week Sunday Brunch is served from 11am-2:30pm. Telephone for reservations 617-491-9400 During a recent tour around Harvard Square we stopped in at Legal Seafood in Charles Square. At one time it was exciting to eat…
Read MoreThe Labyrinth
copyright 2008 Anne Gordon** Before leaving to accompany our son on a trip to settle him at his first year at Harvard, we picked an angel card from the little bowl on our altar. We received “trust.” Embarking on a journey involves trust. Plans are made, as are assumptions and hopes for outcomes. But then…
Read MoreBread – Bettina Style
copyright 2007 by Marceline Donaldson from experiments dating back to 1970 Needed: An Electric Mixer 3 cups warm milk (or apple juice or any other liquid) 3/4 cup sugar (or honey or 1/4 cup molasses plus 1/2 cup sugar) 2 packages yeast 2 generous tablespoons Liquid Lecithin Organic Whole Wheat Flour Sea Salt 3/4 cup…
Read MoreRepublican Women Unite
copyright 2007 The Bettina Network, Inc. It is time for a revolution! And for some basic change!!!!!! I’ve noticed as the hair turns grey, many of you get on the “blue” band wagon and put the traditional laundry bluing in your hair. It is beautiful, with the silvery blue look that it takes on –…
Read MoreBread Pudding in honor of Pauli Murray*
copyright 9/19/1999 by Marceline Donaldson 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar (or to taste) 1 can crushed pinneapple 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups shredded coconut (or to taste) 1/2 stick butter (or 4 ounces) assorted stale breads – rolls, brioche, french, etc. All ingredients should be organic, especially the…
Read MoreAlmond and Cancer
We’ve always heard the little ditty “six almonds a day keeps cancer away.” Today it would have to be “six raw, organic almonds a day keeps cancer away.” Only at the breakfast table we heard about the movement afoot to pasteurize all almonds and allow pasteurized almonds to be called raw. It is apparently going…
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