Dr. Oz – Breakfast Conversation

copyright Bettina Network, inc. 2013 Considering we are a network which tries hard to be as organic as possible – which means in food, lifestyle, building structures, etc. – it was quite something to be a part of a breakfast conversation which resulted in all saying they were turning off Dr. Oz and his television…

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My Nose Survives Winter

copyright 2013 Bettina Network, inc. I have been a loyal guest, staying at Bettina Network homes for a very long time. Last year, I went to the kitchen in one of my homes very early in the morning and found the host bent over the kitchen sink with her head in a pot of steaming…

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A Poem from A Bettina Guest

“I have really enjoyed, learned from and look forward to reading Bettina Network’s Blog.  My contribution to the blog – as a member of the Bettina Network Community (that’s a great idea and I love it – am I going to get a membership card?) – is the following poem.  I keep it all over…

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Walnut Oil on Furniture?

copyright 2012 Bettina Network, inc. From a guest and blog reader: Thanks for your blog on using Walnut Oil on wood furniture.  I tried it and it works phenomenally!  I used the Olive Oil and Walnut Oil – half and half.  A friend of mine used Walnut Oil straight from the Spectrum bottle.  She loves…

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Was Susan Rice Used?

copyright Bettina Network, inc. – 2012 RICE = ROGERS = GUINIER.  What do they have in common besides all being African Americans! Was yet another woman used? – misused? – abused?  in this political process? Looks to us as though Ms. Rice’s name was thrown out and then reeled in to get the deal President…

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A Guest Responds to Rice and Kerry

I read your blog on the Secretary of State fiasco and I am so glad someone has put out there what is actually happening.   I am especially distressed about what I am seeing in the media and hearing about this Susan Rice thing.  Imagine putting such a lovely young woman through such trials because…

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Thanks for your Presidential Post!

I would like to add just a couple things, which I think need to be highlighted: We read lots about minorities playing the “race card.”  No one has said one word about the races taking place today – presidential and otherwise where one person running is blatantly using the ‘race card’ against their opponent.  For…

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“I Tried The Food in Your Blog Post”

copyright Bettina Network, inc. 2012 “I tried some of the suggestions in your blog posts and have had great results in the health department. I was worried about my high blood pressure – I clocked in at 159 and in spite of exercise and eating less, my blood pressure didn’t move down.  So I figured,…

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Chick-fill-A – couldn’t resist commenting!

It is interesting that even bed & breakfast is getting involved in this conversation where Chick-fil-A takes a stand against marriage equality. A Bed & Breakfast in Edgewater Park, N. J., has a sign posted outside indicating the Inn’s support of a planned, nationwide “Chick-fill-A” day by anti-marriage equality patrons, followed by the message, “Marriage,…

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More on Apple Cider Vinegar

copyright Bettina Network, inc. 2012 “Thanks for your information on Apple Cider Vinegar.  I remember it being around a lot when I was growing up and then it disappeared.  In fact, white vinegar, which I believe is a petroleum derivative, has replaced a few of the uses for vinegar which are still around – mainly…

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