Randy Ingle

I’m always interested in learning about natural remedies, or “home remedies” that work to cure problems.  For example, my sister gave me a book a few years ago that was full of home remedies that I look at from time to time if a “problem” pops up and see if I can try the remedy before going to a doctor.  I’ve tried a couple of the home remedies with good luck – I’ve used toothpaste to cure acne and solid Crisco-type shortening on dry skin.  I’m telling you this so you will know that I have a fairly open mind about things like this.

We have a new neighbor that has been trying to convince me to try her favorite natural remedies that she buys over the Internet.  She swears by a product called Intramax that is a liquid that she drinks that is full of vitamins and minerals that is supposed to promote general good health.  And she said she is going to try some Lithium Orotate, which is a mood stabilizer.  When she told me that, I was surprised – I thought Lithium was a prescription medicine and that you had to have a doctor’s prescription for it!  So that made me a little bit nervous, and I wondered about the legality of buying it over the Internet.

She also was telling me that she uses a Natural Sunscreen that is SPF 30, FDA approved and safe for children.  Now THAT I would give a try without much reservation.  I told her the next time she placed an order, to order one for me to try.  I will be curious to see how I like it!

Fireworks have been illegal in this state for as far back as I can remember. I saw an article in the local paper that the State is going to consider whether to legalize them. At this point, the only “fireworks” anyone can legally buy and use in this state are those lame “sparklers.” As far as I’m concerned, sparklers are dangerous because the sparks that fly off of them when the kids are waving them around burn people in close proximity to the kids! Even though fireworks are illegal, throughout the tourist season I hear fireworks going off almost every weekend night – being lit by tourists who are celebrating their vacation. I can’t get a good night’s sleep on the weekends because they go off until midnight or even later!

I agree that fireworks are dangerous, and the commercial fireworks that you can buy in other states tend to be really expensive and fairly lame, and that the towns put on good fireworks displays. However, I don’t go to the town displays because I don’t like dealing with the crowds late at night trying to get home. If fireworks were legal here, I’d probably buy some and save them for really special occasions – like setting them off at 5 in the morning after one of our neighbors was setting his off until 1 am. They like to share their love with me, and I’d love to return the favor!