Falling down the stairs
My wife and I love your column! A reader suggested putting critical medical information on your phone in case they need it at the doctor’s office or hospital.
While that could be useful, it may not help you if you are incapacitated. Most phones have a way to safely store medical information on an application that medical personnel can access during an emergency. Instructions vary, but the process is easy and works well for the doctor visits. Cheers. —
A few years back, a good friend fell headfirst down his cellar stairs. He was seriously injured when his head hit the cement floor. As my laundry room is in the basement, I took the precaution of placing a thick piece of carpet at the bottom of the stairs.
Recently, I was hurrying up the stairs with laundry in one hand, holding onto the stair rail with the other. But I misjudged the second step and fell backward down the stairs, slamming my back into the wall.
It could have been a lot worse. Now I have a big, square, cushioned dog bed against the wall. We used some sandpaper to roughen up the slippery railing, too. —
Heloise’s fudge
Can you please publish your recipe for fudge? —
Peggy, of course! Here it is:
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 (12-ounce) can
evaporated milk 3 (6-ounce) packages of
chocolate chips 1 (10-ounce) package of
chocolate chips 1 (10-ounce) package of miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups chopped nuts
Mix the sugar and milk in a large, heavy saucepan. Slowly bring it to a rolling boil and let it boil for 8 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chocolate chips, marshmallows and butter.
Mix until the chips and marshmallows are melted. Add the vanilla and nuts, then blend. Spread the mixture in a large, ungreased pan. Let it cool and enjoy!
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Pet pal
My 17-year-old cat, Elliot, has to be given steroids daily; here is the face that I get after giving it to him. He sure has an attitude. Thank you. —
To see Elliot and our other Pet Pals, go to Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.” Do you have a furry friend to share? Send a photo and a brief description to Heloise@Heloise.com. —