I SURE AM GLAD THAT IT IS FRIDAY

I sure am glad that it is Friday, it has been a rough week at work being in the warehouse 3 of the 4 days so far and busting my head on the back of the truck on Tuesday. I did get to go out on truck yesterday, we just went Chesterfield and Prince George which was better than being the warehouse. For the Redskins sake I hope last nights pre-season game is not an indicator of how the season is going to be, the Skins were shutout 23-0 at Baltimore. I am probably going to go to the beach tonight, with college football approaching my chances of getting down will diminish so I need to get down there while I can. I hope everybody has a good weekend. MICKEY

Craving cake? Have a whole-wheat muffin, banana bread, or pumpkin bread instead. You can still enjoy the spongy and sweet goodness that comes from cake--just without the nasty artificial sweetners and chemicals that come smothered with the cloyingly sweet frosting on top.

Heal wounds
Honey can disinfect cuts and help them heal faster. The syrup contains an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide, which kills germs, as well as antioxidants that may reduce inflammation. Raw honey is the most effective, but even the variety in packets will work. Warm it in the microwave, apply a tablespoon to a gauze pad and secure with medical tape. Reapply daily.

The top five fastest NASCAR race tracks:
1. Texas Motor Speedway
2. Atlanta Motor Speedway
3. Michigan Speedway
4. Lowes Motor Speedway
5. Talledega Super speedway

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