A letter, Re: The article on the lost boy:
(The moving article looked great with the photos, I hope
it helps some people!)
You had a very sad story about a little lost boy named
Efraim. I can't stop thinking about it. I, and I am sure many
mothers, have experienced such a `where is my toddler?' panic
more than once.
Perhaps it would be an idea to increase our surveillance, to
put older children in charge of such toddlers, and to make it
more socially acceptable to use baby leashes. Thanks for
wonderful thought provoking & inspiring articles. tovoh
INFO ABOUT CLOTHES DRYERS...
I had a wonderful morning — the heating unit went out
on my dryer!
My repairman opened the dryer and pulled out the lint filter.
It was clean. We always clean the lint from the filter after
every load of clothes. He told us that he wanted to show us
something.
He took the filter over to the sink, and ran hot water over
it. The lint filter is made of a mesh material — I'm
sure you know what your dryer's lint filter looks like.
WELL, the hot water just sat on top of the mesh! It didn't go
through it at all! He told us that DRYER SHEETS cause a film
over that mesh that can burn out the heating unit. You can't
SEE the film, but it's there. This is also what causes dryer
units to catch fire and potentially burn your house down with
it!
He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very
long time (and to keep your electric bill lower) is to take
that filter out & wash it with hot soapy water & an old
toothbrush (or other brush) at least every six months. He
said that makes the dryer last at least twice as long! I
certainly didn't know dryer sheets would do that. So, I
thought I'd share!
Note: I went to my dryer & tested my screen by running
water on it. The water ran through a little bit but mostly
collected all the water in the mesh screen. I washed it with
warm soapy water & a nylon brush & I had it done in 30
seconds. Then when I rinsed it, the water ran right through.
the screen!
Please pass this on. It could save someone's home and even
someone's life!
Vicky
LETTERS, FEEDBACK
Our serialized autobiography by Sara Glaser, "With all of
Me," has aroused much empathy and sympathy. This courageous
woman is battling with a whole gamut of illnesses, including
cancer. But her spirit is vital, vibrant, positive. I have
even sent a fan directly to her, by phone, to tell her
personally how much she is admired. The feedback I got was
"Amazing!" Readers may wish to glean some of her courage,
too. Her number is 02-587-9549.
The point of this column is to publicize something than can
help many, hopefully, Sara, among them. It is a letter from
Rachel Atkins, London:
Dear Sara Glaser,
I have been reading your extracts in YATED with great
interest. You mention that chemotherapy makes you tired.
There is a product which people with cancer have found very
helpful. My mother took it while undergoing treatment and
found it made a huge difference. The product is PURE
POMEGRANATE JUICE. It may even provide protection against the
disease!
It is available from a gemach in Jerusalem: 02-587-1023.
Wishing you a refuah shleimoh.
Ed. Fresh pomegranates have been available for the past few
years in some Jerusalem greengrocers and supermarkets, from
Rosh Hashonoh until Tu BeShevat.
