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Indoor Wind Chimes
Dear Heloise: I love WIND CHIMES, but, out of respect for neighbors, I don't have any on my balcony. However, I have found a way to use a beautiful, melodic set in my little bright, airy studio apartment.
To soften the shrill clang, I pushed a big cotton ball into the low end of each tube. It doesn't alter the tone, but it mutes the sound to a pleasant softness. I have a little fan that I set on low and aim it at the beautiful wind chimes.
I still have on my bulletin board a picture of your cute little dog and your hubby riding your beloved motorcycle (that can back up) from when you visited The Manhattan Mercury and I had the pleasure of meeting you. -- Helen R., Manhattan, Kan.
Helen, love your "good neighbor" hint, and I had such fun when David, Cabbie and I visited! Yes, my "bike" does have reverse and a sidecar! Visit my Web site, www.Heloise.com, to see photos of both. -- Heloise
FAST FACTS
Dear Readers: Other uses for nonstick vegetable spray:
Spray on cookie cutters before using.
Spray the inside of a syrup lid to prevent sticking.
Spray lightly on fingernails to help polish dry quickly.
Spray measuring cups and spoons before measuring sticky items like honey or syrup.
Spray cheese grater prior to grating cheese.
