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Hang a curtain between the beds. I like this curtain wire from ikea minimal hardware. If it falls or gets tugged on no big screen or curtain rod will crash down.

http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/60075295/

Welcome to Denver. You will NOT need a high altitude cookbook in Denver. If you are moving to the mountains you will adjust a tablespoon or so of flour and that is about all. The humidity is lower so a tad more (drops) water will be needed for dough. The only recipes I change in Denver are the ones with things I don't like in them.

My days always go better when I have "dinner" food for breakfast. I sometimes add an eggs for protein as that is also a good thing for a happy day. my 8am prof. years ago thought I was a total nut job ... until he realized i was the only one in class everyday (always eating pasta & sauce) ... all while passing every quiz he needed to give for his kicks and giggles.

In short I think it is ok. Right now we are trying to keep our schools open and our roads paved. A few extra pennies will not kill us.

I am intrigued with people who were pro raise tax on cigarettes but not corn syrupy soda. They all live in the same not good for you box. I do drink some soda and even some juice from time to time. I do not smoke but I do think we have to look at the bigger picture.

this one is the best one I know and everyone always loves the cookies...

Basic Sugar Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cream together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
3. Roll out chilled dough on floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
4. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 6 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool on the sheets about 1 minute before moving to racks. Decorate as desired.

I don't have a Dutch oven but I dream of having one. I did how ever find 2 different stock pots at the thrift stores. And have loved both of them. One of average size an