tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64835773558036275972024-02-20T05:04:26.010-05:00Lori's AdventuresLoris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.comBlogger358125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-26781092141670109952020-07-12T10:00:00.028-04:002020-07-12T10:00:01.530-04:00What is Paint Club?<font face="georgia" style="line-height: 1.15;">Paint Club is a fun way to connect with friends and a safe way to get out of the house during this time of social distancing. It is proven that getting creative releases endorphins, it's a little boost of pleasure, resulting in a feeling of well-being.</font><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklYWb8B5zoK4VD9QXLqDJwbQRroJ0ib4EvEhsY4c5CC3ZCV6f4AFH7sFzZoR1FjvE5XZnDDhWYWGLyAvd6tH2B4q35pKlHnQigSKuWrlppAL1y64-fOJfOsvbK1kZfdP4P-atwq2X7c7i/w361-h400/89135574_185715122847762_544909944021843968_n+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><font face="georgia" style="line-height: 1.15;">We meet once a week at the Blue Heaven Studio for three hours of painting and socializing. We all wear masks and stay 6 ft away from each other. We all work on the same project taught by a professional artist who takes us through step by step from blank canvas to a work of art. Some projects are completed in one session, others are completed over several weeks. No set schedule dictates how slowly or quickly we complete the project. It's a very relaxed way to learn how to paint.</font><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHXl0zVN3gdgGoIkT8u33C_hLUCBJiMxpq6ijQg0FTv7gHUsVvdjQAM2ZPsb242woFKmvCL8w9IRg8_QbqSkN7VZyFHvRcmQdlVViuMexi-UpMKhhAQDMaZONfrTQshbyk0lEcIm05SPP/w400-h310/103565284_258117475607526_5915657658054212467_n+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><font face="georgia" style="line-height: 1.15;">The Paint Club is best enjoyed with a drink in hand, so we take turns bringing a bottle and snacks.</font><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCiGfOZbgB7heNVhTJK7a_ZUYZUbTAlVQzBPYu6JYOuFdU1Vb-t5sUdFaXdkXWAiscY7BC7DYxfkMolKyyiQ4TESok7fABQ6-xRzaDUN9kPvT9YEC8n6OK-2gOBjvaX9qyhgUqEufvVCsz/w236-h500/89151994_184285326324075_7679313663102025728_n+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><font face="georgia" style="line-height: 1.15;">The photos in this post are projects we have been working on recently. I've learned so much about paining over the last year, our instructor Dee Catallo is fabulous!</font><br /><br /><font face="georgia" style="line-height: 1.15;">Cheers!<br />Lori in Blue Ridge, GA</font><br /><br />Loris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-31739215765767668832020-07-11T16:34:00.001-04:002020-07-11T16:34:09.763-04:00Working From Home....<div style="text-align: left;"><font face="georgia"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">When I </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">occasionally</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> worked from home (before Covid-19), I ended up propped in bed with my lap desk, relaxing and working in pajamas. This worked when I was working from home for one or two days, I've now been working from home just short of 4 months. 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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A well-seasoned cast iron skillet takes time, patience and care. However, this does not mean that you need to coddle it like a newborn or tuck it into bed every night. Cast iron is a tough, versatile material that is exceptional at conducting hot, even heat, but it does require some maintenance. A new cast iron skillet is raw natural metal and, just like our skin, it has pores. When you heat this material, the pores open and absorb the oils and fats from what you're cooking. Over time, these oils combine with the porous surface and create an easy-release surface that is harder and smoother than cast iron is on its own. This process is called seasoning and it is much easier to do at home than it sounds. To help you get the most out of your pans (and keep them in good cooking shape), here are a few dos and don’ts to live by when it comes to cast iron.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Use dish soap—really!</b> A soft sponge and dish soap are not abrasive enough to scrape off all of the hard-earned seasoning on the surface of your pans. If you only rinse your skillet, bacteria can grow or grease residue can go rancid. For tough foods that a soft sponge can’t clean, try scrubbing your cast iron with a few tablespoons of oil, kosher salt and a paper towel. When the salt looks black and dirty, then rinse and dry well.</span></li>
<li style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Rub the cast iron skillet with oil before storing. </b>After washing and carefully drying your cast iron skillet, use a paper towel to apply a very thin layer of neutral oil like soybean, flaxseed or vegetable oil. Store it until ready to use again.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">My Recommendation: The Best Cast Iron </b><span style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><b>Skillet</b></span><b style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> - Lodge 12" $25.00</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);">Lodge skillets are affordable and durable—with good care, they will last you a long time. These skillets come pre-seasoned, but I highly recommend washing and seasoning them before use. </span><em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);">Bonus:</em><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);"> They also come in all sizes. The 12-inch is great for roasting a whole chicken, but also stock up on the </span>3.5-inches<span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);"> for individual baked eggs or fruit crisps with a scoop of ice cream. Yummy!</span></span></div>
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Loris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-33689022281725707922020-03-02T00:19:00.000-05:002020-03-02T00:19:48.985-05:00Sunday Stealing...<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Welcome to Sunday Stealing. This feature originated and published on WTIT: The Blog. Here we will steal all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. (Past hosts include: Our first - Judd Corizan, Mr. L, Kwizgiver and Bud) Cheers to all of us thieves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. <i>Do you think animals dream?</i> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes. I don't know if they dream like we do, but our dog moves and barks in her sleep.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7. <i>Have you ever fallen down the stairs?</i> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, and I have fallen UP stairs too!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8. <i>What do you think about the death penalty?</i> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, in most cases, I am an "eye for an eye" person.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">10. <i>What are your neighbors like?</i> We have great neighbors</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. Mountain folk tend to take care of one another. Much better than when we lived in the city.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">11. <i>Do you turn off the water when you brush your teeth?</i> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I try to remember to do that, but some bad habits are hard to break.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">12. <i>Are there any foods that you wouldn’t eat as a child that you now like?</i> Beets and brussel sprouts</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. As a kid I only had the canned varieties, fresh is so much better.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">13.<i> Is it important to always tell the truth?</i> Yes, but I sometimes lie by omission to save the feelings of others.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">15.<i> Do computers really help us save time? </i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes and no. I can waste a lot of time surfing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">16. </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Do you have any tattoos?</i><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"> No... Not because I don't like them, I just have a hard time trusting the artist's skill with a forever work of art.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">17. <i>How do you feel about changing your nationality? </i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ask me this question again in November.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">18. <i>Would you ever buy a used car?</i> Yes, I've had several gently used cars.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I waited patiently for a position to open up that I had the skills for. Finally a position was posted in November that I was qualified for. After a long interview process I was hired for the job! Tomorrow will be my first day. My title will be Development Coordinator.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;">Mrs. Olive Dame Campbell donated her homestead and created the beautiful campus. The school was founded to nurture and preserve the folk arts of the </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Mountains"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Appalachian Mountains</span></span></span></a><span style="color: black;">, it is a </span>nonprofit<span style="color: black;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </span></span><span style="color: black;">adult educational organization based on non-competitive learning. Founded in 1925, the Folk School's motto is “I sing behind the plow”.</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">The Folk School has week-long and weekend classes year-round in traditional and contemporary arts, including but not limited to jewelry, fiber, blacksmithing, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography, storytelling and writing. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The class that got me on the path to my new job was precious metal clay jewelry. The instructor was Pam East – she is a precious metal clay artist who shares her knowledge and expertise. She is funny and interesting and a great teacher. Here is a sample of my work:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Welcome to Sunday Stealing. This feature originated and published on WTIT: The Blog. Here Bev will steal all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Her promise is that she will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. (Past hosts include: Our first - Judd Corizan, Mr. L, Kwizgiver and Bud) Cheers to all of us thieves!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You’re feeling lazy. What do you make? </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Call the pizza delivery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You’re feeling really lazy. What kind of pizza do you order?</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">HAHA - didn't read ahead, we get pizza a lot. Meat lovers personal pan pizza for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Favorite junk food:</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Crunchy Cheetos</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Favorite between meal snack:</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fruit</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You’re on a diet. What food(s) do you fill up on?</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">An apple, popcorn, or sugar free jello.</span></div>
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Loris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-38761085932023749712020-01-30T11:34:00.000-05:002020-01-30T11:34:12.447-05:00Comfort Food...<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shepherd’s pie is one of the most loved meals in Ireland. The truth is that shepherd’s pie came about from sheer genius and the need to preserve rather than waste food. It was derived from the need to make something cohesive from the little bits of food that was seen to be not worth much. It was so revered in that time that it became something like a specialty dish in some homes. </span><br />
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">1/4 cup half-and-half</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">2 ounces unsalted butter</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">3/4 teaspoon kosher salt</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;">1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)</li>
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<li style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">1 cup chicken broth</li>
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<li>Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch dice. Put them in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set said pan over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, drop the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.</li>
<li>Heat the oil in a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and carrots and saute just until they begin to take on color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Add the meat, salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 3 minutes.</li>
<li>Sprinkle the meat with the flour, toss to coat, and continue to cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary and thyme and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then decrease the heat to low, cover, and simmer slowly for 10 to 12 minutes, until the sauce is thickened slightly.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, combine the half-and-half and butter in a microwave-safe container and nuke till warmed through, about 35 seconds.</li>
<li>Drain the potatoes and return them to the saucepan. Mash the potatoes (a masher is an excellent tool for this, though a hand mixer will also do), then add the hot half-and-half mixture, as well as the salt and pepper. Mash to smoothness, then stir in the egg yolk.</li>
<li>Add the corn and peas to the meat mixture and spread evenly in a 7-by-11-inch glass baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, starting around the edges to create a seal to prevent the mixture from bubbling over, and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. </li>
<li>Place on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or just until the potatoes begin to brown. Remove to a cooling rack and let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love camping; it has been my favorite hobby for about 35 years. I started with a very small pup tent camping on the Hawaiian Islands while in college. I upgraded to larger tents several times over the years, and camped all over the USA with friends and family. My husband and I made the decision to trade in our tent for a travel trailer about two years ago. It allows us to pick up and go on the spur of the moment...Love it! </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The outdoors is my happy place. Walking in the woods, sitting on the beach, watching the river rush past, or strolling through the park are some of the ways that I relax, reflect, and recharge. I do not walk in the rain, I walk in the sun. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is only a few hours away; it is a wonderful park filled with magical places to explore.</span></span><br />
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</b>Loris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-37570362508634340502020-01-19T14:25:00.003-05:002020-01-19T14:28:59.270-05:00My Jewelry Making Class ...<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jewelry. Humans have been adorning themselves with it for thousands of years. In fact, jewelry is one of the</span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewellery#History" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> oldest types of archaeological artifacts</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, with 100,000-year-old beads made from Nassarius shells thought to be the oldest known jewelry. But the first signs of established jewelry making didn’t happen until around 3,000-5,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Since then, much has changed, yet much has stayed the same. Whether you call it jewelry in the States, jewellery in the UK or jewelery elsewhere, these accessories make a statement, and showcase our personal style.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Forget items being cranked out by the thousands (or millions) at a factory. There’s something much more satisfying in creating your own jewelry designs. Hand-made, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces forge style and sentiment into a single, unique DIY accessory that has a story to tell.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Just like any good story, we must start at the beginning: The Fundamentals. My jewelry making for beginners class will show you how to make jewelry that is functionally sound, aesthetically pleasing and professional looking so that you can wear it proudly or happily give it to friends and family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I give jewelry making classes at Blue Haven Studio in Blue Ridge, GA. I</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> have a wide selection of beads, chain and pendants to create custom, handmade jewelry. Students</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> can choose to make a necklace, earrings or bracelet. Browse my selection and samples when you arrive, and I’ll be there to help you create something you’ll be proud to wear. We also enjoy adult beverages and bring snacks to share. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My career allowed me to travel coast to coast in the United States and Canada. I've also traveled outside of North America: Europe, The </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Caribbean, Central America, and The Pacific Islands. I think Istanbul Turkey is the furthest that I've been from home.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;">If cost was not a factor I would have several homes. A summer home in Camden, Maine, a winter home on the coast in Florida (possibly Key West), and a vacation home in Santorini, Greece. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">I've always wanted to visit the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island in Michigan. When I was young I lived outside of Chicago and the Grand Hotel was a vacation destination within driving distance. But we never traveled there as a family and after College I never returned to the Midwest. Someday I will get there.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">National Bagel Day is January 15. The yummy rounds of dough can be found just about anywhere: breakfast joints, coffee shops, supermarkets, or your favorite deli. In fact, 2018 saw more than 354 million bagels sold. What is your favorite? Mine is the Everything Bagel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="author-10329398899 font-color-000000 font-size-medium" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bagels have a long and highly documented history that travels from the Jewish families of Poland in the 1600s to wrapped up in parchment paper in your hands today. And, unlike many things created nearly five-hundred years ago, bagels are remarkably unchanged. Sure, cream cheeses, butters, flavors, and toppings may have evolved over time but the bagel is still the same basic recipe</span><span class="author-10329398899 font-color-000000 font-size-medium" style="box-sizing: inherit;">. </span></span></div>
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<span class="author-10329398899 font-color-000000 font-size-medium" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bagels made the jump to America with a massive Polish-Jewish immigration in the 1800s that firmly entrenched itself in New York City where it thrived. In fact, an entire union was created in the early 1900s called Bagel Bakers Local 338 to support the growing, immigrant-led industry. That also begat the “bagel brunch,” that we still enjoy to this day with little to no changes: lox, cream cheese, capers, tomatoes, and red onions. </span></span></div>
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<span class="author-10329398899 font-color-000000 font-size-medium" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While bagels were hugely popular in New York City almost immediately, they didn’t make their way to the national scale until the mid 20th-century where automation and bread slicing made mass manufacturing much more efficient. Since then, bagels have taken off to include a variety of flours, toppings, dips and smears but still remain – by and large – exactly as they were in the 1600s...yummy!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #394445; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not all bagels are created equal; in fact, truly great bagels are so hard to find, I decided to learn how to make bagels at home. This recipe for the classic bagel is easy to follow; once you get the basics down, switch up the toppings and flavors to delight every bagel lover in the house. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 1/2 cup warm water 110°F </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4 cups bread flour </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3 tablespoons barley malt syrup divided </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4 teaspoons sugar </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2 teaspoons kosher salt </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Every</span>thing Bagel Seasoning or poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or coarse salt (see notes)<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1.) Soften (bloom) the yeast in the warm water for 5 minutes.<br />2.) In an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine flour, 2 tablespoons barley malt syrup, sugar, and salt. With the motor running on low, slowly drizzle in the yeast mixture. <br />3.) Increase the mixer speed to medium and mix until shiny and smooth, 6 to 10 minutes. If the dough becomes stuck to the dough hook, scrape the dough off the hook and return to the bottom of the mixer bowl.<br />4.) Turn out the dough onto a dry surface and shape into a ball. Place in a greased bowl and brush with olive oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place (80 to 85 degrees, see notes) for 20 minutes (it will double in volume). <br />5.) Turn out the dough onto a dry surface and divide into 12 equal portions of dough. </span><span class="author-10329398899 font-color-000000 font-size-medium" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></span><br />
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<span class="author-10329398899 font-color-000000 font-size-medium" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #394445; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7.) Cover the shaped bagels with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place (80 to 85 degrees) for another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, arrange a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper.</span></span><br />
<span class="author-10329398899 font-color-000000 font-size-medium" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #394445; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8.) Bring a large, shallow pan of water and remaining 1 tablespoon barley malt syrup to a simmer. Boil the bagels in batches, 3 to 4 at a time, for 30 seconds on each side, adjusting the heat of the stove to maintain a simmer. Remove to the cooling rack set over a baking sheet and repeat with remaining bagels. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.</span></span><br />
<span class="author-10329398899 font-color-000000 font-size-medium" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #394445; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">9.) While the top of the bagels are still damp, sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or coarse salt. Transfer the bagels to the parchment-lined baking sheet.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 tablespoon white sesame seeds </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 tablespoon black sesame seeds </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 tablespoon dried minced garlic </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 tablespoon dried minced onion </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Everyone’s discussing goal-setting this time of year, but I think most people miss a key part of making goals ... following-through, meaning taking the necessary steps and doing specific things to help you achieve those goals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In setting my goals for the year, I came across a great set of tips and wanted to share:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1. <i>Write it down....</i></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; letter-spacing: 0.14px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Most of us do write down our goals in January, but we only think about them on occasion. A goal setting study by Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychologist and professor, says we’re 42% more likely to achieve our goals if we simply write them down. Instead of thinking about them or only writing them once, write them down frequently so your focus is fresh and your goals are top of mind. I have a journal to do this, and look at it daily.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2. <i>Work on it...</i></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; letter-spacing: 0.14px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is a big one for me, I pride myself on being organized and following a plan. Along with </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; letter-spacing: 0.14px;">daily chores, making jewelry and teaching classes, scheduling time to work on a specific goal the is key. According to Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson, a psychologist who studies goal-setting, <u>scheduling</u> time to work on your goals doubles and sometimes triples your chances for success.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">3. <i>Be Accountable...</i></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fbf9f8; color: #231f20; letter-spacing: 0.14px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">According to the American Society of Training & Development, you have a 65% chance of completing a goal if you have someone to help keep you accountable. If you set a standing accountability appointment for coffee, a text or email to report status, your odds go up to 95%! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fbf9f8; color: #231f20; letter-spacing: 0.14px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cheers!</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fbf9f8; color: #231f20; letter-spacing: 0.14px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lori in Blue Ridge</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Many years ago I was accidentally hit in the face with a baseball bat (full Swing). My face was cut open by the sunglasses I was wearing and I had a concision, my short term memory was affected. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had no family in the area and I hadn't made many friends yet in my new state. So many people stepped in to help me (I was out of sorts for a month): co-workers, hospital staff, casual acquaintances and surprisingly my ex-boyfriends family.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I felt blessed that so many people stepped up to help me, it was one of the nicest things anyone has done for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>2) What is the most fun thing you have ever done?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I went on a 14 day cruise to Europe. I loved the trip and saw so many sights in a very short time span. Granted, I was exhausted after running full speed for two weeks, but it was a wonderful trip and so much fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>3) Are you left-handed or right-handed?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Right handed, but I can use both without much thought.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>4) What is the biggest animal you’ve seen in the wild?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Humpback Whales, they were everywhere in Alaska. I also saw a very large grizzly in Alaska.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>5) What is the smallest animal you’ve seen in the wild?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was sitting on a log in the redwood forest writing in my travel journal. It was quiet and magical due to the light streaming in at an angle through the giant trees. I looked to my right and found a tiny mouse sitting on the end of the log with me. The little mouse looked so out of place in this giant landscape. We sat peacefully enjoying each others company, it was a wonderful moment in time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>6) Do you ever have funny dreams at night?</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I don't think so, they are usually strange.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>7) If you could make a law for your country, what would it be?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Free healthcare and affordable prescription drugs for all citizens. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>8) What would you do if you were invisible for a day?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sneak in the Biltmore House and see all the wonders of life in the Gilded Age. I would play "Queen for a Day".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>9) If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oprah - "you get a house, and you get a car, and you get a vacation, and you get a makeover, and you get a boat, etc...". I would love to fulfill the dreams of others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>10) What would you like to change about yourself?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'd like to have more enthusiasm when it's time to down size...we have too much stuff!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>11) What would your perfect day be like?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Waking up in an exotic tropical place, breakfast served on the balcony overlooking the water, a day of relaxation and pampering, a sunset dinner on the beach with tiki torches and fine wine with each coarse, and then snuggling with my sweetie in our over water bungalow, listening to the waves as we drift off to sleep. Perfection!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>12) What makes you nervous?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The idiot in the White House and everything he is doing to destroy the country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cheers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lori in Blue Ridge, GA</span></div>
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Loris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-15515344080850181242019-09-02T13:35:00.000-04:002019-09-02T18:14:20.217-04:00I Love Coconut....<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Today is World Coconut Day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Nobody knows exactly when the first coconut popped out from a palm tree, but specialists say that the oldest coconut fossils were found up to 55 million years ago in Australia and India.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Comfortably growing along the coast between 26 degrees north and 26 degrees south of the equator, they serve as a dietary staple for nearly a third of the world’s population.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In ideal conditions, one coconut palm tree can produce 75 fruits annually. However, if the land is not fertile enough or if the temperature isn’t consistent, a low yield would be around 30 each year. When coconuts mature, they automatically drop to the ground. Yes, falling coconuts can kill people, and are frequently compared with the number of shark attacks in the world, but don’t worry both statistics are very low and please don’t let that deter you from hugging a coconut palm tree!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can’t make a piña colada or a decent Thai curry without it, its water makes a great recovery drink, and its fibrous husk, when burned, repels mosquitos — these are just three of many excellent reasons to celebrate World Coconut Day on September 2.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0ac6e9; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 21.0pt;">World Coconut Day
Activities:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #33244a; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s a lot of fun to crack into a real
coconut, and no, you don’t need a machete. There are a number of methods, so
check out some YouTube videos. Whichever you choose, be sure to save the
coconut water before prying out the sweet meat for snacking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #33244a; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">If you have only ever had coconuts in tropical
drinks and macaroons, get acquainted with the savory side of this fruit. Try
your hand at a coconut-based curry, coconut shrimp, coconut-lime rice, or even
coconut-crusted onion rings!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #33244a; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Now that you have all these coconutty
delights, why not host a Polynesian-themed party? They’re best held in the
backyard, where you can light the area with tiki torches. Provide leis and/or grass
skirts, decorate with orchids and tropical fruit, and play some festive ukulele
music to get guests in the mood. Don’t forget to put umbrellas in the drinks...Cheers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Yummy! A fabulous, moist coconut cake studded with vanilla beans is filled and coated with a coconut meringue buttercream frosting.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">FOR THE CAKE:</span></h4>
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cake flour</div>
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cups</div>
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granulated sugar</div>
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teaspoons</div>
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baking powder</div>
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kosher salt</div>
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cup</div>
<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 2-inch pieces</div>
</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 3px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">6</span><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
egg whites</div>
</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 3px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
cup</div>
<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
coconut milk</div>
</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 3px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
cup</div>
<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
sweetened shredded coconut</div>
</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 3px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
vanilla bean</div>
<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
(split in half lengthwise)</div>
</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
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<h4 class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; font-style: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.05em; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">FOR THE FROSTING:</span></h4>
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<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 3px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1½</span><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
cups</div>
<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
granulated sugar</div>
</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 3px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">6</span><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
egg whites</div>
</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 3px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1½</span><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
cups</div>
<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 2-inch pieces</div>
</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 3px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
teaspoon</div>
<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
vanilla extract</div>
</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 3px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¼</span><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
teaspoon</div>
<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
kosher salt</div>
</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 3px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">⅔</span><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
cup</div>
<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
coconut milk</div>
</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<h4 class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; font-style: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.05em; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">FOR THE GARNISH:</span></h4>
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<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 3px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
cup</div>
<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 4px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
sweetened shredded coconut</div>
</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<span style="color: #33244a; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><br />
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<h3 class="wprm-recipe-header" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; font-style: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.05em; line-height: 1; margin: 20px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">DIRECTIONS:</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Make the Cake:</span> Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans; set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sift the cake flour into the bowl of an electric mixer. Add the sugar, baking powder and salt and beat on low speed for 15 seconds to combine. Add the butter pieces and beat on low speed for 1 minute, or until the mixture is coarse and crumbly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites, coconut milk and the 1 cup shredded coconut until combined. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the mixture and whisk to thoroughly incorporate the seeds throughout the mixture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add half of the coconut milk mixture to the dry ingredients and beat on medium-high for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, add the remainder of the coconut milk mixture and beat on medium speed for 30 seconds, or until the batter is well-mixed, light and fluffy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the tops are firm and golden brown and spring back when pressed lightly in the center. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans on a wire rack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Remove the bowl from the heat and transfer the mixture into the bowl of an electric mixer. Using the whisk attachment, whip on medium-high speed for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the mixture becomes a light, white meringue and the mixture is cool to the touch. Reduce the speed to low and add the butter a couple of pieces at a time. Increase the speed to medium and mix for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the butter is thoroughly incorporated and the frosting is smooth and glossy. The frosting may initially look curdled after adding the butter, but continue beating and it will come together, looking smooth and creamy by the end of the mixing time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add the vanilla extract, salt and coconut milk and whip for another few minutes on medium speed, or until the coconut milk is thoroughly incorporated and the frosting is smooth. Again, the buttercream may look thin and separated, but continue mixing until it comes together. It will be more of a satin-like consistency, versus the thick powdered sugar frostings that are often used. Note: Use the frosting within 30 minutes, or transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 day, then beat with a mixer (using the paddle attachment) until smooth before using. You can also store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, then bring to room temperature and beat with a mixer (using the paddle attachment) for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth before using.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Water sports on the Lake and the Toccoa River. The water is just the right temperature to be refreshing on a hot Georgia day. It is also a step closer to Fall my favorite season. </span></div>
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3) <b>What do you think about dogs</b>?</div>
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I <i>LOVE</i> dogs, and dogs generally love me! I'm a bit of a dog whisperer, even shy dogs are drawn to me. We have a Goldendoodle puppy named Sophie. She is smart and wants to please, a good combination in any dog. </div>
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4) <b>Have you ever gotten lost</b>?</div>
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I have a good sense of direction and very rarely get lost. I traveled for many years during my career to new cities. I had to navigate to job sites without the help of GPS to get me there. The only city that gave me a serious run for my money was Boston, I was lost as soon as I got out of the tunnel exiting the airport. It was an adventure!</div>
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5) <b>What are your favorite type of socks</b>?</div>
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Fluffy extra soft socks are my favorite. We have hardwood floors that stay cold three seasons out of the year.</div>
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6) <b>What is your favorite style of shoes</b>?</div>
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Birkenstocks. I have a very high arch and Birks are comfortable all day. I'm always looking for brightly colored pairs that are a little more feminine than the standard two strap (boring) original design.</div>
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7) <b>What would you name your boat if you had one</b>?</div>
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The "Luck Lady" after a movie starring Liza M.</div>
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8) <b>What common misconception do you hate to hear repeated as fact</b>?</div>
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Gays can be "cured."</div>
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9) <b>What was the last shop you went into and what did you buy</b>?</div>
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The last shop I went into was the gift shop at "Polly Claire's Tea Room" in Chattanooga, TN. I bought loose tea called "Pina Colada". I joined my best friends for High Tea and I bought the mix that I had in the Tea Room...yummy!</div>
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10) <b>What's your favorite thing to do to pass the time</b>?</div>
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Camping in the many state and national parks within about 3 - 4 hours drive. It's were I recharge and craft without distraction.</div>
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I love to travel, but lately have become a home body; except for weekend camping trips.</div>
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12) <b>Have you ever gone to a Bingo hall</b>?</div>
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Yes, when I was young I would go with my maternal Grandmother. It was hosted by the church we belonged to.</div>
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13) <b>What is the longest plane trip you have taken</b>?</div>
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Atlanta to Hawaii, it was about 10 hours.</div>
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14) <b>Do you text more or call more? Why</b>?</div>
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Text. I can get a response more quickly from most people. </div>
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Lori in Blue Ridge, GA</div>
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</span>Loris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-44972822463933819422019-08-14T14:52:00.002-04:002020-01-12T15:49:56.768-05:00Link Party - Wednesday Medley - 08/14/19<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>1. I'm sure many kids today have no idea what V-J Day is all about. Did you have a loved one who fought in WWII?</b><span style="color: blue;"><i><b> </b>No, I did not have any relatives in WWII, but my husband's Father was in the war stationed in Germany. I never met him, he passed before I met my sweetie. </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>2. The iconic sculpture from the famous photograph of "The Unconditional Surrender" has been defaced recently because of the #metoo movement. I know we can get very political about this subject, but just keeping it in the spirit for which it was created, what are your thoughts? </b><span style="color: blue;"><i>I think it was just a moment of </i></span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>excitement between two kids at the end of the war. Nothing more or nothing less....</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="color: #666666;">3. Terri's grandson, Tristan, loved playing a game called "Axis & Allies". It was quite complicated, took up the entire dining room table, and was not something Terri wanted to play (Grandpa understood it and played though). Can you name three Axis countries and five of the many Allies (okay to look it up!)? </b><i><span style="color: blue;">Never heard of this game; looked it up: </span></i></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Axis: Germany, Italy, Japan. Allies: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, </i></span></span><i style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Australia, Denmark</i><i style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: initial;">4. Terri was surprised to learn that</span><span style="background-color: initial;"> </span>most historians agree that WWII began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Others say it started when Japan invaded Manchuria on September 18, 1931. And some scholars suggest WWII is actually a continuation of WWI, with a break in between. Have you ever visited Pearl Harbor in Hawaii or any other WWII memorials around the world? </b><span style="color: blue;"><i>I have visited Pearl Harbor in the late 70's, but no other large memorials. We do have a small memorial in our city park with names of local veterans.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: initial;">5. </span> Calvin Graham was only 12 years old during WWII when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He won a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart before the Navy found out how old he was. (God bless him.) Terri doesn't know any 12-year olds today who could qualify or get away with something like that. Times are so very different now but (in the US) we do have ROTC in high schools. Do you know anyone who started in ROTC and went on to enlist in one of the services? </b><span style="color: blue;"><i>Yes, I had an acquaintance who was in ROTC, went on to the Naval Academy, finished his six years of active duty, and then went to prison...probably not the best ending for a military man.... </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="color: #666666;">6. Please tell us something about your week so far. </b><i><span style="color: blue;">This weekend my family (on my Mother's side) traveled to our place in Blue Ridge, GA for a family reunion. My Mother is still alive and was able to join the event. We had a great time reconnecting after so many years. Below are some photos of the weekend...</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cheers! </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lori in Blue Ridge, GA</span></div>
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Loris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-44289040323507029542019-08-12T18:57:00.000-04:002019-08-12T18:57:55.985-04:00Afternoon Tea Week August 12 -18....<h4 style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 2px; text-align: left;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Afternoon Tea Week was established to help preserve a tradition that has graced British afternoons since the 1840’s. In those days, dinner often wasn’t served until 8 pm, and lunch wasn’t actually a thing. So what did Victorian lady's who wanted to lunch do? They created a new mini-meal in the middle of the day. Traditionally this meal includes tiny finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and sweet dainties like cakes and pastries to help lift the spirits, bolster energy, and see you through the rest of the day.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This simple afternoon meal grew into a social event, especially for those who spent their lives in the upper echelons of the day’s society. This became even more prominent once Queen Victoria herself took part in this tradition. At that point the concept of the ‘tea reception’ was born, lavish and fancy afternoon events that could host anywhere from a close collection of friends to a couple hundred of society’s most important people.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As the name suggests, tea was a central part of this meal, a tradition started by Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford. She often found herself feeling weary or worn down in the middle of the day, and a pot of tea with a snack just seemed to be the best way to take care of it. She soon invited friends to join her for walks in the field, and the affair that would become Afternoon Tea began.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Celebrating Afternoon Tea Week is simple, for the length of a week take a break for Afternoon Tea as part of your day. Warm tea, a few sweets, and a small refreshment will help lift your spirits and drive you through the rest of your day. If you really want to go all out you can organize a tea party, and even go so far as to wear Victorian Costume to honor the history of this holiday. Even if you just have a cup of tea each day. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rumor has it that High Tea is coming to Blue Ridge, GA soon...I'll keep you posted! Remember Afternoon Tea Week and take a few breaths to Keep Calm, and Carry On.</span></div>
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Loris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-42682379094071729392019-08-07T06:00:00.000-04:002019-08-07T11:49:19.439-04:00Link Party - Wednesday Medley - 08/07/19<h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="color: #ff9900; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 33.6px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; text-align: center;">
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<b>3. What rhymes with 'orange'? </b><span style="color: blue;"><i>Nothing rhymes with orange- nada, nil, zero....</i></span></div>
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<b>4. Have you ever swallowed an object by accident? </b><span style="color: blue;"><i>All I can think of is a bug. Yuck!</i></span></div>
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<b>8. Is it better to get too much or too little sleep? </b><span style="color: blue;"><i>Too much...sleep is important for good health.</i></span></div>
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<b>9. What gets your adrenaline pumping?</b><span style="color: blue;"><i> A brisk walk in nature, I love the outdoors.</i></span></div>
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<b>11. What's your favorite radio station? What kind of music do they play? </b><i><span style="color: blue;">Watercolors - Smooth Jazz</span></i></div>
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<b>12. Do you believe there is anyplace still undiscovered in all the world? </b><span style="color: blue;"><i>Yes, I do think there are places that have not been discovered. Places that are hard to explore...deep jungles, swamp lands, ocean abysses, etc....</i></span></div>
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<b>13. Ever caught a fish? </b><span style="color: blue;"><i>Yes, but not recently.</i></span></div>
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<b>14. Were you ever in the first row of a concert? </b><span style="color: blue;"><i>No not a concert, but I was front row at a Las Vegas show.</i></span></div>
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<b>15. Do you have any autographs? </b><span style="color: blue;"><i>None, it's not my thing, very few people impress me enough to seek an autograph.</i></span></div>
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Loris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-15550100240944934522019-08-04T14:16:00.000-04:002019-08-04T14:21:34.555-04:00Creating an Adjustable Slide Knot...<div style="text-align: left;">
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Loris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-34161466235549417492019-08-02T14:04:00.002-04:002019-08-02T14:13:28.320-04:00It's Puppy Friday!<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A friend in Blue Ridge, GA (where I live) has started a reoccurring blog post called puppy Friday. Today I'm joining the fun with a photo of my dog Sophie. She is a one year old Goldendoole, very smart, and such a good girl. She loves to camp with us in our travel trailer. Here are a couple of photos of Sophie....</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4 months old 'helping' rake the leaves....she has a mouth full.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8 months old posing for her photo shoot...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You have cookie...I like cookie...Give me cookie! Pleasssse...... </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Recent photo with her summer hair cut, she looks more like a poodle.</td></tr>
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Cheers!</div>
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Lori in Blue Ridge, GA</div>
Loris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-88231702212187896122019-07-31T06:00:00.000-04:002019-08-02T14:15:57.391-04:00Link Party - Wednesday Medley - 07/31/19<h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="color: #ff9900; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 33.6px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>1. Is there a National Park near where you live? </i><span style="color: blue;">We are less than 2 hours south of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It is a very beautiful park and a wonderful day trip any season of the year.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><br />2. How many National Parks and which ones have you visited? Is there one you would really like to visit? </i><span style="color: blue;">I have visited the following list of National Parks. I would love to visit Yellowstone and the Grand Teton National Parks.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>3. The Park Rangers are protectors of the environment, of the wildlife, and visitors in the parks. Is there someone (human) in your life who you count on as a protector or are you someone's protector? </i> <span style="color: blue;">My husband is my protector, champion, strength, and best friend. I can't think of anyone that would consider me their protector.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>4. Have you ever had an up-close-and-personal experience with a wild animal that you can tell us about? </i><span style="color: blue;">Many (almost daily) because we live in the mountains and it's still a wild, natural place. The most frightening happened at Cades Cove Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. My sister and I, and my two nieces (2 years old and 4 years old) were sitting at a picnic table having lunch. Two park rangers ran into the campsite yelling "Get the kids in the car, Get the kids in the car...move, move, quickly!" A very large black bear was </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">approaching stealthily, the word they used was "stalking". The Rangers fired their noise makers and scared it back into the woods. Within an hour we had a giant steel bear trap in our group campsite. It made us so uncomfortable (camping in tents) that we moved to a chalet in Gatlinburg for the rest of the trip. YIKES!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><br />5. It is certainly an honor to show value to this profession by giving them a day of remembrance. What is another profession that you like to see honored by a "day" of their own? </i><span style="color: blue;">Volunteers spend countless hours serving others with little recognition for the job they do. A day to recognize Volunteers would be great.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>6. On this last day of July, please tell us something about your week so far. </i><span style="color: blue;">It has been a really sad week for me. I don't want to go into details, but my job delivered a crushing blow that I will take a long time getting over. Enough said....</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lori in Blue Ridge, GA</span></div>
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Loris Glassworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838081527706481142noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483577355803627597.post-45459537367038154972019-07-29T13:35:00.000-04:002019-07-29T13:35:03.607-04:00Sunday Stealing...<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">28 July 2019</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Hi! from host Bev Sykes of the blog <b>"</b></span><a href="http://funnytheworld.com/" style="background-color: white; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>Funny the World</b></a><span style="background-color: white;"><b>"</b>. . Welcome to Sunday Stealing.</span> This feature originated and published on WTIT: The Blog. Here we will steal all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. (Past hosts include: Our first - Judd Corizan, Mr. L, Kwizgiver and Bud) Cheers to all of us thieves!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"<i>Event Planning Made Easy</i>" I'm working on a new business idea - glamping trips in State Parks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b>2. When was the last time you took a "me" vacation</b>About a year and a half ago - I went to Florida (without my husband) to visit friends from my college years. I made stops in St Augustine, Flagler Beach, and Key West. Had a great time on my own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span><b>3. How many telephone numbers do you have?</b><br />Two. One land line at home and a cell phone. I'm not a big phone person, most days my cell is dead at the bottom of my purse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b>4. If you could fix one thing in the public school system, what is the one thing you would do immediately?</b><br />Lunch for all students no matter what the circumstances. I know a young lady who had to ask others to share their lunch with her because her parents were drug addicts and used all funds for their habits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b>5. Are you a big tipper?</b>Yes! I worked as a server for several years at Walt Disney World and know servers make most of their salary by way of tips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b>6. Do you watch reality shows?</b><br />Yes, I'm currently watching <span style="font-style: italic;">The Bachelorette</span>. I also enjoy <i>Survivor,</i><b> </b><i>Project Runway, Top Chef, Below Deck, </i>and other food network challenge shows. I'm very addicted to House Hunters International and Caribbean Life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b>7. Who is your favorite sports team player?</b>I'm not a big sports fan so this question does not apply to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b>8. If you could travel in a spaceship to any planet, which planet would you like to visit and why?</b><br />An unexplored planet that can sustain human life without tons of gear to keep me alive. I am adventurous and love visiting places I've never been.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b>9. When was the last time you sat in a church?</b><br />It was a funeral of a family member several months ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b>10. Are there any aspects of blogging that annoy you?</b><br />No, not really; I blog when I feel motivated to write.</span></div>
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my Sweetie and I needed some down time so we decided to hook up the travel trailer
and head out on an adventure. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>We camped
in the Lake Hartwell Tugaloo State Park, it was a gorgeous camp ground with
most sites facing the lake.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Because we
booked our site at the last minute, we were not lakefront, but we did have a
very large meadow next to our site for our puppy Sophie to run and play. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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humid (98 degrees, 80% humidity) that we spent more time inside the trailer this
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Sophie enjoyed the
A/C too, she especially liked lounging on the pull out bed with her ‘Dad’ and
snacking on chicken chips. She has her summer cut in the photo below...Sophie is a Goldendoodle, but she looks more like a poodle when her hair is so short. She is a very good little camper!</span></div>
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