i am thinking of learning to make soap so i can make something other than knitted christmas presents this year. i have no idea where to start and many of the websites i have googled used so many scientific words, i just got confused. could anyone point me in the direction of a good beginner's soap making website? or give any tips/advice on soapmaking?
thanks!
thanks!
I heard this on the news and I thought it was a great idea to pass along here for all my fellow cardmakers.
"Noah Biorkman is a 5 year old boy who is dying of cancer. The doctors are
only giving him until Thanksgiving to live. His family is having Christmas
early for him. He does not want toys because he cannot play with them.
Do not sent money or gifts, just cards. His wish is to receive as many
Christmas cards as he can, he would like to break the world record. His
family would like everyone that can to please send him a Christmas card by
next week. Just sign your name to the card. The family would like to
thank everyone that helps with their son's wish.
Noah Biorkman
C/o Scott Biorkman
3480 Petoskey Way
Milford, MI 48380"
hope this is okay to post.
"Noah Biorkman is a 5 year old boy who is dying of cancer. The doctors are
only giving him until Thanksgiving to live. His family is having Christmas
early for him. He does not want toys because he cannot play with them.
Do not sent money or gifts, just cards. His wish is to receive as many
Christmas cards as he can, he would like to break the world record. His
family would like everyone that can to please send him a Christmas card by
next week. Just sign your name to the card. The family would like to
thank everyone that helps with their son's wish.
Noah Biorkman
C/o Scott Biorkman
3480 Petoskey Way
Milford, MI 48380"
hope this is okay to post.
This is...a bit odd, but humor me.
I have a stack of recepies. Old ones. Yellowed paper covered in (usually) pencil cursive. A food stamp application, with a peanut brittle recipie on the back, dates from November of 1976. This collection came with a rack of spice jars I wanted, but now I can't help but think these old, yellowed pages might be a neat art project. They might even be good recipies!
Every time I go to toss them in the recycle, I hesitate. I Just. Can't.
So... does anyone want them?
The Blurb On The Back:
Nya has a secret she must never share.
A gift she must never use.
A world she must never question.
And a sister whose life depends on her doing all three.
Fifteen-year-old Nya survives on odd jobs and optimism, finding both in short supply in a city crippled by war. Then a bungled egg theft and a stupid act of compassion exposes her secret to two powerful groups – the pain merchants and the Healers’ League.
They discover Nya is a Taker, a healer who can pull pain and injury from others. Unlike the League apprentices, she can’t release that pain into their store of enchanted metal. All she can do is shift it from person to person, a dangerous skill that she must keep hidden from the forces occupying her city.
But when a new disaster strikes, Nya finds that her talent is suddenly in great demand – but at what cost?
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
An excellent debut filled with original ideas and strong characterisation. Definitely worth a look.
A gift she must never use.
A world she must never question.
And a sister whose life depends on her doing all three.
Fifteen-year-old Nya survives on odd jobs and optimism, finding both in short supply in a city crippled by war. Then a bungled egg theft and a stupid act of compassion exposes her secret to two powerful groups – the pain merchants and the Healers’ League.
They discover Nya is a Taker, a healer who can pull pain and injury from others. Unlike the League apprentices, she can’t release that pain into their store of enchanted metal. All she can do is shift it from person to person, a dangerous skill that she must keep hidden from the forces occupying her city.
But when a new disaster strikes, Nya finds that her talent is suddenly in great demand – but at what cost?
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
An excellent debut filled with original ideas and strong characterisation. Definitely worth a look.
A silly name, but apt, as there's a story behind the ribbon I used. Oprah was my commencement speaker a couple of years ago, and she handed out books tied up in ribbons to each graduate. I kept the ribbons because they were pretty (didn't find the books particularly fascinating), and decided to use one of them for this rose.
It looks like it's attached to the headband, but actually, it's attached to a no-slip alligator clip, and I just layered the headband on top of that for effect.
( Closeup of rose behind the cut )
It looks like it's attached to the headband, but actually, it's attached to a no-slip alligator clip, and I just layered the headband on top of that for effect.
( Closeup of rose behind the cut )
THE COURT: The question is: Do you remember? if you don't remember, it's not a problem.
A: I don't remember exactly, no.
Q. Do you remember whether it was more than $400?
A. Yes, it was more than 400.
Q. Do you know whether it was more than a thousand dollars?
A. Yes, it was more than a thousand dollars.
Q. Do you know whether it was more than $2,000?
A. Yes, it was.
Q. Was it more than $2,500?
A. Yes.
THE COURT: What is this, The Price Is Right?
If you can spot the problem I had with this take, you're a winner!
A: I don't remember exactly, no.
Q. Do you remember whether it was more than $400?
A. Yes, it was more than 400.
Q. Do you know whether it was more than a thousand dollars?
A. Yes, it was more than a thousand dollars.
Q. Do you know whether it was more than $2,000?
A. Yes, it was.
Q. Was it more than $2,500?
A. Yes.
THE COURT: What is this, The Price Is Right?
If you can spot the problem I had with this take, you're a winner!
- Mood:
aggravated
In case one or two of you were wondering, the varietal of choice while writing THE WEIGHT OF STONE seems to have been zinfandel, with occasional forays this summer into sauvignon blanc. That surprised me, as I thought it would be shiraz or tannat blend. Live and learn...
An Update to the December 5th Signing in Binghamton, NY:
Yes, you can order a signed copy of ANY BOOK OF MINE IN PRINT, even if you are not in the area.
As per the store manager:
"If folks need it shipped to another Waldens, they just need to let me know which one (mall it is in, city, something. Store number if they are feeling super helpful and want to ask the folks at the store for me so I don't have to hunt it down). If they don't have a Waldens, I will ship it to them directly."
Remember, folk, the holidays are coming up! A signed, personalized hardcover makes a fabulous gift -- and so easy to gift-wrap! (and if you ask, we'll even wrap it for you! But be warned,![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
pbray is picking the paper...)
An Update to the December 5th Signing in Binghamton, NY:
Yes, you can order a signed copy of ANY BOOK OF MINE IN PRINT, even if you are not in the area.
As per the store manager:
"If folks need it shipped to another Waldens, they just need to let me know which one (mall it is in, city, something. Store number if they are feeling super helpful and want to ask the folks at the store for me so I don't have to hunt it down). If they don't have a Waldens, I will ship it to them directly."
Remember, folk, the holidays are coming up! A signed, personalized hardcover makes a fabulous gift -- and so easy to gift-wrap! (and if you ask, we'll even wrap it for you! But be warned,
pbray is picking the paper...)- Mood:
busy
Yes, I know you casually. But that does not mean you get to send me facebook message at home about if you are a member of the library or not, or if you have fines. I do not have magic access to the library systems at home.
What part of "please email my work address about this" do you not understand? Clue: this does not translate as mesage me more questions about the library. I will not answer them.
yes, that's right I will not answer them.
What part of "please email my work address about this" do you not understand? Clue: this does not translate as mesage me more questions about the library. I will not answer them.
yes, that's right I will not answer them.
- Mood:
angry
Dear Supervisor,
I appreciate the fact that you and two other people who work here have a very busy social life. I also accept the fact that you have lots of parties and costumes to plan for. However, that doesn't change the fact that you are on the clock and they are distracting you from your job. You aren't being paid to chit-chat about tattoos that your OMGBFFL is getting on her breasts, you aren't getting paid to solicit tattoo opinions from various patrons and you certainly aren't getting paid to talk about tattoo horror stories on the job.
Stop it,
~ A.H.
Dear Co-Irker,
While I understand that I am the newbie here, I am not as useless as a two-legged, fifty-year old dog in a boxing tournament. I am perfectly capable of answering questions, getting things from behind the desk and reserving rooms. I say that I am capable of these things because you must have forgotten, considering your desire to comandeer the desk, reach around back here to get things for your benefit, answer questions that I am quite capable of answering and generally being insufferable, all while it's not your shift. NOT YOUR SHIFT. As in, "I don't have to deal with you being insufferable right now, because you are not being paid to be insufferable."
Cut it out,
~ A.H.
- Mood:
drained
my friend asked me to make a felt version of her pug mix, wasabi. wasabi is the littermate of my dog, vinci, so i made both. i'm brand new to sewing and it's really fun.
High-waisted wiggle skirt I made for myself. It's thick jersey and quite simple, two darts in the front, 4 in the back.
Do you lovely folks have any tips on picking fabric that you're sure will have minimal bobbling? I particularly have this problem with jerseys which sometimes bobble just from light handling, even before the first wash! I don't know much about fabric properties so what should I look out for?
{x-posted to sew_hip}
A quick guide for New Yorkers wondering where their senator stands on Marriage Equality:
http://tools.advomatic.com/24/nyequalit
If your senator is "opposed" or unknown," call and let them know where you stand. If they're supporting, call and thank them, encourage them to keep up the fight.
I've already thanked Senator Espada, saying "to deny marriage equality is to embrace bigotry and fear -- two things New Yorkers should stand up and reject."
http://tools.advomatic.com/24/nyequalit
If your senator is "opposed" or unknown," call and let them know where you stand. If they're supporting, call and thank them, encourage them to keep up the fight.
I've already thanked Senator Espada, saying "to deny marriage equality is to embrace bigotry and fear -- two things New Yorkers should stand up and reject."
Has anyone else had strangers from other cities call and ask if they can tape your library's story time for an audio recording? I am just uncomfortable allowing strangers to record our story teller and the kids who are attending and not be able to tell me exactly for what they will use this said recording. Has anyone else had this type of request? If so did you try to notify your regular story time groups ahead of time? Was it very distracting to the kids? Thanks!
Hello! This question is prompted by a class assignmint, but I'm hoping that any answers I get will be useful to many people.
Is anyone aware of any blogs or websites that recommend books in languages other than English? I'm especially interested in sites that recommend fiction, but anything will do. I don't have any particular user group in mind in terms of age or reading ability.
I don't have an interest in any particular language as a result of my assignment, although I'd certainly prefer sites that are in English or are bilingual so that I can understand what I'm looking at. If you do have a good source that's not in English, please describe the contents a little bit. Even if I can't use it, someone else might!
Thanks in advance!
Is anyone aware of any blogs or websites that recommend books in languages other than English? I'm especially interested in sites that recommend fiction, but anything will do. I don't have any particular user group in mind in terms of age or reading ability.
I don't have an interest in any particular language as a result of my assignment, although I'd certainly prefer sites that are in English or are bilingual so that I can understand what I'm looking at. If you do have a good source that's not in English, please describe the contents a little bit. Even if I can't use it, someone else might!
Thanks in advance!
- Mood:
thoughtful
Oh. Y'know it's a crazy time when you, um, forget you have a story out.
My novella "Finder's Keeper" is part of the Civil War fantasy collection DEFIANCE, available as an e-book from Drollerie Press.
Davida was born to a well-to-do Boston family... but she was also the daughter of magic, given a Gift that demanded to be used. And so, in the chaotic and emotional days of the Civil War, she left the safety of her home, and went searching for what she was meant to Find...
This is actually part of a larger project, but stands alone in its original form.
My novella "Finder's Keeper" is part of the Civil War fantasy collection DEFIANCE, available as an e-book from Drollerie Press.
Davida was born to a well-to-do Boston family... but she was also the daughter of magic, given a Gift that demanded to be used. And so, in the chaotic and emotional days of the Civil War, she left the safety of her home, and went searching for what she was meant to Find...
This is actually part of a larger project, but stands alone in its original form.
- Mood:
embarrassed
What?
Milo's favorite trick lately is to pull down any sweater or coat left on the back of the kitchen chairs. He takes the sleeve in his teeth and tugs. Then he makes a bed-pile on the floor. I'm constantly picking up that black wool coat, as it's his favorite.
The bright Thanksgiving print is the edge of the kitchen tablecloth--please don't start pulling on that, Milo!!!
- Mood:
okay
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