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As I get older I find myself valuing and seeing things differently. In the last week I found myself no longer nervous or anxious to the idea of going over seas. Studying\traveling abroad is something I have always wanted to do. I am fascinated with culture, and experience. It is through the experience of new things that we live and that the fire in our hearts ignites in the brightest shades.
Ever since I have switched majors, I feel good. Life is wonderful. I see myself as a leader. I know what I am doing and what I have control of, and I am comfortable with the things I do not have control of. Mechanical Engineering consumed alot of me. I was in the major with friends. This held me back. Sometimes it is good to break from the pack where things are comfortable. My friends in a way were drowning me.
Older people say this all the time, but it's something you don't understand until you have the experience, the feelings, and the emotions to describe it. It's an abstraction that cannot be shown to another person who has not experienced it. There are words...."abstraction"....they carry a great value to me now. In prior parts of life there are words that were vague...words that did not carry weight or meaning in the same way they do now.
We convey conscious meaning with words. What these words mean to me are for the most part, from what I can perceive, the same words with the same meaning for you. However, as I get older I increasingly find there are some words....they do not mean the same for you as they do for me. They have attached to them a concept that is a greater abstraction than can be conveyed purely by other words or communication. It can be an experience, a feeling, an emotion or something the cannot be categorized. To a strict realist this may sound like subjective blasphemy, but alas it is a real as anything else for me.
I have had low spots over the last few years. Times when I felt like my brain and my soul were being slowly suffocated. I have had many internal battles in regard to religion, beliefs, ideas, and a foe much more powerful and greater than any of these. This foe, my nemesis, is myself. My doubts, my emotions, my feelings, my fights with my self. For the longest time...I just could not understand....
I will do my best to convey this, but as it something very internal to me it will be hard to properly convey the proper depth in these shallow words. The war going on in my head is something I have observed for a long time. This war is between my feelings, emotions, and what I will call me. When I say "me" I am referring to my soul, my consciousness, my current experience. Me as I am right now without the physical interactions of the world directly controlling me. I am strongly convinced emotions and feelings are physical factors we must all face. The simple fact that a simple thing like drugs can toy with emotions convinces me this is so.
I know what I want to do. I know what I must do to succeed. I know what I have to do to get anything I want. I know these things in the sense of the actions I must take to make things happen. However, this ranty writing as you already know is not without a counter force. While I know what I must do, all the time in my mind there is a force that exerts a very powerful motivation. Sometimes this motivation co aligns with what I want to do. Other times it does what it can to convince me to do things that destroy the means that I desire to create the ends I desire.
It's a common foe. It is the same foe that keeps the alcoholic coming back for one more drink. It's the same foe that keeps you from going to the gym daily. It's the same foe that makes you eat just one more chunk of goodness of that junk food. It's this foe that I have fought the past 3 years.
It will be my day of true enlightenment when my soul has complete freedom from direct influence of emotion. When I can make a decision and keep it. Set a goal and complete it. It should matter not what the goal or decision is.
It's an interesting thing I am experiencing right now. I am happy, ambitious and excited. I am doing what I like right now. Ahead of me is only adventure, and it is adventure that I embrace with open arms because to be blunt it looks fun. I don't have mastery over myself, however what my feelings, and emotions want are aligned well enough with what I really wish to do that things are going well.
As I get older I find myself valuing and seeing things differently. In the last week I found myself no longer nervous or anxious to the idea of going over seas. Studying\traveling abroad is something I have always wanted to do. I am fascinated with culture, and experience. It is through the experience of new things that we live and that the fire in our hearts ignites in the brightest shades.
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- Rossinator said...
well said
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Author: Melissa Marr
Genre: YA, fantasy
Source: Public Library
I am here to admit I made a mistake. I read this series out of order. In fact, I had absolutely no idea that Ink Exchange was part of the Wicked Lovely series. I made assumptions based on title similarities and not much else. I'm a dork.
That being said, upon reading this novel so many things now make sense. When I read and reviewed Fragile Eternity, I enjoyed it, it does stand on its own.....but there were still several things that didn't fit quite right. This novel fixed those. New characters are introduced, old friends are given the chance to shine, and step A actually does lead to step B. Wee! Don't you just love it when things make sense?


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A federal court in Los Angeles on Aug. 10 dismissed a Superfund lawsuit brought by the federal government in February 2010 on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency against Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. (PSI) and seven other defendants, according to a release from Pyro Spectaculars' counsel.
The suit sought $7 million in past cleanup costs and an estimated $50 million in future costs under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, two federal cleanup statutes, for Southern California's Rialto-Colton Basin, which was contaminated with perchlorate and trichloroethylene (TCE).
Judge Philip Gutierrez of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California rejected the United States' claim that the federal government alone is not subject to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 13, which requires a party to file a counterclaim for every claim made by the opposing party.
PSI's attorney, Philip Hunsucker of Hunsucker Goodstein & Nelson PC, said, "This decision makes clear that when the United States' government has environmental liability under CERCLA, it will be treated just like every other party in a lawsuit."
Gutierrez also rejected the government's argument that it did not have to file counterclaims after it was sued for pollution caused by the U.S. Army during World War II at the Rialto Ammunition Backup Storage Point in Rialto, Calif. The judge held that the United States should have filed compulsory counterclaims in a lawsuit brought by the City of Colton in 2005. The government had argued unsuccessfully that Rule 13 should not apply because contamination claims in that suit involved the Department of Defense, while cleanup claims involved EPA.
Litigation relating to perchlorate and TCE contamination in the Rialto-Colton Basin began in lawsuits filed in 2004 by the City of Rialto and in 2005 by the City of Colton. The Colton case was dismissed on summary judgment in 2006. Despite being a defendant in that case, the government failed to file enforcement claims until last February.
This is only the second federal court to address the issue of whether the federal government must follow Rule 13 in CERCLA cases in which it is a potentially responsible party. In Raytheon Aircraft Co. v. United States, a U.S. District Court in Kansas ruled in favor of the government. Gutierrez found the earlier decision was irrelevant, noting that the Kansas Court had specified that its holding was limited to Raytheon's unique facts.


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Cannon Beach, Oregon
Saturday, September 23, 2017
1 pm – 9 pm
Presented by Public Coast brewing Co.
Bringing some of the region's best established and emerging rock and pop bands to the Oregon coast.
Colin Meloy of the Decemberists
Ages and Ages
Pure Bathing Culture
This was a rare chance to see these top bands in such an intimate setting. And, unlike most festivals, attendees got to come and go throughout the day to hit the beach or check out the town. Local Public Coast Brewing Co. beers were on tap, plus tasty eats from the Wayfarer Restaurant's Chef Josh Archibald and his mobile smokehouse. Desserts served by the Ruby Jewel Ice Cream cart.


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OAKLAND -- For the first time since 2006, the Raiders have been swept by Denver with Thursday night's 26-13 loss to the Broncos in front of a national TV audience, falling to 3-10 on the season.
AFC West champion Denver (10-3) started quick, leading 13-0, and was threatening to go up by more when Phillip Adams picked off Peyton Manning in the end zone. The Raiders offense responded and had perhaps its most impressive drive of the season, going 80 yards in 14 plays and taking 6:33 off the clock. Carson Palmer pump-faked and hit Darren McFadden, who went in from six yards out for the score.
For the Raiders, who lost their sixth straight, Palmer threw for 273 yards, on 19 of 30 passing, with two touchdowns, a fumble on a strip-sack, and a costly interception when he threw behind an open Brandon Myers at the goal line and future Hall of Famer Champ Bailey picked it off.
"That's one guy you don't want to hang the ball on," two-time Super Bowl winning coach Tom Flores offered on the radio.
Meanwhile, Peyton Manning threw for 310 yards, with one TD and one INT. The Raiders did have three sacks, all in the first half.
Rookie WR Rod Streater had a career-high 100 yards receiving on four catches, on the first Thursday night game in Oakland since Oct. 25, 1979.
It was Raiders rookie coach Dennis Allen's first game since his father Grady passed away Monday night. The younger Allen was away from the team Sunday night through Tuesday night and will leave the team again for his father's services.
McFadden returns: Playing for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain on Nov. 4, Darren McFadden was, as he mostly was before the injury, a non-factor. The first time McFadden touched the ball, on a pass across the middle from Carson Palmer, he dropped it. McFadden ran for 52 yards on 11 carries, with 36 yards coming on one breathtaking run down the right sideline, and did have a six-yard TD catch that got the Raiders within 13-7. But other than that…silence.
Greatness in the house: The Raiders honored their 19 Hall of Famers and 12 of them were on the field, plus three widows, including Carol Davis, for a classy halftime tribute. Those that were at the Coliseum: Jim Otto, George Blanda's widow Betty, Willie Brown, Gene Upshaw's widow Teresa, Fred Biletnikoff, Art Shell, Ted Hendricks, Mike Haynes, Howie Long, Ronnie Lott, Dave Casper, James Lofton, John Madden, Rod Woodson and Carol Davis. Also recognized were Bob Brown, Eric Dickerson, Jerry Rice and Marcus Allen.
Third-quarter woes return: After decent third quarters against Cincinnati and Cleveland, the Raiders went back to their falling-down ways against the Broncos, getting outscored 10-0. For the season, the Raiders have been outscored by a combined 139-51 in the third quarter, including 34-0 in two games against the Broncos.
The scourge of penalties: After having a combined seven penalties against New Orleans and Cincinnati, the Raiders had their second straight game of double-digit penalties. Oakland had 11 penalties for 94 yards against the Broncos, who did not have a flag thrown at them until the 3:37 mark of the third quarter. The Raiders had 10 penalties for 65 yards against Cleveland and a season-high 12 penalties for 110 yards at Atlanta. Right tackle Khalif Barnes had two holding penalties and a false start Thursday.
All suited up with nothing to do…again: Terrelle Pryor was activated for the second time this season, but the third-string quarterback spent the evening wearing a skull cap and jacket. He did start to play catch in the third quarter, but just as suddenly, put his jacket back on
Checking in with Tom Flores: The Raiders were bringing blitzes at Peyton Manning early and often, but Manning was beating them with ease by simply hitting his running back. Tom Flores, the two-time Super Bowl-winning coach-turned-broadcaster, said leaving the backs open in hot reads was "inexcusable." Later, under a crush of flags, play-by-play man Greg Papa said, "Another holding penalty?" "Oh yeah," Flores answered. "Why not?"
Up next: The Raiders (3-10) have a bit of a break as they do not play again for 10 days, when they play host to Kansas City (2-10) in Oakland's home finale. The Raiders beat the Chiefs, 26-16, on Oct. 28 at Arrowhead Stadium.


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2013/2014 Season
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Mr Smith, Bishops Stortford
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I used lots of lovely layers. The size is 6x6, which is a sort of a pain to mail, but I love that size "canvas" to work with. I used my Cuttlebug embosser on the green shimmer paper and my Nestabilities circles and scallops for the center. Check out the big Creative Cafe jewel brad! I've been saving (hoarding) that guy for a while now. I "aged" the white flower with a bit of Tim Holtz distress ink.
Big shout out to Pam at 365 Cards for all the paper I used! And to Hailey Jo for the swirl ribbon. I love that stuff and HJ makes it a point to send me a bit every time she sends me mail. If you like this type of ribbon, go see the store at Crop Stop - there are tons of colors!
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This was an extraordinary turnout for Pueblo. It was obvious that women, men and youngsters felt strongly about supporting this important cause , indicated by the numbers that showed up, to help spread the love and the message of solidarity for equal rights and equal treatment of everyone on the planet.
It's always great to get the 'V' out on the streets, especially for a cause about equality. But, alas it appears that sometimes our message can be too big for some even if we're fighting the same battle. Perhaps it's the 31 ft. of "WikiLeaks" or the "Top Secret", or "Information Task Force" on side, that intimidates those with whom you've aligned to fight injustice. You'd think with all the revolutionaries on the other side of the 'V' it would have been a perfect fit for a march about equality. After all, those faces adorned on the 'V' fought for civil rights and the equality of people, but yet we were sent off and told, "no vehicles allowed inside the coned area." So (more…)


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Don't listen to what anyone else says, Panda Express in La Habra has a variety of steam table quality Chinese fast food. After all is said and done, it remains a fast food restaurant chain experience and like other get-it-and-go venues, some difference in quality and atmosphere can be expected. But it is an OK place to get an inexpensive meal and competitive with other Chinese fast food offerings in the La Habra area.
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Brooks' lawyer: 'Sinister motive to record meetings'
Duwayne Brooks' lawyer, Jane Deighton, has said that there would be no reason to record any of their meetings unless there was a "sinister motive".
Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Ms Deighton addressed claims that the Metropolitan Police secretly recorded officers' meetings with Brooks and his lawyer.
Scotland Yard told the the BBC that its directorate of professional standards was looking into the claim and that it was being treated with "huge seriousness".


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Daniela & Tania
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From the series Beyond Gender.
Daniela and Tania, a lesbian couple of transsexual women (MtFs), are pivotal political activists in the LGBT rights in Mexico City. The couple has become a role model for the Transgender and Transsexual communities. Tania was the first transsexual to change her birth certificate and legal documents in Mexico. On October 10, 2008, the Legislative Assembly of the Federal District passed an important gender identity reform to allow TG and TS people to change their name and gender designation in a new birth certificate to overcome discrimination that this minority suffers in virtually every aspect of social life. This procedure reduced the discrimination she suffers by 80%. However, the National University of Mexico must still modify her academic title because she is unable to work in her profession as a journalist. In terms of their condition as a transsexual lesbian couple, they both affirm that the problem is people who don´t understand that gender identity has nothing to do with the so called sexual preference or that one falls in love with a person, not a gender. Daniela and Tania militate in Dignidad Trans, a civil organization that fights for equality for the trans community in Mexico.
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beautiful series of shot!!
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A wonderful portrait and a beautiful narrative.
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Very touching shot.
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its gratifying to see that people are coming out and fighting for thier rights all over the world
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Help someone in Armenia today by giving them a micro business loan!
Armenian Diaspora
Today about half the world's Armenians live outside Armenia. Armenian communities have emerged in the Middle East, Russia, Poland, Western Europe, India, and North America, where Armenians have gained a reputation for their skill in crafts and in business. Although accurate statistics are not available, the Armenian diaspora is about equally divided between the 1.5 million Armenians in the other republics of the former Soviet Union and a similar number in the rest of the world. The postcommunist Republic of Armenia has officially defined the Armenian nation to include the far-flung diaspora, a policy in accord with the feelings of many diaspora Armenians.
A common theme in Armenian discourse is the need to preserve the culture and heritage of the Armenian people through education and mobilization of younger members of the community. In this task, the Republic of Armenia enjoys the enthusiastic support of the international Armenian community, which sees a new opportunity to impart information to the rest of the world about Armenian culture--and especially to rectify perceived inattention to the tragedy of 1915.
The Armenian diaspora maintains its coherence through the church, political parties (despite their mutual hostilities), charitable organizations, and a network of newspapers published in Armenian and other languages. Armenian emigres in the United States have endowed eight university professorships in Armenian studies. With the reemergence of an independent Armenia, diaspora Armenians have established industries, a technical university, exchange programs, and medical clinics in Armenia. Several prominent diaspora Armenians have served in the Armenian Government.
In 2008, Armenia created a Diaspora Ministry to strengthen ties with the Armenian Diaspora.
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Armenian Organizations
Diaspora Communities
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Belgium Since 4th century
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Javakhk: The "third" Armenia
- Adjara: Armenians at home by the sea
- Abkhazia Armenians: Holding a home in an unstable territory
- Tbilisi Havlabar: A Little Armenia on the Hill
- Akhaltskha
- Germany
- Greece
- Holland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Romania
- Russia
- Scotland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
North America
- Canada
- Cuba
- Mexico
- Arizona
- California
- Los Angeles
- Glendale
- Hollywood (where Little Armenia area has been designated)
- Burbank
- Pasadena
- Montebello
- SF Bay
- Fresno
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New York State
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington, DC
- Wisconsin
South America
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Burma
- China
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel/Palestine
- Japan
- Jordan
- Korea
- Kuwait The Armenians of Kuwait: Rebuilding After the Gulf War
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lebanon
- Myanmar
- Qatar
- Singapore
- Syria
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Jack Frost has started nipping at our nose so we're walking in a winter wonderland, very carefully!! Winter break is here. Check out these awesome family activities that won't break the bank! In fact, they're FREE! Check out our guide to Rochester Free Winter Break Activities.
It's free, as long as you follow the rules and dress for success, otherwise, it may cost you! There are some super fantastic parks in our area. If you are still making your list and checking it twice, a sled or tube is a great gift. Snowshoes are growing in popularity too. Many of these parks have great trails you can go on.
Holiday Light Displays
They're merry and bright and they're everywhere. Some of them are lit to raised money for a cause so be sure to add a sparkle and make a donation. Each year it seems that people up there game as some of the lights dance to music and others have animated displays. The good news is you can enjoy all of it from the warmth of your car.
Climb Every Mountain
Okay, maybe not every mountain. Rock Ventures is having open houses during break so you can have one FREE Climb and figure out what they're all about! From their website:
What a great way to kick off break! Friday, December 23rd and December 30th!
All Aboard
Don't miss the FREE model train display and holiday light show at the Garden Factory:
Choo-choo! All aboard! No tickets needed, admission for this trip is free! The renowned Garden Factory model train display opens for business the day after Thanksgiving and will run its daily rounds until December 31st. Built to "G" gauge, which is roughly half-an-inch per foot, the model train display is over 60 feet long and almost 20 feet wide, an enormous exhibit of artistic talents.
Happy New Year
Ring in 2017 with FREE ice skating, dance party and fireworks! Yes, all is merry and bright in the City of Rochester.
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Here's a new years resolution for you… "Pay it off!" Listen, today's economy for most folks is really quite dire, but there is a way to drastically reduce its effects, and that is to live debt free.
I know many people, and I'm sure you do too – and maybe you are one of them 😉 that often complain that they have no money to do this or that; they often complain about their jobs and their life in general. Sure, some people are just complainers, but there may be hope for them (or you).
Here's the thing… You can completely change your life outlook and can go from being very insecure about your finances and your life to being motivated, happier, and feeling much more secure and fulfilled about your life, your job, your situation.
Here's how… Make a goal to become debt free. Not only that, but BELIEVE IT!
If you do those two things, you will immediately get a flutter in your stomach and will instantly become a new person.
Even though you know that it will take time and sacrifice to get there, the process of getting there will be an inspiring one and will liberate you from that feeling of being shackled with financial doom.
Let's step back a minute first though. You may ask, "Why or How will being debt free really change my life?"
Answer: You will build and have a tremendous amount of extra cash to do with what you want, once the process is complete. Your net worth will begin to grow positive rather than negative. You will 'feel' free because you've escaped the clutches of the system that is designed to keep us all in debt. You will be in control of your own life instead of being beholden to your debtors. There is no other feeling or reality like it…
Okay, here are a few helpful pointers to get you started, and they may seem painfully obvious, but it WORKS!
You may be in the habit of 'automatically' paying things with your credit card, even if 'you have the money'. STOP! Remove your credit cards from your purses and wallets.
For EVERYTHING that you go to purchase… STOP, and think about it. Do you really NEED it? Often you do not. Is there a less expensive alternative to what you are about to purchase? There usually is, and it may be from a different store than you normally visit.
Stop going to stores to 'shop'. It's like an alcoholic going into a bar or a gambler going to Las Vegas. Don't do it.
A very large expense is often the food that we eat during a given week or month. Stop going out to eat. If you must, then choose a lesser expensive alternative to your outing. Avoid the appetizers and alcoholic beverages – where they have big markups in price.
Cook more of your own food. If you already do that, then look at what you're eating and consider less expensive alternatives. Stop buying all name brands and Start buying store brands for amazing savings.
Most all of us have WAY more clothes than what we need. Control your urge to buy more. Instead of buying at Macy's (random example), why not Target? Or even better – try out a good-will store – you may be surprised at the quality of used clothes that you will find for just a few dollars!!
Start SAVING the extra money from your frugality. Use some to pay off debt and convert the rest to CASH, and keep it at home where you can see it. Seeing a pile of cash grow is an amazing motivator (the banks don't pay interest worth anything anyway). Don't get 50's or 100's. It's much more fun to observe a stack of 10's growing!
Point is, there are quite a number of ways that you can reign in your 'habitual' spending once you begin to think about it. You really can reduce it by an amazing amount. You will then have extra cash which you can use to PAY OFF YOUR DEBTS. It may take awhile, but believe me, once it is paid off, you will be reborn and will likely never go back to your old ways – given the process you went through to get there.
I've occasionally listened to Dave Ramsey and his radio show, and his 'how-to' message seems exactly right to become debt free. Here is his book which no doubt will help get you there.
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
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Well, it's been more than a month since I last posted on this and nothing major seems to have happened but some decisions have been made. I'm sticking with the products I've already chosen (see last month's update blog) and have decided not to take the pot holders. Not only did I not get them finished for the Cats Protection fair (mainly because I couldn't find the lead for my sewing machine in time) but I think they're out of kilter with the gift emphasis of Christmas and will fit better with some ideas I have around coordinating homeware.
The missing lead brings me neatly to this month's theme: organisation! August is a completely free month - no fairs, holiday taken and enjoyed, so this is to be my main making month. I have worked out how many of each item I want to make and am working on each product approximately one day a week each whilst at the same time trying to keep the proportion of completed stock about the same for each category - don't want to end up with too much of one and not enough of another.
Am also trying to have a routine for each day - walking the dog, doing chores (absolute minimum on this one), keeping up with exercise (aqua particularly welcome in this hot weather) being fitted in with the making - although have to have some flexibility because the weather also affects what I can do - knitting and humidity don't mix well, dark thundery days not good for fine needlework. And after all this is the summer holidays so am also allowing for some time out with my daughter which is good for keeping me grounded and sane.
By the end of this month I'm hoping I'll have around three quarters of my target stock made - check in again to find out if I succeed. Happy Holidays, Love Alison


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A pasta dish so gorgeously tasty, and yet so simple to make - there really is no special faff involved in preparing this, and it can be ready in less than 15 minutes. I prefer to use fresh pasta rather than dried, but thats merely personal preference! Also optional, is the mushroom component. Some people don't like them, that's okay - it's adaptable as a recipe! :)
You will need the following ingredients:
Fresh or Dried Pasta (up to you to determine portion size!)
1 cup of cubed Ham or Bacon (yes, i actually use a coffee cup to measure!)
6 Mushrooms
1 clove of garlic (crushed)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
Coarse ground black pepper
1 tablespoon of parmesan (fresh grated or dried - either works!)
3 tablespoons of cream
1 egg yolk
Utensils needed:
Medium saucepan
Large frying pan
Chopping board
Sharp knife
Small mixing bowl
First things first - get some water on the boil. While that's doing - take your cubed ham or bacon, and put in a frying pan with the garlic, olive oil & oregano on a medium heat. Chop the mushrooms while that's cooking, and add the mushrooms to the frying pan, and stir with a wooden spoon every so often, making sure you don't overcook it If you get the timing slightly wrong, it'sokay - turn the heat down, or off completely, and leave it to sit until you're ready to use it. Anyway, by this point, the kettle should have boiled. Add the water to the saucepan, and put on a medium-high heat with a pinch of salt. Just a pinch, mind!
Take your pasta and start the boiling process - if you've used fresh pasta, the rule of thumb is 3 to 4 minutes to cook fully, and 2 minutes for al-dente. We'll go for the happy medium of 3 minutes.
While the pasta is on the boil, you'll want to sort out the sauce. Take your bowl, add all three tablespoons of cream, the parmesan and the egg yolk. Beat through with a fork until you have a nice, thick looking sauce, it should only take seconds to do!
Your pasta should have finished by now - so take it off the heat, and strain in a colander or sieve, before putting it back in the pan. Take your ham & mushrooms off the heat, add to the pan with the pasta. Then take the sauce you just whisked up, and add that too. Mix through with the spoon you used for the first step, and then divide, and serve. You should end up with something like this:
After serving, i like to add a little more parmesan on top - flakes, grated, however you want, it's entirely up to you! Oh, and of course, enjoy :)


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