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Happy New Year, wishing everyone a healthy 2021 filled with many blessings. Thank you for picking up our Annual Needle Arts themed issue. What a perfect time of year to explore the needle arts whether you are new to the craft or want to expand your skills. The shops advertising within our publication can certainly help you find the supplies you need to fit your skill level.

Join a class to expand your knowledge or even to gain skills of a new craft! You will find projects in this issue and as many articles on the theme as we could fit in. The needle arts can be enjoyable, rewarding, and relaxing too! Get a project started today.

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I just found out that January 27 is ChocolateCake Appreciation Day. Of course, cardcompanies are always coming up with specialdays so they can sell more cards. However, anyday that encourages me to eat chocolate is mykind of day. And it doesn’t have to be in cakeform; almost any variety will do.

I find it interesting that this holiday comesat the end of January instead of at thebeginning. I guess they figure by then all thoseNew Year’s Eve resolutions to lose weight havealready fallen by the wayside.

But seriously (and I’m always serious whenit comes to chocolate), this is one food I couldn’t live without. There’s just somethingabout chocolate that makes me happy. And it’s not just the sugar. There’s somethingabout the taste of chocolate that is comforting too.

When I was a little kid, any kind of chocolate would do. But, now that I’m older andhave a somewhat more discerning palate, specialty chocolates are my favorites, especiallyanything that has been made in Switzerland. My ancestors really knew what they weredoing (my maiden name is Burkhardt). The gourmet brands of chocolates are notalways easy to find, especially in big brand stores. You sometimes have to hunt themdown. Many small gift and boutique stores such as those advertised on these pageshave them but you might have to look around and check the ads.

In the last few years, I’ve heard reports that chocolate can even be good for you, butthat usually only goes for dark. I am a milk chocolate aficionado and will not eat anyother kind (and don’t even mention white chocolate. I mean, what is that anyway?).

As much as I love chocolate, I know that sweets should be consumed in moderation,and I try to follow that guideline; I really do. So, if I’m going to treat myself, I’m goingfor the good stuff.

This is not to say I don’t like a good ole Hershey Bar once in a while or unwrappingsome of those creamy Dove candies; they have their place. I’m not a total chocolatesnob. But, oh, those packages that say “milk chocolate flavored.” Well, those shouldbe outlawed. Whenever I see a chocolate bunny or other item labeled with those awfulwords, I want scoop them all off the shelf lest some little kid be lured into eating one.That might turn him off of chocolate forever.

So, on Chocolate Cake Appreciation Day, I also want the best. I have nothing againstboxed cake mixes and tubs of ready-made icing. They come in handy for last-minutedesserts, or for a child’s birthday party, and most are actually pretty good. But, onChocolate Cake Appreciation Day, why not make the real thing? The only danger isthat you may never want to go back to the store-bought variety again.

–Susan Baldani writes articles about small town life, decor and food for various magazinesacross the U.S., Canada, and the UK. You can contact her at [email protected] or

through her website at www.mywritingwall.com.

Chocolate Cake Appreciation DayA Sweet Start to the New Year by Susan Baldani

Recipes From Susan’s KitchenChocolate Cake Appreciation Cake

PreparationIn a bowl, cream butter and sugar until lightand fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beatwell after each addition. Combine flour, co-coa, baking soda and salt; add to creamedmixture and add milk a little at a time, beat-ing until smooth after each addition. Pourbatter into a greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutesor until a toothpick inserted in the centercomes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Whencake is cool, frost with chocolate creamcheese frosting.

Perfect choice for Chocolate Cake Appreciation DayIngredients2/3 cup butter, softened1-2/3 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup baking cocoa1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups whole milk

Chocolate Cream CheeseFrosting Ingredients:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners' sugar1/3 cup baking cocoaDash salt3 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting Directions:Beat cream cheese and butter in a largebowl until fluffy. Add confectioners'sugar, cocoa, salt, milk and vanilla and mixwell. Spread over cooled cake. Store anyleftovers in the refrigerator.

I just found out that January 27 is ChocolateCake Appreciation Day. Of course, cardcompanies are always coming up with specialdays so they can sell more cards. However, anyday that encourages me to eat chocolate is mykind of day. And it doesn’t have to be in cakeform; almost any variety will do.

I find it interesting that this holiday comesat the end of January instead of at thebeginning. I guess they figure by then all thoseNew Year’s Eve resolutions to lose weight havealready fallen by the wayside.

But seriously (and I’m always serious whenit comes to chocolate), this is one food I couldn’t live without. There’s just somethingabout chocolate that makes me happy. And it’s not just the sugar. There’s somethingabout the taste of chocolate that is comforting too.

When I was a little kid, any kind of chocolate would do. But, now that I’m older andhave a somewhat more discerning palate, specialty chocolates are my favorites, especiallyanything that has been made in Switzerland. My ancestors really knew what they weredoing (my maiden name is Burkhardt). The gourmet brands of chocolates are notalways easy to find, especially in big brand stores. You sometimes have to hunt themdown. Many small gift and boutique stores such as those advertised on these pageshave them but you might have to look around and check the ads.

In the last few years, I’ve heard reports that chocolate can even be good for you, butthat usually only goes for dark. I am a milk chocolate aficionado and will not eat anyother kind (and don’t even mention white chocolate. I mean, what is that anyway?).

As much as I love chocolate, I know that sweets should be consumed in moderation,and I try to follow that guideline; I really do. So, if I’m going to treat myself, I’m goingfor the good stuff.

This is not to say I don’t like a good ole Hershey Bar once in a while or unwrappingsome of those creamy Dove candies; they have their place. I’m not a total chocolatesnob. But, oh, those packages that say “milk chocolate flavored.” Well, those shouldbe outlawed. Whenever I see a chocolate bunny or other item labeled with those awfulwords, I want scoop them all off the shelf lest some little kid be lured into eating one.That might turn him off of chocolate forever.

So, on Chocolate Cake Appreciation Day, I also want the best. I have nothing againstboxed cake mixes and tubs of ready-made icing. They come in handy for last-minutedesserts, or for a child’s birthday party, and most are actually pretty good. But, onChocolate Cake Appreciation Day, why not make the real thing? The only danger isthat you may never want to go back to the store-bought variety again.

–Susan Baldani writes articles about small town life, decor and food for various magazinesacross the U.S., Canada, and the UK. You can contact her at [email protected] or

through her website at www.mywritingwall.com.

Chocolate Cake Appreciation DayA Sweet Start to the New Year by Susan Baldani

Recipes From Susan’s KitchenChocolate Cake Appreciation Cake

PreparationIn a bowl, cream butter and sugar until lightand fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beatwell after each addition. Combine flour, co-coa, baking soda and salt; add to creamedmixture and add milk a little at a time, beat-ing until smooth after each addition. Pourbatter into a greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutesor until a toothpick inserted in the centercomes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Whencake is cool, frost with chocolate creamcheese frosting.

Perfect choice for Chocolate Cake Appreciation DayIngredients2/3 cup butter, softened1-2/3 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup baking cocoa1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups whole milk

Chocolate Cream CheeseFrosting Ingredients:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners' sugar1/3 cup baking cocoaDash salt3 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting Directions:Beat cream cheese and butter in a largebowl until fluffy. Add confectioners'sugar, cocoa, salt, milk and vanilla and mixwell. Spread over cooled cake. Store anyleftovers in the refrigerator.

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As the seasons change, so do the seasons of our life change. As we approach a new year, we celebrate the dawning of a new beginning. Perhaps this will be the year you will become a first-time parent or grandparent. What a joy that brings leading up to the anticipatory arrival of that precious bundle of joy. For some it may be your dream job, the one you worked so hard to obtain, has now been offered to you. And for others, this may be the year you walk down the aisle and say, “I do.” These are all moments to celebrate and rejoice in.

But sometimes our lives change in other ways. With the Covid-19 virus, Americans have been challenged as never before to adapt to a new way of living. Through this pandemic, you may have lost your job, your home, or even the loss of a loved one.

These are the seasons of life that test our strength, our faith. But as we celebrate the joyful moments in life, there can be a rejuvenating hope in our tragedies.

For example, you lost your job. You may be tested for awhile as you await your next job. But when that job comes, it might be a better job than you could have ever imagined. And perhaps would have never taken that career path had it not been that you lost your previous job. Your new job could pay more money, afford you more time at home to spend with your family, and perhaps even be less stressful than your last job. Look for the good in what life offers you.

In the loss of a loved one, celebrate the memories and love that you were able to create together. Life does go on no matter our circumstances. So, we must reach out and strive to move forward each and every day. It may not be easy, but if we persevere, knowing our life will never be as we knew it before, if we put our hope and trust in God, we can’t go wrong.

The new season of life has begun. It will allow you opportunities to grow and move ahead if you allow it. Or it will stagnate your growth, allowing bitterness and perhaps even anger to move in. The choice is yours. How will you choose to deal with this new season of life that has confronted all of us?

–Janet Young, Certified Tea and EtiquetteConsultant, is a founding member of Mid-Atlantic Tea Business Association and freelance writer/national tea presenter. Visit her website at www.overtheteacup.com.

by Janet Young

As The Seasons Change

COUNTRY REGISTER RECIPE EXCHANGEFailure CakeFailure Cake

Mary Val Whitesides, Albuquerque, NM1 cup sugar 1/3 cup shortening1 egg 1/2 cup milk1 1/4 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanillaMix it up. Bake at 375° approximately 25-30 minutes. Contrary to whatmy nephew thinks, you do not have to open the oven door and slam itto get the cake to fail. Just bake as required. When you take the cake outof the oven, as it cools, the cake will fall and sink in the middle. Failure!!!While it is warm get a big slab of creamy sweet butter, spread it on thecake and enjoy!

COUNTRY REGISTER RECIPE EXCHANGEMarshmallow BrowniesMarshmallow Brownies

Cheri Lazor, Greeley, COMelt together:4 squares unsweetened chocolate ½ pound butter or margarineAdd:2 cups sugar 4 eggs1 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla1 6-ounce package chocolate chips 2 cups miniature marshmallows½ - ¾ cup nutsMix well. Pour into 9” x 13” greased pyrex dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40minutes. Cut when cool.

COUNTRY REGISTER RECIPE EXCHANGEPesto SaucePesto Sauce

Irene Thompon, LaJunta, COThis is a nice substitute for Tomato Sauce.1/2 clove garlic 3 cups lightly packed fresh basil1/3 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts 3 Tbsps. snipped fresh parsley1 Tbsp. olive oilMix well. Pour into 9” x 13” greased pyrex dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40minutes. Cut when cool.

COUNTRY REGISTER RECIPE EXCHANGEGinger BreadGinger Bread

Sharon Albright, Boulder, CO1 teaspoon baking soda 2¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ginger1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 egg½ cup melted butter ¼ cup sugar2 Tbsps. brown sugar corn syrup ¾ cup molasses1 cup buttermilk ½ cup crystallized ginger (cut up)Cream butter, sugar, corn syrup and molasses. Add egg. Stir in dryingredients alternately with buttermilk. Stir in crystalized ginger. Bakein 9-inch square pan at 350° for 45-50 minutes.

COUNTRY REGISTER RECIPE EXCHANGEBlack Bottom BarsBlack Bottom BarsCynthia Ehrnstain, Centennial, CO

8-ounces cream cheese, softened 1 egg1/3 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt12 ounces mini, semi sweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup dark unsweetened cocoa1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup water1/3 cup oil 1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla

Beat all ingredients except chocolate chips), until smooth. Add chocolateships. Set aside.

Mix all ingredients and beat well. Spread chocolate batter in a greased9x13x2 pan and drop cream cheese mixture in three even lines along thetop. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

COUNTRY REGISTER RECIPE EXCHANGEPumpkin LattePumpkin Latte

Jill Reed, Byers, CO2 heaping Tablespoon canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spicehot coffee, decaf or expresso hot milkInto each large mug put the first four ingredients. Fill cup halfway withcoffee, and stir well. Fill cup with hot milk and whisk. Top with whippedcream, and dust with nutmeg. Yum!

COUNTRY REGISTER RECIPE EXCHANGESalsaSalsa

Josephine S. Chavez, Alamogordo, NM10 jalapeno peppers 2 large fresh tomatoesPlace in pot with cold water. Simmer until peppers and tomatoes aresoft. Remove from pot, cut stems off peppers. Place peppers andtomatoes in blender. Turn blender off and on until peppers andtomatoes are cut in small chunks. Do not blend too much as the salsawill be mushy. This recipe makes about one pint of salsa. For a mildersalsa, add a can of diced tomatoes and mix in blender. Keeps well inrefrigerator for two weeks.

COUNTRY REGISTER RECIPE EXCHANGEToasted Pesto RoundsToasted Pesto Rounds

Laurie Kuhn, Thornton, CO¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil 12 French bread slices, (¼ inch)¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 teaspoons chopped tomato1 medium clove garlic, minced 1 green onion with top, sliced3 Tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise Black pepperPreheat broiler. Combine basil, cheese, garlic and mayonnaise in smallbowl; mix well. (Make this a few hours before your guests arrive andstore in the refrigerator. One less, last-minute thing to do.) Arrangebread slices in a single layer on a large, non-stick baking sheet or broilerpan. Broil 6-8 inches from heat, 30-45 seconds or until bread slices arelightly toasted. Turn bread slices over, and spread evenly with basilmixture. Broil one minute or until lightly browned. Top evenly withtomato and green onion. Season to taste with pepper. Transfer toserving plate. Makes 12 servings.

COUNTRY REGISTER RECIPE EXCHANGEOatmeal Raisin CookiesOatmeal Raisin Cookies

Janine Hall, Sedalia, CO1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla1½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves½ teaspoon salt 3 cup rolled oats1 cup raisinsCream together butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mixflour, baking soda, spices and salt. Then mix together with buttermixture. Stir in oats and raisins. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350°.

“Behind the Seams”Mikey's first studio was his childhood bedroom. He

eventually went to study music recording and audioproduction in Utah. His dream took him to Nashville,TN. where he became owner of The Cove RecordingStudio. Most of his career was "behind the scenes." In2001 the producer/engineer won a Grammy working withSheryl Crow on the album, "Timeless - Hank WilliamsTribute." In 2004 Michael Stephan Hopkins (my firstcousin) returned to his roots in CT to form a partnershipin opening yet another studio. The height of his career in2014 was shattered by the news he was suffering frompancreatic cancer. Devastatingly, it was inoperable.

Sooner than later the "Idea Maker" (my sister Chrissie)also a talented musician, decided upon a wellness quilt.24 cousins - 24 squares anxiously awaited to copy theirunique designs onto their pieces of muslin. Each identical dimension were accompaniedwith instructions and permanent, fine tipped magic markers. Time was of the essenceto have the musical remnants returned for completion by a volunteer seamstress. Theadmiration for Mike's legacy was the musical quilt. Guitars, musical notes, keyboards,and cancer symbols all arranged and composed by his female cousins, in retrospect,would have topped any musical billboard as a #1 hit. He had achieved his 2nd Grammy,"The Wellness Quilt!”

In my square (the 1st row, 3rd down), I attempted to make him laugh. I have noartistic flare, so I gave him an Academy award for being best producer.

The presentation was short, but the love of 24 hearts was forever. His naps becamefrequent, snuggled in rhapsody and warmth, often in a rocking chair that faced theBaby Grand piano holding stage to his original Grammy. Sunlight shimmered ontothe gold border around the quilt. Perhaps during his last quiet moments Mike couldhear the melodic sweet notes of the quilt. The disease took his life in 2016. Themusical quilt, as most, will undoubtedly pass down through history.

–Carol Nixon A.K.A. Auntie Ca'h: holds a certificate in Journalism from the Institute ofJournalism in Mamaroneck, NY. Several of her poems have been published in 1983 and 1985by publishers, John Campbell and John Frost. Titles are: Our Western World’s Greatest Poems,

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Life in Skunk Hollow by Julie A. Druck

Winter is such a delightful time of year.I didn’t always think that way. Years ago, as a stay-at-

home mom of 3 little boys, winter often meant earinfections and pent-up energy and cabin fever! Thosecold days often seemed very long.

But seasons change, and winter has grown on me. Infact, it’s become an old friend. Now I view the season asa time to cozy in and hibernate, a time to read and restand reflect. In contrast, it’s also a time to embrace thecrisp cold with its incredible clarity of sound and distinctpleasure of a tingling face when entering the warmth again. Winter can be full of itsown particular beauty and sweetness.

In honor of the season, here are a few of its pleasures we’ve enjoyed:• a game of Upwords or Rummikub with a hot cup or vanilla chai on a cold night• the intricately beautiful icy patterns painted on the windows by Jack Frost• making Almond Heart Cookies with my cookie press, the oven warming the house• movie marathons to the land of Narnia• the stark beauty of bare trees silhouetted black against a pink-hued sky at dusk• crafting handmade Valentines, imagining the joy others will have in receiving them• an on-going puzzle set up on the card table in the living room to “pick at” daily• Sunday afternoon sledding parties with cocoa and cookies to warm up with afterwards• forcing flowers in the midst of winter for some-much needed color• re-visit my old book friends, like Anne with an “e” and Frodo the Hobbit• long walks around the farm through the snow, following dozens of animal tracks• the razor-sharp sound of skates, pucks, and sticks striking the frozen pond• baking gingerbread biscotti on a snowy day to share with friends (See recipe here)

Even if winter isn’t your favorite season, perhaps this list will encourage you to seekout and discover some of its many simple joys awaiting you in its midst of this time ofyear.

–Julie Druck is from York, Pennsylvania, and writes from her farm in Skunk Hollow. She’dwelcome your comments at [email protected].

Winter’s Joys

Recipes from Skunk HollowGingerbread Biscotti

2 C. flour1 tsp. baking powder1 1/2 tsp. ginger3 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. salt6 tabl. unsalted butter, softened1 C. sugar2 large eggs3 tabl. molasses2 tsp. vanilla3/4 C. white chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 and spread parchment paper on cookiesheet. Whisk flour, baking powder, spices and salt. In mixeron medium, beat butter and sugar. Add eggs, molasses andvanilla. Reduce to low and blend in flour, mix. With wethands, divide dough into 2 piles and place on cookie sheet.Shape dough into two 2 1/2 x 9” rectangles. Bake 22-25minutes until tops start to crack. Let cool on sheet and reducetemperature to 325. Cut into 3/4” wide slices and place cutside down on sheet. Bake 20 more minutes. Remove frompan onto racks and allow to cool. Melt chips and drizzle overcooled biscotti. Makes about 20 slices of biscotti.

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A Letter to a Home of 41 Years by Kerri Habben

Dear House,It was a sticky August day when we

settled into your open arms. Therefrigerator wasn’t hooked up yet and aneighbor brought us ice. I sweated thereon the sidewalk with my father frommore than the heat; I was a hideouslyshy five-year-old who would startkindergarten very soon. I overcame theshyness—except in those rare momentswhen it awakens to remind me how farI’ve come.

I grew up, lived here through college and spent two decades of adulthood here. Asyears passed, changes arrived—ordinary ones, necessary ones and meaningful ones.

Five people lived within you—my mother, my father, my maternal grandparents andme. Two years later, my great aunt and uncle moved in across the street and mygrandparents moved in with them. Later still, my parents’ marriage ended. When I was11, my dad came fully into our lives. He is the dad you have read about in all of mywritings. Both my father and my dad were good, kind men who left valuable marks onmy life as well as many others. But it was my dad who rescued a young girl from apaternally-bereft heart and there was no going back. He essentially adopted me and Icarry his name.

We breathed together in this house as my mother passed away nearly two years ago.Of my family who thrived within your walls, only I remain living. Through it all, youhave been a precious house, especially the tender, beautiful year I spent here alone.Even in my grief, I felt a vibrant energy emerging from you and it fostered quiet joy.You gently reminded me of who I am and especially of the love within you. When thetime came to leave you, what compelled me was exactly that. Home is where those youlove are.

House, I ponder you now on a winter’s day. I stand here at the base of the hill andvisualize you as you were for so many of these years—full in every sense of the word.Full of joy, hope, resilience and faith. As we quoted the Three Musketeers, “All forone and one for all.”

You were also full, in the tangible sense, of the possessions that a family gathersthroughout lifetimes. Part of me sees Mom at the stove, Dad coming out of thegarage covered in sawdust and myself at the table doing homework. The other partsees the complete downsizing that my boyfriend Wayne and I (with help from friends)have been working on these past months. When this part is done, House, hopefully bysummer you will have a new family.

It is not the first time I have undone a house; my grandmother moved from herhome to an assisted living community in 2002. But it has been, and continues to be, atedious journey at times. Through it all, House, I have loved you to the best of myability. For you are a vessel, not unlike a ship, that carried us through many years andlifetimes of experiences.

I have learned something. These things within you are not inherently me. I ammyself simply by being. Sometimes I have to remind myself that I am the owner ofthese possessions. I have the discernment to choose their destiny not the other wayaround.

I am grateful for you. But soon it will be time to let you go.Be happy, dear House. May the love we gave each other embrace the next family

who calls you home.Love always,Kerri

-Kerri Habben is a writer and preschool teacher living in Chapel Hill, NC. An enthusiasticcrocheter and knitter, she learned these skills from her mother and grandmother. She donates

many of her yarn creations. Kerri is currently working on a manuscript of essays and poetry.She can be reached at [email protected].

T he Dropped Stitchby Sharon Greve

TIME MIGRATIONTime is a precious gift, not a guaranteed given. It should not be taken for

granted in these busy times. With the busy holiday season behind us, who isn’tready for some relaxing time, but time is limited. Ecologists sometimes call it timemigration, meaning checking out temporarily. Animals do it, so why can’t we.

We are all involved in the passing of time and the marking of time. Both areimportant aspects of time, but different.

There are as many ways to pass time, as there are people, from creative andthought provoking to physically exhausting activities. The passing of time can behappy, fearful, routine, sad, purposefully, or thoughtlessly. How we “pass” time saysa lot about ourselves and our lifestyles. However, regardless of how we pass time,it is of our own choosing for the most part. Times of crisis are not of our choice,but how we pass our time working through each crisis is of our own choosing.Work time can be passed peacefully, routinely, or stressfully, but not always of ourchoice. Leisure time, however, is considered to be passed in relaxed or creativefashion of our own choice. After all, that’s what leisure is supposed to be about.That’s one of many reasons to knit—as all knitters know.

Marking time differs from passing time in that marking involves rememberingmoments gone by or preparing time for upcoming moments of our lives. How doyou mark time? Do you cross off days on your calendar leading up to amemorable event? Do you mark the moment in time gone by since a knittedsweater made a grandchild smile, a baby blanket project swaddled a specialnewborn baby, or charity scarves shouted appreciation for military veterans orthose of active service away from home and the country he/she loves.

It’s up to you to make the most of this winter season’s time migration and markthose precious moments. Make a time commitment for uninterrupted knitting, tocomplete those UFOs (unfinished objects), try new patterns, new stitches andtechniques, take a new knitting class, and more. Give some thought to thecalendar, deadlines, and projects you would like to accomplish. Make a list of theholiday gifts or decorations you thought of last December for this year. Avoidfrustration by creating a project schedule in order to meet deadlines. Above all,knit “that special something” for yourself.

Each knitting project is similar to the ages-old measuring stick on the wall,commemorating the growth and expertise of the knitter—you!

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Random Actsby Maranda K Jones

BELL WORKRing in the New Year! We end each year with the Carol of the Bells, Jingle Bells,

and Silver Bells. Now we set our sights on a new start as we “ring out the old, ringin the new,” just as Alfred Lord Tennyson suggested in his poem Ring out, wild bells.This was written in memoriam of his friend who died suddenly. The sound of bellsringing in Christmas Day inspired a renewed faith and helped him handle his grief.His words written in the 1800s still resonate today.

We have been celebrating beginnings and endings with the ringing of bells forcenturies. My day is full of beginnings and endings, each time period marked withthe ringing of a bell as we change class periods at school. Each bell signals a freshstart as we take a new approach to a familiar subject. Teachers use bell work toengage students immediately upon entering their classrooms, helping class start offsmoothly. Bell work keeps us calm and focused. Making New Year’s resolutions inJanuary follows this lesson plan exactly.

Near my lesson plan book on my desk sits a bell thatI inherited from my husband’s grandmother. Its historyis a mystery, and its story intrigues me. I wonder whereit stood before it lost its support. When I received thisgift, this small heavy bell needed a frame to hold thestand. We cut, sanded and painted a base to hold theside arms and rail which allows the bell to swing fromits wheel. The clapper has a small primitive rope tiedwith a simple knot, and its sound is a deep, solid toll.

This past year may have taken its toll on your well-being, and it is time to replace that noise with peace.“Ring in the love of truth and right,Ring in the common love of good.”

In Memoriam, [Ring out, wild bells]Alfred Lord Tennyson - 1809-1892

© 2020 Maranda K Jones

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Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,The flying cloud, the frosty light:The year is dying in the night;

Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.

Ring out the old, ring in the new,Ring, happy bells, across the snow:The year is going, let him go;

Ring out the false, ring in the true.

Ring out the grief that saps the mindFor those that here we see no more;Ring out the feud of rich and poor,

Ring in redress to all mankind.

Ring out a slowly dying cause,And ancient forms of party strife;Ring in the nobler modes of life,

With sweeter manners, purer laws.

Ring out the want, the care, the sin,The faithless coldness of the times;Ring out, ring out my mournful rhymes

But ring the fuller minstrel in.

Ring out false pride in place and blood,The civic slander and the spite;Ring in the love of truth and right,

Ring in the common love of good.

Ring out old shapes of foul disease;Ring out the narrowing lust of gold;Ring out the thousand wars of old,

Ring in the thousand years of peace.

Ring in the valiant man and free,The larger heart, the kindlier hand;Ring out the darkness of the land,

Ring in the Christ that is to be.This poem is in the public domain.


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A Cup of Tea with LydiaDelivering Love by Lydia E. Harris

Hospitali-TEA ThenI grew up in a large family in a small farming community where hospitality was

the norm. On Saturdays, my five sisters and I divided the housecleaning chores and tidied our home so we would be ready for Sunday guests.

While we cleaned, we smelled the wonderful aroma of homemade bread and rolls coming from the kitchen as Mother baked a week’s worth of brown bread and zwieback for our family.

Sunday morning, Mother often put a chicken or pot roast and vegetables in the oven before we left for church. After the services, we would be ready to host a friend or family for a meal—whether planned or spontaneous.

I often invited a girlfriend to spend Sunday afternoon with me. Other times I received a spur-of-the-moment invitation to a friend’s home.

Even if we didn’t invite company for Sunday dinner, we were prepared to host drop-in guests for afternoon coffee before doing our evening farm chores. If visitors arrived, Mother quickly spread the table with fresh baked goods, cold cuts, sliced cheese, home-canned peaches or pears, kuchen, coffee, and more. She could create a feast in no time.

With Mother’s generous heart for hospitality, it’s no wonder all her daughters grew up to enjoy cooking and sharing food with others. And three of us girls became home economists!

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my joy to welcome family and friends for a meal or a cup of tea. But the COVID-19 pandemic has created restrictions and the need for caution. So now what?

Family, friends, and neighbors need TEA-L-C now more than ever, so I’ve looked for new ways to deliver love. Maybe some of these ideas will inspire you.

1. Deliver a love surprise.Many school children are struggling with changed routines and learning from

home. Three of my grandchildren, ages 10, 15, and 17, are attending school online. Fortunately, their mother, Amy, a former schoolteacher, is home to guide them as needed. With this change, I sensed they would enjoy an occasional surprise during the day. A couple of times, I contacted Amy and arranged to deliver an unexpected lunch from a favorite takeout restaurant. Another time I made homemade Meat Turnovers (recipe in my cookbook) and delivered them in an antique Walton’s lunchbox.

Recently, I tied my red and white scarf with hearts around my neck and delivered “love” to the family by dropping off heart-shaped scones, lemon curd, whipped cream, and peach herbal tea. It’s easy to line a flat box with a pretty cloth or paper so it becomes the tray for the plates (paper or plastic) and tea items. This drop-off-and-go tea is a safe way to express love.

I’ve also delivered love surprises to my neighbors. Some are cautious about receiving homemade food from others, so I bring them store-bought treats, sparkling cider, or flowers. I buy one or two large flower bouquets and divide them into several smaller ones, adding greens from my yard. Inexpensive vases or empty jars tied with a ribbon hold the arrangements.

2. Order or mail a surprise.Cards and gifts are good ways to say, “I love you.” With some of my siblings

living out of state and some on lockdown in retirement communities, I add cheer to their lives by mailing packages. Some enjoy fresh fruit from Harry & David, so I sent them a box of sweet, juicy pears. For my sister-in-law, a recent widow, I sent her favorite homemade gumdrop cookies, glazed fresh apple cookies, chocolates, and a package of herbal tea.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we have many opportuni-TEAs to show love. Who needs your love? A neighbor, friend, grandchild, or a lonely widow or widower? Why not choose one or more people and select appropriate ways to show love to them? As you cheer their hearts, you’ll experience joy as well, because “it is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).

-Lydia E. Harris is a tea enthusiast, grandmother, and author of Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting and In the Kitchen with Grandma: Stirring Up Tasty Memories Together.

Over the years, when it comes to shopping, my husband always does his best to oblige my whims. Without complaint, he takes me to whatever store or boutique is on my "hit list." He has logged countless hours waiting while I tried to decide whether I wanted the sheer curtains or the muslin . . . or a rag rug or one with a non-skid backing . . . or should I go with the silver purse with a short handle or the versatile black purse with interchangeable straps? And what about this sweater…does it flatter the 'fig'? Would this pink scarf go with the jacket I bought last month?

Countless times we've gone to gift and craft stores; we’ve sniffed umpteen candle scents searching for the perfect one. Don even took me to Kohls two weeks before Christmas and stood in a check-out line that snaked around the store while I clung to my prize – a clearance-rack brown suede pillow. And why does he do it? It's a love thing.

Well, the tables have turned. Now, it is I who wanders up and down aisles, following my husband while he looks for the perfect "fill-in-the-blank." What caused this major shift in the tectonic plates of our shopping lithosphere? Two words: Harbor Freight.

We had driven by the small store numerous times but never stopped in – until last December – when Don needed a few tools. He invited me to go in with him and I thought, why not? It was better than sitting in a cold car.

Talk about culture shock – as soon as the doors opened, I was sure of one thing: Harbor Freight is a Man Store. There was no welcoming display of soft, pretty things. No sandalwood candles scented the air. The smells that greeted my nose were those of rubber and metal, oil and polyethylene. Everywhere I looked, there were chains and hardware, cutters and saws, snippers and grinders and other, unidentifiable, and somewhat scary, implements.

I never knew such a store existed - one catering solely to the male species. Don was in heaven. I followed him up and down the aisles while he took it all in. He perused screwdrivers, in dozens of colors, styles, brands and prices. He debated battery-chargers, big and small, expensive and not-so-much. He looked at pocket-sized gizmos that checked electrical currents. He hemmed and hawed over nail guns and staplers. And he spent time eyeing flashlights in every form known to mankind. This store was a dyed-in-the-wool "guy thing." And I was happy that my ever-patient hubby finally had a store to call his own. Why? It's a love thing.

There are special days through-out the year when we go out of our way to lavish love – anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine’s, Christmas – yet how much better it is to lavish love every day, focusing our love and attention on a regular basis.

"Love is never tired of waiting; love is kind; love has no envy; love does not insist on its own way, it is not irritable or resentful. Love's ways are ever fair, it takes no thought for itself. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends" (1 Corinthians 13:4-8 paraphrase.) The message of God's Word? It's a love thing.

-Judyann Grant writes from her home in the snowbelt region of central New York. Contact the author at: [email protected]

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Pumped with caffeine and armed with another 20-ouncemug in your hand, you are confident and determined. Todayis the day. You are ready. To face. The closet. Not just anycloset, mind you, but the closet. The one filled witheverything that does not have a home of its own. The onefilled with gadgets, gizmos, whosits and whatsits galore.(If you are a Little Mermaid fan, you get it. Right?)

Diligently, you remove everything from the closet. It is atask but you are on a roll and, within 30 minutes, the closetis empty. Now comes the hard part—the purge. Lookingdown at it all, you can’t help but feel nostalgic. There areyour first-born child’s baby shoes. Underneath that pile ofpaper towel rolls is the (lovely?) oil painting of a monkey that Great Aunt Gertrudepainted for you as a wedding present 30 years ago. (Isn’t it odd that you never couldfind the right place to hang it?)

Lo and behold, there is the silver beer stein from college looking a bit uncared for.You think to yourself that a bit of silver polish would bring it back to its former gloryand you head to the kitchen to grab the polish and a rag. The rag drawer is difficult toopen because it is too full so you decide to purge a few of them and proceed to foldthe rest and replace them in the drawer. Dang! This is the drawer that has a loosehandle. Out you go to the garage to grab a screwdriver to take care of that once andfor all.

On your way back inside, the dryer goes off and you head over to grab the cleantowels and sit down to fold them. With the folded towels stacked in your arms youhead toward the closet. That closet. You see all of the items that you emptied out ofit earlier and the now-cold cup of caffeinated courage. With a heavy sigh, you sit downexhausted and defeated. Not only did you not get the closet done, you don’t even havethe fortitude to take care of the mess you made emptying it. You decide to just leave itout and live around it until you can find time to finish the project. Before you know it,a week has passed and you finally stuff it all back inside the dark dungeon. You quicklyshut the door before things can fall out and you hear the dark laughter from the closetas it mocks your attempt to win the clutter battle.

If this sounds familiar, don’t think you are alone. The dark spaces in your home thathide the things you don’t know what to do with are the most difficult to deal with.Face it…those items were already a problem before you tucked them away. For whateverreason, you could not make a decision about the validity of keeping them. Unfortunately,they do not leave on their own accord and you only delayed the inevitable task ofmaking that decision.

Professional Organizers will help you slay that closet demon. When I work with myclients, I spend a bit of time getting to know them and their possessions. With adifferent set of eyes, I help them decide what they want to keep and what no longerserves a purpose in their lives. With care, I guide them toward their goal (in the abovecase, the closet) and teach them skill sets that will help prevent them from duplicatingthe clutter in the future.

Many families have had me come in to help them downsize a loved one’s householdas they prepare to move into a transitional living situation. This is one of the mostdifficult times for both the family and the person that is downsizing. Everything has amemory. Everything has a story. There is fear of letting go. Fear of change.

Having an Organizer involved allows the family to be just that—family. They don’thave to be the instigator. Instead, I work alongside the family member. As I am notemotionally involved, I am able to have patience and listen to important stories whilegently helping them let go. In the end, the person transitioning has been given thegrace and dignity to know that they are the one that made the decisions. In turn, thefamily can focus on loving that person through their new journey.

Clients also hire me to assist them when there is a loss or change in their life. Be it adivorce, empty nesting or the death of a loved one, it is important to clear your physicalspace to allow your mental space to heal. Claiming back your surroundings and creatingsomething new within them is powerful. In the case of the death of a loved one, Ihelp my clients determine what of their belongings brings them happy memories.Together, we find a way to incorporate the items into their own space in a way thatthey can enjoy them on a daily basis (and not have them end up in a closet).

In other instances, some clients just need some fresh ideas. Most people (even theclutter challenged) are able to maintain order if the system they have makes sense tothem. After seeing what is not working for them and then discussing their ultimategoal, I am able to set them up for success.

Living in the days of Covid, I have had to rely on Virtual Organizing. For many, thisworks well. Sessions are held via video chat and I work with the client one on one. Atthe end of the session, I set them up with an easy “I Can Do This!” list of tasks theycan accomplish before our next appointment. Working this way can be cost productiveas well because many of the tasks are handled without my being there. It is fun for meas I get to see their progress each time we chat and I am able to work with clientsaround the country.

I challenge you to let someone else into your dark corners, whether it's an Organizeror even a best friend. A different perspective and caring encouragement can make adaunting task much easier. So, reach out! You’ve got this. I know you do!

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Random Actsby Maranda K. Jones

Love DeliveredOver five hundred folded notes with candy attached circulate through my classroom

for Valentine’s Day. Colorful little pieces of paper with various pictures and friendlysentiments are shared along with lollipops and chocolate. Each child takes a turn playingpostman, delivering mail to their classmates, making sure everyone receives a Valentine.

One child excitedly placed the mail carrier cap on his head. Then he carefully fastenedthe Velcro buttons on the matching blue pinstriped dress shirt before straightening hiscollar and started to work. He moved his cards and candy from the plastic sack to theofficial mail delivery bag. Next, he slung the bag over his shoulder, picked up the cap hehad knocked off in the process and shared a grin that quickly spread throughout the room.

He gently rummaged through his bag for each friend’s card, reading the names hehad meticulously written at home with his family. Finally he dropped the Valentine intothe proper mailbox and moved on to the next delivery until his route was finished. Hismom snapped pictures as she beamed with pride at her son remembering the namesthey had painstakingly practiced reading and writing. She mentioned how long it tookthem to prepare the Valentines and added how that time together was worth it whenshe saw the joy shared.

Another mom mentioned how long the other children had been waiting. “They areall just sitting there with their decorated paper sacks so patiently! Look at their smiles!This is like Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!” and she wiped a tear from her eye.

Growing up an admirer of Mister Fred Rogers, this compliment was one I shallalways cherish. As I watch reruns with my own children, I still admire his patience andcalm demeanor as he teaches. And I still learn something new every time I see anepisode and visit his warm, welcoming neighborhood. I always want my classroomenvironment to be a joyous and safe place for children to explore the world aroundthem, and my students help me achieve this goal every single day.

Mister Rogers once said, “I don’t think anyone can grow unless he’s loved exactly ashe is now, appreciated for what he is rather than what he will be.” Children are rightnow. They are often asked what they want to be when they grow up. We expect a jobtitle for an answer to this question, but what we really want for them is to be is happyand healthy, now and always.

By Valentine’s Day, I have seen growth from my students throughout the schoolyear. They are inches taller and pounds heavier. They have been reading and writing,exercising their math skills, learning about community helpers, and showing respect toothers. They use their imaginations and interact with their friends. We cover manyacademic standards, and they have fun too, which I love!

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The Dropped Stitchby Sharon Greve

Journaling FiberartWhat with the start of a new knitting year, now

is the time to organize with a knitting journal. Awell-kept journal of favorite projects is an indicator of progress as your skill level rises.

There comes a time when every knitter changes a published pattern (length,width, sleeves, etc.) or designs her own pattern. Random notes, sketches, swatches,measurements and other information need an organized, permanent location forcompleted projects for later use. A knitting journal becomes a chronologicalproject history.

JOURNAL SYSTEM: No one form of organization fits every knitter. Here aresome options that can be personalized for your journal organization.

A basic journal book can be bound, spiral, or paperback. Of course, actual knittingjournals with colorful design covers, lined or non-lined, and sketch/graph pages maybe purchased to ease setup time and effort with variable prices depending uponthe page count, size, and ease of use. However, swatches are difficult to include.

A three-ring colorful binder with plastic protector sheets can be used with tabdivider sheets to make chronological or project classification division possible for easyreference. A file box of index cards saves storage space but card size limits theamount of information to be recorded. File folders broaden storage and classification.

A knitting scrapbook is a more formal version of a knitting journal. It allows for notonly your notes, but also for bulky items such as the yarn label, a piece of leftoveryarn, a yarn swatch, and a photo of the finished project. An actual scrapbook canbe used, but this “journal” is not as portable and costs more in materials and timethan a plain notebook.

Electronic storage is easy to search and share. Setting up a blog or online journalcan be free and many say they enjoy seeing what other knitters are doing. However,computers aren’t always portable. It’s important to update upon project completionand to make a copy of your blog or journal in case you change providers or stopblogging. Also, computer records work for many, but actual yarn/thread samplescan’t be attached.

Techie knitters keep track of their projects, stash, needles, and what other peopleare doing on Ravelry, a free social networking site for those who work with fiber.Your knitting patterns, yarn in use or stashing, needle inventory, and so much moremay be entered. However, yarn labels and yarn/thread samples can’t be attached,but photos can.

RECORDED INFORMATION: Regardless of the type of system selected, infor-mation should be recorded upon project completion for future reference. Thefollowing recommended data may be compiled in any order desired.Project name Pattern Instructions SourceYarn/Yardage Color/Dye Lot Fiber ContentYarn Sample Yarn Label CostCare/Washing InstructionsGauge Needles HooksExplanation of stitch abbreviations not knownSize Completed Finished DimensionsButton/Embellishment InformationDate Started Date Finished For WhomModifications/Recommendations/NotesPhoto of Finished ItemKnitted Pattern Stitch Swatch

Above all, your journal is for you. There are no set rules. Customize your systemto fit your needs and personality.

DO IT YOUR WAY!©2019 Sharon Greve. Contact [email protected] No reprint without permission.

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