YOKE DU YOUR
A student at college had failed his final law papers and was obviously not happy. He questioned the professor anddecided to make a deal with him.
“Professor, do you consider yourself to know everything about the law?”He asked.
“Absolutely, otherwise Iwould not be capable of standing in front of you and lecturing you on the subject,’ he replied.
The student continued“If you can answer this question, I will agree with you andaccept my final marks. If you cannot, you have to give me an ‘A.'” The professor laughed but agreed.
The boy continued, “What is legal but not logical, logical but not legal, and neither legal nor logical?”
The professor thought about it for hours and pondered no answer. He had to finally give up as he really did not know. He gave the boy his ‘A.’
The following day at his lecture, the professor was still struggling with hisunknown mystery anddecided to pose the question to his students: “Class, what is legal but not logical, logical but not legal, and neither legal nor logical?”He paused for a second in shock when all students raised their hands with a possible answer. He pointed out one student and waited:
“Sir, you’re65, and married to a 28 year old woman, this is legal but not logical. Your wife, is having an affair with a 23 year old boy, this is logical but not legal.Your wife’s boyfriend has failed his examandyet you have given him an ‘A’. That is neither logical nor legal”.
The professor collapsed. —
ARTspiration
Artists or art that turns me on and feeds my muse! Like it or dislike it, what about this art inspires your own art or creativity? Watercolor by David Lloyd Glover.
DESIGNspiration
Look around you. Design is everywhere! How can you incorporate the beauty that surrounds you into your art or craft? Albania.
DIY-DEA I LOVE
Make a small quilt or quilted pillow cover! You can’t lose, cupcake! They’re both super schweet and will work your dormant appliqué muscle. Choose some fun colored fabrics from your stash and spend some playtime with yourself. Why choose a plain white background? Tiny polka dots, stripe or tone on tones might even look better! Here’s the link to get you started:
http://dontlooknow.typepad.com/dont_look_now/2009/01/flower-garden-pillow-tutorial-.html
DIY-DEA I LOVE
Here’s how to take some vintage fabric, needlework (that might have damaged parts), or a piece of your own stashed-away projects and turn them into pretty works d’art! Check this re-do process out:
http://www.madiganmade.com/2014/06/vintage-fabric-wrapped-diy-wall-art.html#_a5y_p=1916362
DIY-DEA I LOVE
Take a small wooden crate and add your own special bling appeal, kiddo! You’re going to love how this both organizes your always-piled-in-a-corner junk or books and looks pretty, too. Sometimes you need a reason to clean up the crap. Filling his cool crate could be just what you need! Here’s how:
http://modpodgerocksblog.com/2014/04/decorate-wood-crate.html#_a5y_p=1879378
OMG!!!
Amazing Art With Paper By Cheong-ah Hwang
YUM
Ribs aren’t just for the 4th of July or huge barbecues. These flavorful ribs cook on the grill while you’re setting the picnic table.
GRILLED SPARERIBS WITH MAPLE-CHIPOTLE GLAZE
For the ribs
- 1 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 1 Tbs. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 racks pork spareribs (about 9 lbs.)
For the glaze
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 chipotle chile, chopped, plus 3 Tbs. adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles en adobo)
- 2 Tbs. ketchup
- 1-1/2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbs. cider vinegar
Prepare & cook the ribs
For a gas grill, light the front burner to medium-low and leave the back burner(s) off. For a charcoal grill, light a medium fire (300°F to 350°F) with all the coals banked to one side and the other side empty. Clean and oil the grill grates.
In a small bowl, mix the sugar and spices with 4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper, and pat over both sides of the ribs. Let sit at room temperature while the grill heats.
Set the ribs meaty side up over the cool zone of the fire and cook covered (with the vents open on a charcoal grill) until the ribs brown and become tender (a paring knife should easily slice into the meat and the ribs should sag if you hold the center up with a pair of tongs), about 1-1/2 hours.
Make the glaze
Stir together the maple syrup, chipotle chile and adobo sauce, ketchup, mustard, and vinegar in a medium bowl until combined. Brush the ribs with half the glaze and cook with the grill covered, brushing the meat every couple minutes, until the glaze browns and becomes sticky on the ribs, about 15 minutes. Remove the ribs from the grill, brush with the remaining glaze, and let cool for a couple minutes; cut in half (meaty side down so they’re easier to slice), and serve.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with cookout classics likeGrilled Corn on the Cob,Cider & Bacon Baked Beans, and a pitcher ofIced Tea.
DIY-DEA I LOVE
Based on the Arithmetic Quilt pattern, this Modern Plus Quilt will help you get rid of your stash before it ends up in some landfill somewhere. You’re not going to live forever, dude. Check out the pattern here:
http://www.incolororder.com/2010/09/plus-quilt-tutorial.html
WORDS TO LIVE BY
DIY-DEA I LOVE
Wrap your fine ribbons, embroidery floss, binding, ric rack and anything else you can wrap around a tongue depressor and store your colorful goodies in giant, Target/Walmart glass jars. What a remarkable idea that’s both decorative and functional! Go for it:
MEMBA?
Citronella candles wrapped in plastic mesh.
DESSERT!
Fluffy marshmallows, chopped pecans and chocolate frosting—who knew mud could be so delicious?
MISSISSIPPI MUD BROWNIES
- 1 1/2 cupscoarsely chopped pecans
- 1(4-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking bar, chopped
- 3/4 cupbutter
- 2 cupssugar
- 4large eggs
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 3 cupsminiature marshmallows
CHOCOLATE ICING
- 1/2 cupbutter$
- 1/3 cupmilk$
- 6 tablespoonsunsweetened cocoa
- 1(16-oz.) package powdered sugar$
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract$
- Cook first 3 ingredients over medium heat in a large saucepan, stirring constantly, 4 to 5 minutes or until butter melts. Remove from heat, and beat in powdered sugar and vanilla at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
BROWNIE PREPARATION
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant.
- 2. Microwave chocolate and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. Whisk in sugar and eggs until well blended. Stir in flour. Spread batter into a greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
- 3. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Sprinkle warm brownies with toasted pecans and marshmallows.
- 4. Prepare Chocolate Frosting. Pour over pecans and marshmallows; spread to edges. Let cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Source:http://www.southernliving.com/food/classic-southern-comfort-food-dessert-recipes/mississippi-mud-brownies-recipe
DIY-DEA I LOVE
This emery board cover is just what you need! Make some from your fav fabric combos, cover your nail file, and don’t find yourself ruining your manicure every time you dig into your bag and scratch your nails on your uncovered board! I like how you can make these covers into key chains, too. Check it out here:
http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/fabric-nail-file-covers/
Youwon’t want to miss this!
Encore! ENCORE! DON’T MISS IT this time around!
OnThursday, July 10 from 1 until 2:15-ish PM EST, I will be giving an ENCORE and LIVE presentation of The Slow Stitching Webinar! And, of course, and there will be a LIVE response to allof your questions and comments about Slow Stitching. Sign up today and see what all the buzz has been about, how to get unstuck, and how to ramp your patchwork up a notch for your own, physical, emotional, creative, spiritual and financial benefit.
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MUST HAVE
Goodbye dieting forever. Hello . . . wearing a jacket even in 102-degree weather. Clothing to look like skin.
SHOEspiration
Charlotte Olympia, Fall 2014 Collection! Lurve!!!
DIY-DEA I LOVE
Holy cats! I love this sewist’s chess set! Take a look at thisinspirational idea here:
http://www.stashbooksblog.com/2011/12/when-a-bobbin-is-just-a-pawn/
Change your stitching experience and life!
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DIY-DEA I LOVE
Why torture yourself trying to work your noggin on the Sunday Crossword Puzzle when you can CROCHET a Sunday Crossword Puzzle throw instead? So easy, fun design and you know the crossword-junkie in your home would LOVE one! Here’s the PDF pattern:
