that at violin conferences I would be able
to pick up a bow and tell how heavy it was,
plus or minus 2%. Around the standard 56-63
gram mark I could be within 0.5 to 1 gram,
lighter or heavier the error increased,
because I had less experience. Practice
makes perfect, and if one spends enough time
hefting jewelry, one could get pretty decent
Interesting.
The skills are easily enough gotten through
practice, but most people don't bother. So
it is with telling tastes apart, red wine
from white, and so on.
at appraising, I'm sure. That's how pawnshops
stay in business, after all.
I would have thought that they pulled out some sort of scale or balance
along with their monocle magnifying glass.
I envision a situation in the rummage sales
and flea markets where swiftness was almost
as important as accuracy. One doesn't hover
over something wants like a vampire, and
pulling out a scale would telegraph to the
seller that someone was interested, not a great
thing in a bargaining situation. I'm sure Other
Ruth would have plenty of shopping tips to
offer, but I'm not going to solicit them.
for me to call up the street or across the country to California, thanks to having my house phone bundled in with my internet (at a smaller cost than when it was a copper line).
Indeed. There are advantages to physical
landlines, in disaster times, for example.
True. In our case, if the power goes out, there is a backup battery
that allows phone service for at least six hours. That battery is a
sealed rechargeable battery, and we just had to replace it after five
years. We also have our seldom used cell phones. We know multiple
people who no longer have any sort of land line but only use their cell
phone for everything -- I think that is true of the Hafflys. It is true
for our daughter.
And there are those of us who have dispensed
with telephones altogether - except for Word
Connect, which you will be happy to know nas
more than 2900 levels, one presumes 3000.
Lilli was at last count on level 2922, and
she's considering volunteering for police
auxiliary senior safety patrol instead.
Vampire Dip Recipe
categories: starter, dip, dairy, tastealike
servings: 12 or so
9 cloves garlic, minced (or tt)
Salt tt
2 c shredded Italian cheese blend
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz mayonnaise
14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 ts ground pepper
Preheat oven to 350F.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt onto the minced garlic,
and mash with a fork to get make it smoother. It
doesn't have to be perfect, but make sure you
get any big chunks.
In a large bowl, combine garlic, half the
shredded cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise,
artichokes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Spread into a greased 8x8" baking dish.
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover with
foil and bake for 30 min. Remove foil and bake
for an additional 15 min, or until the cheese
is browned and bubbly on top.
Serve with tortilla chips, French bread, pita
wedges or chips, or any veggies you love!
mommyofamonster.com, adapted from tastykitchen.com
after Slater's 50/50
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