Thursday, August 28, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Today is my 1/2 Birthday!!!!
Today is my 1/2 birthday and my agents made me a
peanut butter /white cake. Oh! it was soo good!!
I love these little things.
white oak leaf gall - Acraspis erinacei
I have see a lot of these little things.
I love them very much!
P.S The little spiky thing is a Sea Urchin.
Monday, August 18, 2014
"Training" my cats
I am training my cat to do whatever I want and so..I trained this one to come to my bedroom window.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Necklaces :D
"I got a necklace at the thrift store when I went shopping with my agents. It had two missing gems so... I thought I would fake the two missing gems by making my own. This is how I did it:"
Things you will need...
Paint
small brush
nail polish
time
small brush
nail polish
time
The first thing you need to do, is paint in/on the first layer of paint.
Then wait for it to dry.
While you are waiting, you could paint for fun.
Okay, by now it should be dry, so put another coat of paint on.
You will have to do this about 3-4 times.
This time you could take pics. while you wait :)
Now, the last step is to put nail polish on, and then wait for it to dry.
Hooray!! You are done.
"I had a lot of fun shopping. We found a very cute place to eat, and I can't wait to go back!"
Monday, August 11, 2014
Super Moon 2014
"We went to see the Super moon last night, and it was so pretty."
Supermoon – Super Moon – Super Full Moon
Supermoon happens once
or twice a year when the full moon is closer to Earth than during other full moons.
The next supermoon is around September 28, 2014.
What is a supermoon?
The distance from moon to Earth varies throughout the month and year. On average the distance is about 238,000 miles (382,900 kilometers). During a month, when the moon is farthest away from Earth it's called apogee, when the moon is closest to Earth it is called perigee. When the full moon coincides with being closest to Earth, or perigee, it is called a supermoon. The term Micro Moon refers to a full moon that occurs when the moon is farthest from Earth, or apogee.
No universal definition
There are no universal rules as to how close the moon must be to qualify as a supermoon or a micro moon. timeanddate.com uses the following definition:
- If a full moon is closer than 360,000 kilometers (ca. 223,694 miles) at perigee, it is considered a supermoon.
- If a full moon occurs when the Moon is farther than 400,000 kilometers (ca. 248,548 miles) at apogee, it is considered to be a Micro Moon.
Supermoons in 2014–2016
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Sunday, August 10 |
| 2015 | Sunday, September 27 |
| 2016 | Monday, November 14 |
Complicated name
The technical term for a supermoon is “perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun system”. In astronomy, the term “syzygy” refers to the straight-line configuration of three celestial bodies, which also occurs during a full moon.
Although the sun and the moon’s alignment cause a small increase in tectonic activity, the effects of the supermoon on Earth are minor. Many scientists have conducted studies and haven’t found anything significant that can link the supermoon to for example natural disasters, as some astrologers claim.
According to NASA, the combination of the moon being at its closest and at full moon, should not affect the internal energy balance of the Earth since there are lunar tides every day. There is a small difference in tidal forces exerted by the moon’s gravitational pull at lunar perigee. However, they are too small to overcome the larger forces within the planet.
Typical effects of the moon
Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite and the second brightest object in the sky after the sun. In synchrony with Earth, the moon spins at about the same speed and direction as it orbits around the Earth. This means that the same side always faces Earth, and the half of the moon's surface that is facing outwards is never directly visible from Earth.
The tides on Earth are mostly generated by the intensity of the moon’s gravitational pull from one side of the Earth to the other. The moon’s gravity can cause small ebbs and flows in the continents called land tides or solid Earth tides. These are greatest during the full and new moons because the sun and moon are aligned on the same or opposite sides of the Earth.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Blackberry jam part two.
| BLACKBERRY FREEZER JAM | |
3 c. blackberries, crushed
5 1/4 c. sugar
1 box Sure-Jell fruit pectin
Measure berries into large bowl; thoroughly stir in sugar and let stand 10 minutes. Mix 3/4 cup water and Sure-Jell in small saucepan. Bring to a full boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. At once, stir into fruit and continue stirring 3 minutes. Immediately put into prepared containers (freezer jars or cartons that have been scalded), leaving 1/2 inch space at top.
With a damp cloth, wipe any spills from containers. Cover at once with lids. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Store jam in freezer until ready for use.
| |
Blackberry jam part one
We made two kind of jam out of the blackberry's we picked.
Recipe number one:
TO PREPARE...
Wash the jars in hot, soapy water and rinse, then sanitize them by boiling them 10 minutes. Keep the jars in hot water until they are used.
Put the lids into a pan of hot, but not quite boiling water(that's what the manufacturer's recommend) for 5 minutes, and use a magnetic "lid lifter wand" to pull them out. (I think tongs will suffice.) If possible, use jar tongs and a jar funnel.
Make sure you have the sugar, pectin, new lids, rings and jars.
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Yield:
8oz jars
5 cups crushed blackberries (do not puree, crushwith a potato masher)
7 cups sugar
1 (1 3/4 ounce) package dry pectin (I use Ball but Sure Jell will work too)
1
Carefully measure out the berries, put them into a very large pot (8qt).
2
Carefully measure sugar in a lg bowl.
3
Add the pectin to the berries a little at a time, stirring constantly.
4
Heat on hi, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a FULL boil.
5
Add sugar ALL at once, stirring.
6
Bring mixture back to a full hard boil, stirring constantly.
7
Boil for 1 minute.
8
Remove from heat and ladle into clean, hot 8oz jars, leaving 1/4 inch space at the top.
9
Wipe the rim of the jar and put canning lids and rings on fingertip tight.
10
Place in canner with very hot water, make sure water is 1 inch above jars.
11
Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
12
Remove and set them upright on a towel to set for 12 hours.
Tips from a canner...
I keep a metal tablespoon sitting in a glass of ice water, then take a half spoonful of the mix and let it cool to room temperature on the spoon. If it thickens up to the consistency I like, then I know the jam is ready. If not, I mix in a little more pectin (about 1/4 to 1/2 of another package) and bring it to a boil again for 1 minute.
Keep the jars covered with at least 2 inches of water. Keep the water boiling. In general, boil them for 10 minutes, which is what SureJell (the makers of the pectin) recommend. I say "in general" because you have to
process (boil) them longer at higher altitudes than sea level, or if you use larger jars, or if you did not sanitize the jars and lids right before using them.
After the jam jars have bathed in the hot water adequately....
Lift the jars out of the water with your jar lifter tongs and let them cool without touching or bumping them in a draft-free place (usually takes overnight) You can then remove the rings if you like. Once the jars are cool, you can check that they are sealed verifying that the lid has been sucked down. Just press in the center, gently, with your finger. If it pops up and down (often making a popping sound), it is not sealed. If you put the jar in the refrigerator right away, you can still use it. Some people replace the lid and reprocess the jar, then that's a bit iffy. If you heat the contents back up, re-jar them (with a new lid) and the full time in the canner, it's usually ok.
Once cooled, they're ready to store. I find they last up to 12 months. But after about 6 to 8 months, they get darker in color and start to get runny. They still are safe to eat, but the flavor and texture aren't as good. So eat them in the first 6 months after you prepare them! Another trick is to keep the uncooked berries or other fruit in the freezer and make and can the jam as needed, so it's always fresh.
Friday, August 1, 2014
The Little Bird's Song
"The Little Bird's Song"
1. A little bird, with feathers brown ,
Sat singing on a tree;
The song was very soft and low,
But sweet as it could be.
2. The people who were passing by,
Looked up to see the bird
That made the sweetest melody
That they had ever heard.
3. But all the bright eyes looked in vain;
Birdie was very small,
And with his modest, dark-brown coat,
He made no show at all.
4. "Why, father," little Gracie said,
"Where can the birdie be?
If I could sing a song like that,
I'd sit where folks could see."
5. "I hope my little girl will learn
A lesson from the bird,
And try to do what good she can,
Not to be seen or heard.
6. "This birdie is content to sit
Unnoticed on the way,
And sweetly sing his Maker's praise
From dawn to close of day.
7. So, live, my child, all through your life,
That, be it short or long,
Though others may forget your looks,
They'll not forget your song."
"Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised."Psalms 31:30
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