A Dress A Day: Finally: Tetris Dress! Well, it's been a long time coming, but I have FINALLY finished my Tetris dress, and here it is.
Here's the back (with iPhoto enhancement — the colors aren't really that bright): Here's the bodice, so you can see the contrast facing (these colors are truer, too): It's just in time, too, as I'm talking at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco today (about Wordnik, naturally!) , and I hate giving a talk without a new dress. There's something about sewing that makes it easier to think out talks … by the way, the talk will be STREAMED LIVE (ulp) at 3 pm PDT, so if you want to hear me talk, tune in! Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) - Tribal Rolls. Civil War Diary Transcription.
Queen of Heartz Dresses. Noticings : the game of noticing things around you. How To Whistle Loudly. Whistling is a funny skill: folks who can whistle, wonder how anyone could have a problem with it.
Folks who can't, wonder how anyone could ever produce such a sound. For those of you who can't, consider learning--a quick, loud, penetrating whistle has many useful applications and can be mastered with relative ease. (Note: there's nothing here on whistling Dixie or any other tuneful amusement.) Introduction What you'll need: Your fingers, washed (if you're starting a practice session) A mirror (optional) Practice 5 minutes a day in the mirror, and you'll have it in a few weeks (at the most) Terms to know: Bevel: a sharply angled edge which air flows over and produces a tone. You'll be shown two techniques for whistling: one that uses your fingers, and another that doesn't. Familiarize yourself with the different parts of your mouth, and get a feel for how they work together.
If you've set aside time to practice (highly recommended) then wash your hands first. Method 1: Fingered Whistle 1.) Chocolate Puddle Cookies Recipe. I came across a cookie when I visited Portland a couple years back.
It was a crackle-edged puddle of chocolate with a texture that made me think of a collision between soft meringue and a fudgy brownie. I kid you not, love is not too strong a word to use here. I fell hard for this cookie. Without getting too serious, I've been having an internal debate about whether or not I should post this recipe. When I post sweets or treats, I like them to have some sort of whole grain twist, or feature a natural sweetener. As far as the origins of this recipe? - More Chocolate Recipes - - More Cookie Recipes - I've used both 365 organic powdered sugar from Whole Foods, and Hain organic powdered sugar with success.
Preheat oven to 320F / 160C degrees and position racks in the top and bottom third. Make sure your walnuts have cooled a bit, then chop coarsely and set aside. Spoon the batter onto the prepared sheets in mounds of about 2 tablespoons each, allowing for PLENTY of room between cookies.