Little Mr Nice

[Berenice Pretlow]

Doyou really need all those notebooks? If every note going into a notebook has the same tag then you only need one or the other. I have one notebook for 99%% of my notes and I have created a hot key that automatically files any note into it.

...and I do the reverse; have templates for various classes of note which include the required tags as a comma delimited line - ie ,,. Go to notebook, create new note, copy paste tags to the bottom field, and type (or copy) title and content. If there's a standard emoji or phrase for the title, it can be the first line of your template and just a click away from insertion to the title.

A nice way of getting around the problem that EN templates do not include tags. If you wanted to use templates, I suppose you could just put the comma separated list of tags in the body of the template and then simply copy them into the tags area when you use the template.

Yes - sorry if I wasn't clear; that's exactly the process. The template includes both title format and tags which can be quickly inserted in the relative fields. (Hmmn. Maybe Evernote could revisit how Templates work at some stage - having that done automagically would be awesome! I feel a feedback coming on....)

I ordered the Korma as my entre, a sweet, coconut-based curry finished with rosewater and yogurt over chicken, although you could have it with lamb, paneer cheese, or vegetables. I accompanied the Korma with Basmati Rice and my favorite, Naan bread, to mop up the curry. Chef Grande informed us that he will soon be getting a clay tandoor oven that can cook at heats up to 900, making the Naan even fluffier and more bubbly. The tandoor oven will also let him prepare specialties like Tandoori Chicken.

Lucy, who is originally from Taiwan, grew up eating what we might consider more exotic foods, and ordered the Rogan Josh, a Kasmiri curry with chilis which could run a little on the spicy side. Chef Grande said they use habanero peppers that he sources from up-Island, which can bring out the heat, but are not bitter.

Joyce decided to go with the Tikka Masala, which Chef Grande said was one of the most popular dishes on the menu. Tikka Masala is a creamy yogurt and tomato-based curry which Joyce said was not too spicy, just spicy enough. Coincidentally, on Dec. 22, The New York Times published the obituary of Ali Ahmed Aslam, who was said to have invented Tikka Masala in a Glascow restaurant called Shish Mahal.

The trail begins at a dead-end loop at the far end of the Driftwood Campground at Three Creek Lake (the larger one). The trail is definitely easy, but there are a couple of short, steep pitches, with some rough, rocky stretches. The trail itself is well-worn but not particularly well-marked or maintained. In many spots, the trail is braided by informal shortcuts that (usually) re-converge.

Since the fires were apparently discouraging or preventing much recreational travel, there was plenty of parking at the trailhead. On some other occasions we have had to park as far away as the lot at the beginning of the campground access road; so additional walking could be required on a more crowded day. As it happened we did not encounter a single soul on the trail or at the lake; we had the whole place to ourselves.

One of the features of this hike that always strikes me is that, at 6,700 feet, this is genuinely an alpine experience. Even in summer, there is always the feel that winter-like mountain snows may lurk just around the corner.

The trail from the campground turnaround loop winds through a mixed conifer forest that bears witness to the stress of surviving at such a high elevation. Alpine fir, mountain hemlock, and whitebark pine are the predominant tree species. Many of the trees are twisted and stunted. Some of the trees look like bonsais; some hemlocks grow flat like ground cover; still others manage to grow straight and tall. One wonders what determines the fate of an individual tree.

When our second son visited the lake at age five, he was fascinated with the swarm of little amphibians. Due to an earlier incident that involved a cape, climbing a tree, and an unexpected inability to fly, his arm was in a cast; and several of the tiny creatures slipped inside the cast, causing yet another unexpected problem.

When we have unrealistic expectations, we will be disappointed and frustrated, over and over again. And we will often see the failure as being out of our control, which is actually even more frustrating. But when we can back up to see our own role, our own perspective, and recognize our own power to change the way we think and the way we respond, we begin to see a big difference.

Amanda, thank you so much for sharing this story. Your willingness to learn and grow in this parenting adventure is inspiring! Plus, I love your light touch when telling us about an experience which must have been hard, even though your mil helped you prepare for it. ?

Perspective is everything. I am learning that more now that my kids are 4 & 6; I wish I had been able to take this message to heart a little earlier in my parenting journey. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.

Sweet post! It reminds me too of the times I was doubtful on whether to give glass cups to my kids to drink milk. My hubby had told me to go on and that they should learn how to use it carefully.

He was right. They broke two cups and after that- my kids have always been careful.

In early education, there is too much distance between what we know and what we do. I bridge the gaps that exist between academia, decision-makers, educators, and parents so that together, we can improve the quality of early education while also respecting and protecting the childhood experience.

We are huge dumpling fans here at Crunchy Radish and typically go to great lengths to seek out the most veghead friendly varieties. Rarely though, do we consider making our own dumplings...until now. Store bought wonton wrappers make the process extraordinarily simple and provide the perfect vehicle to play around with an assortment of fillings and cooking techniques. In honor of Spring, we made vibrant, flavorful herb and edamame filled dumplings and cooked them two ways -one slightly more virtuous than the other. A peanut sesame soy sauce serves as the ideal accompaniment for these bright, light, and delectable little parcels.

Radish Rec: Have a dumpling making party! Create an assembly line, offer a few different fillings, steam or pan fry. This casual way to entertain is a great way to involve the type of guests who are always looking to help out in the kitchen.

7. Place the top of the back piece (the narrow end) in the center, matching the top edges. Insert the needle 1/8th of an inch from the top coming out on one side of the center seam (the side you intend to sew first). Make one tiny stitch and knot tightly.

These are so adorable! I just love them! I have a bunch of felted brown sweaters that I was thinking about using for these. Do you think that felted sweater fabric would be too thick for such small softies? Thanks for sharing! ? Lisa

Thank you Ann, I so enjoyed making a little grey mouse today! She is adorable, I hope to make the rest of her family soon. My first attempt at making a soft toy and she is such a success. I adore your beautiful work.

Basically, you want to fold both pieces of fabric that need to be sewn together, from the right (printed side, or the side that will show, rather) side of the fabric, and place them side by side, touching each other, as if there truly is a regular seam in place. Now, whip stitch, placing your needle through the fold of one side, then the other.

I am confused about where to put the mouses ears . I sewed the center seam and it looks by the directions that you sew the op seams first starting by the top near the nose. But then it says first to sew the seam and then add the ears. Do you have a visual tutorial I can watch bc I am not getting the sequence of this.

Thanks,

Sarah Goodman

I am wondering if anyone has a tip as to how to get the little mouse to sit without falling over. I love the pattern and the results but would like to get the mouse to sit on his own for my grandchildren.

Just made this sweet wee mouse in white with pink ears and a stripey tummy. He is very nice indeed!

I found 2 pennies are just the right weight to get him to stand proudly on his two little feet. Thanks for the pattern and for adding some fun to a not-so-fun time. ?

Dear Ann, When I print out the pattern, how long is the cut line supposed to measure. In many downloadable patterns they have a square that is supposed to measure an inch, so I assumed your cut line was supposed to measure an inch. How long is the cut line supposed to be as I may need to adjust the scale when printing it. Also, is there a way I can print out the instructions without it being so many pages?

Ann, how long is the cut line ________ supposed to be. I want to be sure I printed the pattern at the correct scale. My cut line measures 3 1/2 cm.

Do any of you who have made these know the answer to my question.

Just a fun fact: I toured Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum in Grasmere, UK, and an intern had made several of these mice to hide in the cottage for children to hunt for. We recognized them right away! Famous mice ?

When Deanna Ranlett was in school, she wanted to find a low fire crystal glaze that looked like eye shadow. She liked the effects of some high-fire crystalline glazes, but could only fire low in the school studio.

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