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From the EDITOR

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e kissed February goodbye, but did you know that according to a Feng Shui Master in Hong Kong, this past February won’t come in our lifetime again. Why? Because February 2017 had four Sundays, four Mondays, four Thursdays, four Fridays, and four Saturdays. This only happens once every 823 years. The Chinese call it a lucky month with pockets full of money, “money bags.” While February may not have filled your pockets with lots of extra cash, the month did bring extra days of sunshine, predicting that springtime is around the corner.

As we move into the month of March, Voice Magazine for Women continues to expand into a larger market by broadening its footprint regionally and digitally with the premier issue of our sister magazine, Modern Day Appalachian Woman… Appalachian Living. Please follow us in the future growth of our new magazine. Would you like to sponsor a woman who fits the definition of the Modern Day Appalachian Woman?

Email editor@voicemagazineforwomen.com. With the June issue, the magazine will become our online magazine.

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Verse of the month: “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” —Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV) Thought of the month: “Don’t be pushed by your problems, but led by your dreams.” —Author Unknown

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contents March 2017 | Volume 14 | Issue 3

Fashion

Jan-Carol Publishing

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New Releases 18

VoiceMALE Ken Heath 8

Spiritually Speaking

Spring Cleaning

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Decorating Trends 11

See Next Month: Home Improvement Month Container Gardening Decorating in Small Spaces

Quinoa: March Grain of the Month 12

15 March Hot Hunk Hunt!

The February “Hot Hunk” was Dave Dierks on page 21.

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The Remarkable Comeback of Silicone Breast Implants

“Natural” Is In

If you ask most plastic surgeons, they’ll tell you that the reason for the shift is relatively straightforward. Technological advances in silicone filler have led to a new generation of implants that look and feel much more like natural breast tissue than saline implants (which have remained essentially unchanged for decades).

That’s not to say there’s no innovation happening in ould saline breast implants become obsolete? Probably saline. The introduction in 2015 of the IDEAL IMPLANT® not in the near future, but the fact that such a devel- could represent a breakthrough for women who prefer saline opment is actually possible underscores one of the great implants. The implant unique design features nested inner comeback stories in medical history. and outer shells to control the movement of the saline.

It’s structured in a way that is also designed to reduce the Thriving Now, Despite the Odds chances of visible wrinkling, a complication that plagues “We are using fewer and fewer saline implants, and existing saline implants. the silicone implants continue to improve,” Dr. David B. What’s next in breast implants? For now, it appears that Reath, a breast augmentation specialist serving patients silicone gel is dominating the market, but there’s no reason from Johnson City to Nashville wrote in a blog post. to count saline out. What is almost certain is that no matter “[Breast implant manufacturer] Allergan ® has made a the implants, breast augmentation will remain one of the subtle change to their cohesive gel implants (slightly more most popular aesthetic surgery procedures year after year. fill to them), which have only made them better. I see someday in the not too distant future that people will no David B. Reath, MD longer be affected by the FDA’s brouhaha over silicone 109 S Northshore Dr #101 implants…”

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A Gradual Reversal In 2006, out of more than 380,000 breast augmentation procedures performed in the U.S., only 18% used silicone implants, according to statistics compiled by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

Three years later, in 2009, ASAPS found that silicone had gained considerable ground, and the split was about 50-50. By 2015, less than 10 years after silicone implants returned to the market, the percentages had completely reversed: According to the same ASAPS yearly review, 85% of women who got breast implants selected silicone.

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2017 Spring/Summer Fashion

Look to the 80’s!

By Jan Howery

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hat is the Spring/Summer 2017 fashion trend that will shape your wardrobe into a very happy place? Look to the 80’s to shape this season’s wardrobe! These are the top seven 2017 fashion trends: • Bright and Bold Colors—Those 1980’s lamé, jumbo frills, shoulders, bling and a saturated color palette, like fuchsia, scarlet, heliotrope, hazmat, are showcased with the mix of the new color of 2017, “greenery.”

• Off the Shoulders—Peek-a-boo tops for the shoulders, to one-shoulder tops, are a must and are ageless.

• Florals—In full bloom this season are the florals from head to toe and shoes are included.

• Mix and Match—A color palette that includes wearable bohemia is the new wave of eclecticism, pairing the easy and regular in a combination of bejeweled accessories, trophy jacket and motif tee—a great going-out outfit.

• Dare to Bare—Keep it casual by flinging a gossamer-light sheer slip-of-a-thing over jeans and a tee. This no tight modesty-saving embellishment is perfect in layering it up.

• Simple Style Notes—This style is a brand of purism that comes armed with subtle details to make even the simplest item (take a cardigan, for example) seem like the most exciting thing you’ve ever seen.

Taking notes from the simple and elegant, less is more.

• Stripes—The graphic, blocky, stripes follow the unconventional mix and match fashion trend. Works for every body type!

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March . . .

hen you think of the months of the year, I’m betting not many of us give March much of a thought; unless it’s a birthday or anniversary, I suppose. It’s not a big holiday month like November or December. It’s not a warm, sunny month like we’re headed toward, loaded with cookouts and class reunions, music festivals and the like.

No, March is the Rodney Dangerfield of the calendar, the grunt of the Gregorian system. Usually, March brings the last blast of cold, snowy nastiness we were excited to think about last fall, but, now are sooooo over; especially with this roller coaster “winter” we’ve had. It’s not even short like February. The month we can almost wish away because it’s gone as quickly as it came. But here we are, and except for St. Patty’s, most of us find little to celebrate until we can flip the page to April.

So for those who aren’t especially excited by green beer, here are a few other reasons that, just maybe, will show you that March warrants another look.

If you’re a math geek, the second full week brings a party. It is 3.14—PI Day! And for those who aren’t excited at equations and slide rules, there are bakeries and restaurants that offer discounts on the other kind of pie. That’s pretty cool.

Julius Caesar wasn’t a big March fan, for obvious reasons. But I’m betting he’d loved to have hosted NCAA in the Roman Coliseum!

Both Coca-Cola and Oreos debuted this month; the cookies in 1912, the pop way back in 1886. So there’s yet more cause to celebrate.

But for me, if there’s a glimmer of hope in having something to be hopeful about for thirty-one days, it’s these three things: Daylight Savings Time starts (artificially) stretching our days on March 12th. The swallows return to Capistrano (or so they tell me) on the 19th. And the first day of Spring is March 20th.

These are sure signs we’re turning the curve, weeks away from retiring the sweaters and snow boots to the closet, and mere counted days away from flowers, leafy green trees and new life all around.

So I suppose I can put away my picket signs. Besides, “#NotMyMarch” just didn’t have much of a ring to it.

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oney is probably the biggest factor when it comes to trading in an old car for a new one. Whether you buy a new or used vehicle, it pays to know how to haggle. Haggling is the art of bargaining, and car dealers are generally masters at it. You can be, too, if you follow these tips.

Be knowledgeable: Do your homework before you enter the dealership. Research the value of the car, review as many car value reports as possible and compare prices across the board.

Be timely: Go at a good time. The best time to haggle is during a major sales event or at the end of the month or quarter when prices are extremely flexible.

Be quiet: Silence is your best weapon in the negotiation process. Explain that you are interested in buying the car and then let the dealer talk. Do not start off the conversation with a number.

Be respectful: Respect is everything when it comes to haggling. You won’t get the price you want if you act hostile, take an accusatory tone or refuse to budge.

Be patient: Don’t expect to seal the deal in a few minutes. It takes time to work up to a satisfying price.

Be strong: Don’t crumble under the pressure to buy. Know what you can afford and stick to it. Never let the salesperson know how much you want the car or are willing to pay for it. Be prepared to walk away should a satisfactory deal not be met.

shampooing carpets or cleaning upholstery with a rented carpet cleaner, practice first in an unobtrusive area to make sure you have the knack of the machine and that the treatment won’t discolor fabrics or cause dyes to run. Move furniture just slightly—not out of the room or against the wall, as the old rules dictated—and place the legs of each piece back on top of small wax paper squares after shampooing. The wax paper will protect your carpet and keep the furniture legs from getting wet as the carpet dries. Open the windows to speed the drying process, which can take a day or more. If you’re not the furniture-shifting and machine-renting type, use a professional carpet and upholstery cleaner.

Being indoors during the winter months means that dust, dirt and germs are hiding in those forgotten places. Here are some tips to clean those nooks and crannies that we have a tendency to overlook in routine cleaning.

Rugs—Shake ’em, wash ’em, swat ’em with a broom. Give them the toughest cleaning they can take. They’re your front line against tracked-in dirt—so keep them clean enough to function at peak efficiency.

Sofa, chairs, curtains—Fabrics that have absorbed a winter’s worth of dirt, body oil, and germs will need a deep cleaning to get them ready for another year of wear. When you’re

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Floors—To protect the floors in your kitchen from another year of wear and tear, wax or apply a sealer following label directions. The simplest method: Use a combination wash-and-wax floor cleaner. No-wax floors don’t need a polishing treatment, but an occasional makeover will keep them looking fresher and add a protective buffer that could help them last longer.

Use a floor cleaner that cleans, shines, or both. If you have wood floors, move furniture and rugs aside, then apply a wood cleaner and either liquid or paste polish to clean and add a new wax coating.

Walls—The walls may not look as if they need a bath—dust and soot fall to the floor, right? Not so. Use a sponge and hand dishwashing detergent and wash the surface in sections. A sponge mop makes it easier to reach higher spots. Use two buckets: one for dishwashing detergent solution and another for wringing your sponge. Dry the walls and woodwork with a clean cloth.

Ceiling—Remove dust and dirt from ceiling fans and air-conditioner vents with a cloth and a vacuum with a soft nozzle attachment. Use a stepladder, all-purpose cleaner, a sponge, and a polish cloth and this will give new light to your life. If your home has skylights or tall ceilings, consider investing in extended-reach dust-and-dirt-removal tools.

Refrigerator—You should clean the refrigerator’s condenser coil, usually found behind the toe grille, with a long-handled bottle brush and a vacuum cleaner with an attachment hose to remove dust and lint. Built-up dust can shut down the unit by causing it to overheat.

Fireplace—Cleaning the fireplace will get you dirty, and soot can be difficult to get out of clothes or carpeting. Use old clothes or towels you no longer use and are willing to toss away.

Sweep the chimney from top to bottom. Take your small brush and use this to sweep. Thoroughly sweep any dust or ashes from inside the chimney. It can help to sprinkle coffee grounds over the ashes first. This can give them a more solid texture, preventing ashes from scattering in the air. Sweep off the doorway to the chimney as well, as this is likely dusted with ash as well.

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he commercial design color for 2017 is ‘Greenery.”

‘This color is meant to represent refreshment and revitalization, and will be showcased in home décor and fashion. The ‘greenery’ shades will range from bright and bold to quiet accents.

With the ‘greenery’ accents, the Navy walls are ready to take on a new color.

Blue This year navy blue is the new black for walls and cabinets and pairs wells with most any color scheme.

Another decorating trend for the 2017 year is the display of ‘butterflies.’ Butterflies represent grace, optimism, and happiness.

These accents are no longer restricted to children’s rooms, but will be sophisticated accents throughout the home or an updated office.

One trendy style in decorating is taking notes from the bright bohemian décor with the mixture of patterns. This was introduced on the fashion runaways and is inspiring home décor. Using bright greens with colorful rugs and wash wood pieces set the stage of relaxation and sophistication.

Mixture of colors, patterns, and new and not new pieces will transform the old to a new, very stylish, forward thinking environment.

Showcased this year is a movement from the plain to Etsy.com/shop/3DPaperWallArt texture. Textures will be seen in furniture with pleats and folds in velvets and cottons. Soft and hard, textures will complement the new trend of mixing.

Designers are turning to faux material for budget friendly finishes. This is seen in faux wood in floors and in ceiling beams and in marble. These materials and finishes are reliable and authentic materials. Materials will include furs and mohair.

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QUINOA MARCH GRAIN OF THE MONTH

Quinoa is known as an “ancient grain,” but to most scientific researchers, it’s a new kid on the block.

While the existing research on quinoa pales next to well-studied grains like oats or barley, the pace of quinoa research is picking up, and presenting some intriguing preliminary data.

• Quinoa is a more nutritious option for gluten free diets and is rich in iron and vitamin B. • Quinoa may be useful in reducing the risk for diabetes.

• Quinoa helps you feel fuller longer.

• Quinoa has an usually high ratio of protein to carbohydrate, since the germ makes up about 60% of the grain. (For comparison, wheat germ comprises less than 3% of a wheat kernel.)

Quinoa is also highest of all the whole grains in potassium, which helps control blood pressure.

Chilled Avocado and Red Quinoa Soup

INGREDIENTS • 1 ¾ quarts chicken or vegetable stock • 8 avocados, peeled & pitted • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 5 cups light cream • 1 teaspoon Tabasco • salt and white pepper to taste • 6 cups red quinoa, cooked (about 1 lb. dry) • fresh chives for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS • In a food processor, pulse one quart of stock, the avocados and the lemon juice until it reaches a smooth consistency.

• Pour into large mixing bowl and stir in cream and remaining stock. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.

• Add salt and white pepper to taste, and mix in red quinoa before serving. Garnish with fresh chives. As is, this recipe is vegetarian; those who eat seafood may want to try adding crabmeat for a twist.

• Note: This recipe makes enough for foodservice or entertaining. Cut down the recipe for home use!

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PERUVIAN QUINOA SHRIMP CHICHARRONES WITH GREEN AJI SAUCE

INGREDIENTS For the Sauce: • 1 large jalapeño, seeded • 2 cloves garlic • 1 bunch cilantro, cleaned and stemmed (2 cups leaves) • 2 tablespoons lime juice • ¼ teaspoon salt • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Chicharrones: • ½ cup red quinoa, rinsed • 16 jumbo shrimp or prawns, tails on, deveined • ½ teaspoon dried oregano • ½ teaspoon ground cumin • ¼ teaspoon cayenne • ½ cup unbleached white flour • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

INSTRUCTIONS For the Sauce: • Make first. In a food processor or blender, finely mince the jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro. Add the lime juice and purée. Drizzle in the olive oil to make a smooth sauce.

Reserve.

Chicharrones: • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. After rinsing the quinoa, add it to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes, then drain.

• Spread the quinoa out on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to dry. It should be quite dry to the touch; pat it with towels if necessary.

• Pat the shrimp dry, if damp, and put it in a medium bowl.

Mix the oregano, cumin, and cayenne and sprinkle over the shrimp; toss to coat.

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prepare 2 pie pans, one with the flour, one with the beaten eggs. Dip the shrimp in the flour, then the egg, then the quinoa.

• Place 2 heavy baking pans in the hot oven for 5 minutes.

Take each out, spray liberally with oil, then quickly place the shrimp on the hot pans, keeping them from touching.

Spray the coated shrimp with oil, and bake for 5 minutes.

• Flip the shrimp with tongs, then bake for 5 minutes more.

Cut one through the thickest part to make sure they are cooked through. The baking time will vary with the size of the shrimp.

• Serve the shrimp hot with the aji sauce.

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Cook up some Irish-themed treats for St. Patrick’s Day! Linda’s Irish Shepherd’s Pie Slow-Cooker Corned Beef Prep time: 25 mins and Cabbage Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 1 hr 10 mins INGREDIENTS: • 5 large potatoes—peeled and cubed • 1/2 cup milk • 1 tablespoon butter • 1 pound lean ground beef • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 1-ounce margarine • 1-ounce all-purpose flour • 2 tablespoons ketchup • 2 cups beef consommé • 2 tablespoons browning and seasoning sauce • 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese INSTRUCTIONS: • Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain and mash with desired amounts of milk and butter. Set aside.

• While the potatoes are cooking, crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until meat is no longer pink.

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Melt the margarine in a small pan. Stir in the flour.

Cook and stir over medium heat until dark brown, about 10 minutes.

Let cool off the heat then gradually stir in the consommé, ketchup and browning sauce until smooth. Set over medium heat and simmer until thick. Stir the sauce into the ground beef and transfer to a casserole dish.

Top with mashed potato, then, sprinkle the cheese over the potato.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until potatoes are toasted and cheese is melted.

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Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 9 hr 15 mins INGREDIENTS: • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces • 10 baby red potatoes, quartered • 1 onion, peeled and cut into bitesized pieces • 4 cups water • 1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet • 6 ounces beer • 1/2 head cabbage, coarsely chopped INSTRUCTIONS: • Place the carrots, potatoes, and onion into the bottom of a slow cooker, pour in the water, and place the brisket on top of the vegetables.

Pour the beer over the brisket. Sprinkle on the spices from the packet, cover, and set the cooker on High.

Cook the brisket for about 8 hours.

An hour before serving, stir in the cabbage and cook for 1 more hour.

Source: allrecipes.com—recipe by Lusyrgirl

Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcakes Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 52 mins Servings: 18 INGREDIENTS: • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 3/4 cup hot water • 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature • 1 cup butter, at room temperature • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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3/4 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1/4 cup miniature chocolate chip 1 (1 lb) package confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup Irish cream, such as Bailey’s (or heavy cream) • 1/8 teaspoon leaves green concentrated food coloring, plus additional INSTRUCTIONS: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. • Line 18 muffin cups with liners.

• In a bowl, mix cocoa and hot water until dissolved; reserve.

• Melt 6 T butter; reserve.

• In a bowl, mix flour with next five ingredients. Whisk in buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and cocoa mixture. Stir in chips.

• Divide among liners.

INSTRUCTIONS: • Bake 18–22 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

• Cool 10 minutes.

• Transfer from pan to racks; cool.

• On medium-high speed, beat remaining butter until fluffy.

• Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until blended.

• Add liqueur; beat until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.

• Beat in 1/8 t food coloring until blended.

• If desired, fit large star tip into a pastry bag.

• Using paintbrush starting at the tip of bag, paint 2-3 lines of food coloring along inside, ending 1 inch from edge. Place bag in glass; fill with frosting. Pipe, or with spoon, spread frosting over cupcakes.

• If desired, decorate with shamrocks.

Source: food.com

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Garlic-Herb Roasted Chicken

Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 (4- to 5-lb.) whole chicken Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 450°. Stir together first 7 ingredients.

2. If applicable, remove giblets from chicken, and reserve for another use. Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Gently loosen and lift skin from breast and drumsticks with fingers. (Do not totally detach skin.) Rub herb mixture evenly underneath skin. Carefully replace skin. Place chicken, breast side up, on a lightly greased wire rack in a lightly greased shallow roasting pan.

3. Bake at 450° for 30 minutes.

Reduce heat to 350°, and bake 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thigh registers 180°, covering loosely with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. Let chicken stand, covered, 10 minutes before slicing.

Source: southernliving.com

Sweet-Hot Plum-Glazed Ham

Ingredients 1 cup plum preserves 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

1 (7-lb.) smoked fully cooked, bone-in ham Garnishes: pineapple, kiwifruit, green onions, black sesame seeds Preparation 1. Stir together first 7 ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until preserves are melted and mixture is blended. Pour half of plum preserve mixture into a microwave-safe bowl.

2. Trim excess fat on ham to 1/8inch thickness. If desired, make long, shallow cuts (about 1/16inch deep) over entire ham, forming diamond patterns. Place ham on a wire rack in an aluminum foil-lined roasting pan. Brush ham with a portion of plum preserve mixture in saucepan.

3. Bake ham, uncovered, at 350° on lower oven rack 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting with remaining plum preserve mixture in saucepan every 30 minutes. Loosely cover with aluminum foil, and bake 1 hour and 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 140°, basting every 30 minutes.

Let ham stand 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish, if desired.

4. Microwave plum preserve mixture in bowl at HIGH 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Serve ham with warm mixture. Source: southernliving.com

Herb-Roasted Carrots

Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, trimmed, peeled, and cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces (I used tri-colored carrots but you can use all orange) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon pepper, or to taste 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 2 teaspoons lemon juice, optional

Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 450° and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.

2. Add the carrots to the baking sheet, evenly drizzle with olive oil, and evenly sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and toss with your hands to evenly coat.

Arrange the carrots in a flat layer with space between the pieces if possible and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until carrots are lightly caramelized around the edges and fork-tender. Baking times will vary based on the size of carrots and personal preference for doneness. Stir and flip halfway through baking to ensure all sides cook evenly.

3. Evenly sprinkle with parsley, evenly drizzle with optional lemon juice (brights up the dish), and serve immediately. Source: averycooks.com

Mushrooms and Spinach

Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 14 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 10 ounces clean fresh spinach, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup white wine salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Preparation 1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the oil until they start to become tender. Add the mushrooms, and fry until they begin to shrink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Toss in the spinach, and fry, stirring constantly for a few minutes, or until spinach is wilted.

2. Add the vinegar, stirring constantly until it is absorbed, then stir in the white wine. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the wine has almost completely absorbed. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Source: allrecipes.com

Muffin Tin Potatoes Gratin

Ingredients cooking spray 2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray or grease with butter.

2. Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in the melted butter until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour to garlic mixture; cook and stir until mixture is smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.

3. Slowly pour milk into flour-butter mixture while continuously stirring with a whisk until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir Parmesan cheese into sauce until cheese melts from the heat of the sauce; season with salt and pepper.

4. Divide the potatoes among the 12 prepared muffin cups and spoon cheese sauce over potatoes.

5. Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Source: allrecipes.com Spicy Deviled Eggs

Ingredients 6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled 1/2 cup whipped chive and onion cream cheese spread 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1 dash hot pepper sauce salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Preparation 1. Halve eggs lengthwise and scoop yolks into a bowl. Mash yolks with a fork; stir cream cheese spread, mayonnaise, sweet relish, brown mustard, garlic, hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper into yolks.

2. Fill egg whites with yolk mixture; sprinkle deviled eggs with chives.

Store covered in refrigerator.

14th Annual YWCA Easter Eggstravaganza

WCA Bristol will host its 14th annual Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 106 State Y Street in Bristol, Tennessee. Join the YWCA for a fun-filled morning complete with a pancake breakfast, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and other exciting activities.

Bring the family, sample sweet treats at the bake sale, and peruse handmade crafts. Specialty themed Easter baskets will also be on sale. These themed Easter baskets come in different sizes and feature Frozen, Mickey Mouse, and other characters or activities like art, gardening, or cooking.

The pancake breakfast and pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10. Reservations are required for breakfast and can be made by calling the YWCA at 423.968.9444.

All proceeds from this event benefit the YWCA Children’s Center. The YWCA Children’s Center is Bristol’s only sliding-scale childcare facility, it is licensed by the state of Tennessee, and has been 3- STAR rated since 2000 when the rating system began. For more information about the YWCA Children’s Center visit www.ywcabristol.org.

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Save Your Vision Month Receive regular eye exams—Even if you’ve never been to an eye doctor before, you should start going. The American Optometric Association warns that certain eye diseases can strike with little to no symptoms; especially in seniors over the age of 60. The source explained that you might not even have changes in vision until a condition is well on its way to creating damage.

Some of the diseases easy to identify are conditions like cataracts, presbyopia or glaucoma. These are all age-related eye issues that basically make it harder for you to see. Presbyopia, the source reported, is a condition that many people in their 40s start to develop, in which the lens of the eye hardens so it can’t change shape, disallowing your eye to focus properly.

Glaucoma attacks the optic nerve, and the eye’s drainage canal

becomes clogged and causes loss of vision over time. All of these are treatable—usually with medicine or surgery—but can be detrimental if not caught early enough.

Improve your diet—Carrots really are good for your eyes.

This veggie has a high level of beta carotene, aka vitamin A, which your eyes use for seeing at night. You can reduce the risk of various eye diseases by getting a healthy dose of vitamins C and E as well as omega-3 fatty acids.

Here is a list of some super foods that will help you maintain healthy vision: • Spinach • Eggs • Berries • Salmon • Soy • Avocados Source: sunriseseniorliving.com

National Optimism Month – March Wikipedia states that Optimism is “an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome.”

Optimists generally believe that people and events are inherently good, so that most situations work out in the end for the best.

Tips for Celebrating Optimism Month: Act like an optimist. Use the word choices and body posture of optimistic people. The words we use can affect our mood. Use “upbeat” words instead of “upset” words–Challenged vs. Overwhelmed. Optimists take big steps, walk faster and stand taller. Pessimistic people shuffle their feet, take tiny steps, walk slowly and slouch.

Move quickly from problem-identification to problem-solving. We all get angry and upset, but the challenge is to move past these emotions and start looking for strategies and solutions that will help you to deal with that challenge.

Avoid emotional leeches. Pessimists suck the life energy from those around them. Minimize your contact with those who look on the down-side of everything, who criticize you, or mock or sabotage your dreams and aspirations.

Be grateful. Research indicates that those who write out their gratitude on a weekly basis report fewer physical symptoms, feel better about their lives as a whole, and are more optimistic about the upcoming week. Grateful people also report lower levels of depression and stress. Source: worksmartlivesmart.com

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his past July I was fortunate to be able to travel to Kenya and Tanzania to participate in my second safari.

Our first stop after arrival in Nairobi, Kenya was Amboseli National Park. We were barely able to view Mount Kilimanjaro because of the haze, but even so we were disappointed to see that the snowcap has diminished substantially due to climate change.

On this safari we learned that the collective noun for ostrich can be herd, flock or wobble. I prefer wobble as that is how they look moving across the bush. An ostrich “wobble” is composed of an alpha male and female and other females and young males. All of the eggs are laid in one nest with the eggs of the alpha female moved to the middle to the warmest and safest spot. The female sits on the nest all day as her coloring blends in with the bush. At night, the male who has black feathers sits on the nest. Our safari camps were surrounded by electric

A dazzle of zebras— each has unique ma rkings

fences to keep larger animals out of the camp, which was comforting.

On our first game drive we were “all smiles” when we watched a very young elephant collapse on his head and front legs, leaving his hind end upright and falling asleep. His mother and aunts just kept circling him and stayed there until he got up again.

We watched lions call to one another and we also saw lions eating on wildebeest kills. We kept our eyes peeled to tree branches looking for leopard tails hanging down and marveled at cheetah mothers showing their young how to hunt. We were always surprised that the animals basically ignored us and even walked in between our safari vehicles. Of course, no one is allowed outside a vehicle.

One of the primary reasons for choosing this safari was to witness one of the most amazing sights in the natural world, the Great Migration. Every year, a million plus wildebeests, also known as gnus, travel 1,800 miles in a clockwise direction through the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya and cross the Mara continued on next page

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Thousands of wildebeests waiting to cross the Mara River

River in search of grazing. They are not alone as zebras and gazelles accompany them. Wildebeests are said to have poor eyesight and benefit from the zebras’ visual acuity. Zebras eat the tall, coarse grass allowing the tender vegetation shoots to emerge which is the wildebeests’ diet. Zebras take advantage of the sheer number of wildebeests to help shield them from predators. Wildebeests are said to be “forgetful”. When a predator is chasing them, they will run for a few minutes and appear to forget why they are running, stop and the predator usually a lion or pack of hyenas, will be able to bring one down. The plains are literally covered with wildebeests and zebras. When they arrive at the river, they will mill back and forth making their mournful moo-ing cries for hours before one of them will begin the crossing.

Then as the crossing starts, a frenzy breaks out with more cries, thrashing in the water and pounding of hooves running up the bank away from the river. They don’t appear to take the easiest path to cross. Many jumped off a cliff that was over 20 feet high into the water. Some are injured, but most swim safely across. There were crocodiles in the water, but we didn’t see any attack a wildebeest. The hippopotamuses in the water totally ignored the wildebeests. The crossing went on for about an hour with a cacophony of cries, snorts, hoof beats and noise and then abruptly, it stopped with thousands still waiting to cross. It is unknown who signals starting and stopping or why they just don’t continually cross. We waited with pounding hearts for an hour to see if the crossing would resume and later heard that they did not cross the rest of the day. We were so fortunate to see this “wonder of the natural world”.

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Eden Stuart kept a journal during the tumultuous years of 1858–1870 detailing life in Federal City as southern senators leftp the Union to build a new country. An army and war brewed in Congress. Stuart’s writings cover the troops encamped at Richmond; the battles fought at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Seven Pines, Richmond and Appomattox, the deaths of Stonewall Jackson, Jeb Stuart, and General Lafayette, the surrender of the Confederacy.

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Through mysterious clues left throughout the historic cemetery his mother tended, the story becomes one of hope, healing, and redemption.

The poverty of our senses both physical and spiritual is in ourselves not our surroundings. No matter where you call home, the heavens by night or day are as beautiful over your home as another. The lifestyle that we become immersed in decay our senses and cheat us of many treasures beyond price. The love of nature and God’s Word has taught me there are always new discoveries on the path I may have walked several times, or the verse I have read a dozen times. I never know what sense will be delighted or sharpened.

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The poverty of our senses both physical and spiritual is in ourselves not our surroundings. No matter where you call home, the heavens by night or day are as beautiful over your home as another. The lifestyle that we become immersed in decay our senses and cheat us of many treasures beyond price. The love of nature and God’s Word has taught me there are always new discoveries on the path I may have walked several times, or the verse I have read a dozen times. I never know what sense will be delighted or sharpened.

Connie Clark-Thompson’s passion and love of gardening and note keeping over the years is the basis of this study. She has learned from others, and through trial and error. We must pass along not only those wonderful plants but also our knowledge for future gardeners and farmers. If you are a gardener you know that an afternoon could easily slip by in conversation about a rose or a new veggie that has been discovered. Take time to share and pass along! You may contact the author at daintydirtdgm@aol.com.

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Marble Town tells the story of thirteen-year-old Cole Atwater whose mother was killed in an automobile accident when he was ten. Cole questions whether or not he will follow in the destructive footsteps of his best friend, cling to his childhood sweetheart, become further distant from his grieving father, or trust himself. Through mysterious clues left throughout the historic cemetery his mother tended, the story becomes one of hope, healing, and redemption.

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Playing Favorites

By Jim Liebelt

“My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality.” James 2:1 NKJV Interpretation: “My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim that you have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people more than others?” James 2:1 (NLT)

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he story has been told of a man who asked a minister to conduct a memorial service for his pet dog. The minister was incensed. “We do not hold memorial services for dead dogs! You might try another church down the street.” As he turned to go, the man said, “I really loved that dog. I was going to offer a million dollar memorial gift for performing the service.” The minister spoke up, “Wait a minute, you never told me your dog was a Christian!”

Unfortunately, to one extent or another, we all do it. Whatever the defining factors are: race, denomination, political views, gender, economic class, or interests, too often we categorize people as “in” or “out.” These categorizations are demonstrated when we play favorites. I know that I have been guilty of avoiding someone who may desperately need a friend, only to befriend another person because they seem to be “more like me.” And too often, like the minister in the story, we determine others’ involvement in our lives by whether or not they are useful to us.

Perhaps we all need a good reminder that playing favorites is simply wrong. True, we can’t be “best friends” with everyone.

That’s okay. Yet, Jesus calls us to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. The New Testament is full of instruction challenging us to avoid favoritism and to freely love others.

Another important reminder: Jesus said that the world will judge whether or not we are truly His followers by whether or not we display genuine love for one another (John 13). Today’s challenge is to move beyond our comfort zones and demonstrate that we are truly followers of Jesus by extending love, grace and friendship to others–regardless of our differences.

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Spring Break Hiking Hiking on the Appalachian Trail in March and April Weather Winter holds its grip on the entire Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine during the traditional “spring break” period of March and early April. Though temperatures in lowlands may be springlike in the South, the high elevations of the mountains experience weather comparable to New England. Annual snowfall in places (most notably the Smokies in Tennessee/North Carolina) exceeds 100 inches a year. Snow in March and April is common. But, wide temperature swings are the norm. Be prepared for temperatures in the teens (or even colder at elevations above 5000 feet in the South); also be prepared for some warmer days. Trees at high elevations will be bare until May in the South, so pack sunscreen. The least severe weather on the entire A.T. typically occurs in the northern Virginia/ Maryland section of A.T., and Georgia, which have the most favorable combinations of low elevation and/or a southerly latitude.

Georgia The Trail in Georgia in March and early April is crowded with “spring break” hikers and beginning thru-hikers. As many as 30–40 people a day start their thru-hikes on Springer Mountain hiking north in March and early April.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Harpers Ferry makes a convenient starting or ending point for a hike, whether you chose Maryland to the north or Virginia to the south. There are also lots of day-hikes in the area. Harpers Ferry offers a number of conveniences for hikers: ATC’s visitors/information center (open weekdays during winter), an outfitter, train access from Washington, DC, and several lodging options. More information about local services is available in the A.T. Thru-Hikers’ Companion, available free of charge online at www.aldha.org.

Maryland and Northern Virginia The ridges north and south of Harpers Ferry have the lowest average annual snowfall of any part of the A.T. other than Georgia.

The terrain is only moderately difficult, and notably easier than Georgia. Other parts of the A.T. Not content with Georgia or the Harpers Ferry area? If you’re an experienced winter hiker and are considering other parts of the A.T., here are a couple of web sites that can help you choose: ATC’s “State by State” section provides description of terrain and elevation ranges at (click on “Hike the Trail” then “State

by State”). For maps showing average annual snowfall for the Appalachian Trail, visit www.friends.backcountry.net/snowmaps.

Experience Level If you attempt a hike on the A.T. in March or early April, it’s best to have at least one person with winter experience in your group.

Being unprepared can lead to discomfort at best, disaster at worst.

Hypothermia

Rain- or sweat-soaked clothing and cold wind are the factors that most often contribute to this life-threatening condition. A cold rain can be more dangerous than snow, because your body loses heat rapidly when wet; wind greatly accelerates this process.

Prevent hypothermia by dressing in layers of synthetic clothing and a wind-resistant outer layer, eating high-energy snacks, staying hydrated, and avoiding overexertion. Avoid cotton, which holds moisture close to the skin instead of wicking it away, as synthetics do. Know the warning signs of hypothermia and how to treat it. For more information, visit the Appalachian Mountain Club’s hypothermia page (click on “activities,” then “hiking.”)

Other trails further south, such as the Florida Trail, the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama, or trails at lower elevations, such as the Pine Mountain Trail in Georgia or the more rugged Foothills Trail in North Carolina/South Carolina, offer better opportunities for true “spring” hiking.

For further information on other spring break hiking opportunities, contact: Alabama Trails Association (for information about the Alabama Pinhoti Trail) P.O. Box 3100, Birmingham, AL 35202.

At just over 100 miles, the Pinhoti is the longest trail in Alabama.

Lots of solitude.

Florida Trail Association 5415 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608 (877) HIKE-FLA 1,000+ miles of scenic trail, bordered by rivers, lakes, forests of palms, pines, cypress and moss-draped live oaks. Winter and spring are best hiking times.

Foothills Trail Conference P.O. Box 3041, Greenville, SC 29602 (864) 467-9537 76-mile trail running from Oconee State Park to the Mountain Bridge State Natural Area along the South Carolina/North Carolina border. It crosses some of the most rugged, most beautiful terrain in the Carolinas.

Pine Mountain Trail Association P.O. Box 5, Columbus, GA 31902 23-mile footpath, following the Pine Mountain ridge in West Central Georgia, with numerous side trails and loop trails (four to nine miles in length) to overlooks and waterfalls. Highest elevation: 1263’. Weather in March is much milder than on the A.T. Learn how to minimize the impact of your backcountry visits: Leave No Trace Enjoy your hike!

Source: Appalachian Trail Conference / 799 Washington Street / P.O. Box 807 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (304) 535-6331

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an i h c a l a pp A Remedies To get wax candles off ceramic holders, just pop the ceramic holder in the freezer for about 20 minutes.

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Old-Fashioned Appalachian Music According to Wikipedia, “Appalachian music is the music of the region of Appalachia in the Eastern United States. It is derived from various European and African influences, including English ballads, Irish and Scottish traditional music (especially fiddle music), hymns, and African-American blues.” Do you know where you can listen to a lot of Appalachian music and never leave home? YouTube. That’s right, just type in “old-fashioned Appalachian music” and listen to your heart’s content!

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The Appalachian Mountains are full of wildflowers in the springtime.

The National Park Service lists many of the wildflowers, along with their images on their website. According to the website there are more than 1,500 kinds of flowering plants that grow in the Great Smoky Mountains, alone, more than in any other American national park. Go to www.nps. gov/grsm/learn/nature/common_ spring_wildflowers.htm to see if you can match your wildflower finds to their photos and names.

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By April Hensley

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rowing up I hated spinach. Not even the lovable spinach-chugging cartoon character with big muscles on Saturday morning could make me change my mind. I was not a fan of the green stuff but my brother loved it.

There could be something about spinach growing muscles. The leafy green vegetable is full of vitamins. It originated in the Middle East, traveling to the Mediterranean and then on to China before being brought to America by the Spaniards.

Luckily for me my taste buds have matured as I have gotten older. I can’t imagine missing out on chips with spinach dip or that spicy bite that spinach adds to a crunchy green salad. I adore the flavor now. Even better I love growing my own.

Spinach is a cool season crop. It needs around 6-8 hours of sunlight per day and cool nights. When the ground is no longer frozen, seeds can be planted ½ inch deep. Seedlings should be 12 inches apart. Planting too close can cause insects or disease. Spinach can also be grown in pots on sunny porches and decks.

The seeds should sprout in around a week. Sowing in early spring means nights still get cold. Spinach can withstand light frosts. If the temperature is going to be extremely cold, you can cover your spinach with a sheet or buckets.

There is not much else growing this time of year besides a few weeds and a little grass. That is going to make your tasty spinach a magnet for furry munchers like rabbits. Planting in pots will help. Row covers and wire cages will deter them too.

Repellent sprays can be used around the plant but not on it.

It could affect the flavor.

Remove any weeds before planting. Don’t weed after because the roots grow very shallow and can be damaged.

There is no need to fertilize unless the young plant shows signs of slow growth. Work compost into the dirt before you plant.

Your spinach will be ready to harvest in around a month.

You can cut down the whole plant or harvest outside leaves a few at a time while the plant grows. As the weather warms the plant will begin to bolt or go to seed. The life of the plant will be over soon. Spinach will not grow in hot weather. You can plant again in late August for a fall crop.

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Off-Road Adventure

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ust mention the beautiful resort town of Sedona, Arizona and most people react in the same way. “Oh, what an incredible, picturesque place!” So on a recent trip to Scottsdale, we booked an off-road Jeep tour in Sedona to see those stunning red rocks and craggy peaks. Leaving the Tri-Cities in January for Arizona sounded like a great idea, but we didn’t expect Sedona to be colder than it was back home. A rare storm that brought freezing temperatures, rain and snow coincided perfectly with the day our tour was scheduled.

We checked in for our Jeep ride and waited for other passengers to arrive but soon learned the U.S. Forest Service had closed all of the back roads except for one. The other passengers had cancelled due to the weather, but the company told us they had one driver who was willing to go. I’d never been off-roading and we hadn’t come this far for nothing, so we decided to do it.

We climbed into the open Jeep and huddled on benches behind the driver, who explained “This is not my first ride in the rodeo. I’ve been doing this for a long time and you actually got the best tour because this road will show you rock formations up close and personal.” We took off and hadn’t gone 10 yards before I was bounced off my seat, only then realizing the implications of off-roading in rocky terrain. I grabbed the seatback in front of me and hung on for dear life, which I did for most of the ride.

“The biggest problem up here is rollovers,” explained Bob, our chatty driver. “We get people who don’t know what they’re doing and we try to help, but it takes big equipment to pull them out of these back roads.” Thus comforted, I held on ever more tightly while fighting to keep a blanket around my shoulders. I was wearing gloves, but my fingers were so frozen that I feared frostbite. Even so, I didn’t dare let go after we vaulted over a jagged rock that almost threw me out the open side of the Jeep.

“We’re lucky that it stopped raining for a moment because you’ll get a great photo at the next ridge.” Bob was pleased about our good fortune while I was just glad the Jeep would actually be stopping. Suddenly, a huge rocky hill loomed right in front of us and I was certain Bob would drive around it. Instead, he drove straight up the hill at a perilous angle, proudly smiling the whole way. I gave myself an urgent pep talk, something along the lines of “if we survive this ride, I promise to be a better person, etc. etc.”

Sedona red rocks The Jeep lurched to a stop, we tumbled out and the view really was amazing. Those famous red rocks stood like silent sentinels all around us and we caught glimpses of distant mountains and vistas through the mist. The stillness in that remote spot was complete, with no signs of life anywhere. We snapped a couple of photos, being careful not to slip in the river of mud at our feet. We enjoyed some quiet contemplation until Bob said, “Oh, look up there! The snowcover is dropping.” A strange foglike cloud was descending from the snowy mountaintops, like a rolling ocean of bad news. Bob was excited. “It’s going to get really dangerous now. They won’t allow other vehicles to head up here and they’ll close this road as soon as we get back.”

Lacking any other choices, we climbed back in and Bob maneuvered the Jeep to the next vantage point, spinning us handily around a rocky hilltop with no guardrails and a sheer drop-off to the depths below. I didn’t look down, only up and into the distance as I silently prayed very hard. By that point, I’d continued on next page

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had enough of a Jeep that seemed to walk up sheer rock walls and my body was aching from the cold and the effort of mentally trying to keep the Jeep upright.

With a flourish, Bob spun the steering wheel and positioned our Jeep at the top of a long, steep gully that was slick with more red mud and deep ruts, no doubt left by those poor souls who had rolled over. “And now!” he announced with great fanfare, “We’re going down the River of Doom!” I spoke up politely. “You know, I think we’ve had a great ride and this was enough of a thrill for today. I’m really OK if we just skip the River of Doom.” Bob ignored my plea as the Jeep dangled facedown in the jaws of that deep ravine. Instead, he flashed me a wicked grin. “Would you mind climbing into the driver’s seat and holding the brakes for me while I get out and check the tires?” I suppose my look was response enough, because without warning we rocketed down that incline and then slowed to a crawl as the Jeep crab-walked the rest of the way down, with numerous perilous moments of breathtaking wonder. It seemed like forever but we survived, and yes, we were certainly lucky that one road was still open that day.

I do plan to return to Sedona sometime in the not too distant future, still intent on seeing that spectacular place when the weather is perfectly fine. There will be no Jeep rides, however.

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The Appalachian Woman HERITAGE, CULTURE AND FUTURE

Remembering What Our Irish Foremothers Told Us . . .

By Tammy Robinson Smith

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his month, amidst the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the obsession with all things green, it feels like a good time to send a shout out to who I call our Irish foremothers.

Most folks living in Appa- Tammy Robinson Smith lachia, especially the south central region, will tell you they are of Irish descent, whether they are sure or not. Essentially, it’s what we’re told our whole lives and even without tracing our ancestry we claim it as gospel. And, why not, more than likely it is true.

If you’ve watched any documentaries on Irish-Appalachian ties, or studied Appalachian heritage at all, it’s easy to make the connection; especially when it comes to sayings we’ve heard over and over here in our neck of the woods.

These sayings have been passed down from generation to generation. And, while we may not know exactly where or who said them first, it’s a good bet that they sailed across the ocean from our foremothers’ homeland with them.

In fact, I like to think about one of my Irish foremothers telling her daughter that a fourleaf clover would bring her good luck, just like a bird flying into the window would not, and

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meant “death” was on its way, or breaking a mirror would bring bad luck. (Or in my case, my mother repeatedly telling us that if we broke the mirror, vase, dish, etc. with our fooling around and rowdy behavior; she would indeed stick the pieces in us!) I’m not sure that had anything to do with the Irish, and fortunately we never found out if she would carry through with the threat . . . but, I digress!

To this day there are things my mother or aunts said to me that are so deeply ingrained in my subconscious that I can’t let go of them.

For instance, as a young girl my aunt told me not to let anyone sweep beneath my feet or I would never marry. Odds are I will repeat that to my granddaughters one day. Odds are they’ll laugh at the thought, but, then I’ll tell them the story and while they probably won’t believe in it, they may one day repeat the saying to their daughters, or granddaughters and laugh again at their Ema’s funny superstition. But, that’s okay. The connection, the laughter, and the sweet memory will live on, and really, isn’t that what traditions, customs, beliefs, and superstitions are supposed to do? They connect one generation to the next, whether we know exactly who or where they came from.

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