1/17/2024 0 Comments Abandoned placesThe ghost town of Nighthawk in Okanogan County is home to the abandoned Ruby Mill and Mine. The abandoned grain elevator is slowly being reclaimed by gravity, though the story behind it is unknown. Only feet from Highway 195 which connects Colfax and Pullman, you’ll find this photographic gem. Grain Elevator, between Pullman and Colfax While it’s not exactly legal to trespass here, it’s become a favorite with photographers. A popular place for graffiti, street artists often come during the night, spraying pictures of everything for animals to angry faces, which are now displayed on every wall in every room. Today, it’s a rather eerie tomb with the vast catacomb left to decay among the deafening silence. The three-story Fisher Flour Mill, built in 1911, once saw three million pounds of wheat rolling in the front door every day, and exiting back out as flour. Gold was extracted, milled and processed here, but in the 1930s when gold prices fell, everyone left, and today, only a few dilapidated cabins and other ramshackle structures remain.įisher Flour Mill, Harbor Island, Seattle It boomed quickly after the discovery of precious metals in the area in the late 19th-century. The entire town of Bodie, Washington was abandoned. Abandoned Places in Washington Bodie Ghost Town There were also over forced 2,600 sterilizations, all directed by the state. Some were said to have had scalding hot water splashed over them, others were beaten with leather straps, and some were even handcuffed to large concrete blocks that they were forced to push up and down the halls. The Fairview Training Center, built in 1908, was initially known as the “Oregon State Institution for the Feeble-Minded.” During its 75-year history, corporal punishment was commonly reported among its patients, referred to there as inmates. It was abandoned on the Clatsop Spit about four miles south of the Columbia River channel, and as it couldn’t be removed, it’s been slowly deteriorating ever since.įew institutions in Oregon have such a sordid as this. The wrecked Peter Iredale was left to rot more than a century ago, with its remains still visible on the Northern Oregon coat in Fort Stevens State Park. Visitors should be warned: The buildings are fascinating to look at but are dangerously in poor condition.Peter Iredale Wreck at Fort Stevens State Park The Wreck of the Peter Iredale, Fort Stevens State Park The ghostly remains of this storied, abandoned place are a popular destination for snoopers. Theodore Roosevelt was on a hunting trip to Tahawus Club in 1901 when he first got word that President McKinley was dying and he then proceeded to race down from the mountain top and on to Buffalo to be with him. Today, many remnants of buildings, blast furnaces and stone structures can still be seen. Later, the location was used for a private hunting and fishing camp. In about 1860, the mine was closed and the area became abandoned. At its peak (1840s), several hundred lived in the town, which featured 16 homes, a school, a general store and the first bank situated in the Adirondacks, which was opened here to cash company checks. The Tahawus Tract was a wide area where mining was done. What began as a company town called Adirondac (owned by the Adirondack Iron Works Company) slowly went from bust to boom to bust. Although they are gone, there is one real ghost town still located in the heart of the Adirondacks. Back in the day, when it was known as "Vacationland," the region hosted several fun parks which carried names like Storytown, U.S.A., and Frontier Town. The Adirondacks once was home to many theme parks.
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1/17/2024 0 Comments Modern log cabin kitchenWhen it comes to countertops, modernize a wood cabinet with quartz or concrete. And to modernize your cabin kitchen, add gold handles, silver faucets and large metal fridges. So, think black hardware and cabinets, colored cabinets in beiges and greens. While a crisp space-aged look would be going too far, you can add some of the modern touches from the rustic end of the design spectrum. You may be surprised at how much style from your own modern kitchen you can transfer to a log cabin. Gorgeously carved countertops and islands will look sleek against the rough lumber elsewhere. If you like a cabin, you’ll want to enjoy the delicious, rustic appeal.īut you can have a simple modern look by extending the wood theme across your decor and including your kitchen. Of course, no self-respecting log cabin would be without a wood finish, whether that is log walls or large exposed beams. You can also house your microwave within the island itself – very handy! Natural Wood Finish To modernize the look, you can add quartz or granite countertops and install inlay lights in the ceiling. In any modern kitchen you would expect to find an island, so why not in your log cabin? Offering both a space to eat and making the kitchen a social area, an island is a good investment. It’s worth saying also that in this scheme you don’t need to keep your walls in their natural timber state, but you can choose a gorgeous pastel to work with your cabinets. So for a modern kitchen in your cabin, why not go for a cool beige or taupe? You may be hearing that the hot new neutrals for this year are warm beiges and earth tones. So have a look at some of the modern ideas for your log cabin kitchen. You’ll want to be sympathetic to the theme yet have it provide the practical benefits you need. So if you have a log cabin you may wonder the best way of kitting it out. These days we want all the mod cons when we go away. Nestled in the forest or high among mountains, these are the perfect retreat whether you’re skiing, hiking or just in need of some good old R and R curled up in front of a roaring fire. 1/17/2024 0 Comments Ebin edge control black top“Make sure you’re not putting too much tension on the edges if they are thinning, meaning no tight ponytails and no braiding in those areas,” he continues. “I like pumpkin seed oil and jojoba oil,” says Kahh Spence, stylist to Ella Mai and Kehlani, because “they help to moisturize and feed the hair, as well.” You should also avoid certain styles while growing your hair back. If your edges have been snatched or your hairline is thinning, the recommendation from our experts is to focus on nourishing the hair with oils and avoid any harsh products. We asked Kennard, Monique, and three other hairstylists about their favorites and broke them down by hair texture below. Beyond that, using an alcohol-free formula with castor oil somewhere on the ingredient list, which helps to control frizz, will set you on the right path. Our experts say that water-based is preferred, but if you’re straightening your naturally curly hair and then laying your baby hair, experts recommend staying away from water-based edge controls or your hair will revert. There are two main types of edge controls: oil-based and water-based. And while the technique of laying edges is still very much a learned skill, a good edge control is the best place to start. It’s really just a decoration and an homage to this technique,” says Shannon Kennard, creative director of Mama Tress. “It’s not about being neat or conforming to anything. Originally, it was used to tame the hair, but today, it’s seen as a sign of healthy hair and used as a form of expression. “Snatched,” “laid,” “slayed” are all terms used to describe baby hair - the short, finer hair around your hairline that is also referred to as the edges - that have been properly slicked down and styled. Edge styling has a long history, one that can be traced back to Josephine Baker and her spit curls in the 1920s, and it’s been a staple in the black and Latinx communities ever since. “My hairstyle is not complete if my baby hairs are not snatched,” says stylist Myss Monique. So we’re republishing it today as part of Natural-Hair Week (and check out our roundup of the best edge brushes, too). Now that I live in a regular climate, eco is useless for anything.Illustration: Jordan Moss Photos: RetailersĮditor’s note: This article first appeared on the Strategist in April 2020, and the products are still some of our favorites for laying edges. Literally, my edges would last all day but that’s when I used to live in an environment with -20 degree weather. I actually found that eco only works on the smallest of your baby hairs when it’s very cold outside. Therefore, the fall and winter time is especially important. These hairstyles can only be maintained in colder and non-humid climates. Then tie your hair with a scarf until dry or all-night and you should be good to go. Use a generous amount and brush your hair into the ponytail at the same time. So, apply Murray’s edge wax to your hair while damp. It is also helpful if your hair is medium to long so you don’t have to struggle as much to make the bun. The key is that you need to have clean freshly washed hair. I have 4c hair and have been able to achieve that look. 1/17/2024 0 Comments Beetlejuice red dressBestseller special offers for all under 14.99> Limited-time only: 60 Off Flash Sale, Shop Here > Pick A Mood. Get 20 off orders of 59 get 25 off orders of 129. 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Beetlejuice This is a listing for a custom, one of a kind costume dress inspired by Winona Ryder/Lydia Deetz s red wedding dress from the wonderful 80s. The Best Beetlejuice Halloween Costume Ideas. Today, PEOPLE shared some exclusive photos from the sequel's set, and they include a surprise wedding.Īccording to the photos, it looks like Ortega's character is getting married. Since the movie's production began, fans have gotten to glimpse some set photos. The sequel will also feature the return of Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz in addition to franchise newcomers Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, and Monica Bellucci. There have been rumors about a sequel for a long time, and now the follow-up film is finally in the works with Burton returning alongside Michael Keaton as the titular character and Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz. 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I seem to need a educators license, and a valid school email address. We enjoy playing together as grandma and grand daughter, but the system makes it a bit difficult. It took more than two hours of playing to get to this point, and with an 8 year old you know we are stretching the time for a children to concentrate on a single task. There is no way to recover letters once they are removed from the inventory making it impossible to finish the lesson. We had collected all of the letters needed for the puzzle, and had tried to place the "W" in the puzzle, and the letters "OFF" were removed, only O and F made it to the inventory, the "W" I placed was not in the puzzle nor was it in the inventory. We were in the Snow Book - in the walk through guide. We were in the 8-10 year old version of the program. 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1/16/2024 0 Comments Dia de los muertos skull girlThe mural can be seen in the Diego Rivera Mural Museum in Mexico City. Rivera painted her wearing sophisticated clothing and an extravagant hat with feathers, consequently creating the look that she is well-known for today. He painted a self-portrait of himself as a child holding hands with her in the front row. The mural “Dreams of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park” was painted in the 1940’s and displays several important Mexican characters with La Catrina showcased on the 15-meter mural. Simple, but so very true!įamous artist and husband of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, immortalized La Catrina in one of his murals that depicted 400 years of Mexican history. One of his most popular sayings was “Death is democratic”. This was Posada’s message with his many caricatures of cavaleras sketched doing various daily activities. No matter how rich or poor you were, no matter the color of your skin, and no matter what society you belonged to, you would all end up skeletons. A satirical drawing to remind people to be themselves and to stop trying to be something that they weren’t. It is said that he drew the dandy-looking female skeleton with a fancy feathered hat because some Mexicans had aspirations to look wealthy and aristocratic like the Europeans at that time. Posada was a controversial and political cartoonist that was liked by the people and who drew and etched skeletons (calaveras) in a satirical way to remind people that they would all end up dead in the end. The skeleton with the hat that we see today came to life in the early 1900’s by artist José Guadalupe Posada. The Mexican tradition of honoring and celebrating the dead is entrenched deeply in the culture of its people. It is believed that the Aztecs worshipped a goddess of death that they alleged protected their departed loved ones, helping them into the next stages. Her name is La Catrina and the essence of her story goes deep into Mexican traditions and roots but has been restyled only in the last century. You have surely seen her in various contexts because the striking unique makeup has become very trendy in the last years. One of the strongest and most recognizable symbols of The Day of the Dead celebrations is the tall female skeleton wearing a fancy hat with feathers. The movie beautifully and masterfully covers the traditions involved during the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico. The story is about 12-year-old Miguel who gets transported to the land of the Dead and meets his ancestors. The most Halloween thing that resembles the traditional Halloween activities is celebrated in the more contemporary areas of Mexico where kids go door-to-door asking for calaveritas (small skulls), expecting candy or fruit.ĭay of the Dead was recently made even more famous with the award-winning 3D computer-animated movie “Coco” released in 2017. Actually, decorating your house with spiders and bats and wearing scary costumes is not done in most parts of Mexico. It has nothing to do with the traditional Halloween customs that are well-known in the USA and other parts of the world. Some symbols like skeletons, sugar skulls, altars, and the colorful cut-paper streamers can be seen in all parts of Mexico at this time.ĭay of the Dead is not the “Mexican Halloween” like it is sometimes mistaken to be because of the timing of the year. These festivities are spread over several days, normally the first few days of November when the celebrations are at their peak in the country. This Day of the Dead event is actually a set of traditions and symbols that can be slightly different depending on the area in Mexico. It’s a happy celebration meant to honor our dearly departed loved ones and to appreciate life while we are still part of the living. It’s a distinct spiritual time of the year to gather family members together, reflect, and remember our family members who aren’t with us anymore. This celebration is rich in rituals and expresses the unique and exceptional relationship that Mexicans have with death and with their ancestors. One of the most recognized yearly events that is celebrated throughout Mexico is Día de los Muertos. Mexico has many local customs that are typical to specific areas of the country, but some deep-rooted traditions and events are celebrated throughout the country. The country is worth visiting for many reasons like its extraordinary culinary distinctiveness, archeological sights, and also for its diversity of festivals. Mexico is that country full of colorful traditions and a vibrant culture that expands past the beautiful vacation beaches, resorts, and friendly people. Day of The Dead: Who is La Catrina? Mexico! Boost features available on selected content and devices only. Choose your membership Ad-free excludes live channels and trailers promoting NOW content. Rue struggles to put the past behind her on her first day back at school. ET (though HBO is known to skip weeks for holidays). Watch Euphoria Season 1, Episode 2 Stuntin Like My Daddy. While HBO has not released a schedule, it's likely they will debut on subsequent Sunday nights at 9 p.m. There will be eight episodes of Euphoria season 2 (just like season 1). 10) - so a day after it arrives in the U.S. How to watch Euphoria season 2 online in the UKįor our friends across the pond, Euphoria season 2 will be debuting on Sky Atlantic, on Monday (Jan. If you're an American traveling abroad and want to use your HBO Max subscription, you'll need to look into the best VPN services. After that, the Movies + HBO package costs $19.98 CAD per month. The VOD Crave platform will receive new episodes of Euphoria season 2 on the same date and time as episodes debut in the U.S.Ĭrave has a 7-day free trial. How to watch Euphoria season 2 online in Canadaįortunately, our friends in Canada have a good situation with Euphoria season 2 (better than those in the U.K., at least). Circling in Rue's orbit are Jules, a transgender girl searching for where she belongs Nate, a jock whose anger issues mask sexual insecurities Chris, a football star. While it didn't get raves, that dramatic teen series had a lot of hype behind it. An American adaptation of the Israeli show of the same name, 'Euphoria' follows the troubled life of 17-year-old Rue, a drug addict fresh from rehab with no plans to stay clean. 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Perfect for gardeners with limited space or those who want to add a touch of whimsy to their landscape, miniature weeping crepe myrtles offer all the allure of their larger counterparts in a petite, versatile package. Growing up to just 3 feet tall, these diminutive beauties boast gracefully arching branches, adorned with delicate flowers that create a delightful cascade of color. Among the numerous varieties, the miniature weeping crepe myrtles are a unique and enchanting addition to smaller spaces, containers, or as a captivating groundcover. So, let’s embark on this journey of discovery and dive into the magical world of crepe myrtle varieties – your garden will thank you for it! Height CategoryĬrepe myrtle trees are known for their stunning, long-lasting blooms that bring vibrant color and charm to any garden. With our expert guidance, you’ll be well-equipped to select the perfect crepe myrtle variety for your garden, ensuring a captivating display of color that will leave you and your guests spellbound. You’ll learn about their varying sizes, from miniature to tall, as well as their breathtaking flower colors, which include reds, pinks, lavenders, and more. In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to the fascinating range of crepe myrtle varieties, each offering its unique blend of beauty and elegance. With their stunning flowers, diverse sizes, and low-maintenance nature, these enchanting plants are the perfect addition to any outdoor space. But, you need to choose one or selection of captivating crepe myrtle varieties you can find near you! Lameiras, a managing editor with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.Planting one of many crape varieties, also widely known as crepe myrtle variety trees or shrubs, is an excellent way to transform your garden into a mesmerizing oasis of color and charm in 2023 and beyond. Ornamentals developed by retired UGA horticulture professor Michael Dirr include big-leaf hydrangeas in purple, pink, and white crape myrtle in shades named Pink Pig and Purple Cow 'Dazzle' crape myrtles in Cherry, Sweetheart, Pink, Strawberry and Diamond and butterfly bushes in Groovy Grape, Funky Fuschia and Psychedelic Sky.įor more information on the work that goes on year-round in the UGA Trial Gardens, visit the Trial Gardens website. Ruter has contributed many plants to landscapes around the southeast including the Passion, Adore and Blush hibiscus varieties, Hot Lips trumpet vine, and a variety of hollies. The 2019 Classic City Award-winning and Best of the Best Award-winning varieties are currently available in local garden centers. Planting has resumed as normal this year and winners of the Trial Gardens' Classic City Garden Awards and Best of the Best Awards will be announced in October. While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal trials in 2020, Trial Gardens staff evaluated a smaller number of plants to choose the best annuals and perennials in 2020 trials. depending on the staff’s recommendations to determine what they will grow to sell the following season.Ĭriteria for award-winning plants include tolerance to heat and humidity, ease of propagation, resistance to disease and insects, flower show and longevity. The evaluations are globally respected, with commercial nurseries across the U.S. Since 1982, the Trial Gardens have evaluated new selections of annuals and perennials and helped introduce new plants to the Southeast’s green industry and the public. “Breeders send us their plants because they want to see if they can grow in the heat and humidity of a Georgia summer,” said Ruter. Then they monitor the plants’ performance through the hottest season of the year. Trial Gardens staff plant the new varieties during April and May, including major and minor bedding classes, tropicals, vines, plantings of specialty annuals, more than 150 free-standing containers and three large perennial beds. The staff at the Trial Gardens receive plants or seeds from almost all of the plant breeding companies in the world, along with material from perennial plant nurseries, individual growers and gardeners, including the UGA breeding programs led by John Ruter, professor of horticulture at UGA and director of the Trial Gardens. Athens, GA ( May 5, 2021) - Plants and flowers are popular choices for Mother’s Day gifts each year and University of Georgia plant breeders are responsible for many beautiful varieties available in garden stores.Īs they are developed, many of these varieties - along with hundreds of other new ornamentals from nurseries and plant breeders around the world - are tested at the Trial Gardens at UGA. Do I have to bake my macaroni and cheese? And yes, you should cook your pasta before adding it to the cheese sauce. Some people say that this recipe doesn’t have enough noodles in it, but I’ve never had that problem. Feel free to add more pasta if you want to. If it doesn’t have enough flavor, add a pinch more salt, stir it in and taste it again until it suits you. Is it bland? That can be because of the cheese you used or even the kind of salt you seasoned with. Taste your cheese sauce before you add your pasta. Try to choose a melting cheese and a flavor cheesefor the best flavor and texture in your baked macaroni and cheese. And speaking of cheese, you have so many options! My favorite is sharp cheddar and Swiss. That means avoiding bagged, pre-shredded cheeses because they contain cellulose (an anti-caking agent) that can in some cases cause your cheese not to melt as it should. – Use good cheese in your baked macaroni and cheese. Just hang out and stir until that sauce is thick enough to coat the back of your spoon. It doesn’t really hurt the taste, but it will look sort of clumpy. If your skillet is too hot or you walk away and for a minute you could scorch the white sauce and it will curdle. – Never stop stirring your milk once it hits the pan. Tips for the best macaroni and cheese you’ll ever eatįeel like you may still need some help? If you have time, jump over to this post for the juicy details: 18 Secrets to the Richest, Creamiest Mac and Cheese You’ll Ever Eat or focus on these tips: Plus if you freeze it and it’s still a bit warm, water crystals will form and then thaw into your dish and could make it separate when you bake it.īesides, it’s so fast to make, there’s not really a reason to freeze your macaroni and cheese. I get asked that a lot and my answer is always no.Īs the pasta and cheese sauce sit, it will thicken and when you thaw it and bake it, the creamy consistency is just gone. But if you can’t, just bake it till the center is hot and the edges are bubbling. If you have a few minutes to bring it out and let it warm slightly before you bake it, do that. Just let it cool down, put some plastic wrap right against the surface of the mac and cheese (to keep it from forming a skin) and stick it in the fridge. Can I make this macaroni and cheese ahead and bake it when I’m ready? So yes, even you can make this on a week night. One for boiling the pasta and (affiliate link) a good enameled cast iron pan for the sauce and the baking cuts down on dishes. So if you’re looking for the real deal, the old school baked macaroni and cheese the way your grandma might have made it–this is it.Īnd just so you know, aside from the baking, this easy macaroni and cheese took 15 minutes and only two pans to make. That works too, but that stuff doesn’t even need to be refrigerated. Sure, you can get a box of Velveeta and melt that over some noodles. But I can also guess you don’t know many other alternatives. 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