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11.08.2007 JAYPLAY
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KNIT: A SCARF
As the temperature outside steadily falls, the number of you who are still sporting flip-flops does not. Whether it's in defiance or out of laziness, we know you won't stop any time soon. Instead, keep some of that body heat in with a homemade scarf. Wearing a scarf is an easy and fashionable way to keep warm in winter weather, but the fun part is actually knitting the thing. It may look like a daunting task, but it's so easy you can actually teach yourself if you don't know anyone who knits.
Visit www.knittinghelp.com to watch instructional videos or visit your local bookstore and pick up a knitting magazine or book. When you're in charge, everything is up to you; you choose the colors, length, width and
even the type of yarn. It's your baby, so even if it's ugly, you'll still love it.
TALK: WITH YOUR FRIENDS
Really. Do it the old-fashioned way, sans cell phones, text messaging, e-mail or AIM. Host a dinner party, poker tournament, or board game night. Turn off your phones and get lost in the simple, perfect high of laughing until you cry with your closest friends.
SUBSCRIBE:
MERRIAM-WEBSTER WORD
OF THE DAY
It never hurts to vamp up your vernacular, and what better way than with a daily dose of dictionary delight. Tell your friend how "argentiferous" (containing silver) her new ring is, or criticize a horror flick as too "sanguineous" (involving bloodshed) for your tastes. It couldn't be easier; just visit www.merriam-webster.com.
entersome
basic info,
then check
your email
a account
every day
for a new
word. It's
just as
good as
a word-
of-the-day tear-off calendar,
just without all the ripping. Just
make sure you don't become too
pretentious (full of yourself).
PLAN AHEAD: PUT THOUGHT INTO THANKSGIVING THIS YEAR
Between multiple hangovers caused by weeklong Halloween festivities and ever-earlier appearing holiday music and advertisements, poor Thanksgiving is in danger of being lost in the shuffle. Take some time to prepare for the holiday this year. Some great ideas:
-Stop by one of Lawrence' food banks, such as the Salvation Army,946 New Hampshire St., or the Ballard Community Center,708 Elm St., ahead of time and donate canned goods so that others in need can enjoy a plentiful Thanksgiving.
add to your family's repertoire.
-Celebrate Thanksgiving with roommates and friends. Host a low-key, potluck pre-Thanksgiving dinner. Share gratitudes and wine to start the season off right.
-Do a little recipe hunting and plan to cook a new, unique Thanksgiving dish you can