Crochet Hat Solid

Same hat as before, this time in a solid color with 7 or more rows of double crochet -- mine has 7, 7 rows fit below the ear when the cap is pulled down.

A Tam

Only one skein of chunky yarn.

This is an easy pattern!
Cast on 44 stitches [assuming your head is 21-22 inches in circumference] with a K hook - Boyle afghan or regular (its fun to do with an afghan hook!)
attach at end to work in rounds at stitch 44-next round stitch 1
First round double crochet
Next two rounds hdc [half-double]
Next 4 rounds double crochet increasing 3 stitches evenly spaced at first of these and then decreasing 2-4 on last row-your preference.
Sew top together right sides together by turning the piece inside out before stitching. now, turn the hat the right way with the seam you just made on the inside. Hold a strand, maybe 8-10 inches long - you will trim the excess- of yarn inside of the hat under the seam. Insert your hook near one end of this very seam.
Draw up a strand of yarn and hold it with something like your finger then insert your hook and draw up another bit of this strand near the other end of this seam about the same distance as the first draw
Both ends of the seam should have an end of yarn from the same strand about 5-7 inches long (the strand will be tied together in a knot over the Tam's center to make a short little tassel like finishing)
Draw the ends together until the Tam is pleated to your liking and tie it twice. Trim to a cute tail.

Easiest Angel Cut Out

 Given a hand shaped plastic cutter or two create an angel pattern easily, by turning one of your material or baking dough face down beside the first piece.

You can use two cutters if you have them - too.

Notice the thumbs turn into a face -- especially if you add hair and the other fingers make a pair of wings.

 Meanwhile maybe just one could be the angel weeping, delivering or heralding a message or praying. The tab on this new cutter gave me the ideas. Put the halo over the face!!! ô

         |||| /                 like this. The angel is holding her music.    

These are BIG cookies/patterns. Perfect for coasters, doilies, package decor or even a potholder-hotpad when using both hand angles together.

Black Tie

Medical Excerpt - Pain Medicine

I was reading this and as I sometimes have chronic pain waned to pass it on to others.

""When talking about painkillers, it’s important to understand the difference among products. There are four main types of oral analgesics that are available without a prescription: naproxen (brand name Aleve), ibuprofen (brand names Advil and Motrin), aspirin, and acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol).

Naproxen and ibuprofen work in the body the same and have the same side effects. Ibuprofen is typically taken every 6-8 hours; naproxen is taken every 12 hours. Aspirin works a little differently than ibuprofen and naproxen but has very similar side effects. The usual dose of aspirin is 500-1,000 mg every 4-6 hours. Acetaminophen works a little differently than naproxen and ibuprofen, has different side effects, and can be taken every 6-8 hours.

So, to answer my brother-in-law’s question… He could take his naproxen (Aleve) eight hours after taking ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or he could take ibuprofen 12 hours after taking naproxen. However, if he was not getting adequate pain relief from ibuprofen within the eight-hour period, he could take acetaminophen (Tylenol). I advised him to stay within the recommended dosage for both medicines.

The bottom line for weekend warriors is that you cannot combineibuprofen and naproxen unless it is time for another dose of either medication. If you need additional pain relief, you can combine aspirin, naproxen, or ibuprofen with acetaminophen. However, do not take aspirin, naproxen, or ibuprofen within 8-12 hours of each other. Also, watch out for pain medications that might be included in combination products such as those used for cough and cold.""

http://www.safemedication.com/safemed/PharmacistsJournal/CanYouDoubleUponPainKillers.aspx

Author   Gina Ryan, PharmD, BPCS, CDE, 

Low Range First Soprano

http://www.library.yale.edu/cataloging/music/vocalrg.htm

middle C4 through F5

I like it though.