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My grandfather has spent his life carving wood. This piece took him three months to complete-please take a moment to appreciate his work

Many years ago I discovered the fact that for any activity people need to have talent. Not only for music, painting, sculpture, writing, and such. Teaching require talent. Gardening require talent. Cooking require talent. I have none.

I continued following the recipe although the dough was too dense. Finally before spreading the dough in a sheet (with the rod) I added some water (maybe 2 TBSP) because was really hard to flatten the dough.

ADVENTURES IN KITCHEN Today I follow the 1st recipe FOR CROISSANTS DOUGH from the book of Rene Bernard “FRENCH CROISSANT COOKBOOK”. I respected the quantities for “half quantities” dough. The dough was too dense, I added 2 more TBSP of warm water to it. Since it was a cold day here, the dough did not rise after 1:30 hour . I placed it on the stove afterwards, next to an electric burner that was on (another 1:15 hour). Do not do that. Fire Danger. It happened to me many years ago. It had risen some, but not twice, as the recipe claims.

I had enough egg so I did not mix it with water. Also I forgot the step that requires to keep them 1 hour after basting them with egg. I place them in the oven right away. I thought the temperature suggested was too high, so I set the oven at 380 deg F. They were done in 35 minutes. They look like a caricature of what a croissant should be, but taste good, surprinsingly a bit sweet. I should not have kept them in the oven more than 25 minutes.

@Green22229Pool "Effort doesn’t always lead to success". So true, but it is hard to stop hoping. The smart thing is to not persevere. Because hard work is overrated.

Effort doesn’t always lead to success, nor does success always bring recognition. Yet embracing challenges sharpens sensitivity, broadens perspective, and fosters the mindset to turn difficulties into opportunities.

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY During difficult times, Ozzy’s steady gentle presence keeps me afloat. Friendships aren’t confined to humans.

dazzling finery harmonious fusion blooming belle of the ball ©️ #HaikuSaturday #haiku #mypoem 'Best Invitation of the Season': Nina De Voe in Ballgown by Balmain, 1951, by Cecil Beaton. Photo by Cecil Beaton. Courtesy of Conde Nast Archive via Vogue

Joaquín Pallarés Allustante (Spanish, 1853-1935) ~ Elegant Company in the Park #Art

🦢: When the partner of a Swan dies, or goes missing, the surviving swan often goes through a noticeable period of mourning. This can include withdrawing from the flock, staying near the site of their partner’s death, reduced activity, and calling for their mate. Some surviving swans, particularly older ones, may remain single for a long time or for the rest of their lives, especially if they are male. The truth is, many creatures share far more with us than just planet earth.

In a dark legend from 6th-century Lombard history. After defeating the Gepids, King Alboin killed their king, Cunimund, and forced the king's daughter, Rosamund, to marry him. During a victory banquet in Verona, Alboin reached a peak of cruelty: he fashioned a drinking cup from Cunimund’s skull and forced Rosamund to “drink with her father.” The image captures her silent, vengeful humiliation. This atrocity backfired; Rosamund later orchestrated Alboin's assassination in 572 AD, successfully avenging her father and her people. 🎨“The Gruesome Cup” (1942) by Italian illustrator Fortunino Matania.

The meaning of LUKE 16.16 to 16.18 Jesus explains that while the old covenant era (Law/Prophets) lasted until John the Baptist, the Kingdom is now being preached, yet God's laws—specifically regarding marriage permanence—remain absolute, challenging the Pharisees' lax attitudes.

NEW TESTAMENT – LUKE 16.16 to 16.18

En un acuario de Corea del Sur, al final del día laboral, los adorables y astutos bebés nutrias ayudan al abuelo a guardar los juguetes, y el abuelo les da cubitos de hielo como recompensa.

3. Bull Shark, 119 known attacks, 26 fatal Extremely dangerous because it swims in freshwater as well as saltwater. Bull sharks are most commonly found in warm, shallow coastal waters around the world — especially in tropical and subtropical oceans. Bull sharks love brackish water — the mix of salt and fresh water found where rivers meet the sea.

2.Tiger Shark, 142 known attacks, 39 fatal Eats almost anything — famously called the “garbage can of the sea.” Tiger sharks live in warm waters worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. They are found in: Caribbean Sea, Indo‑Pacific, Coasts of Australia, Coasts of South Africa, Central Pacific islands. They frequently hunt in murky coastal waters, where prey is abundant.

THE MOST DANGEROUS SHARKS 1. Great White Shark, 351 known attacks, 59 fatal Powerful, curious, and responsible for the most recorded bites. Great white sharks live in tropical and temperate ocean waters worldwide. They are found: Along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America, Around South Africa, In Oceania, Near Japan, Off the coasts of Chile, In parts of the Mediterranean Sea.

Some baby sharks eat their siblings before birth In species like the gray nurse shark, the first embryo to develop… eats the others. Sibling rivalry at its most extreme. Sharks can only swim forward. Their stiff fins don’t allow reverse gear