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This is an article submitted for those who are depressed in
their Life. The following can be attributed to de-stress oneself:

1. Emotions are the self-poison that one intakes. So don’t be
very emotional.

2. Being 100% practical always works out tremendously.

3. Never give-up what you have in anticipation of achieving
something in the future.

4. Trusting someone more than required is always dangerous.

5. Getting hurt is easy, but sustaining it is impossible.

6. Always listen to your heart while making decisions. Don’t let
others interfere to avoid regression later.

7. Always be self-dependent, being dependent can cost you more
in terms of mental trauma.

8. To try to forget the unforgettable(s) is a hectic schedule.

9. Nothing is eternal except change.

10. Being sensitive is like weakening your organs.

11. Live up to your present joyfully, you never know what is
there in store for tomorrow.

12. Letting someone take major decisions in your life is nothing
but a blame game.

13. Letting others take decisions on your behalf is foolishness
and blaming them for the repercussions is cowardness.

14. Pen down your feelings on a piece of paper if you don’t have
someone to share the same.

15. Try to avoid giving too-much to the people who are
less-deserving.

16. No one forgets neither the very good thing in their life and
nor the very bad thing in their life.

17. Never get compensated for your self-respect.

18. Do not depend for happiness on others because nobody gives
happiness to anybody. So, pamper yourself and keep yourself
happy in your own way!

19. Try to catch the hard reality of Life when you are depressed.

20. Depressed mood is certainly like a clear mirror image to
understand the hard realities of life.

You can write to me about the problems that you are facing and I
will try to give my piece of advice to you.

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Did we ever really have time to knit gaiters? Indeed we did, for Harrison’s Complete Guide To The Work-Table says: “… a very warm covering for the feet and legs, and will be found very useful for ladies who reside in the country and who have to drive some distance to dances or dinner parties, or for daytime drives in cold weather.”

This useful book of the late Victorian years gives winding instructions for the knitting of these gaiters, also offering a smart version for the gentlemen, including a nifty pair of knee-caps.

The gaiter, mainly composed of garter stitch was a type of stocking worn over regular silk hosiery to add an extra layer for warmth in those chilly carriage rides. They were designed footless, with an instep piece that covered the shoe, fastening under the foot with a two-inch strap of webbing.

To make up the article, six ounces of 4-ply Peacock yarn in white or black is required and a set of four “pins” No. 10 measured on Walker’s bell gauge. Commencing at the thigh and knitting in rows, a typical ribbing starts off the pattern which is then continued on in regular garter stitch. A gusset is worked under the knee for comfort when sitting. Twenty four rounds of knit two, purl two ribbing encircle the calf. Some decreasing follows and once the length is reached, shaping of the ankle begins.

After a set of gaiters for the family, you could happily venture on to the knee-caps, decorating these with a frilly crochet edge. Of course the industrious woman would always be clicking away on yet another stocking. She would commonly wear a sort of apron bag around her waist into which she dropped her current work so it was every ready to whip out when there was an idle moment, such as waiting for the kettle to boil. It was frequently recommended to have something on hand to keep the fingers busy so that no time was wasted just sitting and encouraging pretentious thoughts to arise.

A clever housewife could produce a basket of the most wondrous novelties. There was a true sense of pride in lovingly producing gaiters, knee-caps, elbow warmers, wrist covers, garters, long gloves, woolen bodices, Canadian bonnets, wrappers and all manner of winter necessities. She could also squeeze in ear protectors for the horse, and when there was nothing left to do there were never enough bootlaces. Yes, these were knit in strong, black glazed cotton using the i-cord technique (tube knitting).

I will be posting my own gaiter design shortly called Damson. Meanwhile Harrison’s Complete Guide To The Work-Table presented this pattern for its wide-eyed readers:

MATERIALS

6oz of 4 ply wool

Set of 4 double-pointed needles (sample used 3.25mm/UK 10/US size 3)

SIZE

As is usual, the original pattern gives no idea of sizing — only that it is a “ladies”. Knitted according to the instructions it comes out exceedingly petite — make it for your pet turkey. If you’ve got an average leg, take scrap wool, cast on the required stitches and see how this goes around your thigh. Since it is knitted from the top down, you can see if this will fit. If you have a meaty leg, try knitting the gaiters in 5 ply wool on needles to suit. You can even do these in 8 ply if that’s what you need. (To give you an idea of measurement, my sample gaiter was 10 inches across measured over relaxed garter stitch at thigh).

A little garter to match can quickly be knitted in plain knit to your thigh measurement. Cast on about 8 stitches and continue until long enough to tie up. No modern elastic! but you can use India Rubber (whew!). Whatever, you will cut off your circulation and have seductive blue thighs to expose. Hence, the suspender belt was invented.

Begin at the top of leg. Cast on 62 sts on one needle.

Rows 1-34: K2, P2 across row.

Rows 35-60: Knit all rows in garter stitch.

Rows 61-100: K2TOG at beg and end of each alternate row until 22 sts remain.

Now cast on 23 sts on a third needle, work on these, and across the 22sts, cast on 23 more sts. You will have 23 sts each side of the 22 sts which form the centre of the knee.

Knit 24 rows on all sts, then 24 rows of K2, P2 rib. Knit 34 plain rows of garter stitch.

In the next round the decrease for the calf is commenced. K2, K2tog, K60, K2tog, K2. Knit 5 rows without decreasing, then work a row, decreasing after the two first, and before the two last sts. Continue to decrease with five plain rows between, until you have decreased 9 times. Work 32 rows plain.

Now divide the stitches on 3 needles, 16 on each side and 18 in the centre. Knit across the first 16 sts, knit one at the back and one at the front of the first 18 stitches, K16, knit one at the front and one at the back of the next stitch. Knit the 16 sts on the other needle, turn and knit back. Increase in the same way twice more with the plain row between. (This is just an ordinary increase of knit into back and front of same stitch — written today as inc.)

Now work only on the 24 sts on centre needle. Work 12 rows on these, then work a row decreasing by K2tog at the beginning and end of the row. Knit 12 rows. Work a row, decreasing by K2tog at the beginning and end of the row. Knit 12 rows.

Now pick up one stitch at the end of each ridge down each side of front, then work 6 rows on all stitches, cast off.
Sew the gaiter together up the back of the leg, and sew the cast on stitches at the under part of knee to the edge of the decreased rows. This will form a kind of gusset. Check the picture to see how it all comes together.

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Esmerelda Jones… The Knitting Wench
Writer Of Desires
Writer Of Old Curiosities

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Billions are spent each year on cosmetic products that promise to delete wrinkles, lighten age spots, and eliminate itching, flaking, or redness. But the simplest and cheapest way to keep your skin healthy and youthful looking is to stay out of the sun.

Sunlight is a major cause of wrinkles, dryness, and age spots. Your skin does change with age. For instance, you sweat less which leads to increased dryness. Aging skin becomes thinner and loses fat, so it looks less plump and smooth. Underlying structures, veins and bones in particular, become more prominent. Your skin can also take longer to recover when injured.

These changes can be drastically delayed by staying out of the sun. Although nothing can totally undo sun damage, the skin sometimes can restore itself. So, it’s never too late to protect yourself from the harmful results of the sun.

5 Ways to Slow the Aging Process:

1. Wear protective clothing. A hat with a wide brim shades your neck, ears, eyes, and head. Look for sunglasses with a label saying the glasses block 99 to 100 percent of the sun’s rays. Wear loose, lightweight, long-sleeved shirts and long pants or long skirts when in the sun.

2. Check your skin often. Look for changes in the size, shape, color, or feel of birthmarks, moles, and spots. If you find any changes that worry you, see a doctor. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests that older, fair-skinned people have a yearly skin check by a doctor as part of a regular physical exam.

3. Avoid artificial tanning. Don’t use sunlamps and tanning beds, as well as tanning pills and tanning makeup. Tanning pills have a color additive that turns your skin orange after you take them. The FDA has approved this color additive for coloring foods but not for tanning the skin. The large amount of color additive in tanning pills may be harmful. Tanning make-up products are not suntan lotions and will not protect your skin from the sun.

4. Use sunscreen. Sunscreens are rated in strength according to a sun protection factor (SPF), which ranges from 2 to 30 or higher. A higher number means longer protection. Buy products with an SPF number of 15 or higher. Also look for products whose label says: broad spectrum (meaning they protect against both types of harmful sun rays(UVA and UVB) and water resistant (meaning they stay on your skin longer, even if you get wet or sweat a lot). Remember to reapply the lotion as needed.

5. Stay out of the sun. Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is when the sun?s UV rays are strongest. Don?t be fooled by cloudy skies. Harmful rays pass through clouds. UV radiation also can pass through water, so don’t assume you?re safe if you?re in the water and feeling cool.

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Many of us are accustomed to having daily smoking breakstimes of the day when we would, without fail, grab our packs and our lighters and head to an open window! Oftentimes we would look to our cigarette breaks as a chance to get away from the stresses of work or just to have a quiet moment to ourselves.

Just because you have given up cigarettes doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy breaks. But now, instead of lighting up, substitute new, healthier alternatives that will give you a similar sense of calm and relaxation.

Here are some of my favorites:

Meditate

Meditation can be a wonderful way to gain control of your mind, especially when it’s racing with thoughts of how much you miss smoking and cigarettes. It’s incredibly easy to do and can be done anywhere, without any equipment except your own body

Simply sit on the floor in any comfortable position (such as cross-legged). Close your eyes. Attune your ears to the sounds around you, whether it’s the noise of the street or the voices of your office colleagues. Now shift focus so that you are listening to the sounds of your breath and your own body. At the same time, concentrate on a mental image that
gives you a sense of peace, such as a candle flame, a tree, or cloud. Try to keep your focus centered for at least 10 minutes at a time.

Listen to Music

Music is such an amazing distraction. It’s so easy to get lost in a familiar melody, or to be transported by a new song that really speaks to you in some way. In fact, music has an effect on
the brain that may be similar to chemical substancesbut it’s all totally natural, of course!

A great tip is to substitute daily music breaks for what used to be your daily smoking breaks. Instead of going
outside to puff away, put on a soothing CD or turn the radio on a channel you love. You can use your i-Pod if you’re at work, or play it out loud if you’re at home. The distraction will keep your mind off cigarettes, and the music will give your body its much-needed dose of relaxation.

Go for a Walk

Don’t just sit in your office or your living room thinking about how much you wish you had a cigarette right now. Instead, get up and put your body in motion. The physical stimulation will start endorphins coursing through your body. If you can take a stroll outside, do sopay attention to the sounds of the birds, cars passing by, the color of
the flowers in bloom, and so on. The point of this exercise is to get yourself “out of your mind,” focusing on external things in order to beat the urge to smoke.

Develop New Interest

Try developing new interests or hobbies like gardening or painting. Such things would keep your mind off that urge to smoke. All of us have a certain measure of creativity that often remains untapped. It would be a wonderful thing if you could try working on that creativity. Join a dance class or a drama class. Or you could try learning a new skill like pottery or clay modeling. Try to involve yourself with other people. Do same social work, or try helping out at the local volunteer organizations.

Change your lifestyle by changing your routine. Go swimming, try working out or going to the gym. Be active. Got something you wanted to do but never had the time to do it? NOW is the time. As you distract yourself by changing your lifestyle and developing new interests, you will be amazed at how easy it is to quit smoking!

Such activities make us appreciate the meaning of life in a better way and we will stop to think twice before we waste away this life at the end of a cigarette.

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