************* * • ~ * On Being a Farm Wife (and other hazards Joyce Bupp A puzzled look crossed the face of our favorite two-year-old. “Grandma, what’s ’dat?” Sara’s dainty finger pointed to ward the deep-grape-purple fab ric, sporting a giant white flower, tied over my jeans and tee shirt. “That’s called an ‘apron,’ sweetie, I explained. “It keeps you from getting your clothes all messy while you’re cooking, if you wear one.” Use of an apron in our kitcheh is not an everyday occurrence. To see grandma wearing this strange item of clothing (and in a color I rarely wear) was understandably puzzling to the kids. A variety of aprons reside here, most of them gifts like the Mardi- Gras-purple model received from Louisiana friends. And, while I once only ever reached for an apron while baking pies, or dur IBM JMmwuviM W&UJt* *MlrfliZ#il I iWII dPHUb^BiSH spc. Dinette Burbished Silver, J 00l SSk chisel Ed 9 e I pLißeg. 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Their large pockets were convenient for stashing a paring knife, a couple of clothespins from the washline, perhaps a dainty, lace-edged cloth handkerchief. Today’s aprons are often sym bolic of a skilled craftsman or artist, finding favor with folks whose talents range from black smiths to basketmakers. They’re made of more sturdy, durable fabrics than the aprons of grand ma’s time, and often sport some logo or quirky saying, such as the ones popular for backyard-barbe que chefs. Way Under Dealer Costl / Curriculum Workshop Planned SPRINGFIELD (Delaware Co.) Whether you are looking for new materials to integrate into the classroom or trying to fulfill Act 48 credit hours, Penn State’s “Curriculum Caravan Workshop” fulfills many teach ers’ needs. The workshop will be con ducted on Nov. 20 at Penn State University, Delaware County. This 4-H School Enrichment pro gram includes projects that tar get elementary and middle school-aged youth, and provides lessons across different disci plines. So, now I find myself grabbing an apron for times other than cooking. A bright-green one sporting a 4-H logo has proven to be a useful cover-up for washing milkers, keeping me from shiv ering in damp clothes on chilly mornings. A red calico one I fashioned years ago from a scrap piece of material, or a country themed one sewn by a friend, are my choices for heavy-duty baking and canning. For gardening use, a durable beige canvas model with pockets for tools works great. The bright, grape-purple de sign is just fun for surprising the grandkids. And it adds a sporty touch over worn jeans. pennState College of Agricultural Sciences * Cooperative Extension Capital Region Tilling the Soil of Opportunity A 12-session class about business methods and writing a strategic plan for your farm. 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