In this twelfth column on the topic of Brushes with Celebrities, I’m reminded of how everyone has at one time or another met a famous person, a TV star, movie actor, musician, politician, or sports star.

The Traditional Green Goddess Dressing was created in the 1920’s by Chef Philip Roemer at the Palace Hotel. It was intended to honor actor George Arliss who was staying at the hotel in San Francisco.

May has been declared Native Plant Month by The Garden Club of America (gcamerica.org). The Garden Club of America began the Native Plant Month Initiative (NPMI) “to increase awareness of the critical role native plants play in supporting a healthy environment, helping wildlife and pollinator populations thrive, reducing the use of pesticides and fertilizers, cleaning air and water, and so much more”. The initiative brings together multiple disciplines, a collaboration between the Horticulture, Conservation, and National Affairs and Legislation committees of the GCA (Lydia Chambers, Vice Chair, Conservation and NAL Garden Club of America).

for patients, our nurses are critical,” Kuehler said. “From providing medications to addressing patient concerns, nurses make a di-erence every day.c There are upwards of 30 di-erent types of nurses in the healthcare industry, but these are the most common in Knox County Hospital District setting.

InjustabouteveryChinesefoodrestaurant in the USA, at the end of the meal, we expect to be served that ubiquitous little dessert, the fortune cookie. We eagerly crack it open and pull out thelittleslipofpapertolearn what our future will bring. The message in the fortune cookie may include an inspiring message, ancient wisdom, a vague prophecy of love, harmony and fame, a Chinese phrase, or a list of lucky numbers. The little bow-shaped cookie is so associated with Chinese food and Chinese culture, the meal doesn’t seem complete without it. It’s a crispy, sugary cookie made withflour,sugar,vanilla,andsesameseedoil.

Chances are, you’ve heard of personal mug cakes and brownies. They are the individual serving you can bake inthemicrowaveforjustafew minutes. They’re perfect for thosetimeswhenyouhavebit ofasweettooth,butyoudon’t wanttospendthetimetobake anentirecake.Orperhapsyou don’t wish to have a whole cake tempting you to come back for more servings.

KNOX CITY – Volunteerism is one of the most direct ways one can give back and make a difference in their community. At Knox County Hospital District (KCHD), volunteers make a difference in patients’ lives and play an essential role in the hospital district’s ability to provide compassionate healthcare services.

National Arbor Day is the official day to plant and care for trees. It is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April.

- Abraham Lincoln The saying “time flies when you are having fun” holds a lot of truth. It is my columns l-year anniversary. Where has the year gone? Looking back on previous columns I have noticed not only did they get longer, but they have become more personal. Working at the library over this year has made my love and appreciation for libraries deeper. A new-found respect has come to me.

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