Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Purchase an epoxy applicator kit. Mix the resin and hardener. Apply the epoxy. Position the pieces as needed. Leave the epoxy to harden overnight.

Answer: Epoxies are most commonly sold as a two-part system, which consist of a couple separate components: a resin and a hardener. These components have to be combined in order to be effective.  Though not as common, one-part epoxies are also available, and can be applied straight out of the package. You can find basic epoxy kits at hardware stores, art supply shops and pharmacies, and in the home improvement aisle of most supercenters. Squeeze a small glob of each component onto a smooth, disposable surface, like a paper plate. Swirl the two substances together using a toothpick, coffee stirrer or similar utensil. Once combined, they’ll form one super-strong adhesive. Pull on a pair of gloves before you get to work. Spread a thin layer of adhesive onto the surfaces you need to glue. You can do this with the same toothpick or coffee stirrer you used to mix it, though you may have better results using something like a cotton swab that offers you more control over where it ends up.  Brush an even coating over the entire surface, being careful not to leave any large gaps uncovered. For a superior hold, apply a small amount of epoxy to both pieces rather than globbing it all onto one. Take your time configuring your work surfaces. Epoxy dries fairly slowly compared to other types of adhesives, so you won’t need to rush to get everything in place. Clamping the pieces together or resting a heavy object on top can help the epoxy form a more solid bond. Find an out of the way place to let the adhesive set up. It should dry to the touch within about 5 minutes, but it may take as long as 20 hours for it to cure completely. Try not to touch either piece too much in the meantime, if you can help it.  Epoxies solidify as they dry, which makes for a longer-lasting connection, even in wet conditions.  The drying time of a particular brand of epoxy will usually be listed on the packaging.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose a subject or theme. Think about how you may want to approach the topic or subject. Write down a list of key words or images that relate to your subject or theme. Create a first draft. Revise and edit the draft. Read your final draft to someone else before you hand it in.

Answer: Maybe you’d like to write a poem about your new baby brother or your favorite pet rock. You can also focus on a specific event like your last birthday party, or a theme like love, anger, or sadness. If you're having trouble choosing a subject, try closing your eyes and visualizing events, people, or objects that are meaningful to you.  Select one that stands out, particularly if it is one that you have an emotional connection to. Are you going to write from a certain point of view, like first person or third person? Are you focusing on the specific scene or are you going to write more generally about a certain theme?  It can be helpful to decide ahead of time what you want to say about the topic; if writing about a beloved deceased pet, your goal may be to recapture the pet's personality and character in your poem. You may also want to consider how you can choose certain wording or phrasing to describe the subject, situation, or theme you are trying to portray. If you are trying to describe a fight scene, for example, you may want to use short words with sharp consonants like cut, bash, hit, kick, punch, jab, jump. Keep in mind longer words with soft sounds, as well as breaks between lines or words, will cause the reader to slow down. Because you don’t need to be too worried about rhyming, meter, or structure, feel free to explore your topic and write down as many images and descriptions as you can think of.  For example, if you are describing your last birthday party, you may start by describing who was at the party, the gifts you received, and how you felt during the party. Or you may decide to write a poem about your pet rock and imagine how the rock would see the world. If you’re stuck on how to describe a certain event or feeling, use sensory descriptions that explore sight, touch, taste, smell, and sound. So instead of simply writing, “I blew out the candles,” you may want to include sensory details like the heat of the candles on the cake, the smell of burning wax, and the way the candles on the cake looked right before you blew them out. Use the list of keywords to help you describe a scene or explore a theme. Focus on using devices like metaphor, simile, alliteration, and personification. These devices will help you to create a stronger, more effective free verse poem. Don’t worry too much about creating a perfect first draft, as you will edit and revise it in your next draft. Read your first draft out loud and take note of any lines or sections that have a certain rhythm or tone, as well as any lines where a word or phrase sounds off or flat.  Look at places where you could expand or improve on a description. For example, instead of telling the reader, “they were happy” you could use a more visual description, such as “they were wearing big smiles.” Also remember that poetry does not necessitate the use of complete sentences, so "they were wearing big smiles" might be shortened to "wearing big smiles." A poem can have logic without using complete sentences. Think about how the breaks between words or lines affects the meaning of the poem. If you’re describing a roller coaster ride, maybe you want to play around with the line structure and have words move up or down the page. Or if you’re describing a moment where you felt trapped or claustrophobic, perhaps you want to condense the lines so they appear as one block of text. It can be difficult to view your poem with a careful eye, especially if you have been working hard on it and have created several drafts. So don’t be afraid to read it aloud to a willing audience and listen to their feedback. The goal is to create a free verse poem that explores your subject or theme in a unique way that sounds good and has emotion or feeling. Be sure to ask your audience if they think your poem has all of these elements.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cross your eyes.

Answer: Time to put all your eye crossing practice to work. Cross your eyes, using a pen or finger guide if you need to. Once crossed, hold this position for a few seconds. Take frequent breaks to prevent strain.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: See if you naturally remember his birthday, your anniversary, and days that are important to him. Notice if you compliment him when he's not looking his best. Notice if you're excited to include him in your life.

Answer:
This is one way of determining whether or not he weighs on your thoughts when he's not around; it's one thing to make room for someone in your life, but it's another thing to entirely make room for him in your mind. Do you find yourself attracted to him even if he has food in his teeth, or has helmet hair? Or does your attraction wax and wane depending on how well he grooms himself for you? Wanting to compliment him to your friends and include him in your family is a major vote of confidence. On the other hand, if you don't feel secure about a relationship, you may subconsciously find excuses not to introduce or discuss him.  Do you include him in family plans, such as inviting him on your family vacation (or even simply assuming that he will accompany your family without needing an invitation)? Do you want to help him get along with his family (or even stick up for him) because it's important that they like you? Do you suggest that he should call your mother if he needs advice on cooking, cleaning, etc.?