In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You may no longer be best friends but it is important not to leave behind you a wake of people who are "dead to you.” You never know when you may need to share a lift, finish a deadline together, or go to the same wedding or funeral in the future. Leaving things with good vibes is an important part of staying connected within your local community. You never know – years down the line, you two may become friends again. He or she may have an epiphany where they see the error of their ways. Time heals all wounds and can greatly change people, too. After the friendship draws to a close, avoid being too cold; this is unfair and unkind. Instead, in time you should find yourself able to be polite and engage in meaningless small talk on occasion. However, refuse to have a chat or conversation beyond the pleasantries that acquaintances exchange, such as saying hello and goodbye and mentioning the weather. Laugh at the occasional joke together. But always have an excuse up your sleeve for getting away from them, such as needing to meet someone or get something done, just in case your former friend thinks you've opened the door to rekindling the close friendship.  For example, say something short and polite like, "That's interesting but sorry, I can't talk now," and walk away or make reasonable excuses (such as an appointment or deadline) if your friend tries to start a conversation. Being distant means not sharing anything intimate with your former friend. You might share news that someone you both know has had a baby but you won't go into the nitty gritty details of what the baby looks like, how the new mom is coping or what clothes you intend buying as a gift. Simply leave it at passing on the big news and nothing more. Eventually you may find that you can't simply brush off your friend with simple comments. You may be able to see them itching for the closeness you once had. In this situation, you'll need to be incredibly blunt, telling the cold, honest truth. Here's an example of what you might say that is both honest and blunt, but civil and mature: "X, I know this isn't easy for you but I really meant it when I said I don't want us to be close friends anymore. I am not going to keep having these conversations with you and it's important for you to know that I mean it when I say that I am no longer your close friend. I will never be rude about you or unkind to you but I am not going to get involved in the same pattern as before. Please understand that." Cursing at your former friend or openly ignoring them around other friends are mean-spirited things to do and won't make the breakup any easier. Do not spread rumors about your friend either; gossip is cowardice and will hurt your friend. It will also likely backfire on you, as gossip tends to breed more gossip.  Unfortunately, bystanders love a good catfight and some people won't hesitate to encourage one, so don't give them the pleasure – instead, be a role model for how to end a formerly close friendship with dignity. If you're aggressive, don't be surprised if others think your friend ended the friendship with you. Staying calm, cool, and collected is the only way to handle this delicate situation.
Summary: Understand that being kind and polite leaves the door open to staying acquainted. Be polite but distant with your former friend. If you must, address the former situation. Avoid being aggressive.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: To avoid getting sick, it’s important to use edible flowers in your ice cubes. Fortunately, there are several varieties of flowers that are safe to eat. You should still select organic edible flowers, though, to ensure that they haven’t been treated with chemicals.   Honeysuckle, violas, and pansies have a sweet flavor, and are completely edible. Violets have a sweet to sour flavor, and are completely edible. Nasturtium has a peppery flavor, and is completely edible. If you can’t find edible flowers in the herb section of your local grocery store or your own garden, you can order them from a variety of online shops. When you’re choosing flowers to add to your ice cubes, it’s important to consider how large the blossoms are. For the best looking ice cubes, you want to use the largest possible blossom that will fit inside the ice tray’s compartments. If you don’t have flowers that are large enough to fill most to the compartment, you can use several smaller blossoms for maximum impact. If you’re picking the edible flowers for the ice cubes yourself, you want to harvest them when they’re at the peak of their flavor. Pick the flowers either early in the day before 10 am or later in the day after the sun has gone down. The blossoms will be cool and have the best flavor. Avoid any flowers that are wilted or have noticeable marks or blemishes on the petals.
Summary: Choose organically-grown edible flowers. Pay attention to the size of the blossoms. Pick the flowers at the right time.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you want to keep your celebration quiet and simple, plan an evening out at your girlfriend’s favorite restaurant. To make the occasion special, though, don’t choose a place that you go to often. Opt for a fancier restaurant that the two of your don’t get to go to as often as you’d like.  Depending on the restaurant, you may need reservations, so it’s important to plan the celebration with enough advance notice. When you call for reservations, you might arrange to have the table set up in certain way. For example, you might have flowers sent over so they can be waiting for your girlfriend when you arrive. If your girlfriend wants a celebration that’s a little bigger but still low-key, arrange to meet some of her friends at a local bar or club. You can choose a locale that has special activities, such as karaoke or trivia contests, that she enjoys, or go with a spot where she can dance the night away if that’s what she prefers. Make the evening more special by planning a “pub crawl.” Pick three or four of your girlfriend’s favorite bars, and map a plan to hit all of them in one night with your friends. Give a copy to everyone in case someone gets lost along the way. ” If your girlfriend enjoys competitive games, celebrate her birthday by taking her out to play. Plan an evening at a bowling alley, or laser tag or paintball facility. You can leave it just the two of you, but it may be more fun to organize some friends and family to come along and play.  If there’s a particular sport that your girlfriend enjoys, such as softball or volleyball, arrange a birthday “tournament” at a local field with friends and family. Keep things simple by taking a trip to the local batting cage or putting green. A special event is an ideal way to celebrate your girlfriend’s birthday. Buy tickets to a concert for a musician that she’s been dying to see, or take her to see the play or musical that she’s been interested in. If she is a sports fan, get tickets to her favorite team’s game.  It’s usually more fun to keep the event that you’re going to a surprise until the night that you’re celebrating. At some venues, such as a sporting event, you may be able to get a message on the video board wishing your girlfriend a happy birthday to make the night even more special. Check the stadium’s website to learn how to request a message. If your girlfriend is someone who loves the outdoors, plan a day where she gets to spend plenty of time out in nature. Plan a hike along a trail that offers spectacular views, or take her to the beach so you can enjoy the sand and surf. If you both enjoy cycling, map out a long bike ride that allows you to see some spots that you don’t visit often. Depending on the season, you might go apple picking or spend the day skiing. Even a picnic in the park can be fun.  You don’t just have to stick to an outdoor celebration during the day. Take her out in the evening for some star gazing. Make a weekend out of it by planning a camping trip to her favorite local spot.
Summary:
Take her to dinner at her favorite restaurant. Meet friends at a bar or club. Go out to “play. Take her to a sporting event, concert, or play. Visit the outdoors.