Problem: Article: Finding new activities to participate in is a great way to build a more active social life. You could try finding a new intellectual pursuit. This will help you to sharpen your mind at the same time that you are meeting new people.  For example, you could join a local book club. Check with your neighborhood bookstore or local library to find out what sorts of groups they offer. You'll get exposed to a new array of literature, and hopefully, have fun discussing what you've read. Look for a lecture series. Many community centers and libraries have regular events where a local author or public figure delivers a talk. These events are a great way to interact with other people and be part of your community. Colleges and universities also regularly offer these types of events. This is a great time to try finding a new place to explore. You could take a bus trip up to a winery and enjoy a wine tasting. You could join a nature group and go on easy hiking excursions. Chances are, there are places nearby that you've yet to explore. Check out local groups for these types of excursions--you can often find inexpensive day  trips. Birdwatching is an excellent way to explore the habitat around you. You could find a class at your local community college and meet others who would like to explore nature with you. Participating in a hobby can be a fun thing to do with friends. Look for a common interest that you and a friend (or relative) share and devote some time to pursuing that activity. Finding a new hobby can be a great way to help you keep your social connections strong.  Maybe you have always wanted to pursue photography. This would be an excellent new skill to learn. You could also use it as a social activity by using your friends and family as test subjects. Try taking a dance class. Your new dance partner might become a new friend. Dancing is also a great way to stay physically active. Sometimes it can be intimidating to try new activities. If you're a little bit shy, try bringing a friend, neighbor, or relative with you on an outing. Having company can help give you the confidence that you need to take the leap and try something new. Try setting up a regular activity. Being the organizer allows you to invite a variety of people, and set up things that you like. For example, you could organize a weekly coffee club or a monthly dinner party. Volunteering is a great way to help others, and to find a productive way to fill your time. Spending time volunteering is also a great way to meet other people who share your interests and ideals. Make sure to find a volunteer opportunity that fits both your skills and interests.  Try to find a way to volunteer that utilizes your skills or passions. For example, if you love animals, try contacting your local shelter to see if they need dog walkers. If you are a former teacher, you could volunteer helping under-privelaged youth learn to read. Your local library is a great place to learn about volunteer opportunities in your area.
Summary: Exercise your mind. Explore new places. Find a new hobby. Recruit others. Volunteer.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A heat-resistant glass mixing bowl is probably your best option here. Make sure the bowl is large enough so that you don't have to fill it more than halfway with hard wax beans. Use your bean package for guidance on how much to use. You'll probably need around 24 oz (680 g) to wax one of your legs. At full power, the microwave will melt the wax unevenly, causing some spots to be dangerously hot while others aren't melted at all. Setting your microwave lower will help to heat the wax more slowly and evenly.  Superheated wax could spontaneously erupt when you go to stir it, which could cause serious burns. Heat wax in the microwave very slowly and very carefully. Check your user's manual for guidance on reducing the power level on your microwave. After only 10 seconds, the wax beans will look like they haven't melted at all. However, once you begin to stir them, you'll see that they're beginning to lose their shape. Stirring helps to ensure that the wax beans are heating and melting evenly, so don't skip this step!  Use an oven mitt or towel to grab the bowl—it may be very hot! Use a silicone spatula, wooden spoon, or wooden wax applicator stick to stir the wax. Pop the bowl back into the microwave for 10 more seconds, and make sure it's still set at 20% power. Stir the bowl again. Once the wax seems evenly melted after stirring, use a heat-resistant thermometer to check it—it should be between 125–160 °F (52–71 °C) for use on your body.  Do not use the wax if it is over 165 °F (74 °C), or you may burn your skin. Melting times vary based on your microwave and the amount of beans you're melting, but it probably won't take more than 6 rounds of 10-second heating increments. While a microwave is the quickest way to melt hard wax beans, it provides little residual heat to keep them at the ideal temperature. Within a few minutes, the wax will drop below 125 °F (52 °C) and start to get too clumpy to apply to your skin. When this happens, pop it back into the microwave for 10-second increments as before. Make sure the microwave is still set at 20% power.

SUMMARY: Pour the wax beans into a microwave-safe glass or bowl. Set your microwave power setting to 20 percent. Heat the wax for 10 seconds, then stir it. Repeat the process in 10-second increments until the wax is melted. Reheat the wax as needed when it starts to congeal.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A deep pot is essential for growing healthy Asiatic lilies in a container. Go for a container with a diameter of at least nine inches (23 cm) and a depth of eight inches (20 cm) or more. A pot at this minimum size can accommodate one large bulb with a diameter of four to five inches (10 to 12 cm) or three to four smaller bulbs with diameters less than three inches (eight cm). Before filling the pot with soil, you’ll need to add a layer of drainage material. Spread two inches (five cm) of small rocks, gravel, or another suitably loose material at the base of the pot. If you’ve recently broken a pot, you can use its pieces for part of your drainage layer. Asiatic lilies aren’t terribly fussy about their soil, but it does need to drain well. For best results, look for a potting soil labeled for lilies at your local garden center or nursery. If you have soil on hand that feels too moist and dense, mix four parts of it with one part peat moss or horticultural grit. Roughly measure or estimate the height of the bulb or bulbs you’re planting. Dig a hole at least twice as deep as bulbs’ approximate height. That way, you’ll be able to cover each bulb with a soil depth equal to its height, measuring from the top. If you’re planting more than one bulb, space them about two inches (five cm) apart. If you’re keeping your container indoors, choose a spot less than three feet away from a window. It should receive six to eight hours of direct sunlight. If you’re keeping your container outdoors, choose a well-lit area that won’t get drenched in rain. Go for a covered area or a spot in a wall’s rain shadow. Potted lilies shouldn’t be kept in warm indoor environments all year long. You can keep indoor plants in their pots until the late fall, then plant them in your outdoor garden. If your location doesn’t experience cool winters, consider overwintering Asiatic lilies in a cooler set to a temperature of about 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 degrees Celsius).
Summary:
Choose a deep container for healthy plants. Place a layer of drainage material at the bottom of the container. Fill the container with well-draining potting soil. Plant a group of bulbs at least as deep as their height. Place your container in a well-lit area. Transfer potted lilies to the garden or a cool area for overwintering.