To be on the back end of the yike, you start out with your legs apart, about shoulder-width. With your hands out in front of you, hold on to the other person's waist, at least to begin with. Step out with your right leg, but don't move outward. You're basically stepping into the same place. Follow your hip with your butt. You should be leaning into the person in front of you, not sticking your butt out as much. When your partner dips, dip your hips into it as well. You want to stay connected with your partner through the whole dance. When your partner tic tocs, you don't need to tic toc at the same time, but you should still have your hands on the person's hips or butt to move along with them. You can also add your own moves while your partner is dipping, such as dipping your shoulders or bringing a leg up. When your partner goes into the yike stand, the person's legs should go between yours. You should have your legs spread out over your partner, moving your hips along with theirs. Keep your hands on their hip so that you can help keep both of you moving together.

Summary: Get in the starting position. Sway with your partner. Move in time with your partner. Stand over your partner in the yike stand.


Oars can be stored horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, so you just need one dimension of the space to be as long as the oars. This space can be in whatever storage area you have, such as a garage or basement, but make sure that you will be able to access them when you need them.  Functional oars can be stored diagonally if your space is limited, but they might be a bit less convenient to get off the wall. If you have a variety of lengths of oars to store, be sure that the area you pick is large enough for the longest oar. Before you begin to put decorative oars up on a wall, you need to make sure they will fit in a pleasing arrangement. Measure the oars and make sure that you have a space on the wall where they will fit.  Since the oars can hang at an angle, you can measure a space diagonally to see if the oars will fit that way. Remember that oars can be put up vertically, so they can be a nice decorative element in a narrow wall space. Once you are sure you have enough space, you can begin playing with how you want the oars to be arranged. Hold the oars up at a variety of angles to see what arrangement will look best. One pleasing arrangement for oars is placing them crosswise in an "x." However, simply hanging them horizontally, one on top of the other, is also a good choice. Even if you want the oars to be parallel, that doesn't mean they need to match each other perfectly. Try putting up oars that are parallel but flipped in opposite directions, so the handle of one is next to the head of the other. Oars are most easily stored on racks made specifically for oar storage. These vary in design, from simple blocks of wood with pegs coming out of them to specially cut pieces that hold the exact shape of the oars. However, oars can also be stored on a variety of other racks or hook systems, such as racks made to store brooms or rifles, so look at a variety of options before choosing.  When choosing your rack, consider whether you want to store vertically or horizontally. There are different racks for these 2 configurations. When picking out a rack, take into consideration how many oars you need to store. Storage racks vary widely in the number of oars they can hold.

Summary: Find a location where functional oars can be stored. Make sure you have room to put up decorative oars. Plan the arrangement. Purchase an oar storage rack for a convenient option.


In order to truly deal with your rage you must be able to recognize what rage feels like and what situations tend to cause it. The next time you feel rage, take a moment to observe what’s happening in your body. Also, take note of what stimulated this feeling. For example, you notice you’ve clenched your jaw really tight and your head starts pounding. This occurred after you were cut off in traffic. Deal with your rage by problem-solving ways you can avoid or better cope with your triggers. Create a specific plan of action that allows you to improve how you handle these situations.  For instance, if terrible traffic leads to rage, head out early to avoid traffic. If flustered, over-worked cashiers tick you off, try to shop during quieter, off hours. If your roommate’s messy bedroom bugs you, avoid going in there so you can stay calm. If you’re experiencing cold rage from having repressed your anger, you might benefit from some assertiveness training. Learn to speak up for yourself respectfully and with tact. If people are asking too much of you, say so. For instance, if your boss keeps dropping more work on your desk before you’ve finished your current projects, your temper may flare. Instead of holding it in, meet with your boss one-on-one and express your frustration. Say something like, “You’re giving me more work than I can handle right now. I’m trying to focus my efforts on the upcoming briefing. Can I delegate some of these assignments to Jenny?” The words you use can impact your emotions. Strong, absolute words like “never” or “always” don’t leave any room for exceptions, so they hinder problem-solving. Drop these terms from your vocabulary and see if it has a positive effect on your mood. Rage can remove all filters in conversation to the point that you’re criticizing and insulting people right and left. To avoid this, assert yourself with specific “I” statements. This limits blaming and criticizing, but still helps you get your point across. For example, if you’re struggling to contain rage at an insensitive partner, express your needs with an “I” statement like, “I feel ignored and misunderstood when you minimize my anxiety.” Schedule down time or personal time into your daily routine, particularly during times that are especially stressful. For instance, if coming home from work causes you to feel rage, make a standing rule that no one in your home speaks to you until you’ve had time to decompress.

Summary: Know your triggers. Brainstorm solutions for triggering events. Learn to say ‘no” when you’re overwhelmed or  stressed. Change your language. Tell people what you need using “I” statements. Give yourself a break.


"Overall" quilting can complement the fabric prints... for example, a fabric with a floral print could be quilted with an overall design of flower pots and spades or gardening tools.
Summary: Lay your quilt top face down on a flat surface. Lay a layer of batting atop the face down quilt. Lay your backing material atop the batting. Pin or baste the layers together, starting with a line down the center of each axis and then more basting lines parallel to the center line, spaced approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) apart. Check for wrinkles or tucks and re-baste if necessary. Place your basted quilt on a frame to stretch it smoothly as you do the actual "quilting" or stitching of the layers together with small stitches. Quilt "in the ditch" along seam lines between colors of fabric, or do an "overall" quilting design which ignores the quilt design and simply stitches over the fabric in its own pattern.