INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pick up the leaves individually, holding them by their ends. Add no more than 8 leaves to a bundle to ensure that they are able to get adequate air circulation for drying. Wrap the tie around the base of the stems to secure the bundle. Leave extra string for hanging or tie a new piece of string around the end of the bundle so that you can hang the sage. If you use a rubber band, it will tighten as the sage dries. This will prevent you from losing leaves. The bag will protect your herbs from dust, while the holes still allow for airflow around the leaves. Place the bag over the bundles, with the bottom open.  You can wrap them in muslin instead of a paper bag. However, do not use plastic, as it will cause mold.  Some people choose not to cover the herbs because they like the look of drying herbs, but you will need to watch for dust. The bundles should hang upside down from a string. Make sure that the place you choose gets good air circulation, such as an area near a fireplace or in a dry area of the kitchen.  It's best to dry the sage indoors for better flavor and color.  You can also air dry the sage on a paper towel. Lay out each leaf individually and change the paper towels daily.  Avoid moist areas of your home like the sink, stove, or dishwasher. Unhook the string holding the bundles and turn the sage around. Even if you think the sage is getting the same air circulation around the bundle, the sides of the sage bundles could dry at different rates. It's possible that one side will get better air or more light, causing it to dry faster. Herbs can quickly mold if left to dry in a moist area. You can still air dry herbs in humid areas, but carefully monitor the sage for mold. If you see any black spots or white patches, take the bundles down immediately. If you live in a very humid area, it may be better to choose a different drying method, such as a food dehydrator. Check your sage daily to evaluate the progress. Give your leaves the time they need to dry, as taking them down early could ruin them. Check the leaves to see if they are dry and crispy. Pick up a leaf and see if it easily crumbles between your fingers. If it does, then the sage is dry. It's possible to miss insects or their eggs during inspection, so you should always treat sage after air drying it. You can treat it in either the oven or the freezer.  If you use the oven, heat it at 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius) for 30 minutes. Make sure that you do not go over this time because you may damage the herbs. If you use the freezer, freeze it for 48 hours.  You do not need to treat the sage if you use a heat method to dry it.

SUMMARY: Gather the leaves into a small bundle. Tie the bundles with string, twine, or a rubber band. Cover your sage bundles with a paper bag with holes punched into it. Hang the sage in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Turn the sprigs every day or 2 for even drying. Watch for mold if you live in a humid area. Let them dry for 7 to 10 days. Test the leaves to see if they're dry. Treat air-dried sage for insects and insect eggs.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Anytime an animal sees something new, it's going to be curious, especially cats. Let the animal take a moment to give the camera a good sniff all over, so they will be less likely to do so in the middle of your photo shoot. If you're not photographing your own pet, let the animal give you a good sniff as well, so they are more comfortable in the session. Sometimes, the flash will freeze an animal in place for a second, which can be good if you're trying to get a still shot. However, both the shutter sound and flash can distract the animal enough to ruin the shot, so take a few shots just so they can get used to that part of the camera. Try shooting a couple of shots towards the ceiling so the animal can hear the shutter sound and see the flash. If you go outside or you take your pet to a new area, they are going to want to explore. Give them a few minutes to look around first! That way, they won't be as distracted when you're ready to take the pictures.  If your pet is on a leash, walk them slowly around the area, letting them sniff as you go. If you're in a confined space with a small animal, give them a chance to walk around by itself for a minute.
Summary: Hold the camera out to the animal for a good sniff. Get them used to the flash and shutter sound. Give your pet a minute to explore a new area.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can have three players, or you could have a whole circle of players. Everyone should stand in a circle and face toward the middle so that everyone's hands are visible. Take turns going clockwise or counterclockwise, and keep in mind that you aren't limited to only tapping the people directly next to you.  Adding people will make the game stretch on much longer. This method requires much more focus to win. With so many people playing, there may be a person with a hand about to reach five fingers who splits their fingers and it goes unnoticed by the group. Make sure that everyone is following the same set of rules before starting. There is no wrong way to play but make sure everyone is in agreement with rules before starting a round. Rather than having fully extended fingers for the whole game, you can used curled fingers or "nubs." Nubs are created by splitting an odd number of fingers on one of your turns.  Two nubs equal one finger so it takes longer to make a combination or nubs and full fingers equal enough for a dead hand. Decide if nubs are allowed at the beginning of the game. A desperate player will often add the nubs variant when they are about to lose. An example for splitting fingers into nubs can look like this: there are two fingers on your left hand and three on your right. If you split them, you can put 2.5 fingers or, two fingers and a nub, on either hand. Nubs are most beneficial for when you have a total uneven amount of fingers. You must complete someone's nub in order to make it a full finger. To make a dead hand you must have five full fingers, not four full fingers and one nub. A hand does not die but instead stays in the game or comes "back to life" when a tapped hand exceeds five fingers in a turn. When using leftovers, you can add three and four fingers together to get 7 fingers, which equals a dead hand plus two more.  Sometimes this variation is called "zombies." This rule could make the game could go on forever since you recycle fingers. The only option for a dead hand is that it equals exactly five fingers when tapped.

SUMMARY:
Play with more than one person. Increase the mathematical difficulty by adding nubs. Use leftovers to make the game last longer.