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mown as the Passionatini.
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■ Gimlet
■ Madras
■ Carol!
■ Idonis
*Alcohol should not be consumed by those under 21. Drink
responsibly, and don’t do it in the dorms!
by Myra Hester
Staff Reporter
Every artist needs a proper muse, someone or something capable of
inspiring passion from deep within the soul. Passion is the lifeblood of
many brilliant artists.
Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch impressionist painter, said in a letter writ
ten to Theo van Gogh in July 1880, “I have more or less an in'esistible
passion.”
Unfortunately, Vincent’s muse disappeared and so did his sanity. Van
Gogh’s left ear paid the ultimate price. The rest is art-history legend.
Fortunately, such drastic displays of passion are not always necessary.
This refreshing, muse-worthy cocktail gets the creative juices flowing
and promises not to let you down. The Passionatini’s tropical flavors are
guaranteed to stimulate the right side of your brain. The coral-tinted con
coction combines the perfect proportion of tart and sweet. The lingering
citrus flavor excites the palate.
“The taste reminds me of the islands,” said Lacey Haslam, 22, junior
art student. “It has that exotic feel. The flower looks too pretty to eat, but
maybe I’ll try a little bite.”
Try using the Van Gogh brand vodka if you’re feeling especially tor
tured. Most flowers are poisonous. Go to http://whatscookingamerica.net
for an extensive list of edible flowers.
Ingredients
2 ounces vodka
1/4 ounce passion fruit juice
1/4 ounce blood orange juice
splash of Midori liquor or simple syrup
slice of lime or orange
edible flower to garnish
Instructions
Mix all liquids together with ice in a shaker. Strain and pour into a mar
tini glass. Garnish with a slice of lime or orange and a flower. Create
immediately.
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ding lessons.” So, I took
ding lessons, and I just fell in
with quilting.
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^81, and ve been doing it ever
de. I started out doing tradi-
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^ fun, but, once I discovered I
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wti pictures, then I never did
Wither traditional quilt. I made
*^res on my quilts instead. I
' [nly do wall hangings.
^0 you still paint or draw, or
^ Quilting it for you?
I^till draw, but I sketch for my
I’ll draw animals I see or
Recreate pictures.
' right after you left UNCA,
^hai did you do?
, J^aught art at the art museum
®ia while before I started look-
■' og for a job as an art teacher,
®1 what I discovered in those
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aught art.
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^hvho weren’t giving up their
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‘We. so I got a job teaching art in
‘wycare center for a year.
SEAN ROBINSON/ campus editor
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ASTROLOGY
Solar Eclipse,
Mercury direct
by Sara House
So, kids, it’s time to get your brain wrapped around the changes
you need for future manifestation. A wonderous event involving the
Sun and the Moon, known as a solar eclipse, will take place April 8,
at 1:32 p.m. This eclipse will occur at 20 degrees Aries meaning that
we will all open new ways to express personal uniqueness.
We are encouraged to block out the business of life and concentrate
on our deepest desires that will later manifest during the next solar
eclipse in October. This Aries influence calls for courage to pioneer
new paths and stamina to hold on to personal ideals.
The eclipse will be most visible over South America and only par
tially visible from the southeastern portion of North America. Though
we may not experience the visual beauty of a full solar eclipse, the
astral effects will resound deeply within the desires of each individ
ual. This will be compounded by Mercury’s tyrannical retrograde
coming to an end April 12.
As Mercury goes direct, attention to detail is highlighted and a gen
eral impulsiveness will get us all moving a hit more. This redirection
will follow a Taurus Moon this weekend that will sponsor sensual
pleasure and creative productivity.
So, how’s that for an interesting week?
Aries (March 21-April 19)
V There couldn’t be a better time for you. Your Sun sign is
* I dancing center stage and you couldn’t be happier. Keep your
head up and bellow through. Whatever you do, don’t fear your own
success. If you do, failure may indeed follow.
Taurus (April 20- May 20)
£ I You have always held a deep need to protect yourself
from the uncertainty in the world. This has hindered you
from being able to find the comfort in knowing you are free. You
should meditate on the concept of walking without defense.
Gemini (May 21- June 21)
) \ To understand the travesty of war, you need not look any
^ ^"1 further than your own streets. You are encouraged to reflect
on the idea of suffering and what part you want to play in the cycle of
suffering.
Cancer (June 22- July 22)
rn Although you are a creature of hahit, new experience
jtiL I calls to you. You are best suited now to quell your internal
ized cravings for change. You can change your habitual patterns of
existence if only you let go.
Leo (July 23- Aug. 23)
If you can separate yourself from the dilemma you are
vv I currently in, you will surely find resolve. Although it is
always your instinct to clean up the mess for others, this time you
need to wash your hands of that which is not yours to fix.
«|ry^ Virgo (Aug. 24- Sept. 22)
11 b You are the most tenacious and persistent explorer on a
w grand journey into the depths of your personal jungle. Gear
up for what promises to be an interesting tour of the inner you in the
coming week.
Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 22)
You long to experience relief from your love travails.
11 Every action you take is threaded with your intense desire
for harmony at all costs. There is a harmony in disharmony now. To
relieve yourself, simply open your hands.
Scorpio (Oct. 23- Nov. 21)
j! IH If you misstep now, you risk losing something you long
to have. However, you are not prone to overzealousness. Tap
into your Pluto-given ability to be elusive and intentional. Keep your
eye on the prize, but don’t pounce.
/ Sagittarius (Nov. 22- Dec. 21)
Who are you? I’m not asking, but someone is. The
answers to this open-ended question lie in the future. Sorry,
but now you have to be patient with your own ambivalence. A clear
er picture will be procured only with patience and observation.
Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 20)
You love a truly difficult challenge. You grin from ear to
I ear at the chance to prove yourself It gives you chills of
excitement knowing that you will produce excellent results from your
iron resolve and steely will.
Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 18)
Do not jump too quickly to change. The dust of your
intentions settles, and you will find that the change you seek
is coming after this period of intiation. Do not form definite conclu
sions as they will form for you if left alone.
X Pisces (Feb. 19- March 20)
Start a collection of the pieces of the puzzle you have
been collecting. They will come in handy soon. Although,
the whole picture is not clear yet, an idea is forming. Be patient, the
bigger picture will reveal Itself in due time.