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6A ♦ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2006 Mossy Creek time approaching again By CHARLOTTE PERKINS Journal Lifestyle Editor The Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival is coming soon, with plenty of the old favorite attractions that have kept it going for a quarter of a century, and some new faces, too. There’ll be Craftsmen and artists from around the country - over 150 from 24 states this time, includ ing longtime local favorites. Ernie Mills, whose hand carved working decoys are in the Smithsonian Museum, will be back, demonstrating his craft. Trudie Bartkus will be at the festival with her corn shuck dolls, and there’ll be every kind of live music from honky-tonk to Hillbilly to Celtic. This year, festival-goers can meet Ron Gladkowski, a stained glass artist in the Tiffany tradition; Lynda French, a wild-flower and bird artist, and Victoria Rumble, the author of two books on 19th Century America who cooks on an open hearth, offering sam ples to all. Other newcomers will Being the sought after diva It may be interesting to you and even completely unbelievable to learn that I am an incredibly sought after single woman. Many desire to make my acquain tance in unmasked hopes of leading to long-term roman tic relationships. I’m beginning to think that I could sell myself for a small fortune as a mail order bride. Of course, it isn’t the guys who are trying to get me. It’s their mamas. But can you blame any God-fearing, decent Southern mama for wanting a good Southern girl for her boy? What Southern mama wouldn’t want a woman who can bake up a batch of homemade biscuits, hem a pair of pants, knit a sweater or clean out gutters if the need arises? Now, the sons are prob ably looking for something different, things that would make their mamas blush. Mamas, though, are think ing of what it would take to nurture and comfort their baby boys just as they have done over the years. That’s why in the eyes of so many mamas, I’m the girl. For the past few years, mail has poured in from maternal ones who pleaded their case. “I am sure that you get dozens and dozens of inqui ries like this,” one mama wrote. “And, to be honest, I am probably wasting my time but I had to try. My Looking at Just what is vaseline glass anyway? No, it isn’t made out of Vaseline! It actually contains Uranium! This week we are going to talk about this amazing type of glassware that has was a favorite of the Victorian era. You can see some beauti ful examples of this type of glass at the Georgia National Fair in the Antiques sec tion located in the Miller- Murphy-Howard building. In 1789 a poor German druggist named Martin Klaproth discovered how to extract uranium dioxide from pitchblend, a common ore. Uranium dioxide is what gives the glassware its yel low color and the makes the glass “glow”. Do not confuse Vaseline glass with amber or yellow depression glass. The way to tell if a piece of glassware is Vaseline glass is to place it under a black light. The high energy emis sions of electrons from the black light excite the urani um oxide particles and cause . Ftp ■* ‘Jmml Submitted Trudie Bartkus displays her cornshuck dolls at the Mossy Creek Festival. They have been given to United Nations delegates as outstanding examples of American crafts. include Jeannie Holliston, who will bring her own lla mas and spin their wool; Bob Howell, a woodcarver; Gary Peters, who has perfected a new game called “Flip Out,” and Connie Bradley, a Texas quilter. son is such a nice, Christian boy and 1 really want him to have a good woman. PS. He would have me committed if he knew what I was doing.” Without question, every match making inquiry begins with, “I’m sure that people are always trying to fix you up but...” That’s true but I ;I||l '<■ Ronda Rich Columnist always listen to every one. You never know when the right one might pop up. Another mother who wrote, was more blunt. “My son is a doctor and does quite well for himself. But he dates the wrong kind of women. Big boobs, blonde hair and not a brain in their heads. It is obvious to me that they are only after his money. I want him to have someone more like me. Plain, simple, hard-working. Nothing fancy. You’d be per fect.” I loved .the one from the mama who was able to see past all her son’s outstand ing qualities, which she listed in two paragraphs, and point out his flaws. I’ve never seen a boy’s mama do that. Usually sons can do no wrong where Mama’s concerned. “Now, I’ve told you all the good stuff, I’ll tell you the rest,” she wrote. “He’s not valuable vaseline glass fluorescence. Most antique stores that have a Vaseline glass display will have it illuminated with black light so you can see the glowing beauty of this glass. An added benefit of the black light is that you can clearly see any flaws, cracks or repairs as well. The term “Vaseline Glass” wasn’t coined until the 1950’5. It Bps;: > jillinda Falen Antiques had actually already been in existence for 100 years at that time and had been known as “Canary Glass” or “Uranium Glass”. The glass was similar to the color of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) at that time. Apparently it wasn’t as clear back then as it is today! The glass press was invented in America in 1827 and the glass industry real- The festival, which was recently voted “Favorite Arts and Crafts Festival in Georgia” by readers of “Georgia Magazine,” will feature a petting zoo, hay rides, and plenty of food sold by 14 different Houston all that much to look at. Unfortunately, he inherited his father’s nose. Big, ugly noses run on that side of the family. It’s a shame he couldn’t have gotten his nose from my side because we all have very nice-shaped noses. Still, he works out regularly and is in good shape. He has a kind heart, a strong work ethic and a brand new Corvette. If you can overlook the nose, I think you’d be pleased.” Without exception, all the women apologize for such boldness but I am never offended. I’m always delight ed to read these emails and cards. “You must be flattered to see how much these mamas think of you,” one friend commented. “I think it’s more des peration than flattery,” I responded dryly. Mv all-time favorite pitch, though, didn’t come from a mama. It came from a dad, who waited in a book-sign ing line to talk to me. “I guess folks are always trying to fix you up,” he began. I smiled and nodded. “Well, I got me a boy that’s good-looking and awfully charming.” He leaned closer. “But if anyone ever tries to fix you up with him, run as fast as you can.” He shook his head. “That boy ain’t worth a durn.” Now, that’s a first. Usually, I have to find that out for myself. Runda Rich is the best selling author of What ly took off. The Victorians really loved this glowing sparkly glass. Remember, this was at the time before most homes had electricity and the sunrise, sunsets, and oil lamp light really made this glass look, nice in those somber dark homes. Our eyes perceive the yellow green color wave length first in those light ing situations so you can see why it was so popular. Unfortunately, it was the electric light that began the demise of the popularity of Vaseline glass. Artificial light flattens the color mak ing it look just yellow or yellow-green. Some glass companies added a little iron to their uranium dioxide in the 20’s and 30’s to get that yellow-green color. Some of the big produc ers of Vaseline glass were Fenton, Westmoreland, Boyd and many others. All man ner of glass products were produced including dinner ware, candlesticks, vases, lamps and clocks. Even See FALEN, page 8A UFETYLE County community groups. Favorites include fried chick en, barbecue, corn cooked in the shucks, blackeyed peas, cornbread and fried pies. 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