Hobbies & Leisure Aug. 27, 2019 · Finding time for hobbies can be dif-ficult. Commitments to work and fam-ily take up the bulk of many people’s free time, making it hard to squeeze

Hobbies & Leisure

a special section of The Derrick. / The News-Herald

Aug. 27, 2019

Finding time for hobbies can be dif-ficult. Commitments to work and fam-ily take up the bulk of many people’s free time, making it hard to squeeze in a favorite hobby. But hobbies can ben-efit people in some interesting ways. Understanding those hidden benefits may compel some people to make more time for their favorite downtime activities.� Hobbies can improve your effi-

ciency. Penciling more activities into your day planner may not seem like something that will help you create more time for hobbies, but it just might. For example, if you know you have a softball game or choir practice at night, then you might waste less time surfing the internet or talking around the water cooler during the workday. In a 2017 study conducted for the staffing firm OfficeTeam, researchers found that the average office employee spends about five hours per week on his or her mobile phone doing things that have nothing to do with the job. That’s five hours you could be working, opening up more time for hobbies before or after work.� Hobbies can foster social con-

nections. In his 2000 book, “Bowling Alone,” political scientist Robert Putnam described a reduction in in-person social intercourse that once

enriched Americans’ social lives. By making more time for hobbies, particu-larly those that promote interaction with other adults, men and women can foster social connections that other-wise might never blossom.� Hobbies can provide health

benefits. The American Institute of Stress notes that some hobbies can help people reduce their stress. The AIS notes that some 56 million women in the United States now knit or cro-chet. That marks a 51% increase over the last decade. That revival is attrib-uted to the stress-reducing properties of knitting and crocheting. Men and women coping with stress need not learn how to wield a sewing needle to alleviate their stress. Activities that promote slowing down and induce a relaxation response similar to knitting and crocheting can be equally benefi-cial.� Hobbies can increase quality

time with your children. Parents with hobbies can double dip, using the time they would ordinarily spend with their children to teach them some of their favorite hobbies. Take kids along when you go fishing or teach them how to plant flowers and tend to a garden. This is a great way to increase quality time with your children while also affording you a chance to continue engaging in your favorite hobbies.

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Hobbies like sewing can benefit people in ways they never imagined, making them worthwhile pursuits no matter how much or how little time you may have.

Stress is a part of many people’s daily lives. A recent survey from the American Psychological Association found that 44 percent of Americans feel their stress levels have increased over the past five years.

Children also are struggling, with almost a one-third reporting that they have experienced a health symptom associated with stress, such as stomach aches, trouble sleeping and headaches.

Calming activities that can tone down the body’s stress responses are great ways to alleviate stress.

These hobbies and other interests can help tame stress by promoting calm.� Listen to and/or play music.

Music can be energizing or calming, depending on which music you choose. Researchers at Stanford University found that rhythmic music may have therapeutic effects for treating a range of neurological conditions, as it stimu-lates the brain and can perhaps change how it functions.

Familiar melodies and gentle music can reduce the level of the stress hor-mone cortisol.� Gardening: Gardening lets a per-

son tend to living things while getting some fresh air.

Both the sunlight and the activity itself can be soothing and have a posi-tive effect on mood. A study from the

Journal of Health Psychology found that gardening, like listening to music, lowers cortisol levels.� Grab a good book. Taking the

time to unwind and read can help ease tension in the muscles, lower one’s heart rate and induce calm.

Research from the consultancy Mindlab International at the University

of Sussex found reading reduced stress levels by 68 percent.� Start painting or crafting.

Engaging in a creative hobby sharpens the mind and improves focus.

You may also want to try focusing emotions onto the canvas to help release tension.

A study published in the British

Journal of Occupational Therapy found that 81.5 percent of respondents with depression reported feeling happy after knitting.� Take a dance class. A form of art

and music, dancing can promote well-being through exercise and expansion of creative ability. It also can be good for the mind.

A study from Swedish researchers that was published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine found that a dancing intervention pro-gram, twice weekly for eight months, helped teenage girls struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and other problems.

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People have been collecting coins for about as long as coins have been made.

That’s a passion that has endured for centuries, since roughly 600 to 800 BC.

Coin collecting is a worthwhile hobby and can sometimes be a finan-cially savvy investment.

Coin collecting, or numismatics, is the study and collection of ancient and/or modern currency.

This currency is largely coins, but extends to paper money as well as tokens and other related objects of monetary significance or minted legal tender.

Many people are drawn to numis-matics because of the continuous search for currency with anomalies that make pieces unique.

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Although coins have been collected and catalogued by ancient scholars, modern coin collecting actually began during the European Renaissance.

Privileged classes and royalty became some of the most avid coin afficionados, particularly because only the very wealthy could afford this pas-time.

According to the U.S. Coin Guide, numismatics in America is a relatively modern hobby as compared to else-where in the world.

That’s because, while the ancient Chinese were purported to produce some of the first coins centuries ago, early Americans used tobacco, bea-ver skins and other items as curren-cy.

It wasn’t until coins came into circu-lation through foreign trade that they were introduced to America.

Eventually, the United States pro-duced its own coinage, and the U.S. Mint began production in 1793.

The first international convention

for coin collectors was held in August 1962 in Detroit, Michigan, where more than 40,000 coin collectors were pres-ent.

Today, one does not have to be rich to collect coins.

Many coin dealers sell coins for slightly higher than face value. Collector coins also can be purchased straight from the Mint.

The United States Mint routinely offers commemorative items and other coins for collectors.

To learn more about coin collecting, enthusiasts can reference material from

the world’s largest circulating library of numismatic material.

Founded in 1891, the American Numismatic Association is replete with information about coins and other cur-rency.

Specific information for young col-lectors, as well as those interested in viewing coin exhibits or taking cours-es, is available through the association website at www.money.org.


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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jessie Hemmons did her first public “yarn bombing” in 2009, crocheting a 12-inch cozy around a bike rack in downtown Philadelphia. It was small but colorful, tangible. She knows that most who walked past didn’t notice it.

Her more recent works in the city have been harder to miss: the words “TIME’S UP” in white letters on a 4-by-3-foot black background affixed to a wall; a pink bikini atop the busi-ness suit of a larger-than-life statue of a late politician known for brutish behavior; a quote from “Game of Thrones’” Daenerys Targaryen, “The next time you raise a hand to me will

be the last time you have hands,” hung on a wall in pink letters on a green, 6-by-6-foot background.

“It started as something I felt I could do to insert a certain femaleness or womanliness into street art. I didn’t have to make street art as men were doing it to fit in,” said Hemmons, 32, of Philadelphia, whose Instagram tag is ishknits. “Now that the space and plat-form are there, I can start to be more overt and bring attention to certain issues like women’s equality and civil rights.”

Modern yarn bombing — also known as yarn storming, guerrilla knit-ting, yarn graffiti or graffiti knitting

— has come a long way since 2005, when Texas artist Magda Sayeg used some extra yarn to knit a doorknob cover for her women’s boutique, then made a cozy for a nearby stop-sign

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Yarn activist Hinda Mandell crocheted emoji faces and installed them outside of Susan B. Anthony’s historic home, known as the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, in Rochester, New York, to coincide with the city’s centennial celebration of women gaining the right to vote in New York state.

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While some fiber artists choose to keep their statements simple and stick to snugly dressing items ranging from bikes to buses with interlocking loops of yarn, others use their knitting and crochet needles to create works designed to agitate, excite or inspire.

And they’re not the first to do so.“There’s a long history of women

using handicrafts, the tools available to them, for subversive aims,” said Hinda Mandell, editor of the upcoming book “Crafting Dissent: Handicraft as Protest from the American Revolution to the Pussyhats” (Rowman & Littlefield).

During the American Revolution, Mandell said, women showed their patriotism by shunning fine British textiles and wearing clothing made from coarser, homespun cloth. During both World Wars, “Knit Your Bit” was a national campaign to encourage women to make socks and sweaters for soldiers fighting overseas.

In 2017, in Women’s Marches across the country, pink hats with cat ears signified female empowerment.

Mandell, who is on Twitter as @crochetactivism, cites one yarn artist who knits tiny gray hangers that she puts in public places and sends to poli-ticians taking up abortion rights issues. “The soft yarn with the fatalistic image of the hanger is really arresting,” she said.

The Tempestry Project, an initiative founded in Washington in 2016, encourages knitters and crocheters to make banners in blocks of different colors, from light blues to bright reds, to represent changing temperatures.

In many instances, yarn bombing could be considered vandalism, even if the works can be removed with scis-sors and without damage. Hemmons says that most people who talk to her mid-installation are positive, but twice people have reported her to the police. She evaded capture both times, and successfully installed her work in one case: a fanny pack on the city’s famous “Rocky” statue.

In Vermont in 2014, a woman was

arrested and others cited for trespass-ing when they staged a “knit-in” pro-test at a gas company that proposed a controversial pipeline.

Yarn crafts appear to be gaining in popularity along with the do-it-yourself movement in general. The Craft Yarn Council, a Texas-based trade associa-tion, estimates that 38 million Americans are active crocheters or knitters. The group’s executive direc-tor, Jenny Bessonette, says the number

has grown in part because of the devel-opment of new yarns, including faux fur, “rumple” and multi-colored “cake” yarns.

“People used to think, ‘That’s my grandma’s craft,’ but our research and social media following tells us that more and more younger people are picking up knitting and crocheting,” she says.

Mandell, an associate professor at Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Communication, said she uses crocheted pieces to send messag-es. After a Jewish cemetery in Rochester was desecrated in 2017, she created six-pointed stars with hearts in the middle and placed them on pine trees near the broken tombstones. After 11 people were killed at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018, Mandell helped organize crafters who made and installed 2,500 of the heart-within-a-star symbols there.

“When there is an event in the news that is upsetting to me, I respond with yarn,” she said.

Many knitters and crocheters see their crafts as stress relievers. Philadelphia crochet artist Nicole Nikolich, 27, has used her art to make political statements but much of her work is more light-hearted. She makes and installs giant flowers or quotes like “You’re so gorgeous,” a line from a Taylor Swift song.

“For me, it’s mostly about just creat-ing and beautifying, making people stop and smile,” said Nikolich, known on Instagram as lace—in—the—moon. “What’s really great is when someone reaches out and says, ‘You really made my day,’ or ‘I saw your new piece on Instagram and my run this week will be based on finding it.’”


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Knitters and crocheters call it yarn bombing. They’re using fiber arts to make political statements, or maybe just to lift people’s spirits with messages such as this “It Gets Better” message that was installed under a viaduct in Philadelphia. Experts say yarn bombing is part of a long tradition in which women use textile arts to agitate, excite or inspire.

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The rise of craft breweries and niche wineries has probably caught the atten-tion of those who like beer or wine.

The Brewers Association says two breweries open per day in America and three-quarters of Americans of legal drinking age live within 10 miles of at least one brewery. Establishments have popped up in neighborhoods across the country, and many inspire a new crop of enthusiasts who want to try crafting their own brews and vintages at home.

Home brewing has been done for centuries. In fact, both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were home brewers. Just a few years ago, home brewing — particularly of beer — started surging across the United States.

The American Homebrewers Association reported the number of U.S. homebrew shops peaked at 820 in 2016.

As more people discover the ease and creativity involved with brewing their own beer and wine, there’s a strong chance more home brewers will be born.

Anyone looking to jump into home brewing will find there are many resources at their disposal. Brew shops are now in many towns, and they can provide space, equipment and resourc-es to help novice brewers get on track.

For those who find local resources are limited, brewing supplies and advice can be located in abundance online. Retailers such as Northern Brewer, for example, provide items that can be purchased a la carte or in specially designed beginner kits.

As individuals become more experi-

enced with brewing, they can vary the ingredients and experiment with their own flavors.

Both beer and wine are fermented using yeast. There are many different varieties of yeast that perform well in beers and wines. Temperature and san-itation are very important to the brew-ing process. To ensure quality bever-ages, all items need to be thoroughly sanitized to prevent natural yeasts and contaminants from impacting taste. Ambient temperature can influence how fast the product will ferment and the final flavor.

Home brewing is a rewarding hobby that’s skyrocketed in popularity in recent years.

A 2017 survey from the American Homebrewers Association found that 1.1 million in the United States brewed their own beer at home.

Incredibly, 40 percent of them had started doing so in the previous four years.

Perhaps due to the craft beer boom, which has seen professional brewers experiment with new styles and ingredients, many people have dis-covered a passion for beer they never knew they had, ultimately motivating them to try to make their own beer at home.

As prospective home brewers gain more experience, they might want to expand their horizons and purchase more advanced equipment.

But the AHA notes that the follow-ing are the basics that novice home brewers will need to get started.� Fermenter: Fermenters hold the

wort as it ferments into beer.� Airlock and bung: The airlock

inserts into the top of the fermenter, allowing carbon dioxide to escape without letting contaminants in. Some fermenters will require a bung to secure the airlock.� Brew pot: Sometimes called the

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The size of the batch will dictate the size of the brew pot, but the larger the batch, the larger brew pot brewers will need.� Heat source: The pre-boil vol-

ume needs to be heated up, and a kitchen stove might suffice as a heat source for small batches.

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makes it easy and less messy to move hot wort and the finished product around.

It’s possible to lift and pour the hot wort and finished product, but that increases the risk of spillage. The AHA notes that auto-siphons are an option some home brewers might want to consider.� Cleaner: Home brewing materi-

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Brewing wine or beer at home can be a rewarding hobby. People can learn how to turn ingredients into flavorful alcoholic beverages, socialize with others who share the same interests and produce beverages that align with their individual tastes.

Crafting is enjoyed by children and adults. Even the most ardent arts and crafts enthusiasts might be surprised to learn that their favorite hobby can offer a number of benefits related to their health and well-being.

Research shows that regularly engaging in crafts can have tangible health benefits.

The rhythmic and repetitive movements of certain crafts, as well as the need to focus one’s attention, can produce a calm that helps anyone, including those who may experience anxiety, according to health and self-care resource Berkeley Wellness.

In an online study published in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy that surveyed more than 3,500 knitters, researchers found knitting was “sooth-ing” and “restful” and had meditative or zen-like qualities.

The sense of accomplishment after completing a project is another great reason to engage in arts and crafts, which also may boost cognitive health by pro-tecting certain neurological pathways in the brain.

There are many ways to engage with arts and crafts.

Woodcrafting, painting, mosaic work, and metal arts are some popular activities.

One time-honed craft activity that is good for beginners or advanced crafters alike is candlemak-ing. Today’s craft stores sell many different types of waxes and products that can produce beautiful scent-ed candles.

Teacup candlesCandles can be housed in various vessels, but a

clever turn is to use teacups or mugs to mimic the look of popular beverages. There’s also the reassur-ance that such beverage holders can withstand hot wax.

Start by visiting a craft store and choosing a type of wax. Gel waxes are versatile and can boil, pour and set up easily. They’ll also be mostly translucent, which is great for replicating the look of various drinks. Follow the instructions on the packages for

usage and invest in coordinating wicks, colorants, and appropriate scents.

It’s also necessary to choose a style of candle. In a teacup, a tea-colored hued wax paired with a lemon scent can be reminiscent of a hot cup of lemon tea. Use other glasses or mugs to replicate the looks and scents of hot chocolate, mimosas, cappuccino, and much more.

As you become more comfortable, experiment with incorporating molded wax embellishments, such as lemon slices, ice cubes, berries, or even cin-namon sticks.

This will help drive home the realism and whim-sy.

Treasure these candles for use around the house, or give them to others on special occasions.


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In a teacup, a tea-colored hued wax paired with a lemon scent can be reminiscent of a hot cup of lemon tea. You can use other glasses or mugs to replicate the looks and scents of hot chocolate, mimosas and cappuccino.


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Hobbies & Leisure Aug. 27, 2019 · Finding time for hobbies can be dif-ficult. Commitments to work and fam-ily take up the bulk of many people’s free time, making it hard to squeeze