Sentences with phrase «as i scratched harder»

And as I scratched harder at the surface of my assumptions about what the liturgical life meant, I begin to wonder how I could live a liturgical life at home with my kids, celebrating all the lovely, ancient, traditions I was discovering.

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So the pre-election Republican position, backed by allies such as the Chamber of Commerce, to extend all of the tax cuts and postpone all of the spending cuts until the leaders work out a deal is not likely to win over many Democrats, who seem more inclined to let the tax cuts expire and start from scratch next year, presumably making it harder for Republicans to resist.

But the further one scratches beneath the service, the more it becomes apparent that GDP is at best an educated guess as to what's going on in the economy, as opposed to a hard - and - fast signal of how it's actually faring.

So there I was one day last week, scratching my head and pondering as hard as I could, «What should my next post be?

I must admit I find it very hard to say no to a bowl of that kind of deliciousness when I'm offered it, but a little scratch beneath the surface of what we currently accept as ice cream has turned the traditional version of this gorgeous treat into a colossal turn - off.

I have made my own for my family but they are not vegan... Like the tortillas — it is hard to keep up with the volume that 3 teenage boyz eat — but I like to make as much as possible from scratch.

Anybody who has ever baked a pan of brownies from scratch knows that they can be tricky... under cook them and they are too gooey, over cook them and they are dry and crumbly and the edges are hard as bricks... it takes practice to get them just right.

Throwing pots on a potters wheel is the classic pottery image; the clay is placed in the centre of the wheel and using hands as a tool, combined with the force created by the turning potters wheel a pot shape is manipulated from the clay into a recognisable shape and is a notoriously difficult skill to master; but this is only the start, Penny Spooner explains what happens next,» Once I have thrown a pot I leave it to dry until it is leather hard (green ware) and turn off any excess clay, make adaptations and scratch designs into the clay.

Bamboo fibers can be spun into the softest of cloth, yet as a flooring material, it is harder, more scratch resistant and less prone to warping than hardwood - In other words, it can take anything your toddler can dish out.

Even experienced parents might scratch their heads at some new products, such as a gold - plated crib from Lewis of London selling in the $ 1,000 range; a $ 529 race - car bed with fiber glass shell from the Baby «s Room; a battery - operated breast pump; a mirror that attaches to a car «s regular rear - view mirror so parents can watch baby in the back seat; and hard - to - find

Hard floor (tile or wood) or another hard surface such as a countertop or table (Make sure you have permission to drop things on these surfaces — some objects could cause scratchHard floor (tile or wood) or another hard surface such as a countertop or table (Make sure you have permission to drop things on these surfaces — some objects could cause scratchhard surface such as a countertop or table (Make sure you have permission to drop things on these surfaces — some objects could cause scratches.)

Dr. Streicher warned that slippery jade eggs could be hard to retrieve from the vaginal canal and lead to scratching as you desperately try to grab hold.

As its alkaline, it softens hard water and cuts through grime without scratching, so it's suitable for cleaning chrome and steel.

While cooking beans from scratch may seem like a daunting task, it is well worth the effort and not as hard as it seems.

It means taking a good long hard look at yourself and every aspect of yourself so as to bring yourself up to scratch so that when you do meet these women who are looking for you, you will be more than ready to meet them.

She cooks up, and emotes, a storm as a self - made single - mom businesswoman in hard times, starting a chain of home - style restaurants literally from scratch — this movie should come with a recipe book.

Similarly ideal but harder to appreciate as an upgrade to previous editions, the 5.1 DTS - HD Master Audio is reedy and less than immersive — purists probably would've forgiven a from - scratch remix in this case.

I don't think it would've been too hard to find more believable story points, but the filmmakers fail to go that way, as instead they opt for cheap and head - scratching.

I carry on and start from scratch again, pushing limits as hard as my reptile brain allows without stepping over the edge and making me curse the day I tangoed with the tempestuous F12tdf.

But sapphire is fairly expensive, so most watches instead have a glass crystal, which isn't as hard or scratch resistant as sapphire, but still holds up pretty well.

We know that the most important aspect of a thesis is authenticity and that is why all your dissertations are written from scratch by already established professionals in the industry, as a result of research, hard work and dedication.

But sapphire is expensive, so most watches have a glass crystal instead, which isn't as hard or scratch resistant as...

Remember, I'm starting from scratch with zero reputation as a writer, or any actual readers, so the hard part is getting them to take a risk on a new author.

As famous for their durability, the new Nokia phones carry same feature that sport hard - wearing polycarbonate shells and scratch - resistant color.

Many students turn to the internet to look for research papers for sale as the whole idea of writing a research paper from scratch to one that would be accepted by their college or university is hard.

As we can see from the images, the Galaxy S4 case features gorgeous color scheme and dual - layer construction that consists of a hard outer shell and a soft, rubbery interior with reinforced corners plus raised edges in order to protect your Samsung Galaxy S4 from bumps and scratches.

After all you don't want anything to happen to your beloved Kindle such as a nick or scratch, worst of all a hard drop.

As instructed, I used the installation card to remove excess water and bubbles but must have been pressing too hard because it made a bunch of superficial scratches on the screen protector.

If you opt to purchase a scratching post from a pet store, make sure at least one of the posts is covered with sisal, as cats may have a hard time telling the difference between the texture of carpeting on the post and the arm of your favorite sofa.

A female cat born in my house and raised by me from 15 days old, she's 3 months old now and so far 3 times in the bathroom, she never scratch me only tries hard to open the door and run and walks away from the tub as soon as I unhand her.

Our main cat charity, Cats Protection (cats.org) has rescue centres all over the country, hundreds of them, check any and you'll be hard pressed to find «destructiveness in the home» as the reason the cat has been surrendered so I'm fast forming the opinion that many Americans are just too f ***** g idle to train their cats IF — and it is IF, because beyond the kitten months most adult cats DO N'T routinely scratch furniture — they scratch the furniture and / or to idle to get the cat a proper, decent scratching post (as opposed to something cheap and flimsy that will tip and deter the cat).

Make sure you don't press too hard, as this can cause scratching and discomfort.

The hard - sided carrier is great for cats that tend to scratch wherever they are, as the hard plastic will stand up to the sharp claws of your pet.

Senior rabbits usually enjoy a soft scratching all over, too, as it is harder for them to do this themselves.

Conversely, a cat who has recently been surgically declawed may display an aversion to hard clay, as it can be painful to scratch in.

If the cat is having a hard time accepting the post, try daily sessions where you make the sound with your fingers of scratching on the post, accompanied by praise, and an irresistible treat to reward the cat as soon as he performs the desired action.

Washing only cleans smooth surfaces, not bacteria within tiny scratches - May irritate a cat's chin and cause feline acne - May contain BPA and other toxins that can leach into food Ceramic Cat Bowls - Can develop chips or cracks, which harbor bacteria similar to plastic bowls - Can break easily - Glaze may contain lead or other toxins that are not foodsafe Stainless Steel Cat Bowls + Sanitary and germ - resistant as bacteria can not enter hard, non-porous surface + Unbreakable + Long - lasting and won't easily scratch, stain, or rust despite constant use + Easy to clean and dishwasher safe Our cats use their food and water bowls every day, so it is essential that their bowls are safe.

Fleas are hard to spot with the naked eye, but your puppy will exhibit symptoms such as scratching, biting and gnawing of the skin.

Finding a good place to get mortgage insurance for your house is just as hard as finding a decent scratching post for your kittens.

«You are much safer with a hard dish that doesn't scratch, such as glass or stainless steel.

Maybe it's just me but it seems as if Flying Blue have made things unnecessarily complicated... and actually quite hard to hit top - tier status if you're starting from scratch.

That's not a bad thing, but for gamers that really do enjoy video games as a test of skill, you need to look pretty hard to find modern games that scratch that itch.

Creating a new RPG engine on Unity is a lot of work (which we started earlier this week) but won't be nearly as hard as starting from scratch since we do have our old RPG engine to use as a reference point.

Most zombies games let players run through the undead masses, slicing and dicing to their hearts» content without garnering so much as a scratch, so it's hard to get used to a more realistic game where even encountering a lone zombie can be a deadly affair.

We're not sure if this counts as a «mod» per se, but after reports started to emerge of Switch docks scratching the console's screen, enterprising users began to create fabric covers to protect their screens from the hard plastic dock.

I know I've barely scratched the surface of it so far but am hoping we get to see it developed further as it will be hard for many players to get enough of an idea of the game in such a short period of time.

She was drawn to this staircase as a place that would have had the hardest use, revealing its daily traffic in chips and scratches.

The plastic is as hard as gorilla glass and extremely scratch - resistant, which could cut down on all those cracked smartphone screens.

As the world's second - hardest material after diamond, sapphire glass boasts increased scratch resistance, crack resistance, superior thermal and infrared conductivity, and advanced visual appeal.

The scratch resistance of Gorilla Glass won't match the intrinsic properties of aluminium, and aluminium phones tend to be very hard to scratch as long as the coating used is of a high - quality variety.