Word: elixir
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...ganoderma, also known as lingzhi, is a fungus associated with immortality. But the majestic, rare white hawk - it dominates the painting - is the most auspicious symbol, representing a sovereign's virtue and legitimacy. Though Yongzheng's reign was short - he may have accidentally poisoned himself searching for the elixir of life - the art associated with him is perhaps the most intriguing in the exhibition. One set of hanging scrolls shows six of the 12 Portraits of the Yongzheng Emperor Enjoying Himself Throughout the Twelve Months. In all of them, Yongzheng is portrayed as a Chinese scholar participating in such traditional...
...bottom complexion and piano-player hands, Weil is unlikely to find his advice accepted by those of us who put up drywall, frame houses, work with horses and repair trucks and cars. By age 60, we are so beat up that eating biscuits and gravy is like consuming the elixir of the gods. Bill Crookham Caldwell, Idaho, U.S. It was nice to have advice on a healthy lifestyle from a doctor with a paunch, but it surely convinces no one but him that being a little overweight is a good thing. Kevin Holland Westville, South Africa Dr. Weil's thoughtful...
...Weil is unlikely to find his advice accepted by those of us who put up drywall, frame houses, work with horses and repair trucks and cars. By age 60, we are so beaten up that at the end of the day, eating biscuits and gravy is like consuming the elixir of the gods. BILL CROOKHAM Caldwell, Idaho...
...that remains relatable (see review on page B6). It’s a hearty helping of Southern intimacy, inspired by Crowe’s own cathartic return to Kentucky after his father’s funeral. According to Crowe, the genesis of the movie was “the elixir of Kentucky, the feeling that’s in the air there.” To create that authentic bluegrass vibe, Crowe even tapped Paula Deen—the Food Network’s maven of fried hoecakes—to play protagonist Orlando Bloom’s aunt...