Q: Your fire pit should be constructed on bare dirt. If you are at a location that has a designated fire pit area (like a campsite), you should build your fire there. If you are in a more uninhabited area, you should clear away any flammable woodland debris extending at least 8 feet away, and build your bonfire there. Make sure your fire pit is not directly under any tree branches or hanging plants. Scrape away at the area you intend to make your bonfire. The center section where you intend to build the fire should be a little depressed so the fire is more controlled, and the ember ashes have somewhere to fall. This will also help the wood fall in on itself rather than falling outward. Be sure to remove any leftover ash from previous fires. This will provide your bonfire with a clear base from which to start. Position rocks in a circle around the area you intend to build you fire. The rocks contain the bonfire while setting a boundary between the burning wood and flammable items. It is always a good idea to have a fire extinguisher nearby when building a fire. You may also want to consider keeping a bucket or two of water near your fire site. This will provide a backup for immediately putting out the fire, if need be.
A: Clear a space for your fire pit. Dig down into the pit. Set a perimeter of rocks. Prepare extinguishing tools.

Q: To properly blacken fish, the fillets need to be thin enough to cook quickly without burning. Cut your meat so that the fillets are no larger than 4 by 6in (10 by 15cm). They should not be thicker than 12in (1.3cm). For thicker cuts of fish, slice it laterally to make 2 thinner slices. Keep your fish refrigerated until you are ready to cook it. Whether you are using a gas grill or a charcoal grill, you must make sure your pan is hot before adding the fish. Placing a cast iron skillet directly on the rack of the grill works best. After your grill is heated, it should only take around 5 minutes for the skillet to become hot. Only use skillets that can withstand high temperatures and direct heat. You can also heat a cast iron skillet on the stove on high heat for 10 minutes. However, cooking blackened fish in a cast iron skillet is not recommended indoors due to the amount of smoke the blackening method produces. After your fish is covered in butter, rub your spices around the exterior of the fish. You can add as much or as little spice as you want. Spices should be added immediately before you cook your fish. Put the fish directly in the hot pan after seasoning. Place a piece of fish in the middle of the hot cast iron skillet and immediately spoon the melted butter on top. Use caution as the butter hitting the hot pan can make it flare up or smoke. Blackened fish makes a great meal all on its own, or atop a salad. The fish should be served immediately. Store any leftover fish in the refrigerator, in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Store any leftovers as soon as possible. If they are left at room temperature for more than 2 hours, throw them away. If you cannot get to your leftovers in 2-3 days, freeze them in a container or airtight bag for up to a month. You can try adding different dressings to enhance the Cajun style seasonings, like a strawberry kiwi salsa.
A: Cut the meat into fillets that are 4 by 6in (10 by 15cm). Turn the grill on high and heat a cast iron skillet on the grill. Sprinkle both sides of the meat with blackening spices. Put a piece of fish on the skillet and spoon 1UStbsp (15mL) of butter on it. Serve your fish immediately.

Q: In order to truly deal with your rage you must be able to recognize what rage feels like and what situations tend to cause it. The next time you feel rage, take a moment to observe what's happening in your body. Also, take note of what stimulated this feeling. For example, you notice you've clenched your jaw really tight and your head starts pounding. This occurred after you were cut off in traffic. Deal with your rage by problem-solving ways you can avoid or better cope with your triggers. Create a specific plan of action that allows you to improve how you handle these situations. For instance, if terrible traffic leads to rage, head out early to avoid traffic. If flustered, over-worked cashiers tick you off, try to shop during quieter, off hours. If your roommate's messy bedroom bugs you, avoid going in there so you can stay calm. If you're experiencing cold rage from having repressed your anger, you might benefit from some assertiveness training. Learn to speak up for yourself respectfully and with tact. If people are asking too much of you, say so. For instance, if your boss keeps dropping more work on your desk before you've finished your current projects, your temper may flare. Instead of holding it in, meet with your boss one-on-one and express your frustration. Say something like, "You're giving me more work than I can handle right now. I'm trying to focus my efforts on the upcoming briefing. Can I delegate some of these assignments to Jenny?" The words you use can impact your emotions. Strong, absolute words like "never" or "always" don't leave any room for exceptions, so they hinder problem-solving. Drop these terms from your vocabulary and see if it has a positive effect on your mood. Rage can remove all filters in conversation to the point that you're criticizing and insulting people right and left. To avoid this, assert yourself with specific "I" statements. This limits blaming and criticizing, but still helps you get your point across. For example, if you're struggling to contain rage at an insensitive partner, express your needs with an "I" statement like, "I feel ignored and misunderstood when you minimize my anxiety." Schedule down time or personal time into your daily routine, particularly during times that are especially stressful. For instance, if coming home from work causes you to feel rage, make a standing rule that no one in your home speaks to you until you've had time to decompress.
A: Know your triggers. Brainstorm solutions for triggering events. Learn to say 'no" when you're overwhelmed or stressed. Change your language. Tell people what you need using "I" statements. Give yourself a break.

Q: While you should be able to install and remove the Elizabethan collar yourself, a veterinarian will be able to make sure that you have the best fit. Try to have a professional take on and pull off the collar whenever possible. Do not stop use of the collar until you have been told to do so by a veterinarian. While the Elizabethan collar might look uncomfortable, you cat should be able to eat, sleep, and get around with it on. There is no good reason to take it off, and if you do, your cat might ruin the stitching on its wounds, requiring serious surgical intervention. If you do feel the need to remove the collar, the process should not be too difficult. Simply undo the secondary collar that is wrapped through the loops of the Elizabethan collar. Then pull the Elizabethan collar directly off your cats' head. Leave the remainder of the collar constructed so that it can easily be slid back on your cat when the time comes. There are now some alternatives to the Elizabethan collar on the market that purport to be more comfortable, or even safer in that they don't block peripheral vision and thus are less likely to lead to another accident. Before trying these though, consult with your veterinarian about how effective these alternatives are.
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Get professional help. Refrain from taking the collar off. Ask your veterinarian about alternatives.