W hat an I ncrease in P opulation C an M ean for F amilies Throughout human history, large numbers of people have had to move from one place to another for various reasons. Between the years of 1845–1849, the devastating potato famine struck Ireland, and the Irish fled to the U.S. From 1916–1970, six million African Americans in the U.S. moved from the rural South to the urban Northeast, Midwest, and West, known as the Great Migration, for better opportunities. In the future, we may see other great movements as well. Climate change might necessitate huge portions of the population moving to more, relatively speaking, habitable climates. The effects this will possibly have on Atlanta, and other such cities, are not just environmental but also economical. It’s predicted that, from 2015–2030, the population in Atlanta will grow nearly 40%, and by 2050, there will be nearly 2.9 million people living in Metro Atlanta. In predicting this potential movement of populations, we also have to consider the implications it will have on families. For example, in 2005, after hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, a vast number of families left the city and never returned. A fair number of those families were divorced or hadn’t been married, so they chose not to live close together. A mother may have decided to move to Houston while the father moved to Atlanta, and that required new visitation agreements and planning. This leads to one question that is already relevant at the beginning of a separation: Where are the kids going? In situations where separation has already taken place, parents have worked out visitation and habits in their current circumstances. Imagine how more involved this process becomes when that distance becomes even further or the parents decide to live in different countries. As we see populations continue to rise in our cities, and as separated parents plan and prepare to move, it’s crucial to keep larger issues in mind. When either parent decides to move, there needs to be considerable thought put into reconfiguring visitation schedules and the added burdens of travel that go along with that distance.
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Inspired by FoodAndWine.com
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2 cups flour 1/4 tsp salt
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1 cup butter, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (plus extra for rolling cookies)
D irections Preheat oven to 325 F.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let cool slightly, then remove cakes from the baking sheet and roll in powdered sugar. Place on a cooling rack to cool completely. Before serving, roll cookies in powdered sugar again.
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Using a mixer, cream butter in a large mixing bowl. Add the vanilla, then gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Sift flower, measure, then sift again with the salt. Add gradually to the butter mixture, then add nuts and mix well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On an ungreased baking sheet, place tea cakes 2 inches apart.
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