It's all about navels.

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Once in a small village nestled amidst lush green hills, there lived a young girl named Lily. Lily was an adventurous and curious soul who loved exploring the world around her. She was known for her big, expressive eyes and her infectious laughter that could brighten even the gloomiest day.

One warm summer morning, as the sun began to rise, Lily set out on one of her explorations. She wandered into the nearby forest, enchanted by the whispering leaves and the melody of birdsong. As she ventured deeper into the woods, she stumbled upon an ancient-looking tree, unlike any she had seen before.

Intrigued, Lily approached the tree, and to her surprise, she noticed a peculiar mark on its trunk. It was a small, perfectly round hollow, resembling a tiny navel. She gently touched it, and as if by magic, the tree seemed to come alive. The navel glowed with a soft, golden light, and the tree rustled its leaves in delight.

"Hello, young one," a warm voice resonated from the tree. "I am Nivara, the Navel Tree. You are the first human to find me in centuries."

Lily gasped in astonishment but soon found her voice. "N-Nivara? You can speak?"

"Yes, dear child. I possess the wisdom of the ages," Nivara replied. "I have been a guardian of this forest for centuries, watching over its creatures and protecting its secrets."

Curiosity piqued, Lily spent hours talking to Nivara, listening to the tree's stories of the past and the wonders of nature. They became fast friends, and Nivara shared with Lily the magic that resided within her hollow. She explained that the navel held the essence of the forest's energy and that anyone who touched it with a pure heart could tap into its power.

Over time, the village's inhabitants noticed the positive changes in Lily. She seemed to exude a newfound sense of peace and wisdom. The children followed her into the woods, where they too touched the Nivara's navel, and they too felt the magic that thrived within.

As the years passed, Lily grew into a wise and compassionate young woman. She shared her knowledge with the villagers, teaching them the importance of cherishing nature and living in harmony with the world around them. The village flourished under her guidance, and its people found joy and solace in the forest's embrace.

One day, as Lily sat with Nivara beneath the starlit sky, the tree spoke softly, "Dear Lily, it is time for you to pass on the wisdom of the Nivara's navel to the next generation. The forest needs a guardian who can continue the cycle of magic and love."

Lily nodded, understanding her role in the grand scheme of things. With a tear in her eye and a heart full of gratitude, she touched the Nivara's navel one last time, transferring the essence of the forest's magic to the next chosen guardian.

From that day forth, the forest thrived under the care of the guardians, each passing on the wisdom of the Navel Tree to the next. And in the heart of the village, a sapling grew strong—a testament to the everlasting bond between Lily and Nivara, and a reminder that magic and love reside within the simplest of things, waiting to be discovered by those with open hearts.

Fuzzy Navel Cheesecake 

RUST
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- softened
3 tbs sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs

FILLING
3 pkg cream cheese -- (8 oz) softened
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate -- thawed
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup peach schnapps
5 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp lemon juice
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

GLAZE
2/3 cup orange marmalade
3 tbs frozen orange juice concentrate -- thawed
1 1/2 tbs peach schnapps
1 1/2 tbs cornstarch
2 tsp lemon juice

COOKIE CRUST: In medium bowl, stir together flour and sugar. Add egg,      
butter and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer until well combined. With     
greased fingers press dough evenly onto bottom of greased 9" springform    
pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or til lightly browned. Remove  
from oven and set aside. (Can also use 8-oz. package refrigerated sugar    
cookie dough.)                                                             
                                                                           
FILLING: In large bowl combine first 4 ingredients. Beat with electric     
mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk, one at a time, beating well after   
each addition. Beat in orange juice, schnapps, lemon juice and vanilla.    
Pour mixture over the crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Lower     
temperature to 200 degrees and bake for an additional hour and 10 minutes, 
or until center no longer looks shiny or wet. Remove cake from oven and run
 a knife around the edge of pan.                                           
Chill, uncovered, overnight.                                               
                                                                           
GLAZE: In small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook and stir until     
thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Pour over cheesecake.  
Chill until serving time. Makes 12-18 servings.       

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