it's journal day for whimsical wednesday! it's fun to keep different themed journals. if you don't have a journal, this whimsical wednesday is a good day to begin. you have lots of options:
*personal journal: writing for yourself about anything you wish.
*notable notebook: a journal to keep fun/neat stuff you encounter like quotes.
*special theme: i keep a farm journal which details life on my 40 acre farm.
*memory book: a journal in which to record random memories about anything.
perhaps you have an idea for a journal. if so, share with the whimsey project!
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia; experiential and factual. what is your trivia?
here's a striking bit from life on earth via twitter!
here's a striking bit from life on earth via twitter!
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| lightning striking a tree! amazing! |
Monday, September 28, 2015
miscellaneous monday
miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project. our day to share all the stuff we don't share the rest of the week. what say you?
this will read like something heloise wrote but it's neat so worth posting. i have a standard refrigerator. two doors; one up for the freezer compartment and one down for the cooling compartment. to my chagrin the seal on the freezer compartment had gotten loose enough to cause it to pop open when the cooling compartment door was closed. or one would close the freezer compartment door thinking it was closed and it wasn't. refrigerator door was added to the to-do list. meaning i had to call someone for help. i finally made the call last thursday. the voice on the other end, after hearing my refrigerator problem, said, "clean the seal around the inside of the freezer compartment door then rub vaseline over the entire surface of the seal." astonished by this response and getting help without having to pay a service call, i uttered thank you and said i would try this. it was tried and wow! it works!!! there you have it fellow wim-zees! if your refrigerator door seals get tired all you need is a good cleaning and a jar of vaseline! wheeeeee......
this will read like something heloise wrote but it's neat so worth posting. i have a standard refrigerator. two doors; one up for the freezer compartment and one down for the cooling compartment. to my chagrin the seal on the freezer compartment had gotten loose enough to cause it to pop open when the cooling compartment door was closed. or one would close the freezer compartment door thinking it was closed and it wasn't. refrigerator door was added to the to-do list. meaning i had to call someone for help. i finally made the call last thursday. the voice on the other end, after hearing my refrigerator problem, said, "clean the seal around the inside of the freezer compartment door then rub vaseline over the entire surface of the seal." astonished by this response and getting help without having to pay a service call, i uttered thank you and said i would try this. it was tried and wow! it works!!! there you have it fellow wim-zees! if your refrigerator door seals get tired all you need is a good cleaning and a jar of vaseline! wheeeeee......
get ready.....
whimsical wednesday is coming! we'll be writing in any of our journals. if you haven't begun a journal, read about options on wednesday!
Sunday, September 27, 2015
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. what are you reading?
a new book begins for me; paul fischer's, a kim jong-il production. the book recounts the saga of south korea's golden couple of film. he, the film maker and she, the actor. i'm only on page 32 and it's evident this book should be itself made into a movie!
a new book begins for me; paul fischer's, a kim jong-il production. the book recounts the saga of south korea's golden couple of film. he, the film maker and she, the actor. i'm only on page 32 and it's evident this book should be itself made into a movie!
Saturday, September 26, 2015
silly saturday
silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share silliness to make us grin, giggle, guffaw!
a silly from twitter:
a silly from twitter:
Friday, September 25, 2015
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
whimsical wednesday
it's whimsical wednesday! today we are selecting a how it's made program on television. but we are watching with a twist. after selecting your program (i'll be watching HOW IT'S MADE), get comfortable. when the program begins, close your eyes. listen to how the item is made. afterwards, consider whether you "heard" more information listening than you would have watching! report your results to the whimsey project.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project. our day to share all manner of trivia; factual or experiential. bring it on!
from the oxford english dictionary (as read on twitter):
the word umbrella came to english from the italian ombrella which came from the latin umbra meaning shade.
i love words!
from the oxford english dictionary (as read on twitter):
the word umbrella came to english from the italian ombrella which came from the latin umbra meaning shade.
i love words!
Monday, September 21, 2015
miscellaneous monday
miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project. our day to share stuff we don't share the rest of the week. what say you on the topic of miscellaneous?
the turner classic movie channel plays often at mom's house. at my house as well, i must say. one aspect regarding viewing the old movies reveals the various styles of acting across time. the movies with sound that first followed silent films still contain many of the overly dramatic body movements and facial expressions. sometimes, watching those movies now, provokes laughter where none was intended. later, movies seem to have been influenced by stage acting. most of the movie entirely the same except on film instead of live. those are movies i enjoy as one can "watch" the entire movie without even looking at the screen. it's all in the dialogue. story time! do you have a favorite old movie? what is it? and why do you like it?
the turner classic movie channel plays often at mom's house. at my house as well, i must say. one aspect regarding viewing the old movies reveals the various styles of acting across time. the movies with sound that first followed silent films still contain many of the overly dramatic body movements and facial expressions. sometimes, watching those movies now, provokes laughter where none was intended. later, movies seem to have been influenced by stage acting. most of the movie entirely the same except on film instead of live. those are movies i enjoy as one can "watch" the entire movie without even looking at the screen. it's all in the dialogue. story time! do you have a favorite old movie? what is it? and why do you like it?
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! there are lots of how to programs on television. one of my favorites is HOW IT'S MADE. a dude with a great voice narrates as video plays of various products being made in the factory. between now and wednesday look at your local television listings and select a time to settle down to a how to program. we'll watch it with a twist!
Sunday, September 20, 2015
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. what are you reading?
wadad makdisi cortas' a world i loved offered much history about a part of the world, the middle east, that i know very little about. reading about it from a personal perspective as opposed to a neutral narrative, brought her world to life vividly. worth the dollar i paid for it at the dollar store!
wadad makdisi cortas' a world i loved offered much history about a part of the world, the middle east, that i know very little about. reading about it from a personal perspective as opposed to a neutral narrative, brought her world to life vividly. worth the dollar i paid for it at the dollar store!
Saturday, September 19, 2015
silly saturday
silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share silly to make us grin, giggle, guffaw!
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| a grand silly found on twitter! guffaw, guffaw! |
Friday, September 18, 2015
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
whimsical wednesday
it's old movie day for whimsical wednesday. watch the movie of your choice made before 1960. perhaps you have a favorite you would like to watch again. maybe you are up to the adventure of something new to you. whatever you watch (mom and i will be watching turner classic movie channel) enjoy!
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia; experiential or factual! bring it on!!
according to the oxford english dictionary the word "macrosmatic" means having a well developed sense of smell.
according to the oxford english dictionary the word "macrosmatic" means having a well developed sense of smell.
Monday, September 14, 2015
miscellaneous monday
miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project! our day to share stuff we don't share the rest of the week. what say you?
would you like to go to hell? you can! in michigan! follow the link to find out more from atlas obscura:
http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hell-michigan
would you like to go to hell? you can! in michigan! follow the link to find out more from atlas obscura:
http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hell-michigan
get ready.....
i'm still unwell so let's do an activity for whimsical wednesday that i can enjoy along with you. let's watch old movies; any movie made before 1960. i am particularly fond of old movies found on turner classic movies. how about you?
Sunday, September 13, 2015
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. share what you are reading today!
a new book begins for me: a world i loved by wadad makdisi cortas. the book is the memoir of her life in lebanon. thus far i have read the introduction and the first chapter. one of my fun finds (a non-fiction book tucked on the shelf at the dollar store), i am anxious to learn more about this country and culture.
a new book begins for me: a world i loved by wadad makdisi cortas. the book is the memoir of her life in lebanon. thus far i have read the introduction and the first chapter. one of my fun finds (a non-fiction book tucked on the shelf at the dollar store), i am anxious to learn more about this country and culture.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
silly saturday
silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share silly to make us grin, giggle, guffaw! awaiting your silliness!
ellen degeneres:
remember, you can do anything. and if you can't, you can probably watch someone else do it on youtube!
ellen degeneres:
remember, you can do anything. and if you can't, you can probably watch someone else do it on youtube!
Friday, September 11, 2015
Thursday, September 10, 2015
thoughtful thursday
dalai lama:
our prime purpose in life is the help others. if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
our prime purpose in life is the help others. if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
whimsical wednesday
we're taking a fun art quiz for whimsical wednesday! it's published in a neat on-line magazine, slate.
take the quiz and share the results with the whimsey project. here's the link:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/04/21/art_quiz_name_these_paintings_from_a_small_detail.html
i have been slammed with an acute sinus infection. have no energy or thinking for games today. carry on without me, fellow wim-zees.
take the quiz and share the results with the whimsey project. here's the link:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/04/21/art_quiz_name_these_paintings_from_a_small_detail.html
i have been slammed with an acute sinus infection. have no energy or thinking for games today. carry on without me, fellow wim-zees.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia; experiential and factual. let's have the trivia!
my mother celebrates her 90th birthday this week. here's trivia from 1925 the year she was born:
*1925 in roman numerals is mcmxxv
*the grand old opry, initially called the wsm barn dance, was first broadcast on wsm radio in nashville, tennessee.
*the new yorker magazine first published.
*tea for two by marion harris was the number one hit song.
*nellie tayloe ross of wyoming became the first woman elected governor in the united states.
*mom born september 11, 1925. wanting a boy, her parents named her frances after her father and eugenia about her uncle eugene!
happy 90th birthday to you, mom!
my mother celebrates her 90th birthday this week. here's trivia from 1925 the year she was born:
*1925 in roman numerals is mcmxxv
*the grand old opry, initially called the wsm barn dance, was first broadcast on wsm radio in nashville, tennessee.
*the new yorker magazine first published.
*tea for two by marion harris was the number one hit song.
*nellie tayloe ross of wyoming became the first woman elected governor in the united states.
*mom born september 11, 1925. wanting a boy, her parents named her frances after her father and eugenia about her uncle eugene!
happy 90th birthday to you, mom!
Monday, September 7, 2015
miscellaneous monday
miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project! our day to share stuff we don't pay attention to on the other days of the week. share your stuff!
here's eye popping papercrafting sculpture:
http://onemorepost.com/beautiful-book-sculptures-ever/
here's eye popping papercrafting sculpture:
http://onemorepost.com/beautiful-book-sculptures-ever/
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! we're taking a fun art quiz! will post the link on wednesday!
Sunday, September 6, 2015
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book? what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project!
bill bryson's a brief history of nearly everything is coming to an end. the chapter read today was about primates and man. the branch of the family that became modern man spread from africa throughout the world. and here we are!
bill bryson's a brief history of nearly everything is coming to an end. the chapter read today was about primates and man. the branch of the family that became modern man spread from africa throughout the world. and here we are!
Saturday, September 5, 2015
silly saturday
silly saturday at the whimsey project. our day to share silliness to make us grin, giggle, guffaw! bring on the silly!
from atlas obscura via twitter:
from atlas obscura via twitter:
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| manhole covers in minnesota! |
Friday, September 4, 2015
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
whimsical wednesday
whimsical wednesday at the whimsey project! our day to delve into whimsical activities. today's activity involves reading. select a book, magazine article or other reading material that you have not read before. close your eyes and randomly select a page to read. (no starting at the beginning!!) read the random page and share the results with the whimsey project! were you lost? confused? intrigued? enticed to read the entire work?
the book i selected was wordsworth classics, tales from shakespeare by mary and charles lamb. the book is for non-shakespeare readers, being in prose one can actually follow and understand! the first random page i selected and began reading was romeo and juliet. i knew that one too well to continue so i selected another page. this time the selection was macbeth. the king has come to visit macbeth at his home and lady macbeth is plotting the king's murder. she resolved to undertake the task as her husband could not be relieved upon to carry out the deed. the plot thickens! the page ended with half a sentence at a climatic point in the story. i just might have to keep reading!
the book i selected was wordsworth classics, tales from shakespeare by mary and charles lamb. the book is for non-shakespeare readers, being in prose one can actually follow and understand! the first random page i selected and began reading was romeo and juliet. i knew that one too well to continue so i selected another page. this time the selection was macbeth. the king has come to visit macbeth at his home and lady macbeth is plotting the king's murder. she resolved to undertake the task as her husband could not be relieved upon to carry out the deed. the plot thickens! the page ended with half a sentence at a climatic point in the story. i just might have to keep reading!
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all things trivial. experiential or factual, what say you?
the zipper. ever notice the YKK letters on zippers? YKK is an abbreviation for yoshida kyogo kabushikigaisha; the yoshida manufacturing shareholding company in kurobe, japan. to learn more about this amazing company follow the link to atlas obscura:
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-kurobe-japan-became-the-zipper-capital-of-the-world
the zipper. ever notice the YKK letters on zippers? YKK is an abbreviation for yoshida kyogo kabushikigaisha; the yoshida manufacturing shareholding company in kurobe, japan. to learn more about this amazing company follow the link to atlas obscura:
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-kurobe-japan-became-the-zipper-capital-of-the-world
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