miscellaneous monday

fika.  a ritual involving family and/or friends, coffee and/or tea and a bite of something to eat. according to tradition, fika must be shared or, taken alone, it's just eating and drinking. learn about fika and resolve to partake:

http://www.swedishfood.com/fika    

a great crafting session with my daughter yielded this handmade gift for her friend; with whom she shares fika: 

solitude sunday

solitude sunday. our day to spend time with a book. my book is michaela and elaine deprince's hope in a ballet shoe. this is the story of michaela deprince who went from an orphan in war torn sierra leone to an international ballet star.

silly saturday

from @sofiehagen:

in danish, there is a word for when you put so much butter on a bun, it leaves teeth marks. (the word is tandsmor: tooth butter.)

photo friday

 broke when dropped. awesome!

thoughtful thursday

dalai lama xiv:

if the love within your mind is lost and you see other beings as enemies, then no matter how much knowledge or education or material comfort you have, only suffering and confusion will ensue. 

whimsical wednesday

happy national thank you note writing day! what a perfect whimsical wednesday activity to follow a day of giving and receiving gifts.  make this a family activity as it's important for children to learn to say "thank you" in a note as well as verbally. those that offer the gifts will be so pleased to be remembered in this way.

trivia tuesday

@uberfacts:

touching a teddy bear has been proven to make people feel less lonely.  

merry christmas. 

miscellaneous monday

operation "decorate gingerbread houses" occurred on saturday. before my young buddies had their decorating session, they, their parents, friends and i enjoyed the tasty lunch i prepared.  one house is quite symmetrical and planned; the other is decidedly free form.....  just like the personalities of the creators! 

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. i continue with richard rodriguez's darling, a spiritual autobiography. this book requires much thought. i am enjoying the thinking.

silly saturday

dinosaur tree! (festival of trees)

photo friday

friends

thoughtful thursday

living kindness @livingkindness:

the smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.

whimsical wednesday

soon it will be christmas day! we will spend this whimsical wednesday preparing for our holiday activities. what did you do? share with the whimsey project!

trivia tuesday

from @uberfacts:

researchers have proven that eccentric* people tend to live longer and report higher levels of happiness.  

*at the whimsey project we call such persons whimsical!

miscellaneous monday

my favorite holiday activity is participating in a cookie exchange. i did so for several years until that group disbanded. a few years passed without a cookie exchange and i missed it. this year that changed when i began a new cookie exchange! our gathering was saturday the fifteenth. everyone who was invited to participate did so eagerly. we enjoyed lunch (my nephew smoked the meat for the pulled pork and it was awesome!) and sitting around the fireplace talking and laughing and having a wonderful time.  and such a variety of cookies! soooooo many cookies! amazingly no one baked chocolate chip! we laughed about that. my cookies are given as christmas gifts so there's a bounty to share this year. everyone agreed the cookie exchange will be a new holiday tradition.  

solitude sunday

solitude sunday. our day to spend time with a book. my read is richard rodriguez's darling, a spiritual autobiography. as the titles implies, this book is about richard rodriquez's faith journey within the larger context of his life. his writing style is awesome.

silly saturday

best birthday party game ever!

photo friday

enjoying the view

thoughtful thursday

the world's oldest song; written by seikilos, in 100 bc:

while you live, shine.
have no grief at all.
life exists only for a short while,
and time demands its toll.

whimsical wednesday

we'll be doing anything with a gingerbread theme for whimsical wednesday to celebrate national gingerbread day. each year i do something gingerbread with two of my young buddies. this year i happened upon an awesome find in a grocery store in another town. a grocery cart filled with markdowns included two gingerbread house kits! i had been looking for houses and here they were, just waiting for me! the house pieces require assembly so putting together the houses will be my whimsical wednesday gingerbread activity.

ready to decorate!

trivia tuesday

from @omgfacts:

20,000 tons of indigo dye are produced annually for the making of blue jeans.

miscellaneous monday

i happened upon a recipe for edible play clay in an old magazine i had in a stack used for art journaling. created by ashley ogle for "mary janes farm" magazine, it looked awesome! the clay was made for my two year old buddy. for a christmas gift, the clay was paired with wee cookie cutters for wee hands and a copy of the recipe for mom and dad so they could make more. here's the recipe:

*mix together 1/4 cup powdered milk and 1/4 cup flour.

*mix together 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter and 1/4 cup honey.

*add one mixture into the other, stirring until completely blended and the mixture is smooth.

for play time tape a piece of freezer paper (shiny side up) onto the table for the wee one to use as a mat for the clay. if the clay becomes sticky or too soft to play with, put it in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes. 

solitude sunday

we spend time with a book on solitude sunday. my book companion continues to be bob boilen's your song changed my life. it's been interesting to discover the song(s) that were a musical turning point for the artists featured in the book. 

silly saturday

road trip!

photo friday

sunrise, november 28, 2018

sunset, november 28, 2018

 

thoughtful thursday

b. d. schiers:

the more kindness you put forth into the world, the kinder it  becomes. it adds up. if you don't believe me, try it. 

whimsical wednesday

it's the first wednesday of the month so we'll work on our own projects. there's one remaining lesson in the art journaling course to finish. maybe i'll get to that.  or i'll work on preparations for my holiday hosting activities. or i'll pay attention to art journals that have languished while i gave full attention to the online courses. or maybe i'll do something completely different...

trivia tuesday

history @historytime:

the first dr pepper soft drink was served on december 1, 1885, at a drugstore in waco, texas.

miscellaneous monday

what's the favorite christmas candy in your state? 

http://mentalfloss.com/article/565824/most-popular-candy-christmas

solitude sunday

solitude sunday is our day to spend time with a book. today i am reading bob boilen's your song changed my life. bob boilen is the host and creator of npr's "all songs considered" in which he talks about modern music and interviews musicians. this book is an outcome of his radio program. very interesting musical history thus far.

silly saturday

thoughts of dog @dog_feelings:

sometimes. i will yawn really big. and soon after. the human will also yawn. i have yet to decide. what to do with my powers.

photo friday

enjoy the scenery (photo by dash)

thoughtful thursday

dalai lama:

peace is not just mere absence of violence. peace is the manifestation of human compassion. 

whimsical wednesday

with thanksgiving 2018 a lovely memory, we are moving into the christmas holiday season. for whimsical wednesday, take time to assess your holiday gift list, menus, events you might be hosting or attending and create a plan for getting everything you want to do accomplished. work on your holiday greeting cards. or sit back with a good book because you do not do any holiday preparations. it's all good. 

trivia tuesday

from @uberfacts:

george washington died in 1799. the first dinosaur fossil was discovered in 1824. therefore, george washington never knew dinosaurs existed.

miscellaneous monday

wolfenoot! this is so awesome.  a seven-year-old created a holiday and named it wolfenoot. it was designated to be celebrated the day after thanksgiving. as we never turn down an opportunity to celebrate, we added wolfenoot to our thanksgiving weekend holiday. it was awesome.  we had wolf stickers to wear as official wolfenoot badges. we made a wolfenoot craft, using markers to color wooden christmas tree ornaments. and we created our version of the moon cake.  awesomely whimsical!  here's the official website so you can plan your wolfenoot celebration for 2019:

https://wolfenoot.com/

wolfenoot moon cakes

solitude sunday

solitude sunday. our day to spend time with a book. today's book is harold s. kushner's to life; a celebration of being jewish and thinking. rabbi kushner explains what it means to be jewish by explaining jewish history, beliefs and customs. 

silly saturday

from jokes4us.com:

Q: what did the wolf say when someone stepped on his paw?
A: aoooooooooowwwwwwwwwww!!!!!

photo friday

whimsey at the copper penny

thoughtful thursday

happy thanksgiving!

whimsical wednesday

whimsical wednesday! make today one of preparation for tomorrow's celebration of thanksgiving. my most important task will be to bake pecan pie, a must have dessert on our thanksgiving menu. what are you doing to prepare for thanksgiving?

trivia tuesday

from @uberfacts:

hershey's makes one million miles of twizzlers every year; enough to circle the earth 40 times. 

miscellaneous monday

last wednesday brought a very early winter (and i mean winter) snow. no school on thursday brought the snow(wo)man!  behold:

friday brought sunshine and a warmer temperature. behold:

solitude sunday

solitude sunday. our day to spend time with a book. i continue with rachael herron's a life in stitches: knitting my way though love, loss and laughter. what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.

silly saturday

"let's call the whole thing off!" @bernardlhughes

photo friday

fall

thoughtful thursday

anonymous:

speak when it's important to do so. the words may go unheeded but they can't be unheard.

whimsical wednesday

it's national pickle day!! we are celebrating the pickle! do something awesomely whimsical with the pickle. think outside the hamburger-dill-chip box and get creative. pickling is what we are after today not just the end result! how did you celebrate national pickle day? share your experience with the whimsey project!

i made homemade pickles with carrots and zucchini for an upcoming event i am hosting. results will be pending as no pickle is eaten before it's time! or something like that...

the recipe i modified is from www.mccormick.com 
"easy summertime sweet pickles":

1 medium zucchini cut into discs
12 baby carrots cut into quarters lengthwise
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar or splenda
dash of sea salt
dash of onion powder
10 whole cloves

an old pickle jar was used. with measurements indicated in the glass i was able to mix the liquid right in the jar, shaking the jar vigorously to mix thoroughly. then the pre-cut carrots were added, followed by the zucchini. why this order? the carrots are heavier and sink to the bottom. the zucchini is lighter and floats to the top! 

trivia tuesday

from openculture.com:

hildegard von bingen (1098-1179) is the first known composer in history.

miscellaneous monday

here's a neat article discussing the origin of commonly used phrases:

https://curiosity.com/topics/these-10-common-phrases-have-unexpected-origins-curiosity/?utm_campaign=daily-digest&utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medium=email

solitude sunday

solitude sunday. our day to spend time with a book. my reading companion is rachael herron's a life in stitches: knitting my way through love, loss and laughter. the book's title speaks of what is offered between the "knitted" covers. what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.  

silly saturday

unintentionally made a face!

photo friday

tilt

thoughtful thursday

me:

there really is something to treat others as you wish to be treated. 

whimsical wednesday

it's the first wednesday of the month of november! that means it's work-on-your-own-projects for whimsical wednesday! what did you work on? share your project here at whimsey.

trivia tuesday

from @OMGfacts:

studies reveal that goats have accents.

miscellaneous monday

here is one amazing lobster!

https://boingboing.net/2018/06/19/rare-cotton-candy-colored-lobs.html

solitude sunday

solitude sunday. our day to spend time with a book. my book is sally bedell smith's elizabeth the queen: the life of a modern monarch.  what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project! 

silly saturday

from funkidjokes.com:

Q: what looks like half a leaf?
A: the other half!

photo friday

sample of postcards created for ihanna international swap.

thoughtful thursday

tony wendice:

velveeta is an american classic. that doesn't make it cheese.

whimsical wednesday

happy halloween! celebrate by doing something you enjoy with or for others! share your doings with the whimsey project.

my celebration included taking homemade treats around town to surprise friends. it was such fun to make the treats and then deliver them.  if those i surprised also had dogs, there were doggie biscuits for them.  tonight i am expecting the howard family to knock on the door for trick or treat, my only halloween guests.

trick or treat!

trivia tuesday

from @OMGfacts:

months that begin on a sunday always have a friday the 13th.

miscellaneous monday

it's hot tea weather so here's an article about tea:

http://mentalfloss.com/article/73329/8-varieties-hot-tea-everyone-should-try

solitude sunday

solitude sunday. our day to spend time with a book. i am reading travis hugh culley's a comedy and a tragedy. culley writes about his journey to learn to read and write. what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.

silly saturday

barley's toy

photo friday

investigating...

thoughtful thursday

mignon mclaughlin:

don't be yourself; be someone a little nicer.

whimsical wednesday

we are celebrating national bologna day for whimsical wednesday! the possibilities are endless so share what you did to celebrate the exalted bologna with the whimsey project! 

an excursion to the local grocery store was the beginning of the national bologna day celebration! there was a lot of bologna and that's no baloney! bologna ranged in price from $1.00 for 12 ounces to $10.00 for a 40 ounce jar of rope bologna. one could purchase all manner of bologna: thick cut, thin cut, cased, uncased, gluten free, pickled, rope. since i did not want a lot of bologna, i opted to purchase the smallest package of 12 ounces for $1.00.  and i got it cased.

we ate cased bologna as kids and part of the charm was to be able to take the ring of casing off the bologna without tearing the bologna. if any bologna was left on the casing we either nibbled that off with our teeth or ran a fingernail around the casing to remove the bologna.  i wasn't able to get the bologna off without tearing so i got to nibble and use a fingernail. i did that kid thing that i haven't done since i was a kid!

we ate bologna cold or fried.  i had a bit of it cold and it wasn't very tasty.  that is either due to my older taste buds or the quality of the bologna or both.  a piece was fried. and, once it was in the skillet, a few scores were cut into the edge of the bologna to keep it from curling while cooking. it was those little scores in the bologna that i liked even though it had no bearing on the flavor.  (try eating fried bologna without scoring. the outcome is a circle of domed meat!) the cold bologna didn't suit me but the fried bologna with spicy brown mustard on it was quite tasty. 

as fun as the bologna memory lane was for national bologna day, i did not want any more than i had already eaten. the remainder of the package was gifted to someone who enjoys bologna.

here's an article about the origins of bologna:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bologna_sausage

pictures! there are pictures!

pickled and rope in the fresh meat department

luncheon meat section bologna

trivia tuesday

from @uberfacts:

the human sigh acts as a reset button for the respiratory system.

miscellaneous monday

libby sent the following photograph with an explanation. a few years ago she gave a wee pumpkin to her grandmother. granny kept the pumpkin until it was a dried up shell of its former self. this spring libby tossed it into the compost heap. she discovered that dried up wee pumpkin had sprouted and the plant yielded three pumpkins.  the squirrel got one and she harvested two.  whimsically awesome!

solitude sunday

solitude sunday is our day to spend time with a book. i continue to read eric larson's dead wake: the last crossing of the lusitania. as much as i enjoy larson's prose, it is difficult to read a book in which it is known that the ending will be harsh. 

silly saturday

from funkidjokes.com:

Q: what do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by it's diameter?
A: pumpkin pi!

photo friday

this is how we do it!

thoughful thursday

gautama buddha:

do not think lightly of good, that nothing will come of it. a whole water bucket will fill up from dripping drops of water. 

whimsical wednesday

it's october! a month with five wednesdays! you know what that means, fellow whim-zees! it means we journal for whimsical wednesday. journal in what? here's options:

*personal journal
*themed journal (i journal about my farm)
*notable notebook in which to record random ideas, quotes and such
*memory notebook in which to record random memories
*whimsical moments notebook in which to record a daily moment that made you laugh or smile or just stood out as awesome

if you currently do not keep any journals, consider doing so.  the daily whimsical moments notebook is a great beginning. 

trivia tuesday

not something you see every day:

while preparing to drive recently, i glanced at the dashboard and the odometer read 225500! 

miscellaneous monday

have you been making daily entries in your whimsical notebook? what is a whimsical notebook? any bit of paper in which to record a daily moment of whimsey. sometimes when i wonder about how quickly the days pass and what became of them, i thumb through my whimsical notebook and have moments to smile or laugh about.  on july 28th i wrote, "sitting on the screened porch as darkness fell"; i remembered the moment and how it felt and how pleasant it was. it's good to keep a whimsical notebook.  

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. i was reading nate silver's book when my book buddy appeared with an eric larson! no contest. so my current read is dead wake: the last crossing of the lusitania. the title reveals what the book is about.  read anything by eric larson. his work is awesome!

silly saturday

silly and awesome!

https://boingboing.net/2018/07/20/realtor-used-inflatable-t-rex.html

photo friday

a visitor at the door! 

thoughtful thursday

unknown:

LISTEN and SILENT are spelled with the same letters. 

whimsical wednesday

it's national top spinning day for whimsical wednesday! how long has it been since you tried to spin a top? today is your opportunity to give it a go.

top spinning activities: purchase a top; give it a whirl. make a top; give it a whirl. play top spinning with another person. find out neat stuff about tops; how old are tops? where did they originate? look for images of tops. find one you liked? have a memory about top spinning? share all your experiences with the whimsey project! 

my homemade top! materials used were a toothpick and the inner seal of a container of kitty treats.  the toothpick was poked into the center of the seal. then it was trimmed after each attempt to make the top spin until it was just the right size. 

here's a great article on the history of the spinning top: 

https://www.artofplay.com/blogs/articles/history-of-spinning-tops



not only are there top spinning competitions, there's an international top spinners association! here's the link to their website:

http://www.spintops.org/

trivia tuesday

from OMGfacts:

the paper bag, windshield wiper, monopoly and dishwasher were all invented by women. 

miscellaneous monday

whimsical wednesday for september 12th was to write to someone and ask them to play mail tag with you. i wrote to two recipients hoping that one would be willing and able to play with me. i'm very pleased and excited to report that both of my mail buddies wrote! how awesome to get that first reply in the mail. now we are on round three (i just sent replies a few days ago) and we are having a grand time! are you playing mail tag with anyone? tell us about it! if you would like to play mail tag and don't have a mail buddy, i would be pleased to be your buddy. email the whimsey project (address in the upper right hand corner of the blog) if you do not wish to respond in the comment section.)

solitude sunday

we spend time with a book on solitude sunday. my book is the signal and the noise; why so many predictions fail--but some don't by nate silver. mr silver discusses the intersection between human beings and science. 

silly saturday

from michael:

Q: why do giraffes have long necks?
A: because their feet stink! 

photo friday

wheeeeeee.....

thoughtful thursday

l.m. montgomery:

i am so glad i live in a world where there are octobers.

whimsical wednesday

it's the first whimsical wednesday of the month of october! that means we work on our own projects! what are you working on this whimsical wednesday? share your projects with us!

i'm closing in the art journaling on line classes i'm enrolled in. i'll be plugging away on that for whimsical wednesday. and maybe a few other projects i haven't thought about working on just yet but it could happen.

trivia tuesday

from historyinformation.com:

joseph priestly and edward nairne invented the eraser in 1770. the eraser has been the companion of the pencil ever since.

miscellaneous monday

inktober! artist, jake parker, began inktober. the goal was to draw in ink everyday in october to help him improve his inking skills. since 2009, it has grown into a worldwide event! it's october first and the day to begin for 2018.  i participated last year for the first time and very much enjoyed the process.  one not need to have drawing skills or much experience with ink to play.  everyday draw with ink, perhaps on an index card or the backs of envelopes received in the mail, even if you just draw lines or circles. it's a great way to take a few minutes to relax.  here's the link to the website if anyone wishes to read more about inktober:

https://inktober.com/ 

solitude sunday

solitude sunday is our day to spend time with a book. my time with william b helmreich's the new york nobody knows: walking 6000 miles in the city. i am reading about spaces and gentrification. 

silly saturday

from fancast.com:

Q: what's the difference between an elephant and a flea?
A: an elephant can have fleas but fleas can't have elephants!

photo friday

from the rose garden

thoughtful thursday

anonymous: 

those who cast about looking for someone to blame for their fractured relationships should begin by looking in the mirror.

whimsical wednesday

whimsical wednesday! drive on a randomly selected street; either a street you know well or one new to you. drive slowly and take a peek at the houses you pass. select the house that most appeals to you. share your selection with the whimsey project and explain why that house is the one you like best. 

trivia tuesday

from tenrandomfacts.com:

the buttonhole was first used in germany in the 13th century when clothing became tighter fitting. although "modern" use of the buttonhole began in europe, persians may have invented them well before. 

miscellaneous monday

enjoy this article about olivine, a glass-like gem found in the lava of erupting volcanoes:

https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/hawaiis-kilauea-volcano-raining-green-stones-olivine

solitude sunday

solitude sunday is our day to spend time with a book. my reading continues with william b helmreich's the new york nobody knows; walking 6000 miles in the city. i finished the chapter on communities and have begun the chapter on enjoying the city. 

silly saturday

from fancast.com:

Q: what do you get when you cross a parrot with a centipede?
A: a walkie-talkie!

photo friday

bonfire season begins! (photo by katrina)

thoughtful thursday

for more time than i care to consider i have been aware that, with friends, i initiate contact more often than they do. while i don't make new year's resolutions, this year i determined i would expect reciprocity in relationships. what does that mean, reciprocity? it means that i wanted people to initiate contact as much as i did; to reach out to me the way i reached out to them. 

through the year i have initiated contact with others be it email, phone calls, texting, letters or actually getting together. after doing so for a few times i then waited for the gestures to be returned. the results after most of the year passing? many people i haven't heard a peep from. one person called me after a few months and barked, "i haven't heard from you!" my reply of, "and i haven't heard from you!" was met with silence. if people reached out, i responded, however, the length between connections has grown greater and greater. i have been in the company of some i have waited a response from but it was because someone else did the inviting. 

it is doubtful that any of the persons involved mean any harm, no malice intended. it's also doubtful that many are aware of their lack of action. even so, there is then no relationship because it takes everyone involved for a relationship to happen. if people do not wish a real friendship i'm ok with that and i wish them well. my focus, my energy will be given to those who are as invested in me as i am in them. 

whimsical wednesday

we are sharing our favorite helpful hints for whimsical wednesday! have at giving your best tips to all the whim-zees!!

my tips:

*line dry underwear. if it's dried in the dryer it tightens up and is very uncomfortable to wear; at least initially.

*want a different flavor to chicken? before cooking, marinate it in pickle juice!  (try saying "pickle juice" out loud, fast three times. guaranteed to make you giggle!)l;;;;;;;;;20....barley added that part.

trivia tuesday

from atlasobscura.com:

the bing cherry was first cultivated by ah bing; thus the name.

miscellaneous monday

jovey's salt crystals sculpture

during the summer i enjoyed play dates with young buddies, jovey and michael. we made salt crystal sculptures one day. these went home with them and the waiting began.... waiting for the salt crystals to begin to form. after a month they reported still no crystals. the problem was most likely not enough salt in the water. giving them a container of salt, they were instructed to pour half the container in each jar. that was the remedy! 

michael's salt crystals sculpture

solitude sunday

solitude sunday is our day to spend time with a book. my journey with william b. helmreich's the new york nobody knows: walking 6000 miles in the city continues. the author is a sociologist and the perspective of this book is a sociologist's perspective. perhaps considered dry by some, it is for me, a view of the city rarely observed no matter how often one might visit.

silly saturday

awesome silly art (and photo) by windy! 

photo friday

within the labyrinth

thoughtful thursday

carrie schmitt:

we will embrace the wild, the natural, the free. let go. mimic the rose with its many layers. imitate the wild wisteria vine with its playful unpredictability. and admire the determined ivy for its tenacity and ability to make breakthroughs despite obstacles.

whimsical wednesday

we are playing mail tag for whimsical wednesday! select someone to send any style card to. write a wee bit on the card, leaving lots and lots of blank space. include a separate note to explain that the card is for mail tag: they read your message, write a message to you and mail it back. see how many times you and your mail tag buddy can keep the card going! report to the whimsey project!

i have two cards prepared and ready to mail to two potential mail tag buddies. hopefully one or both will play mail tag with me! i like getting mail so i am anticipating responses soon! 

trivia tuesday

from wikipedia:

the earliest known european dollhouses date back to the 1600s. intended as a hobby for wealthy adults, dollhouses were housed in cabinets with box shaped compartments in which rooms were created. the cost of miniature houses was often more than the cost of actual modest sized houses.

miscellaneous monday

a heartwarming story to begin the week: the rescue of a hummingbird from goodnewsnetwork.org:

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/these-firefighters-nursed-an-exhausted-hummingbird-back-to-health/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=04-09-2018

solitude sunday

solitude sunday. our day to spend time with a book. my book is the new york nobody knows by william b helmreich. the author walked the entire geography of new york city (all five boroughs!). the book is the result of this 6,000 mile journey through his hometown. there are maps within; i love maps!  what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.

silly saturday

from fancast.com:

Q: what makes more noise than a cat meowing outside a window?
A: 8 cats meowing outside a window!

photo friday

burlap in her favorite place

thoughtful thursday

from the lorax by dr seuss:

"...and i'll yell and i'll shout for the fine things on earth that are on their way out..." 

whimsical wednesday

it's the first whimsical wednesday for the month of september! that means it's do your own project day! share your activity with the whimsey project.

trivia tuesday

from candyclub.com:

the compound, glycyrrhizin, found in the licorice plant is said to be 30 to 50 times sweeter than sugar. 

miscellaneous monday

recently i happened upon this website. the organization that runs the site supports the well being of the elderly. one of the programs they offer is phone calls to those who are alone and lonely.  it is my plan to become a volunteer in order to keep an elder person company, even if only via telephone.  readers might be interested in doing the same.

https://www.eskaton.org/home-support-services.html#tr

solitude sunday

solitude sunday. our day to spend time with a book. douglas preston's the lost city of the monkey god continues. at this point in the narrative, lidar has been used to track the topography of the honduran jungle. through this process of mapping man made structures were discovered.  

silly saturday

from the floor: please, someone, bring tea!

photo friday

caption this photo!

thoughtful thursday

unknown:

friendship is like tennis. the ball must go back and forth for the game to continue.

whimsical wednesday

an adventure for whimsical wednesday! drive on a street/road/avenue/boulevard/highway/interstate/expressway/or any other driving surface that you have never driven on before. if you no plans to drive today, enjoy whimsical wednesday on another day this week! share your adventure with the whimsey project.

trivia tuesday

from thewalkingsite.com:

there are approximately 2,000 steps in a mile.

miscellaneous monday

ever heard of a dog train? read all about one...

https://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/these-rescue-dogs-have-ticket-dog-train

solitude sunday

solitude sunday. our day to spend time with a book. my book is douglas preston's the lost city of the monkey god.  the book details the true story of the author's expedition (along with a score of scientists) to find the five-hundred-year-old legend of an ancient city in the deepest jungles of what is now in the country of honduras. what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project!

silly saturday

from fancast.com:

Q: what runs but never walks?
A: water!

photo friday

in the meadow

thoughtful thursday

ralph waldo emerson:

what is a weed? a plant whose virtues have yet to be discovered.

whimsical wednesday

today we journal! august has five wednesdays and we journal one week in months that have that much whimsey! if you don't currently keep a journal, consider beginning one today. there are many options, all of which are personal preference. by way of suggestions, here are the journals i keep:

*personal journal
*themed journal about my farm
*memory book in which to record random memories
*notable notebook in which to record random neat stuff like quotes
*daily whimiscal moment in which to record a special moment because there's at least one special moment in each day. 

trivia tuesday

from factretriever.com:

it take 2,000 tea leaves to make a pound of finished tea.

miscellaneous monday

the home of pippi longstockings! my favorite childhood book. the home is in sweden as featured in this atlas obscura article:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/villa-villekulla?utm_source=Atlas+Obscura+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=085447af25-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f36db9c480-085447af25-63075313&ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_8_17_2018)&mc_cid=085447af25&mc_eid=cba998d18b

solitude sunday

solitude sunday. our day to spend time with a book. my book companion is the loyal son; the war in ben franklin's house authored by daniel mark epstein. the son, who was born of a woman not his wife, was taken in by ben franklin as an infant. soon after ben married a former sweetheart; both making a bargain based on the needs of soon-to-be husband and wife. the book features the collaboration and relationship between ben franklin and this son.  what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.

silly saturday

from fancast.com:

Q: why did the turkey cross the road?
A: it was the chicken's day off.

photo friday

hens leave surprises!

thoughtful thursday

as read on a floral shop marquee:

butterflies are flowers in motion.

whimsical wednesday

it's play date wednesday for me so for whimsical wednesday my young charges and i will be crafting paper charms.  if you would enjoy making paper charms with us here's what you need:

*key ring that opens on a hinge
*paper shapes with hole punched in one spot so it can be slipped onto the ring.
*assorted stamps, inks, stickers, scissors, glue stick, sparklies.

decorate each paper shape with the bling then put the finished paper shapes in the ring, admire, smile!

unfinished paper shapes:

decorated paper shapes, which we dubbed paper charms!