moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect. reflect by writing in a journal of your choice: personal, themed, memory or notable (in which to record random neat stuff). connect by calling, writing, visiting or any other way of connecting with others.
the notable notebook now contains several more quotes and the mailbox contains birthday cards!
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
Monday, June 30, 2014
Sunday, June 29, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book.
moving right along with the thomas cahill, hinges of history series, i am now reading volume six: heretics and heroes. thus far i have read about all the great artists of the pre-reformation era; donatello, verrocchio, leonardo, masolino, masaccio, francesca, botticelli, michelangelo, caravaggio and bernini. to read about all of these artists in the context of their era, their time in history became a more cohesive whole. the most important characteristic of the art is that it defines the culture as is and also moves the culture forward.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
moving right along with the thomas cahill, hinges of history series, i am now reading volume six: heretics and heroes. thus far i have read about all the great artists of the pre-reformation era; donatello, verrocchio, leonardo, masolino, masaccio, francesca, botticelli, michelangelo, caravaggio and bernini. to read about all of these artists in the context of their era, their time in history became a more cohesive whole. the most important characteristic of the art is that it defines the culture as is and also moves the culture forward.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Thursday, June 26, 2014
thoughtful thursday
mark twain:
you can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.
you can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's challenge day for whimsical wednesday! we are creating using the following elements:
shape: star
medium: watercolor
color: multi (individual choice)
number: three (3)
process: fold or crease
shape: star
medium: watercolor
color: multi (individual choice)
number: three (3)
process: fold or crease
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| my results for the whimsical wednesday challenge! |
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia. we have categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they do not believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's surname and profession match.
*i read somewhere.... something interesting read but can't remember where.
*internet fun. neat stuff read on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. help us begin a new category of trivia.
my trivia is in the NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! category. it's not unusual to see mama kitties with their kittens; it's expected. more unusual is to see a male cat taking an active role as daddy to their kittens. smudge is one such daddy cat. he spends most of his day divided between the current crop of seven kittens. when the kittens were in both the front of the house and the back of the house, he would divide his time between the two groups. now that the mamas have somewhat brought their broods together, smudge can daddy them all at the same time. it's cute and sweet to see the kittens flopped on or playing all over on daddy cat, smudge. what a guy! curiously, when i realized this was happening was on father's day!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they do not believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's surname and profession match.
*i read somewhere.... something interesting read but can't remember where.
*internet fun. neat stuff read on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. help us begin a new category of trivia.
my trivia is in the NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! category. it's not unusual to see mama kitties with their kittens; it's expected. more unusual is to see a male cat taking an active role as daddy to their kittens. smudge is one such daddy cat. he spends most of his day divided between the current crop of seven kittens. when the kittens were in both the front of the house and the back of the house, he would divide his time between the two groups. now that the mamas have somewhat brought their broods together, smudge can daddy them all at the same time. it's cute and sweet to see the kittens flopped on or playing all over on daddy cat, smudge. what a guy! curiously, when i realized this was happening was on father's day!
Monday, June 23, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for a challenge this whimsical wednesday. we will create using the following:
shape: star
medium: watercolor
color: multi (your choices)
number: three (3)
process: folded or creased paper
shape: star
medium: watercolor
color: multi (your choices)
number: three (3)
process: folded or creased paper
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect. we reflect through the written word in the form of journaling. any type of journal will do. i keep a personal journal, a themed journal about my farm, a memory book in which i record random memories and a notable notebook; in which to inscribe quotes, interesting facts, ideas, recipes and whatever else inspires. we connect by calling, writing, emailing, visiting others or any other way you want to connect.
for moments monday i connected by writing cards and letters, emailed, called my mom. i reflected by writing in my memory book about the huge empty box my brothers and i played with one summer. i wrote in the notable notebook, the farm journal and my personal journal.
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
for moments monday i connected by writing cards and letters, emailed, called my mom. i reflected by writing in my memory book about the huge empty box my brothers and i played with one summer. i wrote in the notable notebook, the farm journal and my personal journal.
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
Sunday, June 22, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book.
the thomas cahill series, hinges of history, have been so engrossing that i have been reading almost every day throughout the week. accordingly, i am now reading volume five, mysteries of the middle ages. in this work, i finally find myself on somewhat familiar ground. the mysteries of the middle ages marks the historical event of the merging of judeo-christian and greco-roman cultures to create a singular western civilization. one important feature of note for me is how artists of the middle ages left the greek ideal behind and created an art form that was truly their own. depictions in all forms of art went from cool, sleek, distant to warm, full, accessible.
what are you reading? share your book with us here at the whimsey project.
the thomas cahill series, hinges of history, have been so engrossing that i have been reading almost every day throughout the week. accordingly, i am now reading volume five, mysteries of the middle ages. in this work, i finally find myself on somewhat familiar ground. the mysteries of the middle ages marks the historical event of the merging of judeo-christian and greco-roman cultures to create a singular western civilization. one important feature of note for me is how artists of the middle ages left the greek ideal behind and created an art form that was truly their own. depictions in all forms of art went from cool, sleek, distant to warm, full, accessible.
what are you reading? share your book with us here at the whimsey project.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's splurge day for whimsical wednesday! to splurge is to indulge. that means do something or get something you wouldn't usually do or have. like flowers? get yourself a bouquet! have a favorite latte but never have it? have one today? want to go somewhere but haven't made it? go today! whatever suits you, indulge!
my splurge for whimsical wednesday is two-fold. first, i ordered a mystery art challenge kit for libby and i enjoy together when she comes home. this splurge requires delayed gratification! in the meantime, after completing this post, i will spend the rest of the day working in my art journal. no chores or musts today! just art and perhaps a bit of reading.
how did you splurge (indulge) this whimsical wednesday? share!
my splurge for whimsical wednesday is two-fold. first, i ordered a mystery art challenge kit for libby and i enjoy together when she comes home. this splurge requires delayed gratification! in the meantime, after completing this post, i will spend the rest of the day working in my art journal. no chores or musts today! just art and perhaps a bit of reading.
how did you splurge (indulge) this whimsical wednesday? share!
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia. we have categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe it.
*what's in a name? when a person's name matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read but can't remember where.
*internet fun. neat stuff discovered on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. add a category to the list for trivia tuesday!
in the NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY (or possibly YOU DID NOT!) category: sunday i was sitting on the porch with the dog and most of the cats when two giant tom turkeys strolled into the yard. they were pecking at the corn i scatter in the grass for assorted critters. one of the turkeys came upon a mushroom (fungus? toadstool?), sniffed at it, then gobbled (no pun intended) it in one bite!
share your trivia with the whimsey project this trivia tuesday!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe it.
*what's in a name? when a person's name matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read but can't remember where.
*internet fun. neat stuff discovered on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. add a category to the list for trivia tuesday!
in the NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY (or possibly YOU DID NOT!) category: sunday i was sitting on the porch with the dog and most of the cats when two giant tom turkeys strolled into the yard. they were pecking at the corn i scatter in the grass for assorted critters. one of the turkeys came upon a mushroom (fungus? toadstool?), sniffed at it, then gobbled (no pun intended) it in one bite!
share your trivia with the whimsey project this trivia tuesday!
Monday, June 16, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wedneday! we are celebrating national splurge day. to splurge is to indulge. think about how to indulge yourself at some point for whimsical wednesday. perhaps you love a mocha that is typically more than you would pay for coffee. have one on wedneday. a favorite treat you rarely have? enjoy it! somewhere you want to go but haven't. if you work and can take the day off to go there do so. even if you just do something to splurge at lunch hour or after work. love flowers? buy yourself a beautiful bouquet. just give yourself permission to enjoy something you typically wouldn't do (but would like to) on whimsical wednesday.
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect with others. reflection consists of any recording in any notebook of memories, events, experiences, quotes, interesting information. i keep a personal journal, a themed journal about the farm, a memory book, a notable notebook. we connect with others by any means that makes the connection; writing, calling, email, visits.
for moments monday i wrote in the memory book about ants! (yes, ants.) i wrote in the farm journal about the week's doings. a few quotes were recorded in the notable notebook. and an entry in the personal journal. several letters and cards were written and put in the mailbox, awaiting the mail carrier's arrival today.
what did you do for moments monday?
for moments monday i wrote in the memory book about ants! (yes, ants.) i wrote in the farm journal about the week's doings. a few quotes were recorded in the notable notebook. and an entry in the personal journal. several letters and cards were written and put in the mailbox, awaiting the mail carrier's arrival today.
what did you do for moments monday?
Sunday, June 15, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book.
having completed the volume about the greeks, today i began the fifth volume of thomas cahill's hinges of history series; mysteries of the middle ages. thus far i am still in ancient greece and rome as prelude to how the greco-roman civilization made the way possible for the middle ages to occur. cahill discusses how the romans became italians and how the greeks and romans formalized christianity. it's great how each volume of this series builds upon each other by way of a recap/introduction into the main topic of each book. it's so much more of a learning experience.
what are you reading? share your book with us here at the whimsey project!
having completed the volume about the greeks, today i began the fifth volume of thomas cahill's hinges of history series; mysteries of the middle ages. thus far i am still in ancient greece and rome as prelude to how the greco-roman civilization made the way possible for the middle ages to occur. cahill discusses how the romans became italians and how the greeks and romans formalized christianity. it's great how each volume of this series builds upon each other by way of a recap/introduction into the main topic of each book. it's so much more of a learning experience.
what are you reading? share your book with us here at the whimsey project!
Friday, June 13, 2014
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's play with clay for whimsical wednesday. play with any type of clay available to you: clay, play dough, silly putty, clay soil dug from the earth. create something whimsical with clay!
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| my attempt to play with clay! |
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia! we have categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! experiences that would be considered rare and unique.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences you tell others about and they don't believe you.
*i read somewhere. neat stuff you read but can't remember when or where.
*internet fun: neat stuff found on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. have a new category of trivia for us?
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! experiences that would be considered rare and unique.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences you tell others about and they don't believe you.
*i read somewhere. neat stuff you read but can't remember when or where.
*internet fun: neat stuff found on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. have a new category of trivia for us?
Monday, June 9, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! it's national clay week so we are going to play with clay! play with any type of mushy substance: clay, play dough, silly putty, clay you dug out of the earth in the backyard! no clay at home? a few varieties are available at the dollar store! get ready for sticky fingers!
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect. we reflect by writing in any type of journal or a notable notebook (in which to record quotes, facts, interesting ideas). we connect by reaching out to others by writing, calling, visiting or any way connecting works for those involved.
for moments monday i reflected by writing in the farm journal, the memory book and the notable notebook. i connected by getting letters and cards in today's mail. later i will call a few friends who are ill. and check in with a friend whose son was married over the weekend.
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
for moments monday i reflected by writing in the farm journal, the memory book and the notable notebook. i connected by getting letters and cards in today's mail. later i will call a few friends who are ill. and check in with a friend whose son was married over the weekend.
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
Sunday, June 8, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book.
thomas cahill's, sailing the wine dark sea; why the greeks matter, is the fourth volume in the hinges of history series. after reading about one-half of the book, i have discovered much about the greeks. the greeks went from being a nation that valued competition and all manner of military undertakings over all else. curiously, however, they also loved poetry. the poetry of the greeks told stories about aspects of greek culture, the people they revered. poetry was not read as much as spoken. elaborate stagings of poetry, with thousands attending, the foundation of modern theater was formed.
what are you reading! share your book with us here at the whimsey project.
thomas cahill's, sailing the wine dark sea; why the greeks matter, is the fourth volume in the hinges of history series. after reading about one-half of the book, i have discovered much about the greeks. the greeks went from being a nation that valued competition and all manner of military undertakings over all else. curiously, however, they also loved poetry. the poetry of the greeks told stories about aspects of greek culture, the people they revered. poetry was not read as much as spoken. elaborate stagings of poetry, with thousands attending, the foundation of modern theater was formed.
what are you reading! share your book with us here at the whimsey project.
Friday, June 6, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
thoughtful thursday
tramp to lady:
there's a great big hunk of world down there, with no fence around it!
there's a great big hunk of world down there, with no fence around it!
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's national hug a cat day! so it's all about cats for whimsical wedneday. hug a cat, give a cat a treat. do anything cat. if you are allergic to cats but like cats, get a kitty toy to love. if you don't like cats, read about them and discover something about cats that just might change your mind. do something artistic with the subject of cats!
there's a bunch of cats here so they got extra treats this morning. one by one they are getting extra hugs. i am working on a cat themed page in my art journal.
how did you celebrate cat day for whimsical wednesday?
there's a bunch of cats here so they got extra treats this morning. one by one they are getting extra hugs. i am working on a cat themed page in my art journal.
how did you celebrate cat day for whimsical wednesday?
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia. we have categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*YOU DID NOT! in which you tell someone of an experience and they don't believe you.
*i read somewhere..... neat stuff you read but can't remember where.
*internet fun. neat stuff seen on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category! what else can you share with us?
in the category of "what's in a name?" i have shared that my daughters had a piano teacher named mrs key. what i remembered just recently is mrs key lived on steinway avenue!
share your trivia with us here at the whimsey project!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*YOU DID NOT! in which you tell someone of an experience and they don't believe you.
*i read somewhere..... neat stuff you read but can't remember where.
*internet fun. neat stuff seen on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category! what else can you share with us?
in the category of "what's in a name?" i have shared that my daughters had a piano teacher named mrs key. what i remembered just recently is mrs key lived on steinway avenue!
share your trivia with us here at the whimsey project!
Monday, June 2, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! wednesday is national hug a cat day so let's make cats our theme. suggestions? do whatever you wish with, for or about kitties. give your own (or a friend's) kitties a treat or extra attention. definitely a big hug! create something artistic about kitties. tell us a story about your cats past or present. adopt a cat!
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect. we reflect by writing in any type of journal or scribbling in a notable notebook (in which one can record quotes, ideas, interesting stuff). we connect with others by calling, writing, sending cards, visiting, helping or any way people would like to connect.
there are a slew of cards ready for today's mail: birthday, get well, thank you and hello. the latest about the farm was recorded in the themed farm journal.
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
there are a slew of cards ready for today's mail: birthday, get well, thank you and hello. the latest about the farm was recorded in the themed farm journal.
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
Sunday, June 1, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. any book you have long wanted to read; pick it up and enjoy today, for an hour or fifteen minutes!
my book is the fourth in thomas cahill's hinges of history series: sailing the wine-dark sea; why the greeks matter. thus far i have read about helen of troy and the face that launched a thousand ships, the trojan horse, why honor in all things especially matter and how much the greeks cared for each other and family. in the eighth century before christ, the alphabet that we know and use today began by the greeks. they took hebrew and hieroglyphs and pictographs; blending these together with symbols they created to better express their thoughts. not knowing much about the ancient greeks, this is a slow read for me as i am working at understanding. just the type of reading i enjoy!
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project today!
my book is the fourth in thomas cahill's hinges of history series: sailing the wine-dark sea; why the greeks matter. thus far i have read about helen of troy and the face that launched a thousand ships, the trojan horse, why honor in all things especially matter and how much the greeks cared for each other and family. in the eighth century before christ, the alphabet that we know and use today began by the greeks. they took hebrew and hieroglyphs and pictographs; blending these together with symbols they created to better express their thoughts. not knowing much about the ancient greeks, this is a slow read for me as i am working at understanding. just the type of reading i enjoy!
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project today!
Saturday, May 31, 2014
miscellaneous
turkeys! turkeys! turkeys! suddenly there are turkeys in the yard all the time! a few days ago i was sitting on the screened porch when two tom turkeys strolled across the lawn. they were after the corn i throw in the grass for the birds and raccoon. as they pecked away i watched. burlap kitty was on the porch as well. soon they caught her attention and she watched, enchanted, for as long as they were in the yard. a photo of that scene, kitty spying turkeys, became yesterday's photo friday! if the turkeys aren't pecking the grass in the front of the house, they are pecking the grass behind the house at the bird feeding station. silly turkeys.
the kittens have now all been moved to porches. mama one moved her three to the screened porch (a hole in the screen allows access). mamas two and three moved their four kittens to the back porch. the world grows larger for the seven newbies. they are all romping and playing and exploring now. when they sleep, they sleep in a heap. it makes me laugh to see them piled on each other.
the scent of honeysuckle is strong in the air; fragrant and heady. the lightning bugs are active. the frogs are croaking. the birds singing. the insects chirping. the fish jumping. the turtles sunbathing. oh! the glories of spring as summer approaches.
the kittens have now all been moved to porches. mama one moved her three to the screened porch (a hole in the screen allows access). mamas two and three moved their four kittens to the back porch. the world grows larger for the seven newbies. they are all romping and playing and exploring now. when they sleep, they sleep in a heap. it makes me laugh to see them piled on each other.
the scent of honeysuckle is strong in the air; fragrant and heady. the lightning bugs are active. the frogs are croaking. the birds singing. the insects chirping. the fish jumping. the turtles sunbathing. oh! the glories of spring as summer approaches.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
thoughtful thursday
maya angelou:
i've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
i've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
whimsical wednesday
we're taking a challenge this whimsical wednesday! what can you create with the following:
*the colors blue and black
*the shapes line and circle
*colored pencils
share your creation with us here at the whimsey project!
*the colors blue and black
*the shapes line and circle
*colored pencils
share your creation with us here at the whimsey project!
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| tennessee suz's whimsical wednesday challenge: a card! |
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| my whimsical wednesday challenge: a page in the art journal! |
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia. we have categories!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! very unusual experiences.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
* YOU DID NOT! in which you tell others of an experience and they don't believe you.
*i read somewhere.... trivia gleaned from your time with the written word!
*fun stuff on the internet.
*general triva.
*anything you want to share!
last wenesday afternoon i was in the grocery store parking lot. i parked right next to my friend, kathy! we were talking when out of the store came our mutual friend, kathy, and her son, garrett! wow! for me, NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! because i rarely see one person i know in town much less three people all at the same time!
share your trivia with us here at the whimsey project!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! very unusual experiences.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
* YOU DID NOT! in which you tell others of an experience and they don't believe you.
*i read somewhere.... trivia gleaned from your time with the written word!
*fun stuff on the internet.
*general triva.
*anything you want to share!
last wenesday afternoon i was in the grocery store parking lot. i parked right next to my friend, kathy! we were talking when out of the store came our mutual friend, kathy, and her son, garrett! wow! for me, NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! because i rarely see one person i know in town much less three people all at the same time!
share your trivia with us here at the whimsey project!
Monday, May 26, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! we haven't had a challenge for awhile so let's have one this whimsical wednesday! components to incorporate into whatever you create: the shapes of circle and line, the colors black and blue, medium? colored pencils! start planning!
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project! our day to reflect and/or connect. we reflect by writing in a variety of journals: a personal journal, a themed journal, a memory journal, a journal for miscellaneous stuff like quotes, ideas, factoids. we connect by reaching out to others: call, write, visit, email, send a card or any way you wish to connect with someone near or far.
today i reflected by writing in my themed journal; an account of living on the farm. i also wrote in my notable notebook several quotes i had encountered recently. i intend to write in my memory book sometime today but don't know about what as yet. i connected via email and calls. later today friends and i are getting together for lunch and to share crafting. i baked a coconut custard pie for the occasion!
how did you reflect and/or connect on this moments monday?
today i reflected by writing in my themed journal; an account of living on the farm. i also wrote in my notable notebook several quotes i had encountered recently. i intend to write in my memory book sometime today but don't know about what as yet. i connected via email and calls. later today friends and i are getting together for lunch and to share crafting. i baked a coconut custard pie for the occasion!
how did you reflect and/or connect on this moments monday?
Sunday, May 25, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book; any book for as long as you have time to devote to it.
last sunday night i finished the second in thomas cahill's hinges of history series, the gifts of the jews. not wishing to wait to begin volume three, i began to read immediately. this volume, desire of the everlasting hills; the world before and after jesus, was amazing. i write was because i finished it today. mr cahill offers a history of the world leading up to the birth of jesus to begin the book. this foundation made such an impact on the discussion of the life of jesus. so much more context that allowed for greater understanding. after jesus the discussion turned to how the jews that believed in jesus as the messiah broke from those that did not to form the christian faith. intertwined throughout the volume is how the scriptures are presented, how they relate to one another, the historical factors, the authors of the books of what became the bible. wow! time for volume four.....
what are you reading? share your book with us here at the whimsey project.
last sunday night i finished the second in thomas cahill's hinges of history series, the gifts of the jews. not wishing to wait to begin volume three, i began to read immediately. this volume, desire of the everlasting hills; the world before and after jesus, was amazing. i write was because i finished it today. mr cahill offers a history of the world leading up to the birth of jesus to begin the book. this foundation made such an impact on the discussion of the life of jesus. so much more context that allowed for greater understanding. after jesus the discussion turned to how the jews that believed in jesus as the messiah broke from those that did not to form the christian faith. intertwined throughout the volume is how the scriptures are presented, how they relate to one another, the historical factors, the authors of the books of what became the bible. wow! time for volume four.....
what are you reading? share your book with us here at the whimsey project.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
miscellaneous
my post is being written on the porch. waif doggie and the many cats are enjoying the pleasant weather. it's a lovely porch sitting day and has been all week. every day we have been on the porch for at least a while. they lounge, snooze, the dog barks at whatever, the kitties come and go. i read and observe what is going on in the world known as bairn tangle farm, home. there is currently a turkey pecking at corn in the lawn just a few feet from the porch. it's so neat to see turkeys up close.
last night before dark i added food to the hummingbird feeders. encountered mama raccoon in the front. when she discovered me she scurried up the nearest tree and peeked around the trunk at me. since i paid her no mind and left her alone, she continued to watch me. this is the mama that has her kits close by each season because there's a food source. one year i began to feed her because she was destroying the bird feeders to get to food. she wasn't going away, i wasn't going to remove her so i just started feeding her. and the kits as soon as they are weened. every year i anticipate seeing the kits in the yard. none thus far this year. it won't be long.
one of the kitties just walked across the lawn toward the lake, passing by ms turkey. the turkey looked somewhat startled. however the kitty went about her business so the turkey continued her lunch.
there were three expecting kitties this spring. after they were all "empty" the kittens of two of the mamas were discovered readily. where was the third mama housing her kittens? a few days ago, by chance, they were revealed! she had them in the herb garden, full now with vegetation, as well as a sculpture base to rest behind without being seen from the sidewalk or lawn. this area is just outside my bathroom window; that i peeked out of at just the right time to see three very wee kittens: one gray, one burlap, one yellow. now i look out of the window several times a day and say hi to them. they just stare at this big thing in wonderment.
the other four kittens are older and venturing around the playhouse lawn. i've been sitting on the bench in that area to allow them to get used to me. they are curious but only one has come as close as a foot within reach. just looking and occasionally talking to them. they are seeing their mamas come to be on me, by me so they must know i'm not too scary!
the hummingbird population count has been established at three. that's one more than usual. perhaps a few more will join the others. when i sit on the bench to be near the kittens i am directly under one of the hummingbird feeders. since i remain still they come to the feeder. they hum loudly and are so neat to watch up close. i've gotten good at tracking them as they zoom about from tree to tree and around the house and each other.
ms turkey has finished her lunch and has moved on so i will end for this miscellaneous day at the whimsey project. pay attention to the nature around you. it fulfills like nothing else.
last night before dark i added food to the hummingbird feeders. encountered mama raccoon in the front. when she discovered me she scurried up the nearest tree and peeked around the trunk at me. since i paid her no mind and left her alone, she continued to watch me. this is the mama that has her kits close by each season because there's a food source. one year i began to feed her because she was destroying the bird feeders to get to food. she wasn't going away, i wasn't going to remove her so i just started feeding her. and the kits as soon as they are weened. every year i anticipate seeing the kits in the yard. none thus far this year. it won't be long.
one of the kitties just walked across the lawn toward the lake, passing by ms turkey. the turkey looked somewhat startled. however the kitty went about her business so the turkey continued her lunch.
there were three expecting kitties this spring. after they were all "empty" the kittens of two of the mamas were discovered readily. where was the third mama housing her kittens? a few days ago, by chance, they were revealed! she had them in the herb garden, full now with vegetation, as well as a sculpture base to rest behind without being seen from the sidewalk or lawn. this area is just outside my bathroom window; that i peeked out of at just the right time to see three very wee kittens: one gray, one burlap, one yellow. now i look out of the window several times a day and say hi to them. they just stare at this big thing in wonderment.
the other four kittens are older and venturing around the playhouse lawn. i've been sitting on the bench in that area to allow them to get used to me. they are curious but only one has come as close as a foot within reach. just looking and occasionally talking to them. they are seeing their mamas come to be on me, by me so they must know i'm not too scary!
the hummingbird population count has been established at three. that's one more than usual. perhaps a few more will join the others. when i sit on the bench to be near the kittens i am directly under one of the hummingbird feeders. since i remain still they come to the feeder. they hum loudly and are so neat to watch up close. i've gotten good at tracking them as they zoom about from tree to tree and around the house and each other.
ms turkey has finished her lunch and has moved on so i will end for this miscellaneous day at the whimsey project. pay attention to the nature around you. it fulfills like nothing else.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Thursday, May 22, 2014
thoughtful thursday
buddha:
in the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.
in the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's national salad week and we are seeking different ingredients for our rabbit food for whimsical wednesday! use this link to discover different wild plants that are edible and would make tasty for a tasty salad:
http://wowthatscool.com/-meetanimal/wild-plants-you-might-not-have-known-you-could-eat?utm_content=bufferecc74&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
armed with the list of plants from the above link, i was out early this morning hunting wild, edible plants. it was relatively simple to find dandelion greens, plantains and wild onions as they readily grow in the not very pristine grass. the day lilies aren't up as yet and the spring beauties have come and gone. the rest of the plants on the list are either too far afield for me or don't grow here. not being too keen on salad for breakfast, the edibles have been washed and put in the refrigerator until lunch. the taste test results will be reported later.
it would have been need to find the wood sorrel or the sheep sorrel as they have the taste of lemon; one of my favorite flavors! also, recently i read in the wildflower book that may apples, or berries as they are technically referred to, are edible as well! these also have a citrus flavor. now that i know i shall endeavor to find and try!
what wild plant edibles did you find for your salad this whimsical wednesday?
http://wowthatscool.com/-meetanimal/wild-plants-you-might-not-have-known-you-could-eat?utm_content=bufferecc74&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
armed with the list of plants from the above link, i was out early this morning hunting wild, edible plants. it was relatively simple to find dandelion greens, plantains and wild onions as they readily grow in the not very pristine grass. the day lilies aren't up as yet and the spring beauties have come and gone. the rest of the plants on the list are either too far afield for me or don't grow here. not being too keen on salad for breakfast, the edibles have been washed and put in the refrigerator until lunch. the taste test results will be reported later.
it would have been need to find the wood sorrel or the sheep sorrel as they have the taste of lemon; one of my favorite flavors! also, recently i read in the wildflower book that may apples, or berries as they are technically referred to, are edible as well! these also have a citrus flavor. now that i know i shall endeavor to find and try!
what wild plant edibles did you find for your salad this whimsical wednesday?
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of goofy, fun, unusual trivia. categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY!: very unusual experiences.
*what's in a name?: a person's surname matches their profession.
*YOU DID NOT!: in which you have an experience but people don't believe it.
*general trivia: any trivia you want to share.
*your category: got a trivia category to add? tell us about it!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY!: very unusual experiences.
*what's in a name?: a person's surname matches their profession.
*YOU DID NOT!: in which you have an experience but people don't believe it.
*general trivia: any trivia you want to share.
*your category: got a trivia category to add? tell us about it!
Monday, May 19, 2014
get ready.....
we are celebrating national salad week for whimsical wednesday. salad with a twist! use this link to find some of the vegetation for your salad:
http://wowthatscool.com/-meetanimal/wild-plants-you-might-not-have-known-you-could-eat?utm_content=bufferecc74&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
http://wowthatscool.com/-meetanimal/wild-plants-you-might-not-have-known-you-could-eat?utm_content=bufferecc74&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect. reflect by writing in any way you wish: a memory journal, a themed journal, a personal journal, scrapbook, a notable notebook (for quotes, ideas and interesting tidbits). we connect by calling, visiting, writing, sending cards, email or any other means of connecting with others that is right for the persons involved.
today i reflected by recording several interesting quotes and facts in my notable notebook. i connected by preparing and sending several birthday cards.
how did you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
today i reflected by recording several interesting quotes and facts in my notable notebook. i connected by preparing and sending several birthday cards.
how did you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
Sunday, May 18, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book; any book you would enjoy reading or are enjoying reading. a new book or a long awaited read.
my journey with the second volume of thomas cahill's hinges of history books, the gifts of the jews, how the tribe of desert nomads changed the way everyone thinks and feels. thus far the hebrews, who became isrealites, have been wandering in the desert and have come to make themselves a home in canaan. during a succession of kings, the greatest of these, david, the israelites are finally vanquished by the assyrians. the ten lost tribes of the isrealites are scattered and are gone from the historical record. and that's what i've read so far.
what are you reading? share your book with us here at the whimsey project.
my journey with the second volume of thomas cahill's hinges of history books, the gifts of the jews, how the tribe of desert nomads changed the way everyone thinks and feels. thus far the hebrews, who became isrealites, have been wandering in the desert and have come to make themselves a home in canaan. during a succession of kings, the greatest of these, david, the israelites are finally vanquished by the assyrians. the ten lost tribes of the isrealites are scattered and are gone from the historical record. and that's what i've read so far.
what are you reading? share your book with us here at the whimsey project.
Saturday, May 17, 2014
miscellaneous
rain, rain, rain. a week of rain. and chilly. no porch sitting currently.
the four wee kittens are all romping about the playhouse now. one could imagine it's their house and they are playing outside. two yellow, one calico, one brindled; so cute they are.
mama and papa goose are rearing their gosling with great care. as a result the little one is thriving. so big already!
lady raccoon wasn't happy with me this week. with all the rain (and i mean ALL the rain) i didn't go out as much with food for the birds. when i feed the birds, i have food for the raccoon. she got me. she tore up one of the bird feeders but good. there is now food out for both the raccoon and the birds.
two hummingbirds. they zoom and chase each other away from the feeders. i wonder if the nectar tastes better with antics included. they have discovered the hummingbird vine next to the side door. oh, the choices! where to begin!
while sitting on the porch last sunday, a bird's song caught my attention. it was lovely and reminded me of the beginning notes of a classical music piece. although these notes were the bird's song, i half expected the rest of the symphony to unfold.
our whimsical wednesday activity of taking a chance update: i replanted the failing african violet transplant from mom. the replants are limping along. i haven't given up as yet.
the four wee kittens are all romping about the playhouse now. one could imagine it's their house and they are playing outside. two yellow, one calico, one brindled; so cute they are.
mama and papa goose are rearing their gosling with great care. as a result the little one is thriving. so big already!
lady raccoon wasn't happy with me this week. with all the rain (and i mean ALL the rain) i didn't go out as much with food for the birds. when i feed the birds, i have food for the raccoon. she got me. she tore up one of the bird feeders but good. there is now food out for both the raccoon and the birds.
two hummingbirds. they zoom and chase each other away from the feeders. i wonder if the nectar tastes better with antics included. they have discovered the hummingbird vine next to the side door. oh, the choices! where to begin!
while sitting on the porch last sunday, a bird's song caught my attention. it was lovely and reminded me of the beginning notes of a classical music piece. although these notes were the bird's song, i half expected the rest of the symphony to unfold.
our whimsical wednesday activity of taking a chance update: i replanted the failing african violet transplant from mom. the replants are limping along. i haven't given up as yet.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014
thoughtful thursday
as read on twitter, no attribution:
the world is full of nice people. if you can't find one, be one.
the world is full of nice people. if you can't find one, be one.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's both national wildflower and love a tree day for whimsical wednesday. enjoy one or both in any way you wish!
my plans for wildflower and love a tree whimsical wednesday were thwarted by the weather! last night i retrieved the wildflower identification book with the intent to walk about looking up the names of wildflowers as i encountered them. this morning i awoke to steady rain and heavy clouds and very very very wet grass!
plan b..... all my stamps are now on the kitchen table. i've looked through them to unearth all of the flowers. i'll be working on something art related with my flower stamps, many of which are just right for depicting wildflowers.
for love a tree day i've written about my holly tree, a housewarming gift from my parents, in my memory book.
how are you enjoying wildflowers and trees today for whimsical wednesday?
my plans for wildflower and love a tree whimsical wednesday were thwarted by the weather! last night i retrieved the wildflower identification book with the intent to walk about looking up the names of wildflowers as i encountered them. this morning i awoke to steady rain and heavy clouds and very very very wet grass!
plan b..... all my stamps are now on the kitchen table. i've looked through them to unearth all of the flowers. i'll be working on something art related with my flower stamps, many of which are just right for depicting wildflowers.
for love a tree day i've written about my holly tree, a housewarming gift from my parents, in my memory book.
how are you enjoying wildflowers and trees today for whimsical wednesday?
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of fun and interesting stuff! categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unique experiences.
*what's in a name? a person's profession matches their surname.
*YOU DID NOT! in which you relate an experience to someone and they don't believe it.
*general trivia. just stuff!
*a category of trivia you would like to share with the whimsey project.
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unique experiences.
*what's in a name? a person's profession matches their surname.
*YOU DID NOT! in which you relate an experience to someone and they don't believe it.
*general trivia. just stuff!
*a category of trivia you would like to share with the whimsey project.
Monday, May 12, 2014
get ready.....
whimsical wednesday is all about nature. it's both national love a tree day and national wildflower week. think about how to enjoy one or both for whimsical wednesday! then enjoy!
monday moments
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect. we reflect by writing. keep any kind of journal: memories, personal, themed. a notable notebook in which to record random ideas, quotes, interesting facts. we connect with others through the written word: cards or letters (i'm a firm believer in the value of a smile in someone's mailbox!), phone calls, email, visits. or any other way you would like to reflect and/or connect.
for me on moments monday, letters are ready for the mail, i've written in my themed journal (all about the farm) and i will visit a friend who just had surgery later today.
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
for me on moments monday, letters are ready for the mail, i've written in my themed journal (all about the farm) and i will visit a friend who just had surgery later today.
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
Sunday, May 11, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. a book we have long intended to read or one new to us. no matter! just read and enjoy.
my book is the second in thomas cahill's hinges of history books, the gifts of the jews: how a tribe of desert nomads hanged the way everyone thinks and feels. while this book is about the jewish people, i had to read more than fifty pages before getting anywhere near a person who could be considered jewish. the historical background that preceded was more than informative; it put what was to come in great perspective.
what are you reading this solitude sunday?
my book is the second in thomas cahill's hinges of history books, the gifts of the jews: how a tribe of desert nomads hanged the way everyone thinks and feels. while this book is about the jewish people, i had to read more than fifty pages before getting anywhere near a person who could be considered jewish. the historical background that preceded was more than informative; it put what was to come in great perspective.
what are you reading this solitude sunday?
Friday, May 9, 2014
Thursday, May 8, 2014
thoughtful thursday
bobbie ann mason:
one day i was counting the cats and i absent-mindedly counted myself.
one day i was counting the cats and i absent-mindedly counted myself.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's go outside day for whimsical wednesday! take time to be in the fresh air and sunshine (hopefully you have sunshine today). do whatever you enjoy doing outside. have a picnic, sit on the porch, take a walk, go fishing, ride a bike. just go outside and do it!
here's what i did for go outside whimsical wednesday:
*set up the new birdbath.
*filled the existing bird feeders and hung new ones.
*talked to the new kittens.
*refilled the hummingbird feeders with fresh nectar.
*played with doggie, waif.
*set out corn for mama raccoon and her kits.
*sat on the porch to rest and enjoy!
what did you do for go outside whimsical wednesday?!?
here's what i did for go outside whimsical wednesday:
*set up the new birdbath.
*filled the existing bird feeders and hung new ones.
*talked to the new kittens.
*refilled the hummingbird feeders with fresh nectar.
*played with doggie, waif.
*set out corn for mama raccoon and her kits.
*sat on the porch to rest and enjoy!
what did you do for go outside whimsical wednesday?!?
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share any and all trivia! we have created categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! trivia that is very unusual to behold.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences you have but others don't believe it happened.
*general trivia of fun and interesting factoids.
*your category! start a trivia category for trivia tuesday!
in the NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! category: i watched a pair of cardinals sitting opposite one another, munch cracked corn at the tray bird feeder. it was as if they were dining at a restaurant or a kitchen table. suddenly the female leaned toward the male and gave him a bit of her food; the exchange beak to beak. soon after, he shared a bite with her. they chattered and ate and shared. it was sweet.
what's your trivia for trivia tuesday!?
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! trivia that is very unusual to behold.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences you have but others don't believe it happened.
*general trivia of fun and interesting factoids.
*your category! start a trivia category for trivia tuesday!
in the NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! category: i watched a pair of cardinals sitting opposite one another, munch cracked corn at the tray bird feeder. it was as if they were dining at a restaurant or a kitchen table. suddenly the female leaned toward the male and gave him a bit of her food; the exchange beak to beak. soon after, he shared a bite with her. they chattered and ate and shared. it was sweet.
what's your trivia for trivia tuesday!?
Monday, May 5, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wedneday! go outside! make plans to take a walk, sit on the porch, read in a park, throw pebbles in a pond. whatever you like to do outside, do it for a bit on whimsical wednesday to celebrate the beautiful spring weather!
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect. reflect by writing in a person journal, a memory journal, a special themed journal (i keep a journal about my farm), a notable notebook (in which to record quotes, ideas, interesting facts). connect with others by calling, writing, sending a card, connecting on social media, email, visiting, or any way you wish to connect.
for moments monday i reflected by writing in the farm journal. and the memory journal; dad and his always successful ability to find a four leaf clover. i connected by writing letters, thank you notes, and making a few calls.
how did you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
for moments monday i reflected by writing in the farm journal. and the memory journal; dad and his always successful ability to find a four leaf clover. i connected by writing letters, thank you notes, and making a few calls.
how did you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
Sunday, May 4, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book; any book but those especially that rests on our bookshelves that we have been meaning to read.
my reading session was later today as i had out of town company this weekend. when i could settle down to read, i was able to finish thomas cahill's, how the irish saved civilization; the untold story of ireland's heroic role from the fall of rome to the rise of medieval europe. this volume is the first in cahill's, hinges of history series. the remaining few chapters described how ireland became diminished through invasions, famine and mass emigration. however, it was concluded, that the irish gave so much to the world, through the fall of rome and dark ages, that nothing could diminish this land and it's people.
what are you reading? share your book with us here at the whimsey project.
my reading session was later today as i had out of town company this weekend. when i could settle down to read, i was able to finish thomas cahill's, how the irish saved civilization; the untold story of ireland's heroic role from the fall of rome to the rise of medieval europe. this volume is the first in cahill's, hinges of history series. the remaining few chapters described how ireland became diminished through invasions, famine and mass emigration. however, it was concluded, that the irish gave so much to the world, through the fall of rome and dark ages, that nothing could diminish this land and it's people.
what are you reading? share your book with us here at the whimsey project.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
miscellaneous
the late april warming was encouraging. with the advent of may, however, came cold and rain. the porch will have to wait.
house wrens are, once again, building a nest in the gourd birdhouse next to the dining room window. as i discovered last year, after they abandoned the gourd, wrens prepare several nests then select the one that best suits. maybe they will deem the gourd birdhouse worthy this season.
the may apples are blooming. soon there will be apples. may apples are wildflowers. the plant resembles a wee umbrella as the stalk is straight with a circle of large leaves atop. the blossom appears directly under the leaves and is replaced by a small green globe that's known as the apple. they are very whimsical.
so many turkeys about. it must be the season because i caught sight of a male in full display yesterday. he was so proud of all those feathers fanning out behind him.
the blossoms on the flowering trees are larger and fuller. so many dogwood trees clustered together looks like snow on the branches. interspersed with the red bud trees, the vista is striking.
house wrens are, once again, building a nest in the gourd birdhouse next to the dining room window. as i discovered last year, after they abandoned the gourd, wrens prepare several nests then select the one that best suits. maybe they will deem the gourd birdhouse worthy this season.
the may apples are blooming. soon there will be apples. may apples are wildflowers. the plant resembles a wee umbrella as the stalk is straight with a circle of large leaves atop. the blossom appears directly under the leaves and is replaced by a small green globe that's known as the apple. they are very whimsical.
so many turkeys about. it must be the season because i caught sight of a male in full display yesterday. he was so proud of all those feathers fanning out behind him.
the blossoms on the flowering trees are larger and fuller. so many dogwood trees clustered together looks like snow on the branches. interspersed with the red bud trees, the vista is striking.
Friday, May 2, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
whimsical wednesday
we're playing history detectives for whimsical wednesday. the catalyst? a product from the kitchen that has the company's founding date on the package. for example, kikkoman soy sauce since 1066. after the date has been determined, do a web search of web search for events that happened in that year (1066 in our example).
in my kitchen cupboard i grabbed a bag of chocolate chips. the brand is ghirardelli. according to the banner on the package, the ghirardelli chocolate company was founded in 1852. my history searched focused on that year, 1852. here's what i learned:
*1852 was a leap year.
*uncle tom's cabin by harriett beecher stowe was published.
*the netherlands issued postage stamps for the first time.
*napoleon became emperor of france.
*the uncle sam cartoon made his debut in the new york lantern weekly.
*roget's thesaurus, first edition, was published.
*both loyola college (america) and university of sydney (australia) were founded.
*the flaked cereal industry began with john kellogg's corn flakes.
*emma snodgrass was arrested in boston for wearing pants!
what history did you discover looking in your kitchen cupboards or refrigerator this whimsical wednesday?
in my kitchen cupboard i grabbed a bag of chocolate chips. the brand is ghirardelli. according to the banner on the package, the ghirardelli chocolate company was founded in 1852. my history searched focused on that year, 1852. here's what i learned:
*1852 was a leap year.
*uncle tom's cabin by harriett beecher stowe was published.
*the netherlands issued postage stamps for the first time.
*napoleon became emperor of france.
*the uncle sam cartoon made his debut in the new york lantern weekly.
*roget's thesaurus, first edition, was published.
*both loyola college (america) and university of sydney (australia) were founded.
*the flaked cereal industry began with john kellogg's corn flakes.
*emma snodgrass was arrested in boston for wearing pants!
what history did you discover looking in your kitchen cupboards or refrigerator this whimsical wednesday?
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia. we have trivia categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! experiences that are most unusual and gobsmacking!
*you did not! experiences you have and share with others and they don't believe you because it's amazing!
*what's in a name? surnames that match a person's profession.
*general trivia; facts that are fun to share.
*your category. add a category of trivia to share on trivia tuesday.
my trivia is in the "what's in a name?" category: a dude i know who runs a landscaping business is named busenbark; his name is pronounced bush n bark!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! experiences that are most unusual and gobsmacking!
*you did not! experiences you have and share with others and they don't believe you because it's amazing!
*what's in a name? surnames that match a person's profession.
*general trivia; facts that are fun to share.
*your category. add a category of trivia to share on trivia tuesday.
my trivia is in the "what's in a name?" category: a dude i know who runs a landscaping business is named busenbark; his name is pronounced bush n bark!
Monday, April 28, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! we are taking a history adventure via a product in the kitchen! more on wednesday!
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect. we reflect by writing in our memory books (any notebook in which to record random memories), a themed journal, a personal journal, a notable notebooks (any notebook in which to record facts, trivia, quotes, ideas and so forth) or any other type of reflection notebook you may keep. we connect by reaching out to others: call, write, visit, email, send a card or flowers.
today i reflected by writing in my themed journal, the journal i keep about the farm; new trails in the meadow, first hummingbird sighting, kittens! there's always something about the farm to record in the themed journal. i connected by sending cards, letters, email and making phone calls.
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
today i reflected by writing in my themed journal, the journal i keep about the farm; new trails in the meadow, first hummingbird sighting, kittens! there's always something about the farm to record in the themed journal. i connected by sending cards, letters, email and making phone calls.
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
Sunday, April 27, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project! our day to spend time with a book. pull a book off the bookshelf that you have been meaning to read for awhile now. devote as much time as you wish to your book.
i began a new book this week. the first in a series, the hinges of history, by thomas cahill. i'm reading volume one, entitled, how the irish saved civilization; the untold story of ireland's heroic role from the fall of rome to the rise of medieval europe.
it's difficult to select standout details in such a book. it's all so woven together that there's not one fact that can be pointed to as more important or interesting than another fact. what is wonderful about this book, this series, is mr cahill delves into those aspects of history that has gotten little to no attention. reading this slim volume, i'm learned so much about the greco/roman civilizations, the history of ireland and how fascinating the irish people were (are?). i've learned how patrick, a kidnapped member of nobility in roman britian and made slave in ireland, became st patrick. one of the most important historical figures for ireland, he set the stage for ireland's progression from barbarians to a learned, sophisticated civilization. a civilization that saved world civilization. how? by saving the written word from all over the world.
what are you reading? share your book with us at the whimsey project.
i began a new book this week. the first in a series, the hinges of history, by thomas cahill. i'm reading volume one, entitled, how the irish saved civilization; the untold story of ireland's heroic role from the fall of rome to the rise of medieval europe.
it's difficult to select standout details in such a book. it's all so woven together that there's not one fact that can be pointed to as more important or interesting than another fact. what is wonderful about this book, this series, is mr cahill delves into those aspects of history that has gotten little to no attention. reading this slim volume, i'm learned so much about the greco/roman civilizations, the history of ireland and how fascinating the irish people were (are?). i've learned how patrick, a kidnapped member of nobility in roman britian and made slave in ireland, became st patrick. one of the most important historical figures for ireland, he set the stage for ireland's progression from barbarians to a learned, sophisticated civilization. a civilization that saved world civilization. how? by saving the written word from all over the world.
what are you reading? share your book with us at the whimsey project.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
miscellaneous
the leaves of trees are bursting forth. everything is suddenly greener! the dogwood and redbud trees are blooming so there's vivid white and red amid the bright green.
the hummingbird feeders were hung this week in preparation for the arrival of those wee friends. first hummingbird sighting this morning! oh, how i love the hummingbirds. zip and zoom time!
kittens! we have kittens. three of the outdoor kitties were full in figure and now they aren't. i knew there were babies but didn't know where they were. waif doggie sniffed out some of them, close to the house. i peeked at them and thought, "oh, i don't want more kittens!! aren't they cute!?"
the screened porch is tidy and ready for guests. come sit a spell. we'll have tea. hot or iced, with or without lemon, whichever you prefer!
the hummingbird feeders were hung this week in preparation for the arrival of those wee friends. first hummingbird sighting this morning! oh, how i love the hummingbirds. zip and zoom time!
kittens! we have kittens. three of the outdoor kitties were full in figure and now they aren't. i knew there were babies but didn't know where they were. waif doggie sniffed out some of them, close to the house. i peeked at them and thought, "oh, i don't want more kittens!! aren't they cute!?"
the screened porch is tidy and ready for guests. come sit a spell. we'll have tea. hot or iced, with or without lemon, whichever you prefer!
Friday, April 25, 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
thoughtful thursday
albert einstein:
there are only two ways to live your life. one is as though nothing is a miracle. the other is as though everything is a miracle.
there are only two ways to live your life. one is as though nothing is a miracle. the other is as though everything is a miracle.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's national "take a chance" day for whimsical wednesday! take a chance on something, anything, great or small.
i took a chance this whimsical wednesday. i took a chance on saving a transplanted african violet. a transplant from mom's main african violet was brought home in january. it did well enough, slowly re-establishing itself in new soil, in a new pot, in a new environment. then i was gone for more than a month helping mom after her fall. in the meantime, unable to tend the transplant, it languished. when i got home i was sad it was limping along but watered it and hoped for the best. today i took the transplant from the pot and removed all the withered leaves. that left two obvious starts of a few green, supple leaves. those were divided and planted in two separate pots. after getting a drink of water the "new" plants were returned to the shelf under the sun room window. just seeing them, looking hopeful, made me glad i took a chance on saving the transplanted african violet for whimsical wednesday. film at eleven!
what did you take a chance on for whimsical wednesday? share!
i took a chance this whimsical wednesday. i took a chance on saving a transplanted african violet. a transplant from mom's main african violet was brought home in january. it did well enough, slowly re-establishing itself in new soil, in a new pot, in a new environment. then i was gone for more than a month helping mom after her fall. in the meantime, unable to tend the transplant, it languished. when i got home i was sad it was limping along but watered it and hoped for the best. today i took the transplant from the pot and removed all the withered leaves. that left two obvious starts of a few green, supple leaves. those were divided and planted in two separate pots. after getting a drink of water the "new" plants were returned to the shelf under the sun room window. just seeing them, looking hopeful, made me glad i took a chance on saving the transplanted african violet for whimsical wednesday. film at eleven!
what did you take a chance on for whimsical wednesday? share!
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia. we have several categories and invite you to share your own category:
*general trivia, fun facts and interesting tidbits.
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! the most unusual experiences.
*what's in a name? someone's surname that matches their profession.
*you did not! in which you relate an experience to others and they respond with YOU DID NOT! or are otherwise incredulous.
in the YOU DID NOT! category, my experiences in australia provoked this response on more than one occasion! we were in a forest hiking and i saw a koala sleeping in a tree. we were in a nature preserve and i held a koala. we were in the great barrier reef and i saw a purple star fish. i told australians that i saw a koala in the wild and they said YOU DID NOT! for it seems sightings in the wild are rare. after returning to america and shared all these experiences with friends at several opportunities and they all said YOU DID NOT! i did, australia and america. i really, really did!
share your trivia with us today at the whimsey project!
*general trivia, fun facts and interesting tidbits.
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! the most unusual experiences.
*what's in a name? someone's surname that matches their profession.
*you did not! in which you relate an experience to others and they respond with YOU DID NOT! or are otherwise incredulous.
in the YOU DID NOT! category, my experiences in australia provoked this response on more than one occasion! we were in a forest hiking and i saw a koala sleeping in a tree. we were in a nature preserve and i held a koala. we were in the great barrier reef and i saw a purple star fish. i told australians that i saw a koala in the wild and they said YOU DID NOT! for it seems sightings in the wild are rare. after returning to america and shared all these experiences with friends at several opportunities and they all said YOU DID NOT! i did, australia and america. i really, really did!
share your trivia with us today at the whimsey project!
Monday, April 21, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! it's national take a chance day! sooooo.... let's take a chance for whimsical wednesday. be thinking about what you'd like to take a chance on!
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect. we reflect by writing in our memory books (any notebook in which to record random memories), personal journals, a themed journal (i keep a journal about life on the farm), notable notebooks (any notebook in which to record interesting facts, quotes, ideas). we connect by visiting with others, calling, writing letters, sending cards, email or any other way people wish to connect.
my reflections included writing in the farm journal and recording the memory of dyeing easter eggs when a child. my connections included letter writing, sending birthday cards and thank you notes for kindnesses offered to me.
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
my reflections included writing in the farm journal and recording the memory of dyeing easter eggs when a child. my connections included letter writing, sending birthday cards and thank you notes for kindnesses offered to me.
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
Sunday, April 20, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. pull that book off the shelf that you've intended to read and do so; for however time you have to devote to reading
for christmas past i gifted my friend a book entitled a cup of comfort edited by colleen sell. the book is composed of personal experiences. the cover of the book reads: "timeless stories that warm your heart, lift your spirit and enrich your life." she really enjoyed the book and told me more than once she wanted me to read the book as well. thinking it wouldn't come to that i didn't consider the possibility. however, she handed me the book last sunday, the first opportunity we had to see each other in several months. the look on her face to share this gift with me told me not to disappoint. i picked the book up on tuesday and read part of it. thursday i picked the book up and read more of it.
this morning i finished what remained which wasn't much. it was the perfect read for easter sunday. the personal stories of the authors were very touching and thoughtful. two of the stories were my favorites. and, no surprise, they featured animals. miracle fish. the mom somehow managed to, without her knowledge, drain the fish tank. when it was discovered that the fish were in the dry tank the family assumed the fish were dead. preparing for fishie funerals, water was put back in the tank so the fish would float to the top of the tank. instead of floating, they began to move. slowly at first but breathing and recovering. the family was so happy that they had miracle fish. sing your song. the author of this story had a bird. the birdie was out of the cage while she was running the vacuum cleaner. yes, as you imagined, somehow she managed to vacuum the bird into the machine! frantically she turned off the vacuum cleaner and tore into the bag. there was her birdie! it popped out and flew to a perch and began to sing just as it was doing before it's remarkable adventure with the vacuum cleaner. with this song, however, the birdie sang minus all of its feathers!
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
for christmas past i gifted my friend a book entitled a cup of comfort edited by colleen sell. the book is composed of personal experiences. the cover of the book reads: "timeless stories that warm your heart, lift your spirit and enrich your life." she really enjoyed the book and told me more than once she wanted me to read the book as well. thinking it wouldn't come to that i didn't consider the possibility. however, she handed me the book last sunday, the first opportunity we had to see each other in several months. the look on her face to share this gift with me told me not to disappoint. i picked the book up on tuesday and read part of it. thursday i picked the book up and read more of it.
this morning i finished what remained which wasn't much. it was the perfect read for easter sunday. the personal stories of the authors were very touching and thoughtful. two of the stories were my favorites. and, no surprise, they featured animals. miracle fish. the mom somehow managed to, without her knowledge, drain the fish tank. when it was discovered that the fish were in the dry tank the family assumed the fish were dead. preparing for fishie funerals, water was put back in the tank so the fish would float to the top of the tank. instead of floating, they began to move. slowly at first but breathing and recovering. the family was so happy that they had miracle fish. sing your song. the author of this story had a bird. the birdie was out of the cage while she was running the vacuum cleaner. yes, as you imagined, somehow she managed to vacuum the bird into the machine! frantically she turned off the vacuum cleaner and tore into the bag. there was her birdie! it popped out and flew to a perch and began to sing just as it was doing before it's remarkable adventure with the vacuum cleaner. with this song, however, the birdie sang minus all of its feathers!
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
miscellaneous
the grass is dotted with splashes of yellow! dandelions are everywhere, as yesterday's photo friday attests. either the grass is high or the stems of the dandelions are short because the blossoms are very close to the ground. often they are nestled in the grass. when i see them i think pats of butter! that causes me to giggle!
wee squirrels are romping about. woodpeckers are hopping along tree trunks. birds, mostly cardinals, are flocking to the bird feeders. watching the gold finches reminds me that it's time to cook sugar water to fill the hummingbird feeders. they will soon return.
the easter eggs begun on whimsical wednesday were completed on friday. the eggs rested in the food color solution for two days and when they were removed beautiful blue eggs. the factor that thrilled the most, since i was working with natural substances, was the variations of how the different eggs accepted the food coloring dye. after the eggs dried i was tempted to leave them as they were because they were already beautiful. however, i wanted to play so, using gold and silver metallic permanent markers, i made minimal geometric patterns on the eggs. the designs were influenced by the dye patterns of each individual egg. the results were pleasing. my girls and grandchildren, having viewed the photos i sent them, approved. well done easter eggs!
wee squirrels are romping about. woodpeckers are hopping along tree trunks. birds, mostly cardinals, are flocking to the bird feeders. watching the gold finches reminds me that it's time to cook sugar water to fill the hummingbird feeders. they will soon return.
the easter eggs begun on whimsical wednesday were completed on friday. the eggs rested in the food color solution for two days and when they were removed beautiful blue eggs. the factor that thrilled the most, since i was working with natural substances, was the variations of how the different eggs accepted the food coloring dye. after the eggs dried i was tempted to leave them as they were because they were already beautiful. however, i wanted to play so, using gold and silver metallic permanent markers, i made minimal geometric patterns on the eggs. the designs were influenced by the dye patterns of each individual egg. the results were pleasing. my girls and grandchildren, having viewed the photos i sent them, approved. well done easter eggs!
Friday, April 18, 2014
Thursday, April 17, 2014
thoughtful thursday
washington irving:
there is a sacredness in tears..... they are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and of unspeakable love.
there is a sacredness in tears..... they are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and of unspeakable love.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
a whimsey project announcement!
announcing a whimsey project give-away! follow the whimsey project blog beginning today. once there are 100 followers, there will be a drawing for a wonderful gift:
my friend, bob tarte, best selling pet book author, has donated an autographed copy of his latest book, KITTY CORNERED, for the whimsey project give-away. i am grateful to bob for supplying the gift for our give-away and very excited for the whimsey project follower who will receive his book.
bob has also writted ENSLAVED BY DUCKS, which was a wall street journal best seller as well as the number one best selling pet book on amazon. KITTY CORNERED was an independent bookstore best seller and an alternate selection in four book clubs in 2012, including the mystery guild book club. for more information about bob and his wife, linda, and his books visit his website: http://www.bobtarte.com/
ok, all you wonderfully whimsical persons, become a whimsey project follower today!
my friend, bob tarte, best selling pet book author, has donated an autographed copy of his latest book, KITTY CORNERED, for the whimsey project give-away. i am grateful to bob for supplying the gift for our give-away and very excited for the whimsey project follower who will receive his book.
bob has also writted ENSLAVED BY DUCKS, which was a wall street journal best seller as well as the number one best selling pet book on amazon. KITTY CORNERED was an independent bookstore best seller and an alternate selection in four book clubs in 2012, including the mystery guild book club. for more information about bob and his wife, linda, and his books visit his website: http://www.bobtarte.com/
ok, all you wonderfully whimsical persons, become a whimsey project follower today!
whimsical wednesday
it's whimsical wednesday and we're getting ready for easter. it's an open-ended activity today as everyone will be doing whatever it is they do to prepare for their celebration.
for whimsical wednesday i made easter eggs; or at least began the preparation. what is different this year for easter egg dyeing is the method. i'm always looking for new processes for traditional activities like dyeing easter eggs. i was excited to find a method i had never tried before. eggs are usually dyed with others, namely the grandchildren, so this passive method of dyeing easter eggs really wouldn't function well as a group activity.
after boiling a dozen eggs and cooling them in a bowl of cold water, they were transferred to a large bowl filled with blue food coloring (plus vinegar and water). the eggs will rest in the blue food coloring bath in the refrigerator overnight. tomorrow i will discover how deeply the blue food coloring dyed the eggs. if they aren't blue enough for me, they'll rest a bit longer. when they are the intensity of blue i'm working toward, out of the food coloring solution they'll come. from there the eggs will dry and then they can be embellished.
the best part of dyeing easter eggs, besides the pleasure of doing so, is the deviled eggs i make with the boiled eggs after easter. yum!
how did you prepare for your easter celebration this whimsical wednesday?
for whimsical wednesday i made easter eggs; or at least began the preparation. what is different this year for easter egg dyeing is the method. i'm always looking for new processes for traditional activities like dyeing easter eggs. i was excited to find a method i had never tried before. eggs are usually dyed with others, namely the grandchildren, so this passive method of dyeing easter eggs really wouldn't function well as a group activity.
after boiling a dozen eggs and cooling them in a bowl of cold water, they were transferred to a large bowl filled with blue food coloring (plus vinegar and water). the eggs will rest in the blue food coloring bath in the refrigerator overnight. tomorrow i will discover how deeply the blue food coloring dyed the eggs. if they aren't blue enough for me, they'll rest a bit longer. when they are the intensity of blue i'm working toward, out of the food coloring solution they'll come. from there the eggs will dry and then they can be embellished.
the best part of dyeing easter eggs, besides the pleasure of doing so, is the deviled eggs i make with the boiled eggs after easter. yum!
how did you prepare for your easter celebration this whimsical wednesday?
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! share any and all categories of trivia: not something you see every day, a person's name that matches their profession, unusual experiences, fun facts, whatever you've got! share!
NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! living in the country, on an isolated 40 acres, there are no curtains on the windows of the house. one very early morning, as dawn was just breaking, i was in bed. suddenly i had the feeling that something was looking at me! i turned my head to look out the window. there was something looking at me! a deer was standing close to the house and peering through the window at me!
NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! living in the country, on an isolated 40 acres, there are no curtains on the windows of the house. one very early morning, as dawn was just breaking, i was in bed. suddenly i had the feeling that something was looking at me! i turned my head to look out the window. there was something looking at me! a deer was standing close to the house and peering through the window at me!
Monday, April 14, 2014
get ready.....
we're getting ready for easter for whimsical wednesday! prepare cards, your menu, work on your decorations. do what you do to get ready to celebrate!
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect. we reflect by writing in our memory books (any notebook in which to record random memories). we might write in a personal journal. we could record tidbits in our notable notebooks (any notebook in which to collect interesting facts, quotes, ideas). we connect by writing, calling, visiting others. or by any means that works best for those involved.
i keep a journal about life on the farm. i wrote about the coming of spring and all the birds i have been seeing. cards are in the mail and sent email to connect with a few friends i haven't talked to in awhile.
how do you reflect and/or connect? share your ideas as well as your reflections and/or connections.
i keep a journal about life on the farm. i wrote about the coming of spring and all the birds i have been seeing. cards are in the mail and sent email to connect with a few friends i haven't talked to in awhile.
how do you reflect and/or connect? share your ideas as well as your reflections and/or connections.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday. our day to spend time with a book. we all have books on the shelf we have been meaning to read. solitude sunday is the perfect opportunity to enjoy those books. no time requirement, just enjoy reading.
my time with bill bryson's the mother tongue; english and how it got that way ended with today's session. the remaining chapters discussed names, swearing, wordplay (games with words) and the future of english.
bits that caught my attention:
*names: macgillesheathenaich! a real surname.
*surnames came about based on profession or relation: smith, as in blacksmith. johnson, as in john's son.
*the japanese, the malayans, most polynesians and native american have no swear words in their languages.
*swear words evolve over time. what wasn't becomes and what is isn't. the euphemisms used for swear words are often silly or become a swear word themselves.
*since language began there has been wordplay.
*the crossword puzzle is the number word game. it first appeared in the new york world newspaper in 1913. the first volume of crossword puzzles was published in 1924 by simon and schuster.
next week i'll be discussing the next volume i stick my nose in. what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
my time with bill bryson's the mother tongue; english and how it got that way ended with today's session. the remaining chapters discussed names, swearing, wordplay (games with words) and the future of english.
bits that caught my attention:
*names: macgillesheathenaich! a real surname.
*surnames came about based on profession or relation: smith, as in blacksmith. johnson, as in john's son.
*the japanese, the malayans, most polynesians and native american have no swear words in their languages.
*swear words evolve over time. what wasn't becomes and what is isn't. the euphemisms used for swear words are often silly or become a swear word themselves.
*since language began there has been wordplay.
*the crossword puzzle is the number word game. it first appeared in the new york world newspaper in 1913. the first volume of crossword puzzles was published in 1924 by simon and schuster.
next week i'll be discussing the next volume i stick my nose in. what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
miscellaneous
the turtles have awakened! they line the bank of the lake, basking in the sunshine. this morning i spied them floating, as if in formation! an impressive flotilla they indeed made.
the gold finches are busily munching at the nijer seed feeders. it was neat to see at least a dozen pairs of cardinals enjoying the offerings at the other bird feeders.
wood ducks, canada geese, turkeys, the heron, the eagle all made appearances this week. and many more spring bulb flowers.
it's so nice out that the dog doesn't want to be inside. she only reluctantly comes in and only when i insist. it's time to get the screened porch tidy for the season of porch sitting is upon us!
my twitter picks for the week:
https://twitter.com/fabulousanimals/status/454706267572158464/photo/1
https://twitter.com/CuteEmergency/status/454333309536198656/photo/1
https://twitter.com/awwcuteness/status/453862431287431169/photo/1
the gold finches are busily munching at the nijer seed feeders. it was neat to see at least a dozen pairs of cardinals enjoying the offerings at the other bird feeders.
wood ducks, canada geese, turkeys, the heron, the eagle all made appearances this week. and many more spring bulb flowers.
it's so nice out that the dog doesn't want to be inside. she only reluctantly comes in and only when i insist. it's time to get the screened porch tidy for the season of porch sitting is upon us!
my twitter picks for the week:
https://twitter.com/fabulousanimals/status/454706267572158464/photo/1
https://twitter.com/CuteEmergency/status/454333309536198656/photo/1
https://twitter.com/awwcuteness/status/453862431287431169/photo/1
Friday, April 11, 2014
Thursday, April 10, 2014
thoughtful thursday
william wordsworth:
the best portion of a good man's life: his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.
the best portion of a good man's life: his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
whimsical wednesday
we're playing "what's in a name?" for whimsical wednesday! what does your name mean? and if you could name yourself, what would that name be?
theresa. that's me. named for my paternal german grandmother. the name derives from the greek verb therizo, which means to harvest. not a very popular name for girls, it was the 852nd name of choice in 2008. it's probably 1000+ by now! in 1952, the decade i was born, it was the 65th most popular name for girls. of all the name variants listed on wikipedia, i liked the name in polish: tesa.
since monday, our get ready day for whimsical wednesday, i thought and thought and thought about the name i would like to have. such an undertaking is difficult because names are not so easily derived for one, especially oneself! after much pondering i settled on lauren. i've never felt like a theresa and don't know that i feel like a lauren. however, lauren feels more like me than my given name (grandmother's name notwithstanding!). lauren comes from the latin, of laurentum, from the place of the laurel trees. the leaves of laurel trees (also known as bay leaves) were used to create victory crowns for athletic events.
what does your name mean? what name would you like to have? share with us here at the whimsey project!
theresa. that's me. named for my paternal german grandmother. the name derives from the greek verb therizo, which means to harvest. not a very popular name for girls, it was the 852nd name of choice in 2008. it's probably 1000+ by now! in 1952, the decade i was born, it was the 65th most popular name for girls. of all the name variants listed on wikipedia, i liked the name in polish: tesa.
since monday, our get ready day for whimsical wednesday, i thought and thought and thought about the name i would like to have. such an undertaking is difficult because names are not so easily derived for one, especially oneself! after much pondering i settled on lauren. i've never felt like a theresa and don't know that i feel like a lauren. however, lauren feels more like me than my given name (grandmother's name notwithstanding!). lauren comes from the latin, of laurentum, from the place of the laurel trees. the leaves of laurel trees (also known as bay leaves) were used to create victory crowns for athletic events.
what does your name mean? what name would you like to have? share with us here at the whimsey project!
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia; unusual experiences, interesting facts, stuff to laugh about. share your trivia today!
last whimsical wednesday was children's books day. my favorite children's book was pippi longstockings by astrid lindgren. curious about the origins of the story, i read about pippi on the net. in the old swedish language her name was pippi langstrump. pippi meant quirky! her full name was pippilotta delicatessa windowshade mackrelmint ephraim's daughter langstrump.
last whimsical wednesday was children's books day. my favorite children's book was pippi longstockings by astrid lindgren. curious about the origins of the story, i read about pippi on the net. in the old swedish language her name was pippi langstrump. pippi meant quirky! her full name was pippilotta delicatessa windowshade mackrelmint ephraim's daughter langstrump.
Monday, April 7, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! we're going to play what's in a name? find out what your name means (if you don't already know). if you could name yourself, what would that name be?
moments monday
moments monday. our day to reflect and/or connect at the whimsey project. we reflect by writing in our memory books (any notebook in which to record random memories). record interesting information in our notable notebook. (any notebook in which to record interesting facts, quotes or other tidbits of note to you).we connect by calling, writing others or in any manner that works best for you.
i connected by writing a pile of letters. i reflected by recording a few quotes in my notable notebook. how about you? how did you reflect and/or connect.
i connected by writing a pile of letters. i reflected by recording a few quotes in my notable notebook. how about you? how did you reflect and/or connect.
Sunday, April 6, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book!
chapter twelve of bill bryson's the mother tongue, english and how it got that way discusses english as a world language. one language understood by the majority of the world's inhabitants helps everyone communicate more effectively with one another. translations take much time and money. translations often miss the intent of what is said. businesses need language consistency to run efficiently. english words have found their way into general speech around the world.
my favorite bits:
*telephone is te le fung in china.
*the french go footing; not running or jogging.
*bacon is beikon in japan.
*seaspeak was developed by maritime authorities to keep words to a minimum for ships traversing waterways. "say again" for repeat please. "mistake" for error for examples.
chapter twelve of bill bryson's the mother tongue, english and how it got that way discusses english as a world language. one language understood by the majority of the world's inhabitants helps everyone communicate more effectively with one another. translations take much time and money. translations often miss the intent of what is said. businesses need language consistency to run efficiently. english words have found their way into general speech around the world.
my favorite bits:
*telephone is te le fung in china.
*the french go footing; not running or jogging.
*bacon is beikon in japan.
*seaspeak was developed by maritime authorities to keep words to a minimum for ships traversing waterways. "say again" for repeat please. "mistake" for error for examples.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
miscellaneous
home! home! home! i've been home for almost one entire week.
being in tennessee then back on the farm has afforded me the opportunity to enjoy the coming of spring twice. i left tennessee having seen the spring bulbs bloom and arrived in illinois to watch them emerge here.
it appears that a few of the female kitties were busy while i was away. they are expecting. all kitties are accounted for except one. hopefully she'll come home as i have called for her several times a day every day.
doggie got home from her doggie friends' house and made herself right at home. she remembered where her treats are!
wood ducks! lots and lots of wood ducks have been visiting the farm's lake. also the canada goose pair.
my friend kathy and i were in the driveway upon arrival last sunday evening. movement by the lake caught my attention. as the heron took flight across the lake i said, "look! the heron!" wow! the heron was barely in the sky and i saw a huge bird almost overhead! "look! the eagle!" double wow! such a welcome home!
being in tennessee then back on the farm has afforded me the opportunity to enjoy the coming of spring twice. i left tennessee having seen the spring bulbs bloom and arrived in illinois to watch them emerge here.
it appears that a few of the female kitties were busy while i was away. they are expecting. all kitties are accounted for except one. hopefully she'll come home as i have called for her several times a day every day.
doggie got home from her doggie friends' house and made herself right at home. she remembered where her treats are!
wood ducks! lots and lots of wood ducks have been visiting the farm's lake. also the canada goose pair.
my friend kathy and i were in the driveway upon arrival last sunday evening. movement by the lake caught my attention. as the heron took flight across the lake i said, "look! the heron!" wow! the heron was barely in the sky and i saw a huge bird almost overhead! "look! the eagle!" double wow! such a welcome home!
Friday, April 4, 2014
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
whimsical wednesday
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! share your personal experience or factoid with us today. we enjoy all trivia but have a few categories unique to the whimsey project. these are, to name just a few: *NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! in which very unusual experiences are shared. *YOU DID NOT! in which experiences are shared with others and their response is YOU DID NOT! *WHAT'S IN A NAME? in which a person's last name matches their profession (ex: piano teacher named key). do you have a category for us to include on trivia tuesday? share that as well.
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