Wednesday, September 3, 2014
whimsical wednesday
we're enjoying photo albums for whimsical wednesday. look through your photo albums, work on your photo albums, create a photo album, look at someone else's photo album. however you would enjoy photo albums for whimsical wednesday, do that! then share your photo album experience with the whimsey project.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share trivia. we have categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unique experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! unique experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*i read somewhere..... neat stuff read.
*internet fun..... neat stuff from the internet.
*what's in a name? a person's profession and surname match.
*general trivia.
*your category! create a trivia category for trivia tuesday.
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unique experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! unique experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*i read somewhere..... neat stuff read.
*internet fun..... neat stuff from the internet.
*what's in a name? a person's profession and surname match.
*general trivia.
*your category! create a trivia category for trivia tuesday.
Monday, September 1, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! it's photo album day! look at your photo albums, put photos in albums, make a homemade photo album; whatever strikes your photo album whimsey.
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect:
*reflect: write in any journal, create a memory book in which to record random memories, start a notable notebook in which to record random neat stuff.
*connect: make any connection with someone else; call, write, send a card, email, text, visit.
*memorabilia: everyone has memorabilia. do something with it. put it in an album or box, create something with it or, if you are finished with it, throw it away.
*reflect: write in any journal, create a memory book in which to record random memories, start a notable notebook in which to record random neat stuff.
*connect: make any connection with someone else; call, write, send a card, email, text, visit.
*memorabilia: everyone has memorabilia. do something with it. put it in an album or box, create something with it or, if you are finished with it, throw it away.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book; especially those books that you have on the shelf and have been meaning to read for awhile.
chapter two of robert hughes' american visions, the epic history of art in america, ends with the introduction of well crafted, ornate furniture beyond that of the puritan or shaker utilitarian style. ornate in that the works of chippendale as described by the author as exuberant and with finesse. also, john smibert was the first european trained painter to make his home in america. his style of painting portraits influenced an entire generation of american born artists.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
chapter two of robert hughes' american visions, the epic history of art in america, ends with the introduction of well crafted, ornate furniture beyond that of the puritan or shaker utilitarian style. ornate in that the works of chippendale as described by the author as exuberant and with finesse. also, john smibert was the first european trained painter to make his home in america. his style of painting portraits influenced an entire generation of american born artists.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's grandchildren's choice for whimsical wednesday! my grandchildren that is. if you have grandchildren, do something they would like to do. no grandchildren, do it with kids. no kids available do it with friends. no friends available do something on a whim by yourself! we'll see what the day brings!
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share trivia. we have categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read.
*internet fun. neat stuff from the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. create a trivia category for trivia tuesday!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read.
*internet fun. neat stuff from the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. create a trivia category for trivia tuesday!
Monday, August 25, 2014
get ready.....
it's grandchildren for whimsical wednesday! mine are here for their summer visit. they are going to surprise me as to what our whimsical activity will be come wednesday. if you have grandchildren, indulge them. if no grandchildren, have fun with your kids. if you don't have kids get together with siblings or friends. no siblings or friends available? play by yourself! do something on a whim!
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect.
*reflect by writing in a journal. i have a personal journal, a themed journal (farm) and a memory book in which i record random memories. also i have a notable notebook. it's for fun and interesting stuff i come across as well as ideas.
*connect by writing, calling, visiting, sending cards or any other way that works best for the persons involved.
*memorabilia: organize your memories. put them in a box or a scrapbook. create with them. if you are finished with them, throw them away!
how will you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
*reflect by writing in a journal. i have a personal journal, a themed journal (farm) and a memory book in which i record random memories. also i have a notable notebook. it's for fun and interesting stuff i come across as well as ideas.
*connect by writing, calling, visiting, sending cards or any other way that works best for the persons involved.
*memorabilia: organize your memories. put them in a box or a scrapbook. create with them. if you are finished with them, throw them away!
how will you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
Sunday, August 24, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. any book will do but those that have been waiting to be read for a long time especially.
at the rate i'm going i'll be reading robert hughes' american visions, the epic history of art in america, for the rest of the year! currently i am reading about early american architecture. early mansions, plantations houses and such were build using plan books with designs from famous british/european architects. pick a design from a book or parts of designs for several plans and there's a house! not unlike modern times.
what are you reading? share your book with us at the whimsey project.
at the rate i'm going i'll be reading robert hughes' american visions, the epic history of art in america, for the rest of the year! currently i am reading about early american architecture. early mansions, plantations houses and such were build using plan books with designs from famous british/european architects. pick a design from a book or parts of designs for several plans and there's a house! not unlike modern times.
what are you reading? share your book with us at the whimsey project.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Thursday, August 21, 2014
thoughtful thursday
anonymous:
not all desires, hopes and dreams are fulfilled. rejoice and be grateful when they are.
not all desires, hopes and dreams are fulfilled. rejoice and be grateful when they are.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's UFOs for whimsical wednesday! look through old magazines. cut out pictures of items. then cut out parts of the items. leave them as is or pair with other pictures to create the UFOs. ask others what they think the items are/were. create art with the UFOs or greeting cards or just throw them away when you are finished with them. it's also national eat dessert first day. you can make UFOs and eat dessert first or do one or the other activity. oh, the whimsical choices this whimsical wednesday!
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share trivia. we have categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others that they don't believe.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read.
*internet fun. neat stuff on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category! create a trivia category for trivia tuesday at the whimsey project!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others that they don't believe.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read.
*internet fun. neat stuff on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category! create a trivia category for trivia tuesday at the whimsey project!
Monday, August 18, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! we are creating UFOs! look in magazines for pictures of common items. cut them out in such a way that it's difficult to discern what it is. then the fun begins. more details on wednesday! it's also national eat dessert first day! so if you are so inclined, eat dessert first!
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect.
*reflect: write in a journal, any journal. i have a personal journal, a themed journal about the farm, a memory notebook. also a notable notebook in which to record facts, ideas, quotes and such.
*connect: get together with someone, call, write, send a card, however you wish to connect with others.
*memorabilia: get your memorabilia rounded up! put it in a box, a scrapbook, just enjoy looking at it or, if you are finished with it, throw it away!
*reflect: write in a journal, any journal. i have a personal journal, a themed journal about the farm, a memory notebook. also a notable notebook in which to record facts, ideas, quotes and such.
*connect: get together with someone, call, write, send a card, however you wish to connect with others.
*memorabilia: get your memorabilia rounded up! put it in a box, a scrapbook, just enjoy looking at it or, if you are finished with it, throw it away!
Sunday, August 17, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. read any book but especially those that have been resting on the bookshelf for a long time, waiting to be read.
i continue to delve into american visions, the epic history of art in america, by robert hughes. currently i am reading about the puritan influence on art in the early beginnings of english settlements in the new world. one fact that makes sense: as art historians have looked back, they have thought puritan art was stark, without embellishment. what they were looking at, with so much time passed, was that the paint used to brightly color and the decorations in paint had been lost!
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
i continue to delve into american visions, the epic history of art in america, by robert hughes. currently i am reading about the puritan influence on art in the early beginnings of english settlements in the new world. one fact that makes sense: as art historians have looked back, they have thought puritan art was stark, without embellishment. what they were looking at, with so much time passed, was that the paint used to brightly color and the decorations in paint had been lost!
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
thoughtful thursday
libby glover:
there are two types of people in the world: those who love silverado and those who don't count.
there are two types of people in the world: those who love silverado and those who don't count.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's national left-handed day, so informs us by reader craftin with suz! she suggested it as our whimsical wednesday activity and a good suggestion it is! we'll be doing left-handed day with a twist. if you are left handed, use your right hand throughout the day. if you are right handed, use your left hand throughout the day. tell us about your (mis)adventures in being opposite handed!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share trivia. we have categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unique experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's profession matches their surname.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read.
*internet fun. neat stuff from the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. create a category for trivia tuesday!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unique experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's profession matches their surname.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read.
*internet fun. neat stuff from the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. create a category for trivia tuesday!
Monday, August 11, 2014
get ready.....
our whimsey project reader, craftin wiith suz, suggested we celebrate national left handed day, which is whimsical wednesday. that's a great suggestion so we shall! for whimsical wednesday, we'll celebrate with a twist. if you are left handed, use your right hand to do stuff. if you are right handed, use your left hand to do stuff.
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect.
*reflect by writing in a memory book, a personal journal, a themed journal, a fun stuff notebook (trivia, fun facts, definitions).
*connect by calling, writing, visiting others, or connecting by any means that works best for those involved.
*memorabilia! everyone has memorabilia to deal with. take time to deal with a bit of it. put it in a scrapbook, box, create something with it or throw it away!
how did you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
*reflect by writing in a memory book, a personal journal, a themed journal, a fun stuff notebook (trivia, fun facts, definitions).
*connect by calling, writing, visiting others, or connecting by any means that works best for those involved.
*memorabilia! everyone has memorabilia to deal with. take time to deal with a bit of it. put it in a scrapbook, box, create something with it or throw it away!
how did you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
Sunday, August 10, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book; especially those that have been resting, patiently, on the bookshelf awaiting to be read.
the book i began today is american visions: the epic history of art in america by robert hughes. unlike a few books i've been reading in a week's time, this one is hefty and will be my companion for awhile. thus far i have read the introduction and part of the first chapter. of course, with most early art for a society, it begins with religious art. so does this one. books such as these are enjoyable as you learn about the main topic, art, but it's contextual. thus, one learns about so much more about the factors that created that time in history.
what are you reading this solitude sunday? share your book with the whimsey project.
the book i began today is american visions: the epic history of art in america by robert hughes. unlike a few books i've been reading in a week's time, this one is hefty and will be my companion for awhile. thus far i have read the introduction and part of the first chapter. of course, with most early art for a society, it begins with religious art. so does this one. books such as these are enjoyable as you learn about the main topic, art, but it's contextual. thus, one learns about so much more about the factors that created that time in history.
what are you reading this solitude sunday? share your book with the whimsey project.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
miscellaneous
a few months ago, our whimsical wednesday activity was to take a chance. the chance i took was to rescue a transplant from mom's african violet. although the transplant was carefully nutured, it did not survive. when next in tennessee to visit mom, a new transplant will be brought back to the farm.
the new kitties have integrated successfully. they are right in the mix with the rest of the household. i knew they were into the routine when they came to the kitchen for the morning treat with the rest of the kitties. they are no longer shy!
the new kitties have integrated successfully. they are right in the mix with the rest of the household. i knew they were into the routine when they came to the kitchen for the morning treat with the rest of the kitties. they are no longer shy!
Friday, August 8, 2014
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's national wiggle your toes day for whimsical wednesday. it's also national root beer float day. wiggle your toes with a twist: wiggle them in a substance; mud, sand, water, rice, mashed potatoes! and later, enjoy a root beer float.
my toe wiggling experience was most pleasant. into a large tub filled with hot water, i rested my feet. over my toes i poured epsom salts and began to wiggle. the wiggling toes melted and mixed the salts into the water. there was a solid chunk of salts in the bag so that went into the tub, under my toes. it was fun to break up the chunk of salts with my toes. it tickled too. after the salts were dissolved, i began to wiggle my toes again the side of the plastic tub. that also tickled as the vibrations from the movement of my toes again the plastic were distinct. the squeaky sound was neat too. similar to a deep bullfrog ribbit. a reader commented that wiggling toes before bed can bring sounder sleep so i have been wiggling my toes at night. make toe wiggling a nightly ritual! there's neither root or float here in the house and i'm not inclined to leave to get any so it's doubtful if i'll be celebrating root beer float day. and that's ok as toe wiggling was more than enough fun this whimsical wednesday!
how did you celebrate wiggling toes and root beer float day?
my toe wiggling experience was most pleasant. into a large tub filled with hot water, i rested my feet. over my toes i poured epsom salts and began to wiggle. the wiggling toes melted and mixed the salts into the water. there was a solid chunk of salts in the bag so that went into the tub, under my toes. it was fun to break up the chunk of salts with my toes. it tickled too. after the salts were dissolved, i began to wiggle my toes again the side of the plastic tub. that also tickled as the vibrations from the movement of my toes again the plastic were distinct. the squeaky sound was neat too. similar to a deep bullfrog ribbit. a reader commented that wiggling toes before bed can bring sounder sleep so i have been wiggling my toes at night. make toe wiggling a nightly ritual! there's neither root or float here in the house and i'm not inclined to leave to get any so it's doubtful if i'll be celebrating root beer float day. and that's ok as toe wiggling was more than enough fun this whimsical wednesday!
how did you celebrate wiggling toes and root beer float day?
Tuesday, August 5, 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 you share with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere... neat stuff read but can't remember where and even if you do it's worth sharing.
*internet fun. neat stuff from the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. create a new category of trivia for the whimsey project!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences you share with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere... neat stuff read but can't remember where and even if you do it's worth sharing.
*internet fun. neat stuff from the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. create a new category of trivia for the whimsey project!
Monday, August 4, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! it's national wiggle your toes day. wiggle those toes but with a twist. wiggle them in a substance: water, sand, pebbles, mud, rice, whatever. what was your experience? it's also national root beer float day. after you wiggle those toes, enjoy a tasty treat, homemade or purchased.
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect.
*reflect: write in any journal. i keep a personal journal, a themed journal about my farm, a memory book in which to record random memories and a notable notebook in which i record random neat stuff.
*connect: reach out to others by calling, email, text, carrier pigeon, visits, cards, letters. or however best it works for the persons involved.
*memorabilia: take time to sort through some of your keepsakes. put in a scrapbook, a pretty box, create something with it. enjoy it again or throw it away if you no longer wish to keep it.
for moments monday i wrote in all of my journals and notebooks. i called a friend i hadn't spoken to in quite some time. working on the same box of memorabilia i started on last monday!
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
*reflect: write in any journal. i keep a personal journal, a themed journal about my farm, a memory book in which to record random memories and a notable notebook in which i record random neat stuff.
*connect: reach out to others by calling, email, text, carrier pigeon, visits, cards, letters. or however best it works for the persons involved.
*memorabilia: take time to sort through some of your keepsakes. put in a scrapbook, a pretty box, create something with it. enjoy it again or throw it away if you no longer wish to keep it.
for moments monday i wrote in all of my journals and notebooks. i called a friend i hadn't spoken to in quite some time. working on the same box of memorabilia i started on last monday!
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
Sunday, August 3, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. any book will do, however, focus on those long-waiting-to-be-read books already resting on the bookshelves.
having completed the music book during the week, i began cosmopolitanism by kwame anthony appiah. this volume about global ethics is one of the issues of our time series edited by henry louis gates, jr. thus far i have read the introduction which outlines the expansion and number of humans on the planet; how we evolved from small groups of people to the populated world of today. from knowing everyone within sight our entire lives to knowing relatively few people when considering the global scale of humanity, how should be function ethically in a world of strangers? i shall find out more during my next reading session.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
having completed the music book during the week, i began cosmopolitanism by kwame anthony appiah. this volume about global ethics is one of the issues of our time series edited by henry louis gates, jr. thus far i have read the introduction which outlines the expansion and number of humans on the planet; how we evolved from small groups of people to the populated world of today. from knowing everyone within sight our entire lives to knowing relatively few people when considering the global scale of humanity, how should be function ethically in a world of strangers? i shall find out more during my next reading session.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
miscellaneous
this week included paying attention to the results of moments monday. digging through a box of memorabilia, i found it contained several pieces of the grandchildren's art work, drawings and paintings and pictures with lots of stickers. this art work became the covers for several notebooks of different sizes. in addition to their art work, i used ribbon and washi and decorative duct tape to enhance the notebooks. it was satisfying to find a practical purpose for the art. some of the notebooks i will keep to use for memory books and notable notebooks. no doubt megan and jacob would like to have at least one and maybe other family members as well. it won't be long until the grandchildren are here for their yearly summer visit. i'm getting ready! and they can see the notebooks then.
the blooms are fading on the sunflowers across the road. it's been lovely enjoying them for more than a month. i got up close to take photographs. it was encouraging to hear the hum of so many bees! they were busy, busy. which is good for the flowers and good for the bees since bees are endangered.
summer weather continues to be mild. how lovely to have the windows open and enjoy porch sitting during the "dog days" of summer. august has arrived. soon school will begin and it won't be long until fall, then cold weather, arrives. enjoy summer while it's here to enjoy!
the blooms are fading on the sunflowers across the road. it's been lovely enjoying them for more than a month. i got up close to take photographs. it was encouraging to hear the hum of so many bees! they were busy, busy. which is good for the flowers and good for the bees since bees are endangered.
summer weather continues to be mild. how lovely to have the windows open and enjoy porch sitting during the "dog days" of summer. august has arrived. soon school will begin and it won't be long until fall, then cold weather, arrives. enjoy summer while it's here to enjoy!
Friday, August 1, 2014
Thursday, July 31, 2014
thoughtful thursday
winston churchill:
i cannot pretend to feel impartial about the colours. i rejoice with the brilliant ones, and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns.
i cannot pretend to feel impartial about the colours. i rejoice with the brilliant ones, and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
whimsical wednesday
we are writing a story for whimsical wednesday! a story of sorts, that is. on this day in 1935, the first penguin paperback book was published. that fact had me thinking about stories we enjoy so much we don't want them to end. when it does end we think about what happens next to the characters. for whimsical wednesday, think about a book that enthralled you this much and write a scenario that would continue the story. any book at any point in your life can be your featured story.
Tuesday, July 29, 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? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... something neat read but not necessarily remembered where.
*internet fun. neat stuff from the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category! create a category of trivia for the whimsey project.
internet fun! here's a neat fact i read on the internet: the first circulation library was founded by a dude named ramsey in edinburgh, scotland (a place i have had the pleasure of visiting)!
share your trivia with the whimsey project!
*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? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... something neat read but not necessarily remembered where.
*internet fun. neat stuff from the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category! create a category of trivia for the whimsey project.
internet fun! here's a neat fact i read on the internet: the first circulation library was founded by a dude named ramsey in edinburgh, scotland (a place i have had the pleasure of visiting)!
share your trivia with the whimsey project!
Monday, July 28, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! in 1935 the first penguin paperback book was published! in honor of this grand occasion, we shall write a book! we won't exactly write an entire book but an alternative to a book we enjoy. when stories end we are often sad it's over and wish the characters could remain with us longer. one way to make this happen is to extend the story. think of a story you really enjoyed and write a scenario of what would happen if the story continued.
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect:
*reflect by writing in any journal. i keep a personal journal, a themed journal about the farm, a memory book, a notable notebook in which to record neat stuff.
*connect by calling, writing, visiting, sending cards or any other way you wish to connect with others.
*memorabilia. take time to sort through the keepsakes everyone has. organize by category or year. put in boxes or scrapbooks or make stuff with it.
how did you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
*reflect by writing in any journal. i keep a personal journal, a themed journal about the farm, a memory book, a notable notebook in which to record neat stuff.
*connect by calling, writing, visiting, sending cards or any other way you wish to connect with others.
*memorabilia. take time to sort through the keepsakes everyone has. organize by category or year. put in boxes or scrapbooks or make stuff with it.
how did you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
Sunday, July 27, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book; especially those books on the shelf waiting to be read.
my time with a book continues with the chronicle of classical music, an intimate diary of the lives and music of the great composers; written by alan kendall. the advent of opera and its evolution in europe is the history of music i'm reading about now.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
my time with a book continues with the chronicle of classical music, an intimate diary of the lives and music of the great composers; written by alan kendall. the advent of opera and its evolution in europe is the history of music i'm reading about now.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
whimsical wednesday
my whimsical wednesday actually came a day early because a special, one-day-only event was yesterday. a friend and i attended a hummingbird festival at the home of another friend. the land of lincoln hummingbird bird banders were on hand to tell us about hummingbirds and to band, identify (m/f), measure and record each bird caught. birds could be adopted for a small fee, which i purchased. if my banded hummingbird is ever caught during a banding session in the future, i will be notified! the following photos depict the process: 1) catching the birds in nets. 2) individual birds placed in small bags. 3) banding and recording the bird. 4) preparing to release the bird (those who adopted a bird were given the experience of releasing birds, thus the transfer of bird from bander to adopter!
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Tuesday, July 22, 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 you.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*internet fun. neat stuff found on the internet.
*i read somewhere..... neat stuff read but can't remember where.
*general trivia.
*your category: do you have a category of trivia to share?
NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! while walking the driveway to collect the mail one day last week, i encountered a snake on the driveway; stretched out, catching rays. from a distance it looked like a piece of rope or a branch about an inch around and about eighteen inches long. however, it was apparent it was bright green so i was sure it was a snake. it was. he was on the right side of the driveway so i walked slowly around him on the left side. when i repeated the return trip he was still there and i walked slowly around him again. after i got half way toward the house, i turned around to look. he was still there catching rays. haven't seen him since, which is just fine with me!
share your trivia with us here at the whimsey project!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*internet fun. neat stuff found on the internet.
*i read somewhere..... neat stuff read but can't remember where.
*general trivia.
*your category: do you have a category of trivia to share?
NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! while walking the driveway to collect the mail one day last week, i encountered a snake on the driveway; stretched out, catching rays. from a distance it looked like a piece of rope or a branch about an inch around and about eighteen inches long. however, it was apparent it was bright green so i was sure it was a snake. it was. he was on the right side of the driveway so i walked slowly around him on the left side. when i repeated the return trip he was still there and i walked slowly around him again. after i got half way toward the house, i turned around to look. he was still there catching rays. haven't seen him since, which is just fine with me!
share your trivia with us here at the whimsey project!
Monday, July 21, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! july is national anti-boredom month! what will you do to keep boredom at bay on whimsical wednesday? planning begins.....
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect.
*reflect: write in any journal such as a memory book, themed journal, personal journal, notable notebook for random neat stuff.
*connect: visit, call, write, email, send a card or connect any way that works best for those involved.
*memorabilia: take a bit of time to organize your pile of experience tidbits that's just sitting in a box in the closet!
how did you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
*reflect: write in any journal such as a memory book, themed journal, personal journal, notable notebook for random neat stuff.
*connect: visit, call, write, email, send a card or connect any way that works best for those involved.
*memorabilia: take a bit of time to organize your pile of experience tidbits that's just sitting in a box in the closet!
how did you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
Sunday, July 20, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. any book will do but especially one you pull off the shelf you have been "meaning" to read.
a new book for me begins today. the chronicle of classical music: an intimate diary of the lives and music of the great composers by alan kendall. this morning i read the introduction, which explained how western music came to be.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
a new book for me begins today. the chronicle of classical music: an intimate diary of the lives and music of the great composers by alan kendall. this morning i read the introduction, which explained how western music came to be.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Thursday, July 17, 2014
thoughtful thursday
jhumpa lahiri:
that's the thing about books. they let you travel without moving your feet!
that's the thing about books. they let you travel without moving your feet!
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's challenge day for whimsical wednesday. create with the following elements:
object: bird(s)
colors: red and brown
shape: a shape found in nature
number: seven (7)
words: quote, saying, thought (yours or otherwise)
object: bird(s)
colors: red and brown
shape: a shape found in nature
number: seven (7)
words: quote, saying, thought (yours or otherwise)
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| my interpretation of the whimsical wednesday challenge! |
Tuesday, July 15, 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! a very unusual experience.
*YOU DID NOT! an experience you share with others and they don't believe you.
*i read somewhere... neat stuff you read but can't remember where.
*internet fun.... neat or funny stuff seen on the internet.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*general trivia.
*your category! create a trivia category for us!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! a very unusual experience.
*YOU DID NOT! an experience you share with others and they don't believe you.
*i read somewhere... neat stuff you read but can't remember where.
*internet fun.... neat or funny stuff seen on the internet.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*general trivia.
*your category! create a trivia category for us!
Monday, July 14, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! it's challenge day! think of how to create using the following:
object: bird(s)
colors: red and brown
shape: any shape found in nature
number: seven (7)
words: a quote, thought or idea (yours or otherwise)
object: bird(s)
colors: red and brown
shape: any shape found in nature
number: seven (7)
words: a quote, thought or idea (yours or otherwise)
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect. we reflect by writing in any type of journal. i keep a personal journal, a themed journal about the farm i live on, a memory book in which to record random memories and a notable notebook in which to record random information. we connect by writing, sending cards, calling, visiting with others or any way that works best for you to connect.
today we'll begin a third aspect of moments monday. every one, it seems, has a pile of memorabilia; playbills, ticket stubs, photographs, other small bits of reminders of experiences past. spend time with your keepsakes on moments monday. organize them into notebooks, albums, boxes. as you make sense of your jumble, take time to enjoy the memories of what each piece represents. if you find you do not wish to have a particular piece any longer, allow yourself to discard it.
my moments monday was filled with letter writing and card making (get well and thinking of you) and out to the mailbox to be picked up for delivery. i wrote in my memory book about rainbows, hummingbirds and the fourth of july in the farm journal and several quotes in the notable notebook.
how about you? how did you reflect and/or connect or dig through your memorabilia this moments monday?
today we'll begin a third aspect of moments monday. every one, it seems, has a pile of memorabilia; playbills, ticket stubs, photographs, other small bits of reminders of experiences past. spend time with your keepsakes on moments monday. organize them into notebooks, albums, boxes. as you make sense of your jumble, take time to enjoy the memories of what each piece represents. if you find you do not wish to have a particular piece any longer, allow yourself to discard it.
my moments monday was filled with letter writing and card making (get well and thinking of you) and out to the mailbox to be picked up for delivery. i wrote in my memory book about rainbows, hummingbirds and the fourth of july in the farm journal and several quotes in the notable notebook.
how about you? how did you reflect and/or connect or dig through your memorabilia this moments monday?
Sunday, July 13, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book.
my time with heretics and heroes, thomas cahill's volume six in the hinges of history series, continues. i continue to read about martin luther and thomas more. a major figure of the time is new to me, rabelais. i shall have to read about him in the future. he advised that people "live joyously"; sound advise. also present in the context of this time is ignatius loyola. like francis of assisi, he was born into wealth and power. like francis of assisi, he lived a life of privilege until that moment in his life's experience that began his conversion. he founded the jesuits.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project?
my time with heretics and heroes, thomas cahill's volume six in the hinges of history series, continues. i continue to read about martin luther and thomas more. a major figure of the time is new to me, rabelais. i shall have to read about him in the future. he advised that people "live joyously"; sound advise. also present in the context of this time is ignatius loyola. like francis of assisi, he was born into wealth and power. like francis of assisi, he lived a life of privilege until that moment in his life's experience that began his conversion. he founded the jesuits.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project?
Saturday, July 12, 2014
miscellaneous
here's the scottish shortbread recipe i baked for the whimsey project's fourth anniversary on this week's whimical wednesday:
mix together:
1 and 1/4 cups of flour
3 tablespoons sugar
cut in til mixture is crumbly:
1/2 cup of cold butter
once mixture is crumbly, finish blending the dough by hand. it will still be crumbly and somewhat stiff. put on a lightly greased cookie sheet, forming an even layer of dough into a square or rectangle. use a spring form pan and the shape will be round. lightly score the dough to create pieces (do not cut through the dough).
bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. the dough should be light golden brown (as the dough bakes, the butter in the dough melts and the shortbread becomes smooth and solid).
after removing the shortbread from the oven, gently cut the pieces by scoring completely through the baked dough using the pre-scored lines. let rest for about 15 minutes.
store shortbread in air tight container (if there's any left to contain)!
this recipe was on better homes and gardens online website, entitled three ingredient shortbread.
enjoy! it's yummy.
mix together:
1 and 1/4 cups of flour
3 tablespoons sugar
cut in til mixture is crumbly:
1/2 cup of cold butter
once mixture is crumbly, finish blending the dough by hand. it will still be crumbly and somewhat stiff. put on a lightly greased cookie sheet, forming an even layer of dough into a square or rectangle. use a spring form pan and the shape will be round. lightly score the dough to create pieces (do not cut through the dough).
bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. the dough should be light golden brown (as the dough bakes, the butter in the dough melts and the shortbread becomes smooth and solid).
after removing the shortbread from the oven, gently cut the pieces by scoring completely through the baked dough using the pre-scored lines. let rest for about 15 minutes.
store shortbread in air tight container (if there's any left to contain)!
this recipe was on better homes and gardens online website, entitled three ingredient shortbread.
enjoy! it's yummy.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's whimsical wednesday and we are celebrating the whimsey project's fourth anniversary! please celebrate with us in any way you wish. and tell us about how you celebrated!
i shall be baking one of my favorite treats, scottish shortbread; trying a brand new recipe! when it's baked, it shall be enjoyed on the porch with tea! film at eleven!
i shall be baking one of my favorite treats, scottish shortbread; trying a brand new recipe! when it's baked, it shall be enjoyed on the porch with tea! film at eleven!
Tuesday, July 8, 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! gobsmacking, unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... interesting stuff read but can't remember where.
*internet fun. neat stuff seen on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. start a new trivia category for trivia tuesday!
in the YOU DID NOT! category: saturday i made more than one hundred postcards in a single afternoon!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! gobsmacking, unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... interesting stuff read but can't remember where.
*internet fun. neat stuff seen on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. start a new trivia category for trivia tuesday!
in the YOU DID NOT! category: saturday i made more than one hundred postcards in a single afternoon!
Monday, July 7, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! the whimsey project will be celebrating its fourth anniversary, wednesday july 9th, so please celebrate with the whimsey project! celebrate however you wish. let us know how you celebrated come whimsical wednesday!
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect. reflect by writing in any type of journal. a notable notebook is for recording trivia; quotes, ideas, interesting stuff. connect by calling, writing, sending cards, visiting!
it's an upside down day for me so at some point i will reflect and/or connect! how about you?
it's an upside down day for me so at some point i will reflect and/or connect! how about you?
Sunday, July 6, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. any book, especially those books that have languished on the bookshelf you have been "intending" to read.
my journey through thomas cahill's hinges of history series, volume six, heretics and heores continues. this volume explores how renaissance artists and reformation priests created our world. having completed the renaissance artists section i have been reading about the reformation priests. the two figures that stand out are erasmus and luther; making an impact in the very early 1500s. there is quite a contrast between the two! as is the way they poked at establishment. where erasmus used humor, luther used reasoned theory and logic. one was ignored by authority, most notably the church, and one created the schism that split the church into catholicism and protestantism. a major hinge in history.
what are you reading? share your book here at the whimsey project!
my journey through thomas cahill's hinges of history series, volume six, heretics and heores continues. this volume explores how renaissance artists and reformation priests created our world. having completed the renaissance artists section i have been reading about the reformation priests. the two figures that stand out are erasmus and luther; making an impact in the very early 1500s. there is quite a contrast between the two! as is the way they poked at establishment. where erasmus used humor, luther used reasoned theory and logic. one was ignored by authority, most notably the church, and one created the schism that split the church into catholicism and protestantism. a major hinge in history.
what are you reading? share your book here at the whimsey project!
Saturday, July 5, 2014
miscellaneous
the seven wee kittens are romping about. they still scatter when they see me. all but one; a yellow who is quite bold. he doesn't want to be touched and will flee if approached. however, if there's no such threat he's sit rather close and watch everything that is going on. he feels secure enough to take a nap not five feet from me.
map and eli are still in the garage but they come in the house more and more. sometimes i pick them up and bring them into the house to have them sit on my lap for awhile (one at a time since both kitties are huge). this is also progress. when they first arrived, if i attempted to bring them into the house, they would jump down and zip back to the garage. map hides though. it can be days that i call for her and she doesn't respond. that causes me concern. and then she'll just pop out with a "here i am" demeanor!
the field across the road gets planted in a crop now. last year it was tall corn soldiers marching across the land in formation. this year's crop appeared to be soy beans when first the plants emerged. after a few weeks it became clear the crop was not soy beans but sunflowers! when more of the plants are in full blossom i shall take photographs.
tiny toads are hopping everywhere in the ground vegetation! lots and lots and lots of tiny toads. they are so cute. they make me giggle.
so many gorgeous wildflowers and perennials blooming.
map and eli are still in the garage but they come in the house more and more. sometimes i pick them up and bring them into the house to have them sit on my lap for awhile (one at a time since both kitties are huge). this is also progress. when they first arrived, if i attempted to bring them into the house, they would jump down and zip back to the garage. map hides though. it can be days that i call for her and she doesn't respond. that causes me concern. and then she'll just pop out with a "here i am" demeanor!
the field across the road gets planted in a crop now. last year it was tall corn soldiers marching across the land in formation. this year's crop appeared to be soy beans when first the plants emerged. after a few weeks it became clear the crop was not soy beans but sunflowers! when more of the plants are in full blossom i shall take photographs.
tiny toads are hopping everywhere in the ground vegetation! lots and lots and lots of tiny toads. they are so cute. they make me giggle.
so many gorgeous wildflowers and perennials blooming.
Friday, July 4, 2014
Thursday, July 3, 2014
thoughtful thursday
pearl s. buck:
many people lose the small joys in the hope for the big happiness.
many people lose the small joys in the hope for the big happiness.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
whimsical wednesday!
it's made in the u.s.a. day for whimsical wednesday! if you are out shopping look for items made in the u.s.a. if you are home, look around the house for items made in the u.s.a. if you are so inclined, make something! if you are in the u.s.a. your creation is then made in the u.s.a.
a tour of the house revealed more items made in the u.s.a. than i imagined there would be. hoping to find at least five items, i moved on to ten as the goal. once i surpassed that number i settled on a dozen items for my made in the u.s.a. search. the results:
*broom made in nashville, tennessee
*torani dark chocolate sauce made in san francisco, california
*pure maple syrup made in wisconsin
*yellow squash and zucchini grown in mt vernon, illinois
*20 mule team borax made in scottsdale, arizona
*formula 3x sprayer bottle made in west broom field, michigan
*american greetings card made in cleveland, ohio
*ranger studio gesso made in tintur falls, new jersey
*zim's max-freeze ointment made in north lima, ohio
*pro-sense stool eating deterrent for dogs made in cincinnati, ohio
*perrigo hydrocortisone cream made in bronx, new york
*all the beautiful art in my living room, made all over the u.s.a. by family and friends!
what did you find on your made in the u.s.a. quest?
a tour of the house revealed more items made in the u.s.a. than i imagined there would be. hoping to find at least five items, i moved on to ten as the goal. once i surpassed that number i settled on a dozen items for my made in the u.s.a. search. the results:
*broom made in nashville, tennessee
*torani dark chocolate sauce made in san francisco, california
*pure maple syrup made in wisconsin
*yellow squash and zucchini grown in mt vernon, illinois
*20 mule team borax made in scottsdale, arizona
*formula 3x sprayer bottle made in west broom field, michigan
*american greetings card made in cleveland, ohio
*ranger studio gesso made in tintur falls, new jersey
*zim's max-freeze ointment made in north lima, ohio
*pro-sense stool eating deterrent for dogs made in cincinnati, ohio
*perrigo hydrocortisone cream made in bronx, new york
*all the beautiful art in my living room, made all over the u.s.a. by family and friends!
what did you find on your made in the u.s.a. quest?
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share lots of trivia! we have categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! gobsmacking experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences you tell others about and they don't believe you.
*i read somewhere... neat stuff read who knows where.
*internet fun. stuff from the internet.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*general trivia.
*your category. got something new to add to our trivia categories? share!
everyone expects to see birds when peeking out the window to the bird feeder. however, to peek out the window to observe the bird feeder only to find a turkey and deer munching at the same time is an entirely unexpected event. NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY!
share your trivia with the whimsey project!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! gobsmacking experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences you tell others about and they don't believe you.
*i read somewhere... neat stuff read who knows where.
*internet fun. stuff from the internet.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*general trivia.
*your category. got something new to add to our trivia categories? share!
everyone expects to see birds when peeking out the window to the bird feeder. however, to peek out the window to observe the bird feeder only to find a turkey and deer munching at the same time is an entirely unexpected event. NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY!
share your trivia with the whimsey project!
Monday, June 30, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! it's made in the u.s.a. day! look around your house for something u.s.a. made. if you are shoppping, look in stores for u.s.a. made items. or make something and label it made in the u.s.a. or any other way you wish to celebrate made in the u.s.a.!
moments monday
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?
the notable notebook now contains several more quotes and the mailbox contains birthday cards!
how did you reflect and/or connect for moments monday?
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!
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