silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share silliness to make us grin, giggle, guffaw!

a silly from twitter:

photo friday

movie matinee: popcorn with chopsticks!

thoughtful thursday

pope francis:

we all have the duty to do good.

whimsical wednesday

it's whimsical wednesday! today we are selecting a how it's made program on television. but we are watching with a twist. after selecting your program (i'll be watching HOW IT'S MADE), get comfortable.  when the program begins, close your eyes. listen to how the item is made. afterwards, consider whether you "heard" more information listening than you would have watching! report your results to the whimsey project.

trivia tuesday

trivia tuesday at the whimsey project. our day to share all manner of trivia; factual or experiential. bring it on!

from the oxford english dictionary (as read on twitter):

the word umbrella came to english from the italian ombrella which came from the latin umbra meaning shade.

i love words!

miscellaneous monday

miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project. our day to share stuff we don't share the rest of the week.  what say you on the topic of miscellaneous?

the turner classic movie channel plays often at mom's house. at my house as well, i must say. one aspect regarding viewing the old movies reveals the various styles of acting across time. the movies with sound that first followed silent films still contain many of the overly dramatic body movements and facial expressions. sometimes, watching those movies now, provokes laughter where none was intended. later, movies seem to have been influenced by stage acting. most of the movie entirely the same except on film instead of live. those are movies i enjoy as one can "watch" the entire movie without even looking at the screen. it's all in the dialogue. story time! do you have a favorite old movie? what is it? and why do you like it?

get ready.....

get ready for whimsical wednesday! there are lots of how to programs on television. one of my favorites is HOW IT'S MADE. a dude with a great voice narrates as video plays of various products being made in the factory. between now and wednesday look at your local television listings and select a time to settle down to a how to program. we'll watch it with a twist!

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. what are you reading?

wadad makdisi cortas' a world i loved offered much history about a part of the world, the middle east, that i know very little about. reading about it from a personal perspective as opposed to a neutral narrative, brought her world to life vividly.  worth the dollar i paid for it at the dollar store!

silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share silly to make us grin, giggle, guffaw!

a grand silly found on twitter! guffaw, guffaw!

photo friday

first pink trellis rose!

thoughtful thursday

unknown:

nothing will bring you greater peace than minding your own business.

whimsical wednesday

it's old movie day for whimsical wednesday. watch the movie of your choice made before 1960. perhaps you have a favorite you would like to watch again.  maybe you are up to the adventure of something new to you. whatever you watch (mom and i will be watching turner classic movie channel) enjoy!

trivia tuesday

trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia; experiential or factual! bring it on!!

according to the oxford english dictionary the word "macrosmatic" means having a well developed sense of smell.

miscellaneous monday

miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project! our day to share stuff we don't share the rest of the week. what say you?

would you like to go to hell?  you can! in michigan! follow the link to find out more from atlas obscura:

http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hell-michigan

get ready.....

i'm still unwell so let's do an activity for whimsical wednesday that i can enjoy along with you. let's watch old movies; any movie made before 1960. i am particularly fond of old movies found on turner classic movies. how about you?

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. share what you are reading today!

a new book begins for me: a world i loved by wadad makdisi cortas. the book is the memoir of her life in lebanon. thus far i have read the introduction and the first chapter. one of my fun finds (a non-fiction book tucked on the shelf at the dollar store), i am anxious to learn more about this country and culture.

silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share silly to make us grin, giggle, guffaw! awaiting your silliness!

ellen degeneres:

remember, you can do anything. and if you can't, you can probably watch someone else do it on youtube!

photo friday

happy 90th birthday cuppie cakes for mom! made by amanda.

thoughtful thursday

dalai lama:

our prime purpose in life is the help others. if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

whimsical wednesday

we're taking a fun art quiz for whimsical wednesday! it's published in a neat on-line magazine, slate.
take the quiz and share the results with the whimsey project. here's the link:

http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/04/21/art_quiz_name_these_paintings_from_a_small_detail.html

i have been slammed with an acute sinus infection.  have no energy or thinking for games today. carry on without me, fellow wim-zees.

trivia tuesday

trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia; experiential and factual. let's have the trivia!

my mother celebrates her 90th birthday this week.  here's trivia from 1925 the year she was born:
*1925 in roman numerals is mcmxxv
*the grand old opry, initially called the wsm barn dance, was first broadcast on wsm radio in nashville, tennessee.
*the new yorker magazine first published.
*tea for two by marion harris was the number one hit song.
*nellie tayloe ross of wyoming became the first woman elected governor in the united states.
*mom born september 11, 1925. wanting a boy, her parents named her frances after her father and eugenia about her uncle eugene!

happy 90th birthday to you, mom!

miscellaneous monday

miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project! our day to share stuff we don't pay attention to on the other days of the week. share your stuff!

here's eye popping papercrafting sculpture:

http://onemorepost.com/beautiful-book-sculptures-ever/

get ready.....

get ready for whimsical wednesday! we're taking a fun art quiz! will post the link on wednesday!

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book? what are you reading? share  your book with the whimsey project!

bill bryson's a brief history of nearly everything is coming to an end. the chapter read today was about primates and man. the branch of the family that became modern man spread from africa throughout the world. and here we are!

silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project. our day to share silliness to make us grin, giggle, guffaw! bring on the silly!

from atlas obscura via twitter:

manhole covers in minnesota!

photo friday

kitty car!

thoughtful thursday

alice's mad hatter:

i am under no obligation to make sense to you.

whimsical wednesday

whimsical wednesday at the whimsey project! our day to delve into whimsical activities. today's activity involves reading.  select a book, magazine article or other reading material that you have not read before. close your eyes and randomly select a page to read. (no starting at the beginning!!) read the random page and share the results with the whimsey project! were you lost? confused? intrigued? enticed to read the entire work?

the book i selected was wordsworth classics, tales from shakespeare by mary and charles lamb. the book is for non-shakespeare readers, being in prose one can actually follow and understand! the first random page i selected and began reading was romeo and juliet. i knew that one too well to continue so i selected another page. this time the selection was macbeth.  the king has come to visit macbeth at his home and lady macbeth is plotting the king's murder. she resolved to undertake the task as her husband could not be relieved upon to carry out the deed.  the plot thickens! the page ended with half a sentence at a climatic point in the story.  i just might have to keep reading!

trivia tuesday

trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all things trivial. experiential or factual, what say you?

the zipper. ever notice the YKK letters on zippers? YKK is an abbreviation for yoshida kyogo kabushikigaisha; the yoshida manufacturing shareholding company in kurobe, japan.  to learn more about this amazing company follow the link to atlas obscura:

http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-kurobe-japan-became-the-zipper-capital-of-the-world

miscellaneous monday

miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project! our day to share all the stuff we don't share the rest of the week. you have stuff! bring it on!

slate, an online magazine, featured an article on the history of the word y'all. having grown up in the south, it offered great perspective.  perhaps you'll enjoy learning about the origins of y'all too.  link:

http://www.salon.com/2015/08/30/the_secret_history_of_yall_the_murky_origins_of_a_legendary_southern_slang_word/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

get ready.....

get ready for whimsical wednesday! we're reading randomly. no preparation needed! more details wednesday.....

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. what are you reading?

darwin was the topic of the chapter i read in bill bryson's a short history of nearly everything.

silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share silliness to make us grin, giggle, guffaw! share your silly today!

from the oatmeal:

Q: what do calendars eat?
A: dates!

photo friday

lil mouse saying goodbye to the sad old mailbox.

thoughtful thursday

john geddes:

each heart is made of a different stone;
no two feel alike or break the same way.....

whimsical wednesday

we're celebrating national hug month for whimsical wednesday! send a hug to someone far away. it can be a just because hug or a comfort hug or a hello hug. please send the hugs via the actual mail so the recipient will get the hug in the mailbox. however, if electronic hugs are your thing, send electronic hugs.  report your whimsical wednesday activity to the whimsey project!

my hugs were written in letters and placed in the mailbox for the postal carrier to take away on their journey. one to a friend in indiana and one to a friend in massachusetts. and one for the mail carrier who is ever confused, it seems, by all our goofy mail!

trivia tuesday

trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all the trivia; experiential or factual. bring on your trivial!

the takahe. a large, flightless bird native to new zealand. it was thought extinct until 1948 when it was rediscovered by geoffrey orbell.  just one of the amazing tidbits read in a short history of nearly everything by bill bryson!

miscellaneous monday

miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project! our day to share the stuff we don't share the rest of the week.  you have stuff, miscellaneous. bring it on!

i have been around children more frequently of late. here's just a sampling of the questions they have asked me:

*can i come in your house to get warm?  (it's summer and 90+ degrees!)
*do cats have a belly button?
*can we stay up all night?
*could you move that dog over there away from me?
*can we start a fire while you are gone? (the answer was no!)
*why do people have to die?
*can i have a bread sandwich?  (three pieces held together and munched.)
*why are you so silly? i've never met an old person as silly as you are!

get ready.....

get ready for whimsical wednesday! it's national hug month. send someone you won't see a hug in the mail.  be creative with your hug! (when i indicate mail, i mean an actual letter for the actual mailbox to be delivered by the post office. however, if you are more inclined, send a hug electronically).

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. what are you reading? share with the whimsey project.

cells. i'm reading about cells in billy bryson's a short history of nearly everything. the amazing cells makes everything work in everything that lives.

silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share silliness to make us grin, giggle, guffaw! share your silly today!

from twitter.  cheesy says:

i'm going to stand outside.
so if anyone asks,
i am outstanding!

photo friday

kathy's male cats take the best seats in the house!

thoughtful thursday

w.s. merwin (via poets house):

i got up and left him then you know
though there was no where i had to go
and nothing i had to do.

whimsical wednesday

we're playing with googlie eyes for whimsical wednesday! googlie eyes will find their way to being stuck to inanimate objects.  of course if there's an animate object that tickles your whimsey, add a few googlie objects to that! googlie eyes can be had from the dollar store.  i got a bag that has all different sizes.  send your googlie results!

mr faucet!

we had a grand time placing googlie eyes on objects inside and outside the house! there are googlie eyes everywhere! lots of photographs were taken. fellow whim-zees participated; sending photos!

ms mouse!

mr fan!

ms bottle!

trivia tuesday

trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share lots of trivia; experiential or factual. bring on the trivia!

from the oxford english dictionary:

a cruciverbalist is a crossword puzzle enthusiast!

miscellaneous monday

miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project. our day to share stuff we don't share the rest of the week. and besides, miscellaneous is a cool word so it warrants being featured. bring on your stuff.

the eight year old that i tutored during the summer returned to school this morning.  a newly minted third grader. our final session was last week.  during the summer she has worked at socializing the newborn kittens that scamper about outside. one has taken to her; she can hold it and play with it.  she would bring it in the house while she had her lesson.  after the lesson she would play with the kitten and house cats for awhile. she talked to me while she tending to kitties. friday she said:

her: did you know that cats have secrets?

me: no.  i didn't know that cats have secrets! what kind of secrets do cats have?

her: nobody knows what kind of secrets cats have! they are secret!

now that school has begun my mornings will seem dull without such profound wisdom filling my ears.

get ready.....

get ready for whimsical wednesday!  we're playing with googlie eyes! where do you find googlie eyes?!  at the dollar store in the craft aisle.  where are we going to place googlie eyes? on inanimate objects: rocks, doors, pillows, the side of the house by the doorbell.  anywhere you want to put googlie eyes!

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. what are you reading? share!

today's foray into bill bryson's a short history of nearly everything was all about the oceans. it's obviously vast.  and very mysterious.

silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share silliness to make us grin, giggle, guffaw! bring on the silly!

from punny pete (seen on facebook):

book worm named elle: you know how there's a theory that no two people see a color in the exact same way.

the wafflemonster: does that mean that color is like a pigment of the imagination?

photo friday

libby meets mr toad. 

thoughtful thursday

festus haggen:

put that down in your little book now!

whimsical wednesday

we're playing with paint chips for whimsical wednesday! what are paint chips? those color cards with blocks of color on the in paint departments of a lot of stores. these are free for the taking. papercrafters have been taking advantage of such a treasure for awhile now; most likely to the chagrin of the paint departments' personnel! however, this art medium allows for the creation of clever art projects. what will you create with paint chips for whimsical wednesday? an album, a picture frame mat, a book cover, coasters, wall hanging?  the possibilities are unlimited. share your creation with the whimsey project!

paint chips have come a long way. in the past they were nothing more than blocks of color on long, rectangular cardstock. today's paint chips are still like the earlier ones, however, some actually feature photos of items in the colors being shown. some are a mixture of paint blocks and photos. still others are larger cards with variations on a color.  so much to choose from for crafting!  the paint chips i used today for my paint chip project were all the cards available on the display case; featuring photos of items, such as fruit and flowers, in the colors being offered. with two of each card, i put the pairs back to back with double stick tape to create a two sided card. the completed two sided cards were bound together to make an album. the album might be used for photos that match the motif or pictures cut out of magazines to create mini collages.  perhaps i'll put quotes on the cards.  just getting the cards made into an album was fun for whimsical wednesday!

trivia tuesday

trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia, experiential and factual. everyone has trivia! bring it on!

about this time every year the perseid meteor shower occurs, typically over a three day period.  today is the day it begins for 2015. take time tonight to view nature's fireworks. here's a link for more information;

http://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/perseid.html

miscellaneous monday

miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project! our day to share all the stuff we don't share any other day! got stuff to share? please do so.

http://onemorepost.com/takhini-hot-pools-annual-hair-freezing-contest/

follow the above link to a very interestingly unique art activity in canada.  every year a canadian hot springs holds a freezing hair contest.  the results will amaze!

get ready.....

paint chips! we're playing with paint chips for whimsical wednesday! a paint chip? those wee cards with color blocks displayed in the paint department of lots of stores. sneak a few or ten or two dozen and create something with them. ideas? picture frame mat. notebook cover. photo album. name tags. place cards for the table.  artfully arranged, framed and hung in a place of honor! got ideas to share? please do so!

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. any book will do, however, consider reading those books that have been sitting on the shelves for a long time.

bill bryson's a short history of nearly everything continues. the chapter i read today makes the case for why life on earth is possible.  read like goldilocks and the three bears; not too hot, not too cold. not too close, not too far! but very important factors to make live as humans know it possible on earth.

silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share silliness to make us grin, giggle, guffaw!

quote from something i read (my apologies for not remembering the source):

i did a theatrical performance about puns.  really.  it was just a play on words!  

photo friday

summer on the farm.

thoughtful thursday

sir nicholas winton:

i didn't keep it a secret. i just didn't talk about it.

whimsical wednesday

it's weird sammies day for whimsical wednesday at the whimsey project! we are creating a weird sammie.  we are remembering weird sammies.  we are discussing weird sammies in the world.  are you up to the challenge?  bon appetit!

several restaurants are offering what can only be described as weird sammies. there's the most american burger that features a hamburger, a hot dog and potato chips with the usual toppings and condiments.  there's the waffle sandwich with a choice of chicken, bacon, sausage or hot dogs. after the condiments are added, maple syrup is poured on. then there's the chicken chicken sandwich. this one uses two slabs of fried chicken instead of bread.  the condiments and toppings are in between. in new york city, a resturant serves all manner of weird combinations on all manner of bread. the restaurant has a name but people just call it the weird sammie place.

for lunch i prepared a weird sammie for myself.  on toasted italian bread i added:
*cream cheese
*orange marmalade
*cheddar cheese
*roasted sugared almonds, chopped
*lettuce
*thin slices of cantaloupe
*bacon

it was surprisingly tasty fine. if i had had dried fruit, such as cherries or cranberries, that would have been added.  maybe shredded carrots as well. perhaps next time.  yes, i think i'll have another!

trivia tuesday

trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia; experiential or factual. bring on the trivia!

tucked under the brooklyn bridge in new york city is the oldest continuous serving restaurant and tavern in the city.  it was established in 1794.  i have seen it but, regrettably, didn't dine there. here's a link to the establishment: http://bridgecafenyc.com/New_York_Restaurant_cafe_Tavern/the-history/

miscellaneous monday

miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project! our day to share all the stuff we don't share during the rest of the week.  miscellaneous? what say you!?

returning to the topic of brownies.  i have been on a quest to bake something that will give the flavor of the almond joy candy bar. over the weekend, the first attempt was made to do just that. the change i made in the brownie recipe was to exchange coconut oil for vegetable oil. a cup of shredded coconut and a cup of chopped, toasted almonds were added to the batter. into the oven to be baked as usual. yum.  the coconut flavor was more subtle that i would have liked. next attempt will include a touch of coconut oil flavoring.  might even add chocolate chips.  overall, the first batch of "almond joy" brownies was a success.  any tips, hints, ideas? share!

get ready.....

get ready for whimsical wednesday. august is national weird sammies month. think about what type of weird sammies you'll prepare. make up a recipe or follow one.  remember the weirdest sammie you ever ate?

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. what are you reading? share your book!

a short history of nearly everything by bill bryson, finds me in the chapter entitled "lonely planet". the chapter opened with a discussion on how being deep in water, that is an ocean, can effect the human body.  what a topic to begin a chapter!

silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share all the silly to make us grin, giggle and guffaw! you have silliness? share!

the saga of cher, the kitten, is an on-going theme on the wall of her mama; amanda, niece by marriage. having met cher in person, i can attest to the silliness of this kitten.  here's a great example:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153398727863190&set=a.10150515616958190.390340.503483189&type=1&theater

to get the full flavor of the silliness please read the commentary!

photo friday

around the farm as captured by mike troutt.

thoughtful thursday

underwater universe:

the earth has music for those who listen.

whimsical wednesday

whimsical wednesday at the whimsey project! our day to engage in activity! today we are catching up on our writing. to review we have many writing opportunities:
*a themed journal: writing about a particular subject. i keep a farm journal.
*a personal journal: your thoughts.
*a memory book: a place for random memories.
*a notable notebook: ideas, quotes, stuff you want to hang onto; miscellaneous.
writing on a regular basis is a good idea.  it keeps the words flowing.  seize opportunities! if something comes to mind write it down; even if that means jotting notes on the nearest piece of paper and then writing in the journal. nothing is too dumb to include.  if it matters to you, it matters. if you don't keep any of these journals, whimsical wednesday is a great day to begin!

throughout today i will be writing in all of the journals above. some just to visit and others to catch up on recent events.

trivia tuesday

trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia. you have trivia? what say you?

did you know that on this date in 1586, sir thomas harriot introduced potatoes to europe? how's that for french fried trivia? thanks: http://www.brainyhistory.com/.

miscellaneous monday

miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project! our day to share all the stuff we don't share on any other day of the week.  bring on your miscellaneous.  i know you have stuff! share!

wondering, wondering, wondering what i would share today for miscellaneous monday. read the craftin' with suz blog and discovered just the idea for miscellaneous monday.  directions for drying flowers in a microwave oven.  this idea is so cool, it'll be a craft during the grandchildren's visit next month!  follow the link for directions on drying flowers in the microwave:

http://www.craftinwithsuz.com/2015/07/monday-make-itz_27.html?showComment=1438025830197#c2672878454365774781

get ready.....

get ready for whimsical wednesday! our day to do lots of neat activities.  we haven't written in any of our journals for a good long while so that's on task for wednesday.  dust off your notable notebook, your themed journal, your memory book, your personal journal and get ready to write!

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book.  what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.

mountains under the oceans, plate tectonics, earthquakes and the earth's core is what i'm reading about in bill bryson's a short history of nearly everything.

silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share all the silly stuff. bring on your silly!

super silliness! birthday party sparklers!

photo friday

a very clever happy 40th birthday card!

thoughtful thursday

einstein:

i never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking.

whimsical wednesday

it's the number 40 for whimsical wednesday! it's everything 40. make 40 cookies or pieces of fudge or whatever. create art using the number 40. count 40 of something throughout the day. sing 40 songs. play games that include the number 40. use a single word 40 times during the day. say hi to 40 people. whatever you do to celebrate the number 40, share your experience with the whimsey project!

trivia tuesday

trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to talk all things trivia; experiential or factual! share your trivia!

watermelon! tis the season for the yummy, juicy treat! according to wikipedia, it originated in the southern portion of africa. first found as a plant growing wild, watermelon is a very old fruit. it has been around since at least the second millennium BC. it arrived to america via spanish settlers in the 1500s.

miscellaneous monday

miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project! our day to share all sorts of stuff.  you have stuff! share it!

on this day in history, july 20, 1969, the first moon landing occurred.  apollo 11 carried neil armstrong, buzz aldrin and michael collins to the moon. the first man to alight on the moon was neil artstrong soon followed by buzz aldrin. michael collins manned the spacecraft.  it was an amazing day for those who witnessed it via live television, including me.  to view the historic event follow this link to youtube; there are several videos to enjoy:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTBIr65cL_E

get ready.....

get ready for whimsical wednesday! we are playing with the number 40! do anything 40; look for 40 of the same objects during the day, make 40 cookies or pieces of fudge or whatever, make an art project using 40 crayon colors, say hi to 40 people. think of something you want to do to play with the number 40!

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. share what you are reading with the whimsey project.

a short history of nearly everything by bill bryson is a great book.  today i finished the chapter on quantum physics and began the chapter on radio carbon dating, among other neat stuff.

silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share all the silliness.  what have you?

joke from dumb jokes:

Q:  how do you fix a broken tuba?
A:  with a tuba glue!!

photo friday

at the beach!

thoughtful thursday

dork day made me think about people's quirks and uniqueness.  it was perfect to have come across the following quote from pics with a story via twitter:

you will always be too much of something for someone: too big, too soft, too loud, too hard. if you round out your edges, you lose your edge.  apologize for mistakes; apologize for unintentionally hurting someone-profusely. but never apologize for being who you are.

whimsical wednesday

we're celebrating national dork day for whimsical wednesday! dorkiness equals silliness and whimsey! spend the day doing very dorky activities and being a dorky person. share your dork day here at the whimsey project!

trivia tuesday

trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all things trivial; factual or experiential. share you amazing trivia today!

from atlas obscura:  spoon carving has a dedicated following. spoonfest is a gathering in england for enthusiasts!  the winner of the spoon carving contest? robin wood!

read more about it using this link:
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/spoon-carving-has-a-champion-and-his-last-name-is-wood

miscellaneous monday

miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project! our day to share all the stuff that falls into the category of miscellaneous. bring what you have!

sky art by thomas lamadieu is amazing! he definitely has a different perspective. follow the link to see his sky art:  

http://onemorepost.com/sky-as-his-canvas/

get ready.....

get ready for whimsical wednesday! it's dork day! what is a dork? according to dictionary.com a dork is "a silly out-of-touch person who looks odd or is considered ridiculous by others; a social misfit". of course, like beauty, dorkiness is in the eye of the beholder.  national dork day allows for everyone's inner dork to emerge! begin planning your dork day activities be it attire, activity, dork party with fellow dorks.  the options are limitless!

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. share what you are reading with us today.

within the pages of bill bryson's a history of nearly everything, i am reading about einstein. the author's explanation of einstein's theory was so well written i understood what it was all about!

silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share all our silly stuff.  there's silly in you somewhere! share it at the whimsey project today!

it's baseball season so here's a few baseball jokes from highlights for kids magazine:

Q: how is a baseball team like a pancake?
A: they both need a good batter!

Q: why couldn't the chicken get on base?
A: because she kept hitting fowl balls!

Q: what is a rubber band's favorite part of a baseball game?
A: the seventh inning stretch!

ahahahahahahahahahahahhaaaaaaaaa.................

photo friday

eleanor kitty helped me work on my art journal!

thoughtful thursday

mr rogers:

there are three ways to ultimate success:
the first way is to be kind.
the second way is to be kind.
the third way is to be kind.


one of the unstated goals of the whimsey project is to engender kindness. throughout the whimsical wednesday activities and various other topics, kindness have been an important aspect.  today we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the whimsey project! the kindness (and whimsey) continues!!! it continues on this special day with the kindest thank you to the most loyal fellow wim-zees;
suzi and kathy! thank you!


happy 5th anniversary to the whimsey project!

whimsical wednesday

the whimsey project is five years old tomorrow! for whimsical wednesday we are celebrating with an all day party.  activities include baking cookies, making birthday cards and other happy notes for others, a great meal and anything else that pops into my head throughout the day! how will you celebrate the whimsey project's fifth anniversary? share you experiences with us here at the blog!

trivia tuesday

trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share all manner of trivia; experiential or factual. share all your trivia with the whimsey project today!

ever wonder why there are so many places across the country that are of the same name? the example of lewelling henderson provides part of the answer to this question. he was born in salem, north carolina. as an adult he moved around a lot. he founded salem, ohio. and salem, indiana. and salem, illinois. and salem, iowa. and salem oregon! mr henderson was a busy guy.

miscellaneous monday

miscellaneous monday at the whimsey project! our day to share all the things. what have you?  share!

on the fourth of july, we had company! turkeys! ben franklin's choice of bird to be the symbol of america. here's a link from the smithsonian magazine about ben and turkeys:

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/american-myths-benjamin-franklins-turkey-and-the-presidential-seal-6623414/?no-ist

get ready.....

get ready for whimsical wednesday! thursday is the fifth aniversary of the whimsey project! we'll celebrate the event on whimsical wednesday since we have to be thoughtful on thursday! plan a whimsical activity, read past years of the whimsey project on the blog. leave a comment wishing the whimsey project best wishes!

solitude sunday

solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. share what you are reading with us!

a short history of nearly everything by bill bryson continues. currently i am reading about paleontology and geology.  two of my most favorite science fields of study.

silly saturday

silly saturday at the whimsey project! our day to share silliness.  share your silly stuff!

it's the fourth of july! happy fourth of july! here are jokes that celebrate the occasion:

Q: why did paul revere ride his horse from boston to lexington?
A: it was too heavy to carry!

Q: what ghost haunted king george the third?
A: the spirit of '76!

teacher: the declaration of independence was written in philadelphia. true or false?
student: false! it was written in ink!

Q: why did the duck say "bang!"?
A: he was a firequacker!

Q: what was the favorite tea of the colonists?
A: liberty!

photo friday

what's going on? at the brookfield zoo, chicago.

thoughtful thursday

ira glass:

we live in a world where joy, empathy, pleasure are all around us; there for the noticing.

whimsical wednesday

it's half day for whimsical wednesday! being july 1st, we mark the beginning of the second half of the year. to celebrate, do everything in halves! bake a cake and give away half. watch half a movie. play half a game. drink half a beverage. create something with half the supplies you would typically use. or create half of something! meet someone somewhere half way! whatever half activity you can think of, do!  then share your half with the whimsey project.  we want to