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!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
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.
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