photo friday

christmas eve eve unusual "pie" baking!

thoughtful thursday

from words @selfamused:

piglet: how do you spell love?
pooh: you don't spell it, you feel it!

whimsical wednesday

it's national bah humbug day for whimsical wednesday! it's the day to vent all the stress and frustrations one feels over the holidays. make a list of what makes you crabby! then tear it up, burn it, cross out the list, banish it forever! now you are relaxed and ready to proceed.

my bah humbug list:
*people getting bent out of shape over a "happy holidays" greeting! there are so many holidays smashed into a short amount of time that, since forever, people have been saying "happy holidays"! say "merry christmas" if desired but there's no reason to get upset if others offer a heartfelt "happy holidays"!
*gifts by shopping list.  i remember when people got stuff or made stuff for others. they never asked the recipient what they wanted. part of the feeling of the gift was to think of that person and select something you think they would enjoy. asking someone what they want for christmas and getting that makes us personal shoppers, not gift selectors!
*worrying about whether a gift recipient will like what is gifted them. really? no one owes anyone a gift regardless of holiday tradition (the three wise men bearing gifts). if someone is kind enough to offer anything at the holidays, be gracious, grateful and appreciative. even if the item given is hated, love it anyway for the gesture it represents. there's always re-gifting. we all do that because we all know someone who will appreciate what isn't our taste.
*feeling obligated because of what someone might think. if something over the holidays is beyond your interest or ability, let it go.
*allowing expectations or should be to get in the way of the reality. just enjoy whatever the holidays are. they seem to be different from year to year even if it feels otherwise. some years will be better than others.
*employer sponsored holiday parties. never a good idea so says miss manners and i concur.
*that family member(s) that ruins everything and the adults in the room ignore rather than address. even excuse the behavior! bah humbug!!!
aaaaahhhh.....  i feel better already!

trivia tuesday

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

from mental floss:
goats have rectangular pupils!

miscellaneous monday

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

tis the season to send and receive holiday greeting cards. cards have always been a favorite item for me. coming via the mailbox to wish me whatever the occasion dictates. sometimes there's no reason; a just because. additionally i view greeting cards as miniature works of art. whether homemade or store bought, post card or in an envelope, silly or sweet, photograph or graphic, i like them all. i also like to send cards just as much as i like to receive them.

get ready.....

get ready for whimsical wednesday! we're celebrating national bah humbug day! national bah humbug day is an opportunity to vent the frustrations and stress of the holiday season. be thinking of what you'll BAH HUMBUG on whimsical 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 today.

today i began to read, second suns, by david oliver relin. this book chronicles the story of an american doctor and a doctor from nepal. their mission is to rid the world of preventable blindness.

silly saturday

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

from dumb.com jokes:

Q: how do mr and mrs santa claus travel?
A: on an icicle built for two!

photo friday

great-nephew, garrett, just days away from birthday #1!

thoughtful thursday

sesame street:

sing a song.
sing out loud.
sing out strong.
sing of happy not sad.

whimsical wednesday

we are santa for whimsical wednesday! our activity for today is to think of people you know or know of who you would like to bring cheer and a huge smile.
*make a list of your giftees. make it a list of someone you are not already giving gifts to. maybe the local police or fire departments or other public service people. also, the mail carrier, trash collector, paper delivery person.  maybe someone at a store that has provided you with great service. or the doctor's or dentist's office staff. or people you know from somewhere who will be alone during the holidays. you get the idea.....
*determine what you will gift. make a batch of cookies or candy, homemade jelly or jam, drink mix like hot chocolate, hand stamped postcards or a happy saying stamped on a card for posting on the refridgerator. if you aren't a maker, consider items from the dollar store. a large candy bar, a small box of cookies, scented soap or candles. pencils, notepads. there are lots of options. always look around the house first. you might have the perfect gifts right at home.
*you can shop if that's your plan.
*you can wrap as well.
*you do not have to deliver on this day unless it's convenient.

share your whimsical wednesday gifting experience with the whimsey project!

trivia tuesday

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

wonder which they prefer?!

miscellaneous monday

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

i've been thinking about the holiday season and all the time we spend planning, decorating, preparing, getting gifts for those we love. what if we took some of that time and gave it directly to those who benefit from all the holiday hoopla? more time for people and less time for activities for people. or involve more people in the doing of the activities of the season. more togetherness!

get ready.....

get ready for whimsical wednesday! we're playing santa!

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 today!

mara wilson, the child actor of matilda, is all grown up as indicated in her book, where am i now? it's an easy read so i am well into after just beginning the volume. she's a very thoughtful writer and i am enjoying her stories.

silly saturday

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

from dumb.com:

Q: what do snowmen eat for breakfast?
A: frosted flakes!

photo friday

the thanksgiving cactus was quiet this year!

thoughtful thursday

amanda:

he's very sassy.

whimsical wednesday

get out all the holiday catalogues for whimsical wednesday! gather them in a pile. go through them. cut out items you wish you could give to others and a few for yourself! create a collage or cards or art journal page. get a picture or draw a christmas tree and hang the items on the tree. play, have pretend shopping fun and be whimsical!

my masterpiece is a collage from two catalogues. i had four to look through but only really liked items in two. rather than cut out flowers/plants from the jackson and perkins catalogue, i used the cover as the base for the rest of the items selected. this page will go into my art journal that has lots of miscellaneous work.

trivia tuesday

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

life tips @goodtipstoknow:
if you are struggling to remember a word, clench your fist. doing so increases brain activity and improves memory!