The microwave arrived and (thanks mostly to the very handy Mr. Man) is now installed and working beautifully!
Sure, it’s got a different look and beeps funny, but it heats things, hooray!
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Posted in Likes, tagged #365Ways, home on November 24, 2021| 1 Comment »
The microwave arrived and (thanks mostly to the very handy Mr. Man) is now installed and working beautifully!
Sure, it’s got a different look and beeps funny, but it heats things, hooray!
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Posted in Likes, tagged #365Ways, adventure, hobbit is as hobbit does, home, Thoughts on November 22, 2021| Leave a Comment »
We had to run over to Montreal this morning. We left in the dark with rain and snow coming down. Miserable weather and some sketchy traffic, but I’ve always loved a road trip. Leaving the known and heading out into the world, who wouldn’t feel like a hobbit on an adventure?
(Also, it’s been ages since I’ve gone anywhere at all, so I’ll take my fun where I can get it:)
We made it into the city and picked up breakfast at a Moroccan bakery. Then our errand, then driving home on mostly rural roads lit by bright sunshine. Fall is a lovely season.
And lucky me, it turns out adventure tastes like chocolate croissants!
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Posted in Entertainment, Likes, Science!, tagged #365Ways, creativity, fun, inspiration, interesting, internet, Thoughts, wackiness ensuing on November 17, 2021| Leave a Comment »
I accumulate a lot of links. Work links, sure, but on my way to the data mines I often come across fun, interesting, obscure or downright delightful corners of the web. They inform me when I need a bit of learning with lunch, cheer me up when the news is too newsy, and otherwise remind me that the internet, like the world, is not 100% terrible.
What sort of links? I’m so glad you asked:)
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Look Up! An Introduction to Identifying Raptors in Flight
* The answer is yes.
20 of the Best History Podcasts to Help Us Actually Learn From the Past
Honest Government Ad | Carbon Capture & Storage – YouTube
Introducing the Icelandverse – YouTube
Bohemian Catsody – A Rhapsody Parody Song for Every Cat Queen and King! – YouTube
This man won a Guinness World Record for his tree that bears 10 types of fruit
The True Story of the Blue People of Kentucky
Photos of the world above and below the sea by David Doubilet
Periodic Table of the Elements, in Pictures and Words
How to Identify that Light in the Sky
Scientists Create 3,000 TB Simulation of the Universe You Can Download
And since I’m a baker, here’s one last link:
All You Could Ever Want to Know About a Pumpkin Slingshot
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Posted in Likes, tagged #365Ways, #LicenseToChill, funny, Thoughts, winter on November 15, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Woke to snow. Not much, more of a light dusting that’s already melting off darker surfaces, but rooftops and lawns are white and dog walkers are all wearing toques.
This brings up a critical question: Why don’t we name our snow plows? Scotland does it, and it is awesome.
Which is my favorite? Right now it’s a toss-up between William Wall-ice and License to Chill.
Welcome to winter!
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Posted in Likes, tagged #365Ways, creativity, inspiration, Thoughts on November 13, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Likes, tagged #365Ways, cats, creativity, inspiration, making stuff, Thoughts on November 9, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Did we think about building an elevator for our elderly and arthritic cat? Of course we did! Here’s someone who actually pulled it off:
* Note: Our elevator design would have required an indoor vertical lift with weight-sensitive call functionality, so a little different. Still fun to think about though!
Posted in Likes, Writing, tagged #365Ways, inspiration, Motivation, Thoughts, time travel, writing on November 4, 2021| 1 Comment »
Some of what I do in this blog is about leaving notes to myself, because I want to remember a recipe or an idea or an event.
Don’t have a blog? Continually misplace your diary? Wish Post-It notes were harder to lose? Want to give Future You a pep talk or notes on a brilliant idea or the memory of the most beautiful thing that happened to you today or a reminder of why you should stick with that challenging long-term goal?
You’re in luck.
FutureMe: Write a Letter to your Future Self
Does what it says on the box.
Decide what you want to write, when to send the letter and whether to make it public or keep it private. I sent myself a little NaNoWriMo encouragement for next year. Not sure what to say? Check out some of these public letters.
Is this time travel? No, but it’s the closest thing we have at the moment so I’m making the most of it!
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Posted in Likes, tagged #365Ways, fun, inspiration, photo compositing, sff, Thoughts on November 2, 2021| Leave a Comment »
It’s Tuesday so busy busy, but I still made time for a little cat-related fun.
You’re welcome:)
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Posted in Likes, tagged #365Ways, creativity, Fiction, genre fiction, Thoughts on October 30, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Between house stuff and criss-crossing the city for errands I haven’t had time to do anything special today. I did finish up a reread over breakfast, one I knew would satisfy, so I’m feeling pretty good. (I’m one of those people who enjoys rereads. It’s like ordering your favorite meal, knowing that you’ll love it.) The fact that this book is one in a long series is even better.
Isn’t it nice to have something to look forward to?
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Posted in Likes, Other, tagged #365Ways, creativity, environment, inspiration, remix on October 15, 2021| Leave a Comment »
You know how sometimes you see a thing and it sets off little creative sparkles in your brain parts? Well, that’s what happened when I spotted this striking piece of art:
Giant “Faucet” Spewing Single-Use Plastic Urges Us To Reconsider Our Plastic Use
When I saw this my first thought (after “Ok, that’s insanely cool”) was “How can I do that?
Lucky me (and you, if you’re so inclined), the artist has not only created this installation* but turned it into an interactive opportunity. Just as I was visualizing the steps needed to trim a tap like that and build a fountain of plastics, I spotted this:
If you are an artist or creative that would like to participate, join us in creating a remix of the Giant Plastic Tap
— This three story tall giant art installation is leaking plastics into different environments – Von Wong Blog
Don’t mind if I do! If you want to join the fun, all files needed to remix your very own giant plastic tap are available here:
Remix the Giant Plastic Tap – Photoshop Challenge! – Dropbox Paper
Check out this post for more details on usage.
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I’m practicing new photo processing techniques and thought this was a good place to start. Lots to learn (ugh, lighting and color balance! I was in a hurry, but still) and this challenge is a great way to do it.
* Von Wong’s mind-bending original project was sponsored by the Embassy of Canada in France. Because Canadians are awesome. Every single one!
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