Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, F1, greener, Thoughts on May 29, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Today in super excellent ideas I’m giving away for free: I’m pretty sure that turning used F1 tires into premium-branded garage flooring would be a no-brainer.
What Does F1 Do With Used Tires? – One Stop Racing
How much would a superfan pay to walk on Lewis Hamilton’s or Charles Leclerc’s or Max Verstappen’s tires? I’m going to go with A Lot.
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Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, creativity, quotes, Thoughts, writing on May 27, 2022| Leave a Comment »
“There are no rules in fiction, only vague guidelines. Pick the approach that works best for you and write like the wind.”
— Ilona Andrews
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, hope, inspiration, Thoughts on May 25, 2022| Leave a Comment »
“It’s really a wonder that I haven’t dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out. Yet I keep them, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”
― Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
We can do better. We must do better.
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, #ONstorm, home, Thoughts on May 24, 2022| 2 Comments »
Sososososososohappy right now!
/ahem
After 60+ hours without power we are back online. So happy about that, and feeling very appreciative of all the electricians and other workers who made it happen, and the first responders who kept us safe in the meantime.
We spent most of the storm sensibly safe indoors but if you’re interested in images of the derecho that affected almost half of this country’s population, check out these links:
The Weather Network – Schools close, local state of emergency declared after deadly weekend storm
The day after: Post-storm photos
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I’m thankful for the friends and neighbors who offered to help, and for now knowing how to use a generator and rebuild a fence.
Aside from items like a BBQ, water heater that runs without electricity, and fireplace, I’d say the most valuable storm supply awards go to:
We also have a bunch of nightlight/emergency lights, the kind you leave plugged in but can also work as a flashlight. Those were invaluable (not least because our only real flashlight runs on (currently dead) C batteries which we don’t have). Our lantern crapped out on us, but pro tip: a flashlight under an opaque white container or lampshade works surprisingly well.
The experience certainly gives me added appreciation for what’s “normal,” and the fact that we’re able to get back to it after just a couple of days.
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, #ONstorm, Thoughts on May 21, 2022| Leave a Comment »
This is a placeholder post to keep my daily streak alive, in case the very dramatic storm currently overhead cuts the power. Crazy wind! Giant raindrops! Emergency notifications! Flickering lights!
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, Thoughts on May 19, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, creativity, inspiration, memory, Thoughts on May 18, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Funny how things stick with you. Like most people, I think, I tend to make mental notes about tasks to complete, ideas to develop, or things to add to the shopping list. Apparently that process knows no temporal bounds.
While prepping a list for Costco today I scrolled past a Lite-Brite and immediately thought, “I want one of those.” I don’t actually need one, or you know, not really. But I do remember wanting one as a child. My neighbor had one and I loved all the brightly-colored bulbs and the sheer imaginative flexibility. Like an Etch-a-Sketch, creatively speaking, only with dots instead of lines.
Apparently some part of me never forgot.
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Posted in Food and..., tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, food, Thoughts on May 14, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, creativity, Thoughts, Writers on May 9, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Maybe it’s time to stop asking “Why is this hard?” and start asking “When is it easy?” Then do more of that.
Just me?
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Posted in Holidays, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, Affinity Photo, creativity, Mother's Day, Thoughts on May 8, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Today, an experiment in animation. Thinking of my mom, my other moms, and all the mothers out there who help us grow.
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