Monday, June 18, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
June 17, 2012
Today I learned that some seahorse daddies give birth to over 1,800 little baby seashores in a single pregnancy. Happy Father's Day in deed.
In honor of your Dad you can watch a male seahorse give birth here.
I have learned many amazing things from my father - like how to work hard, how to be a good sport, that volunteering and community should never be overlooked and how to make a perfect rootbeer float.
In honor of your Dad you can watch a male seahorse give birth here.
I have learned many amazing things from my father - like how to work hard, how to be a good sport, that volunteering and community should never be overlooked and how to make a perfect rootbeer float.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
June 16, 2012
Today I learned the rules of roller derby at the Derby Dollhouse.
One girl on each team wears a star on her helmet - she is called the jammer. Every girl of the opposite team that the jammer manages to lap on the track is worth one jam point. All of the other girls try to get their jammer through while blocking the other team's.
Needless to same their were numerous spills.
Every girl takes a Derby name that she goes by on the track. Jalapeno Businnes was my personal favorite but Carmen Getya, Fleetwood Smack, Estra Jen and Laguna Bitch weren't to shabby either.
One girl on each team wears a star on her helmet - she is called the jammer. Every girl of the opposite team that the jammer manages to lap on the track is worth one jam point. All of the other girls try to get their jammer through while blocking the other team's.
Needless to same their were numerous spills.
Every girl takes a Derby name that she goes by on the track. Jalapeno Businnes was my personal favorite but Carmen Getya, Fleetwood Smack, Estra Jen and Laguna Bitch weren't to shabby either.
Friday, June 15, 2012
June 15, 2012
Today I learned from Kameron Slade, a fifth grader who attends a public school in New York. Kameron won a speech contest and as a reward was to write his own speech and present it to his entire school. After hearing what Kameron had decided to write about he was not allowed to give his speech.
A local news channel allowed him to give his speech on air instead. I feel like we all have something to learn from Kameron.
You can listen to his speech here.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
June 14, 2012
Today I learned that perhaps it is best to run errands before eating Korean BBQ, as the lovely meat perfume was so strong on my person that the check-out lady at target questioned the strange sent. She said we made her hungry.
I also learned that according to Google translate the Korean word for Korean BBQ actually means perfume. Apt naming.
I also learned that according to Google translate the Korean word for Korean BBQ actually means perfume. Apt naming.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
June 13, 2012
Today I learned a new style of illustration to apply for a job. Wish me good drawing and good luck.
I also learned that two of my favorite men sat down together recently. Neil Patrick Harris was on The Colbert Report - this was the delightful result:
"But you are also the biggest threat of all...you are a gay person I like. Your threat is that you make being gay seem non-threatening. It's almost as if your happiness does not take mine away."
Almost. Stephen, I love you.
I also learned that two of my favorite men sat down together recently. Neil Patrick Harris was on The Colbert Report - this was the delightful result:
"But you are also the biggest threat of all...you are a gay person I like. Your threat is that you make being gay seem non-threatening. It's almost as if your happiness does not take mine away."
Almost. Stephen, I love you.
June 12, 2012
Today I learned people can do amazing things with a bonsai and a piece of driftwood. AMAZING things.
Grafting a living tree to a long-dead one is called a Tanuki Bonsai. Over time the living tree will grow into driftwood and the two will become one. Sort of feels like a second chance and good karma.
Grafting a living tree to a long-dead one is called a Tanuki Bonsai. Over time the living tree will grow into driftwood and the two will become one. Sort of feels like a second chance and good karma.
Monday, June 11, 2012
June 11, 2012
Today I learned that a Canadian production company has announced plans to film a remake of Anne of Green Gables set in modern times. I am not sure whether to be extremely excited or very concerned.
Either way I may have to buy a bottle of cherry cordial and plan a TV date with my kindred spirit/mother to relive the glory days.
I am suddenly filled with the urge to track down the original on blue-ray.
Either way I may have to buy a bottle of cherry cordial and plan a TV date with my kindred spirit/mother to relive the glory days.
I am suddenly filled with the urge to track down the original on blue-ray.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
June 10, 2012
Today I learned that I never want to live in Westwood - and that sometimes the grass really is just greener in your own yard. (well, in my case its the weeds, but they are my weeds and I love them none-the-less)
Saturday, June 9, 2012
June 9, 2012
Today I learned that treasure hunting can take many different forms - and yield a variety of values.
I also learned the very convenient benefits of having a doctor as a best friend.
I also learned the very convenient benefits of having a doctor as a best friend.
Friday, June 8, 2012
June 8, 2012
Today I learned that my life partner/bee wrangling cohort appears to have some sort of unfortunate delayed-reaction bee sting allergy. Swelling has ensued.
Do not try this at home folks.
Do not try this at home folks.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
June 7, 2012
Today I learned that where ever you put the queen bee, all of her royal bee subjects will follow. I learned this was the very fun bee keeper who came to rescue my bees.
The Mrs and I managed to wrangle our bee swarm into an home depot bucket in the middle of the night to pretend them from deciding to take up residence somewhere unfortunate (and to pretend us from any associated unfortunate costs). When they used the magic of craigslist to find a beekeeper in need of some bees to come collect them and give them a good home.
As a result I also learned that my grandmother was an assistant beekeeper as a little girl, where she helped Al the beeman collect honey. How exciting!
It is amazing the new, fun stories you can collect just by rescuing a few insects.
The Mrs and I managed to wrangle our bee swarm into an home depot bucket in the middle of the night to pretend them from deciding to take up residence somewhere unfortunate (and to pretend us from any associated unfortunate costs). When they used the magic of craigslist to find a beekeeper in need of some bees to come collect them and give them a good home.
As a result I also learned that my grandmother was an assistant beekeeper as a little girl, where she helped Al the beeman collect honey. How exciting!
It is amazing the new, fun stories you can collect just by rescuing a few insects.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
June 6, 2012
Today I learned a little bit about bees, as I came home to find these new friends have taken up residence on my backyard sunshade.
According to some helpful online bee bloggers these bees are swarming - meaning that they are protecting a brand new queen and looking for a new home. They temporarily all swarm together around their queen to keep her safe while they look for a good place to build a new hive.
At this point in their life-cycle they are very full of honey and not likely to sting.
You are quite lovely my dears, but you are not allowed to decide to live at my house. Hopefully I can find a nice beekeeper to take you tomorrow otherwise you gotta go.
Also in memory of the great Ray Bradbury - who died today - I think it is best to learn something from him.
"I don't believe in being serious about anything. I think life is too serious to be taken seriously."
According to some helpful online bee bloggers these bees are swarming - meaning that they are protecting a brand new queen and looking for a new home. They temporarily all swarm together around their queen to keep her safe while they look for a good place to build a new hive.
At this point in their life-cycle they are very full of honey and not likely to sting.
Also in memory of the great Ray Bradbury - who died today - I think it is best to learn something from him.
"I don't believe in being serious about anything. I think life is too serious to be taken seriously."
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
June 5, 2012
Today I learned about Krista and Tatiana Hogan who are 4 year-old twins from British Columbia who are conjoined at the head. What makes these little girls particularly interesting is that they seem to have a thin cord that connects their thalamus' together. The thalamus is the part of the brain that controls sensory input.
Scientists studying the girls believe that this may be the first case every of two people sharing a consciousness. It is hard to know for sure because the girls are too young to communicate their experiences, however, if a funny image is show to one of the girls while the other is turned away, the girl who can not see the image will also laugh. Both researchers and family members have observed the girls working together and helping one another complete tasks and make decisions without any external communication.
I also learned about the golden wheel spider who can curl up its legs and flip/roll/cartwheel away from danger. Click here to watch its awesome acrobatics.
Scientists studying the girls believe that this may be the first case every of two people sharing a consciousness. It is hard to know for sure because the girls are too young to communicate their experiences, however, if a funny image is show to one of the girls while the other is turned away, the girl who can not see the image will also laugh. Both researchers and family members have observed the girls working together and helping one another complete tasks and make decisions without any external communication.
I also learned about the golden wheel spider who can curl up its legs and flip/roll/cartwheel away from danger. Click here to watch its awesome acrobatics.
Monday, June 4, 2012
June 4, 2012
I have spent the last week learning a valuable lesson about myself. I think too much and do too little. More doing and less thinking makes for better time management, less stress and more sleeping. Sleep is good.
I see more action verbs in my future.
I see more action verbs in my future.
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