Sunday afternoon thoughts

Sunday afternoons are thoughtful times. If you’ve been to church, great. If you haven’t fantastic. If you’ve had brunch, fabulous. If you’re still asleep, way to go.

Doesn’t matter what Sunday means to you. What does matter is that it’s Sunday, and a good sunday afternoon means being in the moment.

We used to spend Sundays reading the newspaper. Sunday barbeques with friends and family were always a big hit in the spring and summer. A visit to the zoo was always a fun past time. Laying around reading a book or some comics. Watching a Sunday matinee was always a nice treat. And so was going on an afternoon walk and Sunday afternoon family time, riding bikes, doing whatever.

Are those Sunday’s long gone? They don’t have to be.

What did you used to do on a Sunday afternoon?

Remember when.
Do it again.

Ovens for Africa

So now, thanks to the invention of Jon Bohmer,women in rural Africa may no longer need to carry wood on their backs to make a fire.

He has invented a special eco friendly oven that just may liberate rural African women for good. 

Now they can harness the power of solar energy onto a cardboard box.

Yes, you heard me right; a cardboard box.  Now THAT will blend in with nature! 

And just what will they have to shell out for these ovens?

 

 

 

 

Check it out: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/04/09/solar.oven.global.warming/index.html

Now I don’t know about you, but I just may want one of these babies of my very own. 

They’re not as heavy, and I can cook in any room in the house. 

Joy of joys, dream come true! 

That is, as long as there’s enough sun.

11 Extinct Animals That Have Been Photographed Alive

Got tweeted this morning by GibsLong about the following article. 

Can I just say it is AMAZING?!  It’s written by Bryan Nelson and comes with photo credits at the bottom of the post. 

Just to give you a taste:

• Tasmanian Tiger
• Quagga
• Passenger Pigeon
• Golden Toad
• Caribbean Monk Seal
• Pyrenean Ibex
• Bubal Hartebeast
• Javan Tiger
• Tecopa Pupfish
• Syrian Wildass
• Baiji River Dolphin

I can’t imagine that I have never in my life seen some of these fascinating animals.  And the one or two that I have seen, my children with never get to see except via photo.  At least we have the photos, right?  And at least we have documentation about these incredible animals.  So beautiful!  Just think of all the animals out there that we don’t have photos of that have become extinct.  Sad that we missed out on their beauty and what they had to offer the world.

Each animal has a photo, fascinating information about each and links to more information.  You do NOT want to miss this.  You really don’t want to miss this one.  Kudos to Bryan Nelson for writing such a cool article!

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Which is your favorite animal show in Bryan’s article?  Let us know… Leave a comment.

Earthquake in Italy

A 6.3 earthquake hit Central Italy approximately 10 hours ago, that would be 11pm EST.

50 people are know to be dead.  Others are still missing in the rubble. 

Sever damage and a multitude of injuries amassed. 

Thousands upon thousands are left homeless. 

L’Aquila has been declared a state of emergency. 

For more information including maps and facts, visit BBC news at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7984867.stm

Saturday Morning Cartoons with Andrew T. and Me

This morning on Twitter, I had a great Twit from Andrew T. 

His blog “Andrew T. is on the cut” had a post this morning called “Saturday Morning Toons – Ballot Box Bunny”.I can’t tell you the last time I watched a good old fashioned Saturday morning cartoon!

IT FELT GREAT! 

Not only am I up before the kids, a childlike sneaky feeling all its own, but I get to watch a cartoon too.  With two of my favorite characters: Bugs and Yosemite Sam!

In honor of Saturday morning cartoons, I present to you all…

Bugs and Sam (in Spanish — just for fun)

Bugs and Sam, a different one, (in English)

Hope you enjoyed. And thanks, Andrew,for the great idea.

Twouble with Twitter

Twouble with Twitter

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GREAT HYSTERICAL VIDEO THOUGHT I’D SHARE WITH YOU GUYS.  EJOY.

Whole Foods Sells Air

Yes, you heard me right. 

As seen on their front page today, Whole Foods is selling little spritzers of air. 

I don’t know about you all, but I could sure use some.  I’m thinking it might get me off my ass and onto the dance floor.  I could use a good dance session, how about you.

Speaking of dance sessions.  For more information on this vastly interesting subject, you may want to boogie on over to http://friedababbley.blogspot.com/2009/04/whole-foods-sells-air.html for the full report.

What you won’t find there? 

This great news from Whole Foods:

“Our Newest Store

Local residents lined up for the grand opening of our new Antarctica store. Currently 90% of the store is devoted to seafood, although store team leader James Caird said they hope to add a produce department next year. “

I don’t know about you, but I’m excited!  For all your Whole Foods needs, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Photos and full report on http://friedababbley.blogspot.com/2009/04/whole-foods-sells-air.html

Skype

I was reading a friend of mine’s blog, The Crusty Curmudgeon, on WordPress, a day or two ago, and found out that another friend of mine does astrological readings.  Apparently, she’s amazing. 

Funny that you have to go from a place to a place to a place to find out that your friend does something you had no idea about.  Such it is with cybermates I suppose.

She does her readings on Skype.  So cost of phone bill free if you’re a skype member.  Go to www.skype.com to sign up free.

I did and I don’t regret a moment of it. 

• You can IM at your leisure
• you can talk at your leisure
• you can video conference at your leisure
• And you can do all three at the same time.

Now I’m no pro at it, not yet anyway, but what few moments I’ve had experiencing skype, I can’t believe I’ve never done it before.  It’s so easy. 

It’s like who you’re talking with is in the same room as you.

I get my astrological reading in two days and I can’t wait.

To read more about Julie Braden on The Crusty Curmudgeon, just click on the following link: http://thecrustycurmudgeon.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/astrology-a-skeptic-gets-blown-into-the-heavens/

Past Lives

I’ve been a lot of things in past lives.  I’m sure of it. 

According to facebook, I’ve been both Picasso and Marilyn Monroe.  Which is better?  Is either true? 

You never know.  And at the same time, doubtful.  I’ve often wondered what the possibilities of this were/are.

In India, people consider themselves going through life after life in real life.  They even change their names to match who they are at the present time. 

• Their child self
• their writer self
• their student self
• their business owner self
• their traveler self
• their doctor self
• their parent self

You get the picture.  They seem very happy this way.  They are able to focus on their focus.  It’s so simple, really.  Makes so much sense. 

Do they then let go of their previous baggage?  I imagine so.  This would be a great thing. 

I think we could all do with a little spring cleaning.  And perhaps a new name now and then, to help us along the way.

 

Related info and thoughts to ponder: http://hubpages.com/hub/My-Cats–Their-Names–and-What-They-Made-Me-Call-Them-Instead

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