Monday, October 3, 2011

Entwined Elephants

Pygmy Hippo Newborn - Japan Zoo

What a face! A cub pygmy hippopotamus has a bath in his cage at the zoo Tokyo. Gippopotamchik was born on June 22. (Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP/Getty Images) via

In another post long ago I featured a video about a pet hippo named Jessica.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Elephants Reunited After 22 Years Apart


Watch the short film here.
This wonderful film was created by world-renowned filmmaker Allison Argo from ArgoFilms. Read more of this story on PBS. I want to know everything there is to know about Shirley and Jenny...free at last to live out their years together. This footage proves that elephants never forget.
Shirley and Jenny, two crippled elephants were reunited at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee after a 22-year separation. The bonding was immediate, intense and unforgettable between the two former circus elephants. But long after the cameras were turned off, the wondrous moments would continue. Snif, snif.
Visit the website of The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II, page 47


It's not too early to start leaving hints for #674 is it?

Forget and Believe

Friday, September 30, 2011

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

English Countryside Cottage Tells A Story

One upon a time..in the English countryside..there sat a pretty little cottage..with a red door..behind which lived a little.... etc.. etc.. photo by Ollie_57 on Flickr

Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II, page 46


We all love these little tidbits of information on how we should be living, don't we?

Oh My, What Big Paws You Have

I'm sure this pup is tired of hearing that but seriously, look at the size of those paws. via

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Sweet Attic Office

I love an attic office with a view. Mine is like being in a tree house. Since I got a wireless laptop I don't spend as much time there as in the past. It's so nice to be untethered. image

Canned Goods in The Cellar

I used to do this in my previous life :)

Monday, September 26, 2011

Irish Cottage

Aran Island cottage © KaitMauro

An Orchard with Red Tulips

©All rights reserved by blondepowers / Getty Images

Autumn

It's time to give the grass a crew cut so the leaves will blow away. I need a couple of sunny dry days before I get on my riding mower once again. Have a good week. Will you be driving to New England along with the other leaf peepers? via

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Living with Antiques

Antiques really do make a house into a home, don't they? I wonder what's inside those two little doors behind the chair? I have something like that in my bedroom that gives access to the bathtub plumbing in the hall bath. Photo from ElleDecor

Salt Water Cure

Isn't this the truth? For the past couple of weeks I think I have rid my body of all its toxins with the hard manual labor I've been doing cleaning out everything for trash day and cleaning up after Irene. I've been helping an elderly lady clean out her house too. Honest sweat is a wonderful thing. After my initial tired spell, I started feeling really good.
Have a great weekend. via Original painting by Mae Chevrette http://maechevrette.etsy.com

Friday, September 23, 2011

Little Free Library in Madison Wisconsin


THE LITTLE LIBRARY THAT COULD
On Felton Place, a residential street in Madison, Wisconsin there is a very small library holding about 20 books. Not much bigger than a bird house, the little library is of rustic construction. A door adds to the charm and to the notion that the books are to be valued and protected. It’s based on the pay it forward principle. Take a book, leave a book. Read the rest of this wonderful story here.

Happy First Day of Fall

It's here as of early this morning. Are you looking forward to fall? via

Sweet Sewing Shed

This little sewing shed is very sweet, isn't it? I love the natural light coming in over the sewing machine. I ran across a big stash of vintage ticking I had completely forgotten about this week and it made me want to sew. Sewing rooms are probably pretty rare these days but they are a must for the serious seamstress. You can just close the door and pick up where you left off later. We always had one when I was growing up and my mother and I both sewed with a red-hot needle on our Singer. via

Thursday, September 22, 2011