"The term 'to get fired' comes from when clans of long ago wanted to get rid of unwanted people without killing them, so they would burn their houses down instead." Wow, I did not know this.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Getting Fired
"The term 'to get fired' comes from when clans of long ago wanted to get rid of unwanted people without killing them, so they would burn their houses down instead." Wow, I did not know this.
Sliding Barn Door Inside The House
One day I too will have a sliding barn door inside my cottage. They make such good sense when you can't do a pocket door. The room is so spacious without a door opening into it.sliding barn door
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
Goodnight
Twig Hutchinson photo
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Mother Owl
This mother owl looks a little frazzled, doesn't she? I can't imagine why.mother owl
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Another Photo Of An English Squirrel
I'm always drawn to photographs of English Red Squirrels which continue to decline sharply, despite various campaigns to help them. I think the grey squirrels are taking over.
Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 3
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Zebra Cleans A Hippopotamus's Teeth
This hippo had no intention of having the zebra for lunch - it was having its teeth cleaned.The hippopotamus is regarded as one of the most aggressive creatures in the world and has a bite that can cut a small boat in half. Nobody told the zebra at The Zurich Zoo. The hippo held her mouth wide open for a full 15 minutes while the zebra played dental hygienist and cleaned her teeth. Really! Read the entire article @ BBC News
Photo by Jill Sonsteby
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
Set Your Clock Forward | Daylight Savings Time
image: Twig Hutchinson
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The Rain Is Raining All Around
THE RAIN IS RAINING ALL AROUND
I scanned a page from one of my illustrated books for children."A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson"
Illustrated by Ruth Mary Hallock
Rand McNally & Company
Rand McNally & Company
Published in 1919
Not much is known about this wonderful artist.
Women Children's Book Illustrators--Ruth Mary Hallock
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Women Children's Book Illustrators--Ruth Mary Hallock
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Rain, Rain Go Away
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Emerging Sunflower
Stunning capture of an emerging sunflower. It looks as if it's hiding its eyes from the sun.Sunflower Emerging
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Horned Owl
This Horned Owl is so wise and handsome. A beautiful portrait...love the eyes.Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.
French Chateau On The Sea
Chateau at the edge of the sea. Alone but not lonely.Le Chateau Turpault, Quiberon, Bretagne, France
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Paper Craft Dresses | Couture
I love the first paper dress. It's so Alice in Wonderland.via Peacefully Folding Blog: Paper Craft Couture
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Things I Want To Do Today
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