Happy Birthday Julia Child

I wonder what Julia would think of this Julia Child Remix, Keep On Cooking.



See more videos and recipes and more Julia goodness on the PBS site at PBS.org/food

Bon appetit!

I Love Lucy

I love the clips in this Google-produced video to celebrate what would have been Lucille Ball's 100th birthday today. Some of my favorite episodes are here. How about you?

. . . And That's a Fact.

The Internet is Made of Cats.

The Internet is Made of Cats - watch more funny videos

(Another fact is that the Funny or Die player is a bit too wide for this blog template–sorry about that.)

What Type are You?

I am, apparently, Cooper Black Italic.


Working on the letter blocks for the Block Lotto Banner (which is now all bound and just needs a trip through the wash) and some other word blocks (which I'll share in about a week) has made me more aware of rules for typefaces and during my wanderings though things font-related, I found a fun little quiz which answers the question . . .

What type are you? (the password is character)

Not Exactly a Christmas Carol ...

A Christmas tree, a Glee Mashup and a fun promotion of that TV show's arrival on Italian TV in a shopping mall in Rome.



The crowd seems to enjoy the flash mob experience . . . and doesn't seem to mind the interruption of their last minute Christmas shopping at all.

The Italian TV ad for Glee is here. I wonder how Italians will like a show that seems to be so quintessentially American, about the American High School experience?

Thanks, Kate

I realize that I have, once again, disappeared out of sight . . . mostly because of work, which is, in the grand scheme of things, probably a good thing. (I mean working again, not disappearing, of course.) Tonight my group went on a field trip and by the time I had a drink with a couple of colleagues and road the DART rail home, it was 10 PM. Yawn . . .

While catching up on blogs, Kate directed my attention to Kellie's lovely quilt, called Lilly Pilly, part of which is pictured here.

I'm popping up to share this amazing piece because, incredibly, it is part of a blog giveaway and–as much as I'd love to win this beauty myself–how could I not share the news with my friends?

Do go check out the rest of her photos of this quilt on her block Don't look now (and all the other eye candy she has there.)

I love the use of the striped fabric for the tree's trunk, limbs and brands. I adore the birds and the quilting is just spectacular!!

I am the Star (What Tarot Card are You?)

You know I can't resist these silly-but-fun tests . . . here is my result from this one:

You are The Star

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Star is one of the great cards of faith, dreams realised

The Star is a card that looks to the future. It does not predict any immediate or powerful change, but it does predict hope and healing. This card suggests clarity of vision, spiritual insight. And, most importantly, that unexpected help will be coming, with water to quench your thirst, with a guiding light to the future. They might say you're a dreamer, but you're not the only one.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Have you ever . . .

Have you ever been a little obsessive about a project?



. . . or perhaps she was just distracting herself? (Yes I am probably projecting more than a little.) Someone recently emailed this link to me; I've seen it before, but I love it every time I watch ;-)

Hug Someone

I love this.

Everyday Performance Art

This is an Osaka crosswalk, found on Flickr during my life as a mouse potato. It made me smile.

The Pause that Inspires?

You are a Comma

You are open minded and extremely optimistic. You enjoy almost all facets of life. You can find the good in almost anything. You keep yourself busy with tons of friends, activities, and interests. You find it hard to turn down an opportunity, even if you are pressed for time. Your friends find you fascinating, charming, and easy to talk to. (But with so many competing interests, your friends do feel like you hardly have time for them.) You excel in: Inspiring people You get along best with: The Question Mark

What Punctuation Mark Are You?

What's Your Recipe?

The Recipe For sophie

3 parts Style 2 parts Mischief 1 part Rebellion Splash of Fascination Limit yourself to one serving. This cocktail is strong!

What's the Recipe for Your Personality?

Call me Clueless

You know I can't resist these things:

Take the Quiz here!

What Holiday are YOU?

You know I can't resist these blogthings . . . here's my result and the link so you can take the test, too ;-)

You Are Christmas

More than most people, you are able to find magic in life's small moments. Traditions mean a lot to you, and you tend to be quite nostalgic. You are a giving, kind person who really understands the true meaning of holidays. You inspire others to be as altruistic and caring as you are. What makes you celebrate: Tradition and a generous spirit At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The storyteller. You like to recount memories with everyone. On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Give a gift to everyone you know

What Holiday Are You?

Readability

(This must mean everyone who reads this blog is very smart ;-)

If I Lived in Springfield

I saw it on Gerri Congdon's blog and had to create one of my own. I have started to look for interesting new glasses frames . . . I haven't tried any quite like these.

If you'd like to create a Simpson's version of yourself, check out The Simpsons Movie site.