We love to try new food and eat differently when we’re on vacation. We also like to try our old stand-by fast food places and see what’s new and different on the menu. These are a few of our favorite things most recently:
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Continue readingI didn’t want to let this one day go by without sharing some of my photographs from our Canada holiday. When we travel, we may have different objectives. Each trip is different, and it is only in looking back at journals and photos that a theme sometimes emerges. Sometimes it’s just family time, tourist time, foodie fun, and relaxation, and other times it fleshes out into something a little different.
In looking for photos to share as part of National Photography Day, I saw a theme of history; not only a historical perspective, but a focus on First Nations, ancient land, and my own personal history. I hope that the captions will tell a story.
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Unfortunately, no one commented with their items or links of their items during the period of the Scavenger Hunt, so no one will be drawn for the prize. We’ll save the prize for next time.
I hope anyone who did participate in their quiet way had a wonderful break from their work and chores, and tried to step out of their comfort zone. That was one of the best things about when I was doing GISH – stepping out of my comfort zone and trying new things.
For anyone who participated, I’d still love to see what you’ve done.
Have a great rest of summer!
There are new coloring sheets on the downloadable page on the sidebar. One of these comes from one of my favorite Bible stories as a child.
I was attending mass a few weeks ago, and the daily reading was Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a when Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt for grain during the famine and he imprisons them. He does let them know with conditions. Daily readings are often not the whole story, and hearing this little snippet of Joseph’s reunion with his brothers (even if they didn’t recognize him) caused me to go home that morning, and read the entire story from this point on until Joseph’s reunion with his father, Jacob.
As a child, I was focused more on Joseph’s Coat of Many Colors (Gen. 37:3). I didn’t see it, but I remember Donny Osmond playing Joseph on Broadway’s The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and I also recall my uncle in the same role in high school, so Joseph has always had a warm place in my heart.
After reading the story, I sat down and drew the coat of many colors, but before I filled in all the bright and beautiful colors, I took a photo of just the pen & ink sketch and saved it for use as a coloring sheet. I hope you will enjoy sitting in a quiet space, and filling in the patchwork with as many of your favorite colors as will fit.
Continue readingAugust has been full. Already. But as I looked over some of my recent photos, I thought of little things that inspired me and still help me look forward. See photos for captions.
Continue readingAs our Scavenger Hunt comes to an official end, I’ve added an extra bonus for this fine, Tuesday morning: A Travel Scavenger Hunt! I’m planning on printing this out for my kids as we head out on vacation soon. Same rules as the week’s hunt – comment with your photos or with links to your photos on your social media. And most importantly, have fun, enjoy the sunshine (wear hats and sunscreen), and be well.
The download button will give you a single page of 14 items.
Link below.
Paint 3-5 rocks and include a short positive affirmation on each. Then leave them in a public place where they can be taken by passers-by. Post a photo of the painted rocks.
In trying to find a sub-title for this post, I looked back at my previous posts that related to what’s been going on, and I was kind of pleased to discover that the last time I felt like I’d had a setback was in 2019, in the fall. I know I’ve had moments that go up and down, but this was decidedly different.
I try to be open and talk openly about my struggles and my successes. We all have mental health, and we all must get through any of its manifestations, good, bad, or neutral just like we do when we twist an ankle or get a paper cut.
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Photograph a collection of yours as if it was a museum piece. Arrange two or more photos in a museum display.
Create a museum label that includes a description, artist, and date of the objects or display.
Question/Answer:
How many green cars do you see in 10 minutes of driving?
Post your answer in the comments or a link to your social media!
Griffins and Ginger Snaps 