Hard to read measurements. Disappearing directions. Scrawled cursive writing. Faded, yellowing, paper. All these things I absolutely love about my “Grammie’s” recipes. These handwritten treasures are a link to her for me. Doesn’t it work that way with things handwritten. Dusting off or finding anything that was written in the past can evoke all sorts of memories. It surprises me […]
Thank you. Merci. Gracias. Dankeschön.
In whatever language, expressing our thanks is but one of many polite-isms we hopefully use with great frequency. There is a difference between the heartfelt, look you in the eye kind of thank you and the one the teacher does their best to extrapolate from their student. And isn’t it a great feeling when you hear your kiddie, […]
“A” as red, “B” as orange, and “C” as…
… yellow. This is how people with synesthesia see these letters. A recent Globe and Mail article by Wency Leung describes how about 5% of the population has this genetic condition. People with synesthesia (synesthetes) see sounds and experience colour when reading printed letters and numbers. Some people hear colors, feel sounds and taste shapes. A page […]
Write your “heart” out this Valentine’s Day…..
Valentine’s Day makes writing a note or card easy. The occasion presents itself. No thinking required. Most homes have a red pen or crayon….or lipstick! Dollar stores have some great deals on those wee little cards. And you are off to the races. For a great activity that encourages kids to write while crafting check out my […]