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Lainey
3-31-13, 11:25am
Thought it would be fun to have a "hey look at this" thread. We can post links, photos, excerpts, etc to interesting things we found on the internet. Could be a TED talk, a youtube video, a magazine article, an essay, a photo, a poem, a joke, a ??

Serious or silly, let's mix it up. My only suggestion: no politics.

I'll start with a short article on what two adult siblings found in their grandfather's apartment after his death:

http://life.nationalpost.com/2013/03/30/mireille-silcoff-the-things-my-grandfather-left-behind/

Mrs-M
3-31-13, 2:21pm
I like it, Lainey!!!

Will touch-base on this thread after Easter is out of the way. I'm in the midst of preparing supper for tonight (turkey, stuffing, salad, rolls, and dessert), so am just stopping by for a quickie to help break-up my day. Talk soon!

Lainey
4-5-13, 4:44pm
Here's something interesting: what was the most comforting condolence sentence you ever heard?

The responses: http://ask.metafilter.com/237676/What-was-the-most-comforting-condolence-sentence-you-ever-heard

Lainey
4-6-13, 5:38pm
True stories, told in one sentence:

www.onesentence.org

Mrs-M
4-9-13, 12:12pm
Hi, Lainey! Those are great!

Here are two that took me by storm. My husband is all about the great outdoors. He LOVES everything outdoorsy! So, in ode to my husband and his second love, two gems for you. Enjoy!

http://twistedsifter.com/2010/03/craziest-cliffs-in-norway/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1317860/Austrias-Green-Lake-The-park-lake-summer.html

P.S. The man who is seen standing on the lodged rock between the two rock cliff faces is crazy!

cdttmm
4-9-13, 12:23pm
Since this thread is entitled "potpourri" I'll add something I read this morning that really struck me.

For context: I'm working on building a habit of daily meditation. Reading this reminded me why it's worth it for so many reasons. Enjoy!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/mindfulness-meditation-benefits-health_n_3016045.html

Lainey
4-9-13, 8:13pm
http://twistedsifter.com/2010/03/craziest-cliffs-in-norway/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1317860/Austrias-Green-Lake-The-park-lake-summer.html

P.S. The man who is seen standing on the lodged rock between the two rock cliff faces is crazy!

yowza! Some people like to live dangerously, that's for sure.

Mrs-M
4-9-13, 8:15pm
Hi, Lainey!

I'm not much of a swimmer, but oh how I would love to temp the lake! How about you?

Lainey
4-9-13, 8:21pm
Since this thread is entitled "potpourri" I'll add something I read this morning that really struck me.

For context: I'm working on building a habit of daily meditation. Reading this reminded me why it's worth it for so many reasons. Enjoy!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/mindfulness-meditation-benefits-health_n_3016045.html

Thanks, I especially liked the section on teaching mindfulness in schools, starting in elementary. The numbers are impressive as far as the results. I've often thought if we could teach children and teens a skill on how to just dial down and control their emotions, it would result in a much more peaceful society.

Lainey
4-9-13, 8:24pm
okay, another one - an artist who does minature street art installations:

http://www.slinkachu.com/home

Gardenarian
4-10-13, 2:40pm
Since it's potpourri - I'm going to try and post a drawing my daughter did - it's called "Learning to Fly":



http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/readaboutit/learningtofly_zps15eb268d.jpg

Gardenarian
4-10-13, 2:51pm
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/readaboutit/cellphone_zps11ef2e77.jpg

Lainey
4-10-13, 8:06pm
Hi, Lainey!

I'm not much of a swimmer, but oh how I would love to temp the lake! How about you?

okay, but in a boat. with my life vest on. and sunglasses and sunscreen and a hat. How's that for adventurous??

Lainey
4-10-13, 8:08pm
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/readaboutit/cellphone_zps11ef2e77.jpg

this is great, should be posted in all public places!

Mrs-M
4-11-13, 2:38pm
Oh, this is fun!

Lainey. The miniature art-street stuff is neat-O!

Gardenarian. That is amazing!!! Your daughter is so talented! I can't draw a stick-man.

P.S. Love the comical notice!