Chuck Norris lights up the sky for Christmas
Chuck Norris does his thing for Christmas.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
delightful performance of "Sugar Plum Fairy" on a glass harp
delightful performance of "Sugar Plum Fairy" on a glass harp
Sit back and enjoy this sweet performance of "Sugar Plum Fair" on a glass harp.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
rock version of "Little Drummer Boy"
rock version of "Little Drummer Boy"
You might enjoy this version of “Little Drummer Boy” by “for KING & COUNTRY.” It was filmed live in Phoenix, Arizona.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
lunch on top of a skyscraper
The story behind the workers in the amazing photograph is amazing, if not actually dizzying, itself.
More scary jobs.
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Thursday, November 29, 2018
crochet a snow storm of snowflakes
crochet a snow storm of snowflakes
I consider this easy crochet project seasonal and make them fall through winter. As with my other little crochet projects, I indulge during down time when visiting my grandchildren and leave the finished snowflakes behind for them to find as they will and hopefully trigger memories of Grandma. I did discover that the kitties really enjoy these snowflakes, too.
Pattern here.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Liam Neeson auditions to be a mall Santa
Liam Neeson auditions to be a mall Santa
Actually, Liam Neeson is auditioning to be a mall Santa. Personally, I hope he doesn't get the job.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
massive triple-spiral structure with 15,000 dominoes goes down
massive triple-spiral structure with 15,000 dominoes goes down
It took 25 hours spread over 8 days to build this massive triple-spiral structure with 15,000 dominoes.
Friday, November 2, 2018
child pulls invisible cord to make ship toot
Most kids try this with big trucks. This little girl tries it with a big ship and gets more than she expects.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Korean drummer does it his way
Korean drummer does it his way
Though the lady singer does a great job of singing "I Did It My Way," this Korean drummer steals the show.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
flash mob performs "Stairway to Heaven" in Mainz, Germany
flash mob performs "Stairway to Heaven" in Mainz, Germany
I would have liked to be at this sunny square in Mainz, Germany, to enjoy this performance. Wouldn't you?
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Bansky art self-destructs
Bansky art self-destructs
You probably saw the recent article about street artist Bansky's painting self-destructing after the Sotheby's gavel declared it sold. Here it is for the world to witness. Looks like Bansky must have arranged for some photographers and videographers to be on site to capture it all.
Friday, October 5, 2018
amazing roller skating performance
The Skating Aratas duo do an amazing rollerskating performance.
More rollerskating.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
why you should end your shower with a cold water rinse
A Navy Seal explains the health benefits of ending your shower with a cold water rinse.
More health items.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Friday, September 14, 2018
this dog was rescued from a deserted island
this dog was rescued from a deserted island
This rescue story about a dog found on a deserted island ends well.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
waltz composed by Sir Anthony Hopkins
waltz composed by Sir Anthony Hopkins
"And The Waltz Goes On,” a waltz composed by Sir Anthony Hopkins, is performed by André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
children around the world sing "Don't Worry Be Happy"
children around the world sing "Don't Worry Be Happy"
"Don't Worry Be Happy" is performed by children around the world.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
don't mess with this owl
don't mess with this owl
Thursday, August 30, 2018
red crabs everywhere
red crabs everywhere
Red crabs on Christmas Island in the Pacific Ocean near Australia migrate annually in October.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
crochet a bouquet of flowers
crochet a bouquet of flowers
These flowers are a snap to crochet. They require little yarn so you can use up scraps. I like to crochet them when I am visiting my grandchildren. The flowers keep me busy when I get bored and when the kids ignore me. Often they will check in with me to watch my progress. I always give the flowers away, and sometimes just leave them laying around to be discovered. Who doesn’t like a flower?
Pattern here.
Friday, August 24, 2018
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
"Havana" is Best Video of 2018
"Havana" is Best Video of 2018
A few days ago this video directed by Dave Meyers was declared best video of the year at the VMA Awards. It is funny AND sexy. Do watch.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
photo gallery of old-time store-front kiddie rides
During my many visits to Jackson Heights in Queens, New York, I’ve discovered some wonderful old-time kiddie rides outside in front of shops. They wait patiently for someone to insert a few quarters for a ride. Sometimes it is a very long wait. The rides include horses, a dinosaur, and an elephant.
See the photo gallery.
I’ve also discovered that these artifacts from the past still exist in other neighborhoods, too, and in many other places around the world. So I also have a yellow elephant from Manhattan’s Chinatown, a taxi from the Santa Monica Pier in Southern California, and a quarter horse from Amarillo, Texas.
Do some still exist in your neighborhood, too?
More photo galleries.
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image ©2018 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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| mother beside child on horse kiddie ride in Jackson Heights, Queens, NYC |
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
updated mary jane tea
Curious about those medical marijuana teas? Watch this informative video aimed at women. I think I need some of that Positivi-tea. Which one could you benefit from?
This is what a cup of tea looks like around the world.
Top tea times around the world.
More tea items.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
1920s Dodge car hits the bumpy road
1920s Dodge car hits the bumpy road
Don't try this at home with a modern car! Looks like they made cars a little more sturdy back in the day. This Dodge Brothers sedan from the 1920s drives over bumpy dirt and mud roads with ease. Eventually it lands at a gushing oil well.
VIDEO REMOVED
Monday, August 6, 2018
bus ride on scary Nepal road flooded from a waterfall
This bus continues along a scary road that is made scarier with a flood from a waterfall.
More scary stuff.
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Friday, August 3, 2018
elegant Chinese tea ceremony
This Chinese tea ceremony takes a while. The way the lady makes the presentation is like a little dance. It takes place at the Zaoyua Hotel in Yan'an in the Shaanxi Province of China.
This is what a cup of tea looks like around the world.
Top tea times around the world.
More tea items.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
cowboys herding cats
cowboys herding cats
Herding cats isn't easy. Enjoy!
item contributed by Barbara Black
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
extreme bike and runners race through the streets of Edinburgh
extreme bike and runners race through the streets of Edinburgh
Check out these two bikers and two runners as they race through the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Monday, July 23, 2018
easy Instagram tutorial
Want to learn some easy new tricks for Instagram. Browse this quick and easy Instagram tutorial. It's all in print. No boring videos to wade through.
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image ©2018 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Friday, July 20, 2018
Texas longhorns take a stroll down main street
Texas longhorns take a stroll down main street
These Texas longhorns enjoy a saunter down the downtown main street in Amarillo, Texas.
video ©2018 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
video ©2018 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Monday, July 16, 2018
Friday, July 13, 2018
scary ride on narrow cliffside road in the Himalayas
NOT on my Bucket List!
More scary stuff.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Thursday, June 21, 2018
extreme cycling at the Grand Canyon
extreme cycling at the Grand Canyon
Some people just have to push the envelope. This guy dances his bike at the edge of the Grand Canyon.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
dangerous plane landing
dangerous plane landing
This plane lands on ice on one of the world's shortest runways, at Courchevel Altiport in the French Alps.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Thursday, May 24, 2018
luxury treehouses in Sweden
Treehouse hotels are sprouting up like . . . trees. Here are some fabulous ones in a Lappland forest in Sweden.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
a bean seed grows into a stalk
This makes me want to go pop a bean in the ground. And re-read "Jack and the Beanstalk."
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Friday, May 18, 2018
father-daughter singing duo
This father and his 4-year-old daughter sing a delightful rendition of "You've Got a Friend in Me." Enjoy.
More singing.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
let's visit a pencil factory
This photo gallery shows you what goes on inside a pencil factory.
More photo galleries.
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Thursday, May 3, 2018
this guy skis his way around the world
this guy skis his way around the world
It does seem that some of this must have been done with special effects. Anyone know for sure? Meanwhile, this is quite a ride!
Monday, April 30, 2018
how to put a screen door back on its tracks
Friday, April 27, 2018
let's take a bobsled ride
let's take a bobsled ride
Ever wondered what it would be like to ride in a bobsled? Here you go!
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
little girl puts 5 animals to sleep
This Chinese little girl puts five animals to sleep a the same time with her gentle strokes and sounds. I found myself yawning about 2/3 the way through. Excuse me while I go take a little nap.
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Thursday, April 19, 2018
how women shop vs. how men shop
You know it's true!
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
nesting eagle reacts to earthquake
nesting eagle reacts to earthquake
Did you tomorrow is the anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake? Here is something to remind us that earthquakes are always with us, and not only humans are affected.
item contributed by Barbara Carlson
View these bald eagles live in their nest via webcam.
More eagles.
Thursday, April 12, 2018
how carrots are harvested
how carrots are harvested
This will probably burst some bubbles, but here is how carrots are harvested nowadays.
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
laughing horses
laughing horses
This is hilarious! You'll at least be smiling by the end, if not actually letting out a horse laugh!
Friday, April 6, 2018
recipe: One-Pan Pasta
This SuperSimple One-Pan Pasta recipe makes a colorful main dish.
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| SuperSimple One-Pan Pasta in a pan |
More SuperSimple recipes.
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image ©2018 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
how to build a log cabin
Building a log cabin doesn't look so difficult and it takes less than 5 minutes here!
More how-tos.
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Thursday, March 29, 2018
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
dog drives car
dog drives car
Let's have a little fun with Gabe the bulldog as he hits the road in his little red sports car.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Cirque du Soleil does a selection from “Svecounia”
Here you go with a quick, delightful excerpt from Cirque du Soleil's “Svecounia," and it's free!
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Tuesday, March 20, 2018
the difference between Kiwis and Aussies
Ever wondered what the difference is between Kiwis and Aussies?
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Friday, March 16, 2018
amusement park mechanical elephant ride
amusement park mechanical elephant ride
Here's an elephant you can feel good about riding. In fact, 50 people can ride it at one time! But you'll have to travel to Nantes, France. Read more.
item contributed by Connie Terwilliger
item contributed by Connie Terwilliger
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
good luck charms
Wouldn't it be nice to collect good luck charms as you roam the world? This article documents 24 good luck charms, of which I have a few from my own trips.
I just a few weeks ago saw a show at San Francisco Airport about Japanese Maneki Neko cats.
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| good luck Maneki Neko cats displayed at San Francisco Airport |
On that same trip, I picked up a worry doll at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in Mexico.
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| good luck worry doll displayed at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita |
And I gave my adult daughter a nazar to protect her new house from the evil eye (I bought it in Portland, Oregon, at the famous Powell's Bookstore).
Have you collected any good luck charms on your travels?
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Friday, March 9, 2018
this guy nails accents
You can travel the world in just a few minutes with this accent virtuoso.
Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
London slim house
London slim house
You've probably heard of "tiny houses," but have you heard of a "slim house"? Check this out.
Friday, March 2, 2018
Thursday, February 22, 2018
clever commercial
clever commercial
This clever Pepsi commercial addresses kung fu.
idea contributed by Connie Terwilliger
idea contributed by Connie Terwilliger
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
dog and man sing in the car
dog and man sing in the car
This French bulldog sings along with his master as they drive along. It is a fun and mesmerizing performance.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Charlie the talking cockatoo
Charlie the talking cockatoo
This sulfur-crested cockatoo, known as Charlie, lives at the Kula Eco Park in Fiji. He was painted orange about 18 years ago for his role in the TV series "Swiss Family Robinson." He loves to talk, and lives with his female sidekick Ratu.
cockatoos make tools to get at treat
cockatoos make tools to get at treat
I've seen video of crows that are able to open backpacks, but who knew that cockatoos can make tools to capture a treat? Watch this!
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
photos of LOVE sculptures found around the world
photos of LOVE sculptures found around the world
Here is a photo gallery focused on Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculptures, which I was surprised to discover are found all around the world. Because I couldn't stop with just that, there are additional images of other spelled-out LOVE sculptures and of several city hearts. Which one is your favorite?
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| Robert Indiana LOVE sculpture |
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
recipe: SuperSimple Jicama Salad
This SuperSimple Jicama Salad recipe makes a delicious and beautiful side salad or summer meal.
More SuperSimple recipes.
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image ©2018 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Thursday, February 1, 2018
contemporary desk with hidden compartments
contemporary desk with hidden compartments
You've probably seen antique furniture with hidden compartments, but here is a totally contemporary desk finely crafted with many secret compartments.
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
amazing sychronization of marbles and music
amazing sychronization of marbles and music
Prepare to be wowed by these marbles and magnets and wood blocks and dominoes as they move to “Waltz of the Flowers” by Tchaikovsky.
Friday, January 26, 2018
a real doll
Learn some make-up tricks that can turn you into a real doll.
More illusions.
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
chainsaw artist
chainsaw artist
It is always interesting to watch an artist at work. Chainsaw carver Jordan Anderson turns two tree trunks into amazing Siberian Husky sculptures that can be used as benches.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
not your usual antique coffee table
not your usual antique coffee table
This antique coffee table has hidden compartments galore. Every house needs one. And this particular one needs some proper chess pieces. Prepare to be amazed!
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