Saturday, November 14, 2009

Discover This!

The perfect outlet to ease your curiosity : Discovery Channel


Check out this sneak peak of all the wonders Discovery reveals:

  • How Its Made



  • Mythbusters



Sometimes watching t.v doesn't have to be so m i n d l e s s.

Although T.V as a vessel of entertainment is meant to be an E S C A P E, tuning in on something educational and fascinating isn't such a bad idea.

Engage your mind with something curious.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Tech Wow

Picture provided by Slipperybrick.com


So, I've never been one to jump on the bandwagon when it comes to new technologies.

I like to consider myself a little bit old fashioned. You know, choosing a notebook and pen over my laptop, but I was enlightened last night.

I was walking my dog and it was very dark out. I live by a lot of forest, so the path I was on was quite eerrie. As I was walking, I started to formulate a short story in my mind, but had nothing to write my ideas down.

I automatically thought WOW if I had a Blackberry than this wouldn't be a problem.

It got me thinking more deeply about the benefits of emerging technologies and web 2.0. Usually I am anti-tech because I hold the belief that it is detaching humanity from the natural world.

But, this one moment may have changed my views...
Because I really wish I had something to record my ideas when I was walking.

So, maybe technology can be fantastic. I just think there has to be a balance.

Say I was just checking emails and chatting and face booking on my imaginary blackberry while walking the dog - I wouldn't have experienced the moment of inspiration!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Kick Winter Blues



Could winter be fantastical, rather than dreary?

I am reading Lois Lowry's, "The Giver" for the second time and I came across a quote - in refrence to winter.

"How could you describe a sled without describing a hill and snow; and how could you describe a hill and snow to someone who had
never felt height or wind or that feathery, magical cold?"

In this novel, Jonas is part of a society of sameness and he is the receiver of memories.

Imagine a Canadian Christmas, without frost tinted windows and snow blanketing the barren trees...

I know all of those who share this country can picture the above quite vividly.
We should be thankful that we get to experience the chilling side of mother nature; the step before rejuvenation.

This winter season, to lighten up and warm the soul, re-create the snow into something mystical. After all

tis' the season to be jolly :)