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Seven Global Concepts
10 JanSeven Global Concepts…inspiration for the New Year?
By Starre Vartan Dec 30, 2014
Very thoughtful blog post, beautifully illustrated concepts
Friluftsliv Norwegian being outside is good for mind and spirit
Shinrin-yoku Japanese forest bathing
Hygge Denmark togetherness, coziness
Wabi-sabi Japanese embracing imperfections
Kaizen Japanese continuous improvement
Gemutlichkeit German means more than cozy (peak in winter)
Jugaad Hindi innovative fix (frugal)
I read about “forest bathing” in the American Way magazine (Dec 2016). https://americanwaymagazine.com/woodland-cureThey claim 25 percent of the Japanese population walk in wooded areas. The author forecasts doctors writing a prescription to get outdoors…instead of blood pressure medication!
Being outdoors: good for the mind and spirit…I think of Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods, understatement-walking the Appalachian Trail. This same article refers to wabi-sabi which finds beauty imperfections. (Growing up, we called it “character”.)
The Kaizen concept is familiar to me thru my career in manufacturing. I like the “jugaad” notion. Many times that comes up when you least expect it trying to extend the life of clothing, furnishings, appliances, etc. https://www.graphicproducts.com/articles/what-is-kaizen/
Explore the links included. Great information. Happy New Year!
Friday Photos: Cake
8 Dec-
- Millionaire’s Cake slice
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- Raspberry champagne cake slice
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- Red Velvet cake slice
Heavenly! This year’s Christmas decorations at The Cake Bake Shop in Indianapolis feature pink roses and swans. Gail and I shared a pot of Afghan Chai tea in real cups and saucers. The owners are American entrepreneurs at their best…service, style and quality! The press release is out announcing the opening their second shop in Carmel, IN.
Carol and Gail
Our December birthdays tradition at the Cake Bake Shop in Indianapolis.
Check this out: The Cake Bake Shop makes Oprah Winfreys O List!
Covered Bridge (Parke Co IN)
8 NovTurkey Run State Park hiking trail (foot traffic only) AKA Narrows Covered Bridge
Modern concrete bridge directly behind the original covered one (notice the arches).
Downstream view
Built in 1882. The purpose of covering the bridge was to extend the life of the wooden supporting beams (safety).
Perfect souvenir? circa 1985
11 OctNeedlepoint canvas purchased in France
“Margot, Creations de Paris. LE CASTEL d’apres Laura”
Yes, this canvas was well within my budget for a souvenir from France in 1985. The merits also included being light weight, easily packed and a remembrance of travels while needlepointing. The problem is… it is still unfinished in 2017…over 30 years later!
I’m back to work on it with great lighting, a support frame and good seating.
Book Review: A Year of Biblical Womanhood
29 AugLove this!
This book has sat on my shelf for years. This morning it captured my attention and held my attention all day. Smart, witty, insightful, creative, knowledgable, curious, honest…
Rachel’s year of Biblical Womanhood was naturally organized with monthly themes based upon scripture. Each month Rachel had a TO DO list for herself based upon scripture (sometimes the list included cooking, sewing, sleeping in a tent). Occasionally, photos and her husband’s journal entries are included. Raised evangelical, Rachel explored this subject with correspondence exchange with a Jewish woman, 3 day retreat at a monastery, Amish and Quaker experiences, extensive internet research, short stories of women of the Bible….and an extraordinary curiosity.
Fantastic resource!
Another review:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/23/a-year-of-biblical-womanhood_n_2006184.html
What’s blooming in the Moon Garden?
6 JunOak Leaf Hydrangea
http://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/flowers/create-a-moon-garden
Campanula, EH Frost
http://www.perennials.com/plants/campanula-poscharskyana-eh-frost.html
Iris, tulip and peony blooms have come and gone.
Friday Photos: IChing No.4 Youthful Folly
5 May“Youthful Folly” is Wilhelm’s translation, which also includes “hopeless entanglement” in the text. I appreciate David Hinton’s translation of “thicket” as a concise visual. I found this thicket on my walk in the woods.
Thicket, Cumberland Gap National Park
Fitness Trail, Cumberland Gap National Park
Friday Photos: A Walk in the Park
10 MarYesterday, Turkey Run State Park
Suspension bridge
Bridge
Friends and family
Reversible, tri-fold flannel pads. Enough for 8 pads to go into 24 kits.
Eve
Peony
Sword Dance
