Tag Archive for: Art and Culture

Creamy White Bean Pasta

TOP OF THE MORNING | APRIL 1st

Hello Friends! How can April be here already?  So crazy how time flies (as in months at a time)! As April 1st is known to be a prank day -- have you ever pranked something funny on April 1st or been pranked? Super-duper collection to share today.  (All legit - no pranks - ha!) Beginning with: 25 SIDE YARD IDEAS All so very beautiful.  Like a cool hallway in our homes - but outside! DECADENT ABANDONED MOSQUES IN TURKEY Wow!  The craftsmanship and artists.  Abandoned.  Why? A REAL LIFE INVISIBILITY SHIELD Is most intriguing.  I love that it's roll-and-go as opposed to a giant piece of plexiglass sort of thing that has to be carted around by a vehicle or trailer.  What a great invention.  I, personally, wonder if movie sets/commercials are embracing it, as well.  Move over green screen. HERE'S WHAT OUR FAVORITE CHARACTERS IN CHILDHOOD BOOKS LOOK LIKE IN REAL LIFE ACCORDING TO AI To me -- most of the AI "real life" depictions were what I had envisioned in my mind save -- The Little Prince. GREAT READ ON GETTING READY FOR UPCOMING APRIL 8 2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE I seriously didn't realize how big of a deal it's going to be.  Especially in my neck of the woods.  Ordered a pair of NASA approved disposable glasses to look and watch.  I've been told that hotels are sold out, people in the area are actually renting out their homes like a B & B for a couple of nights for a lot of dough -- as in the $thousands.  Crazy!
Top of the Morning November 6

TOP OF THE MORNING | NOVEMBER 6

Yo! Daymaker Readers and Yo! Monday - Daylight Savings time happened yesterday.  "Spring Forward - Fall Back."  I think most of us know that little saying or phrase. Save Arizona and Hawaii - they just sit tight and keep their clocks the same because Daylight Savings Time is not observed there - lucky them - ha  (did a super fast research on that via Google - ha). My computer and cell phone did the time change automatically.  I still need to turn all the house clocks and oven digital clock back. Enjoyed finding these fabulous interestings for today. Beginning with the Spectacular Artworks on an Australian beach.  They are nothing less than HUGE, CREATIVE, WHIMSICAL MASTERPIECES.  "Good on ya, Artists!" Wish I could've kicked off my shoes and walked along the sandy beach and viewed all up close and personal. Perhaps next time.  Hello, Bucket List!
Most Haunted Places

TOP OF THE MORNING | OCTOBER 9

It's Monday and today finds me well + happy. Our weekend weather was my idea of perfect-o.  My cats were totally feeling it too.  Zooming around kicking up their heels - running, chasing, playing.  Made me laugh! Not sure if you've noticed or not - but we've been doing some "re-decorating" sort of thing on Daymaker Readable Art site: The ads that were a total distraction and annoying are gone! Share buttons! New artwork that finds you in the email box on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.  Subscribe and see it!  We'll be changing it out from time to time for a fresh and new cool piece of artwork in the email greetings. Clean-up of typos and little glitches that existed. Friendlier navigation throughout the site. Subscribe and Comments are no longer compromised.  (Fingers crossed you don't hit a hiccup - if ya do - let us know and we'll get it taken care of ASAP.)  We're not finished yet - just wanted to share PROGRESS in the works. The line-up of wonderfuls to click-on and check-out today are entertaining, inspiring and delicious-waiting-to-be-made!
Joy & Inspiration

TOP OF THE MORNING

5 For Friday May 12 | Birds Cup Peasant

5 for FRIDAY | MAY 12

Greetings all and happy Friday - So last Saturday I attended the Scarborough  Renaissance Festival with my friend Laurie.  Price of admission - $37. And it was packed!  A sea of people.  Have no idea how many acres this place was but it was many. And so, so, so many people walking around dressed in super cool well-thought out costumes for the day.  Applause to all who dressed in costume. I've never attended a "Trekie" (as in Star Trek convention) but if I had - this place totally had that kind of vibe in my mind. Apparently, Scarborough Renaissance Festivals happen all over our beautiful U.S. Yep, it was pricey - ticket to get in (thanks, Laurie, for the gift of my admission ticket) and then if you wanna get a bite to eat or a drink ... $$$  However, well worth it.  Think, being at the fair. It was so much fun.  Such a cool event.  And I totally enjoyed the 5 or more hours we were there. Talk about people watching!  Never ending - and everyone was having a chill-time just being there and interacting with others. No strangers sort of feel - just all of us having a united grand day. And all the costumed people were so gracious when I asked if I could snap a pic of them.  "Of Course," was the response every single time.
Top of the Morning February 20

TOP OF THE MORNING | FEBRUARY 20

Howdy and happy Monday - Today's President's Day.  Did ya know? I have a few fond memories from my "time machine" of President's Day in grade school. We colored a picture(s) of a president (George Washington or Abraham Lincoln).  Total added bonus of an art day! The fun 12 collected for today's Monday! Click and enjoy! As always, thanks for being here! On President's Day - check this out -- last words ... The art of illusion - giant murals on sidewalks and public places - chalk art.  So WOW! March destinations to plan for - if you're thinking about a fun place to go hang out Cool vintage historic pics that are just ... totally worth a looksy .. my personal take-away word - "wild"! Say again!  Jalapeno Popper pull-apart bread??  So gonna make this recipe!
Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur

5 for FRIDAY | DECEMBER 23

Welcome 2023!  And may it be an extraordinary year for all! Here are the 12 pieces I collected for this first Monday of the New Year.  Click and enjoy. WOW!  A pink Manta Ray - hello beautiful Photographers capture stunning  photos in Urban places Bet ya didn't know these cool facts about Monopoly - I sure didn't
Quick Homemade Eggnog

5 for FRIDAY | DECEMBER 9

Greetings friends - Christmas!  What's happening around your home/world right now in preparation? First Bell Ringer sighting!  She graciously posed for the pic.  (I feel super bad - me the name rememberer - has lost her name in my head right now.  Big fat boo on me!  Anyway, look at how cool she has dressed for her shift!  And she had music + was moving + ringing the hand bells.  She brought me great joy.  I always strive to put a buck or two in the kettle whenever I see a Bell Ringer or at the very least all the spare change I have on me. My Rubber Tree Plant (I lost from leaving it outside one day too long) gives me one last smile of joy - decorated with a string of red twinkle lights and a vintage Santa I found years ago at a thrift store for, if I remember correctly, was $45 dollars.  SCORE.  I treasure this Santa piece.