There is something alluring about hidden spaces. I am not sure if it is the mystery, sense of adventure, possible mischief or merely the idea of sneaking away somewhere-known only to a select few. For some, this adventure begins and/or ends with a book. Buzzfeed (April 2013) posted 31 Beautiful Hidden Rooms and Secret Passages, using books as the main attraction/distraction.
Just for Fun: This week take a peek between (or behind) the stacks-to find something unexpected.
A real estate site called Movoto strives to make home-buying an enjoyable and engaging process. As an extension of the site they created Movoto Blog to inject a little humor into the process. Recently they selected the Top 10 Nerdiest Cities in America.
Just for fun, take a moment to read the full article and the “must have” necessities used to formulate their list.
Check out number 5!
Each year I am in charge of purchasing school supplies for my son. The first year, I selected the standard box of 16 crayons. Then, he graduated to a box of 24 for school and a larger set of 64 for art projects at home. I wonder how many parents have taken the time to read the names assigned to each color? They are far more descriptive than orange (Mango Tango), green (Inchworm) and yellow (Canary).
This post if for those of you who love researching unusual and interesting facts. In this link, Merriam-Webster defined 10 unusual colors and the history behind their names. It’s worth a look-Just for Fun!
In keeping with our children’s theme for the week of April 25th, Just for Fun, CMLE connects our readers with Book Riot who posted
8 Insane & Literary Lego Projects.
These towering three dimensional literary marvels are sure to rekindle the child-like spirit in all of us!
The LEGO Group is a privately held company based in Denmark. Founded in 132, the company is still owned and operated by the the founding Kirk Kristiansen family. Over the last 80 years this small carpenter’s workshop has re-positioned itself as a modern, global enterprise. It is the fourth-largest manufacturer of toys in more than 30 countries around the world (Tine Froberg Mortensen, 2012)
Mark your calendars-Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd!
Just for fun, CMLE found a site for the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) garden enthusiasts interested in handcrafted plant markers. Click here to see 26 unique ways to show off your garden large or small.