I'm not sure where my love for the Ferris Wheel comes from. I love carnivals and fairs, so maybe that's it, but I can't pinpoint it exactly. Maybe part of it is the idea from which it was born, the fact that at first everyone doubted the engineering behind it. The Ferris Wheel was invented by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. in 1893 for the World's Columbian Exposition (the Chicago World's Fair). The Ferris wheel was brought to attention because the creators were looking for something to top the Eiffel Tower which was made for the previous World's Fair that was held in Paris. The Wheel was something absolutely brilliant and unthinkable for most at the time, because nothing like it had been created before.
I first learned of the history of the Ferris Wheel while reading Devil in the White City by Erik Larson... a book I suggest anyone interested in any kind of history read.
and now onto the Wheels!
First ever. World’s Columbian Exposition: Ferris Wheel, Chicago, United States, 1893.
In honor of the holiday (for some) coming up this weekend I'm giving you 13 extraordinary eggs.
When I was younger coloring eggs was always one of my favorite things to do around this time of the year, though my decorating skills were no where near what you're about to see, the farthest I ever went was coloring on the eggs with crayons before dipping them. Now that I'm older I don't really get into decorating eggs for Easter much but I can honestly say these 13 designs have inspired me... maybe they'll do the same for you :)
Desserts are a big part of the holidays for a lot of people, including my family. While I didn't have time to make any sugar cookies this year, as I made many other delectables, they are still one of my favorite holiday time cookies. So to keep in the holiday spirit for just a bit longer here a list of 13 of my favorite sugar cookie designs.
As I'm not a big fan of ginger bread I'll have to say sugar cookies! Especially holiday shaped cookies. Even plain old circle one are good, I love being able to get together with my little cousins and decorate them. Though this year we're planning on having everyone gather and make gingerbread/ rice krispie treat houses, so I may miss out on the cookie decorating.
2. What's your favorite holiday movie & why?
Hands down 'The Year without a Santa Claus.' How can you go wrong with Snow and Heat miser?
3. Is there a gift that you bought for your kids that you wish you hadn't after they opened it?
I don't have kids. I do have young cousins and other people that I buy gifts for every year, but I normally don't regret buying them stuff as I know they'll appreciate it no matter what. I also tend to buy people stuff I know they'll be able to use and not go to waste, which would be the only reason that I would regret buying something, knowing that it's not going to be used or liked.
4. What is the messiest room in your house right at this moment?
Living room. Since the tree is already up and presents are already gathering under it, it just makes the room look cluttered.
5. What is the furthest you have driven for the holidays?
When I used to live in Fort Kent I would travel back to MA for the holidays and depending on the traffic and weather it's an 8+ hour trip.
Mrs. Bridges Pantry is a new discovery of mine, it's a lovely little place to go and enjoy a little pot of tea (they have many varieties to choose from) and scones and clotted cream one of new favortie things ever. I seriously like it so much I wish I could get clotted cream from the grocery, but alas I can't.
I also wish this place wasn't 1+ hours away from me so I could there more often!
I had that quiche up there it was good but apparently I still don't like brie and probably never will.
There's also a state reservation park right down the road. It's so nice to be able to get out into nature even if it was only for an hour or so. I would have stayed in that park all day if I hadn't had to get back for work.
A few days ago I was on FB and saw a friend's post about jokingly trying to bring MySpace back well my interest was sparked and earlier today I took a trip to my MySpace and after about ten minutes of trying to remember my password I was in!
My last activity was more than two years ago so unsurprisingly it took me awhile to figure out how things are working there now since everything has changed. My verdict? It's still unappealing and I won't be going back anytime soon!
The reason I'm even bringing this up is because I found some pictures I took and hadn't seen in a while that I actually like so I'm sharing!
1. The view from the plane over Orlando going to the RT convention a couple years ago.
2. A friend jumping off a rather large snow bank in town up in northern Maine.
3. Just some flowers, a blue sky, and a bug.
4. Can't remember if it's a sunrise or a sunset... either way I like it.
