Writing - Interesting Site

http://www.howto.co.uk/writing/

This site has such articles as -

The Five Minute Writer
Awaken the Writer Within
How to Set Up a Free Lance Writing Business
Writing for Magazines
The Beginners Guide to Writing a Novel

Some of these are page length and some are book length. I learned a lot from a visit. Hope you will, too. Many more available.

Crafts - Turkey Quilt Block

http://weefolkart.com/content/thanksgiving-turkey-applique-block

I like this pattern. You can get it from the above site. It uses felt but you can use any fabric you would like.

Crafts - Working with Clay and Doll Houses

http://www.cdhm.org/tutorials/learn-to-sculpt-miniature-breakfast.html

This is a very nice site that gives you detailed directions on how to create the clay breakfast.

They also offer how to make a frosted cake and bread out of clay. They also have directions on how to make other things to put into a doll house.

Thanksgiving Goodie

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

Aren't these cute?

Recipe found at :

http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/thanksgiving-turkey-cookies/cbe3fa0f-585e-4f8f-af22-d834060252d9/

Thanksgiving Goodie

Chocolate-Cashew-Cranberry Tart

Here's where to get this great looking and sounding recipe-

http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/chocolate-cashew-cranberry-tart/a5a05527-87b9-43d5-82b6-660fae1d1f66/

Fun Fact of the Day - Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

I found a good article about the Parade at this site -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macy's_Thanksgiving_Day_Parade

Did you know the parade started in 1924? The picture from the 30's  is from the above site.  Mickey sure has changed over the years, hasn't he? They have tons of information in the article including what year the assorted balloons went in new. Did you know the parade did not take place 1942-1944 because of WWII? For much more info please visit and read.









It linked to this page of really great old pictures of the balloons in the parade over the years. Well worth a visit.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/galleries/entertainment/entertainment.html

Fun Fact of the Day - Geishas

I read an interesting article on the subject of Geishas at this address -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geisha

Geisha start to study their trade at a very young age and are expected to continue learning throughout their lives. They can work into their 80’s and 90’s with even experienced geishas training every day.
Geisha literally means “artist” and there are several types. Most non-Japanese associate the profession with prostitute but legitimate geisha does not engage in sex with clients. Their job involves entertaining their customers with dancing, reciting verse, playing musical instruments, and engaging in light conversation, which may include light flirting and playful innuendos, but nothing is expected to happen beyond that.


http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&source=imghp&q=geisha&gbv=2

I was particularly interested in the fantastic colors of their kimonos and the pretty decorations in their hair. I  did a Google Images search and was sent to this address and got some wonderful pictures to study. I hope you enjoy.