Fun Winter Activities.... How To Build A Snowman

Wintertime is a time for fun, and enjoying the great outdoors, and get in touch with mother nature. What better way to do so then invent your own snowman. Most adults and children enjoy making their own snowman, especially when  to various shapes and sizes, here they can implement their own style. For the future, it can bring a smile to ones face , having the memory bank,  to recollect what they were doing during those times. For starters, make sure you have the right kind of snow, otherwise you can't  have a creation, and make sure the snow is hard and compact. Snowman have three parts, the bottom base, the middle body, and the head. Start with a regular sized snowball. Then begin rolling it through the snow, allowing the new snow to cling and make the snowball bigger and bigger. Keep rolling until it is the size you want for the base of the snowman, or until it is too heavy to roll, whichever comes first. The first snowball should be the largest. After the first one, roll two more, graduating them smaller in size. Place the next largest snowball on top of the base, then the last and smallest on top, to serve as the snowman's head. Now comes the best part: dressing the snowman. Traditionally most people use buttons for the eyes, but large black buttons work just fine. Add branches or large twigs for the arms, and gloves or mittens attached to the ends of the branches simulate hands. Add a scarf and hat to add character to your snowman. Carrots are traditionally used for a nose, but you can always improvise with what ever is readily available, even a colored golf ball or ping pong ball  looks great. Be sure to take a photo of the snowman surrounded by his creators.

Here's a website that I found that can give you some really cool and neat ideas.......http://www.humor-articles.com/funny-snowmen-pictures/

Is The Art Of Conversation Dead?

In a world filled with mobile phones and social networking websites, Is face-to-face talk being pushed to the margins? Does modern technology help or hinder conversation? There are people out there, who take it to the extreme, and don't find the art of having a face to face conversation enjoyable. It also has repercussions, especially in the professional world where those skills are important to everyday clients and employees.  Modern technology has been abused, to the point that many people cannot make a decision for themselves. People can't find the time to engage you with  their eyes when they talk to you, because they are so pre- occupied with who they are talking with in cyber world. Only a few of us find it easy to write down or express our feelings they way we use to. The school system is now failing as a result, because students are too busy texting in the classrooms, and not paying enough attention for incorrect spelling or grammar mistakes in the classroom, that technology can' teach them.As a result they fail to meet standards, when they go off in the real world.  Families no longer have the time to sit around the dinner table, to have a basic conversation anymore, as a result,  parents don't know what is going on in their children's lives. Truly, The art of learning real and true conversation begins at home, but sadly communication between parent and child is happening less and less these days. How about a disagreements between love interest or spouse, but not having the communication skills to work things out for the better, because the art of  expression ourselves,  is now longer there, resulting in divorce or separation. The art of  conversation is dead!! taking over by a new generation, that no longer has the ability connect face to face, because of the mind control technology has on their minds, which will have bad implications in the years to come, when it comes to relationships, between family, friends, spouses and colleagues in the changing world. I'm not saying, give up technology as a whole, because I'm for technology, when it comes to the progression of humankind, but don't forget the most important gift, that separates us from the animals, and that's the art of conversation

Remembering The Dream And The Dreamer... Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

As we observe this day, lets take the time to remember a great human being, who fought for the rights of all people. No matter what race, background, religious upbringing, or gender. He was a leader, who stood up against injustice, and took a stand and fought for all people, in a peaceful and organized manner. Especially for those who were being treated unfairly. Against a system, that oppressed and bullied its citizens, that didn't have a voice. Over the years, progression has been made in great leaps and bounds, but we still have long ways to go.  But it was of this dreamer, who had this vision, that enabled all people  to look deep inside themselves  and realize that we are greater beyond measures. His life was cut short, by someone who was trying kill his dream, but his dream lingers on today.  We as a people must continue his legacy, so his prophecy will be fulfilled. Here is his famous "I have a dream" speech where it all happened. Enjoy

One Year Anniversary-- Remembering The Victims of Haiti

Prayers and condolences go out to all the victims and citizens of Haiti. One Love.

Making A Difference In The World Through The Arts

Global warming in real. The climatic changes are evident in the extreme cold winters and extremely warm winters.The evidence comes from direct measurements of rising surface air temperatures and subsurface ocean temperatures and from phenomena such as increases in average global sea levels, retreating glaciers.There are not many people out, who are aware of the significance or catastrophic problems it may spell for our doomed planet. As it may bring to an end the existence to life as we know it.  There are global artist out there,letting the public aware of the seriousness, by educating them through the vision of artistic awareness.Trying to spread global awareness and have global solution to what we call Global Warming.

Getting Around In The New Futuristic Bubble Car

As technology continues to shape the way we live, its also contributing to new ideas of transportation. The newest model of Futuristic Bubble Cars, the segway scooter is providing environmental solution to the Hugh global warming problems. The little two-seater, employing the same balancing-act technology as the segway scooter, sheds the two-wheeled scooter's nerdy Mall Cop image for a Pac-Man-esque bubble design. The electrical movement is about to take place, and its going to take on a whole different dynamic on the way we look at cars from the past. Take a look at the latest model that is currently being test for the possibility of future use and exploration.

When Life Gives You Snow and Ice, Make Sculptures

These days, its hard  keep a sense of humor, especially when discussing the topic of snow and ice, but there are many advantages to mother nature's fury. I'm not talking about skiing, snowboarding, sleigh riding, sliding or even ice skating. I'm talking about ice and snow sculptures. Now a global phenomenon, sculpting is taking on a art form all its own, especially when it comes to global festivals and competitions. Each year, in frigid northeastern China, in the city of Harbin, its host it's International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Showcasing some of the best sculptures in the world, many people take with them their creative power. Its amazing at night, viewers can witness some illuminating display from inside and outside the sculptures. The next time it snows, tweak your brain power,  take your kids to the nearest park, so they can turn on their imagination. Your children would love you for that...:) Here is a site that I found, that will help you get started.

Enjoy!!!!
http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2009/01/13/20-beautiful-snow-and-ice-sculptures/