Monday, September 26, 2022

Monday Moment: Stamp Collecting (9/26/22)

Monday Moment (9/26/22)

This Monday Moment: Beating boredom through learning and making...Stamp Collecting.




https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17NJmXgWEWhKu-r2cPXBmcL1xv6PJLFTE1TluyNeouP0/edit?usp=sharing


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Collecting Stamps:

An international and inter-generational hobby

Easy enough for beginners, potentially lucrative for pros


USPS.com has stamps with cartoons, culture, and classics.
Visit them to browse.



Fundamentals:


The Basics

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/introduction-to-stamp-collecting


Articles for the serious collector

https://www.stanleygibbons.com/collecting-stamps/dispatches 


Beyond stamps: Postmarks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i06SxrZ0tQ 


(FYI - Hobby Lobby and other hobby stores tend to carry stamp and coin collecting supplies. If all else fails, order online. Or, find a shoebox and some envelopes to begin organizing the collection. It doesn't have to be fancy (until you start working with the expensive ones).)


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Sunday, August 28, 2022

September - Preparedness Month

 [Online, USA]



Make a plan. Build a Kit. Prepare for the unexpected. https://www.ready.gov/

If you think you're set, put your skills to the test.
Virtual role-playing game
Disaster Preparedness
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=450363890467747&set=a.303676031803201

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Don't forget to plan for dependents, medical conditions, pets and more. Double check your plans. (Will you be able to take a pet to your local shelter? Does your emergency management department accept volunteers/donations? Have you obtained the qualifications you would need to help serve food, work at an emergency shelter, etc? Are you qualified to help yourself, your family, your neighbors and your community?) After the event is too late to plan. Plan now.

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At the least, create an emergency plan and kit for your home and follow your emergency management department. Ex. If you live in or visit Cowley County (KS, USA), you can follow Cowley County EM on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CowleyCountyEM, Twitter https://twitter.com/CowleyCountyEM and visit their website to sign up for Alerts https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/em?fbclid=IwAR2rA1wN1KN0CT3zRUjan5OSyp3PtGOgiRreW8ZHzdUT9DvTdcroAzcof0A.

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[Online, USA] https://www.facebook.com/FEMA
Fight boredom through learning and preparedness. Follow FEMA, American Red Cross, etc social media accounts. Visit their website for more information/options. Actively prepare for emergencies. Take free online independent study courses from FEMA. https://training.fema.gov/is/ Take classes with American Red Cross. https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class Learn about Disaster Psychology and Psychological First Aid, like this resource from WHO. (various languages available) https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241548205 Volunteer. Learn. Prepare. Get involved.
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Sunday, August 21, 2022

Monday Moments: Playing Pool

 Monday Moment (8/22/22)

This week's Monday Moment: Beating boredom through learning and making...Playing Pool (Billiards).


https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17NJmXgWEWhKu-r2cPXBmcL1xv6PJLFTE1TluyNeouP0/edit?usp=sharing

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Game Rules:
8-ball vs 9-ball (UK) Perspective Red/Yellow = US Solid/Stripe


Improve your game:




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Sunday, August 7, 2022

Monday Moments: Pancake Art

Monday Moment (8/8/22)

This week's Monday Moment: Beating boredom through learning and making...Pancake Art.

Monday Moments: Pancake Art Activity

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17NJmXgWEWhKu-r2cPXBmcL1xv6PJLFTE1TluyNeouP0/edit?usp=sharing

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Getting started.


It works like reverse glass painting in that you put the front details in first and the back details/fill in second/last. 

It takes a balance between heat and timing (and drawing skill). It’s not easy, but the mistakes still taste good :)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkbtxi8rkMw


Getting fancy.


Even if you’re not at YouTube montage skill level yet, let these amazing pancake artists inspire you.

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

8/5/22 - This Week's Activities




 

What's going on this week? [School events are starting. Make sure you're visiting your school's website and following them on FB to make sure you don't miss any important dates.]

As an event connoisseur, remember to => 
  1. Check Facebook Events, 
  2. Search Google for "Events near me"
  3. Check feeds/calendars managed by your group(s) and 
  4. Join in-person/social media groups to "be in the know".
Otherwise, here's what I could find:

Local:
Our Area:
Featured Road Trip (+1):
Mark Your Calendar:
Featured Online Page/Group:
Challenge:
  • Attend an event at a public library this week. If there are displays, take pictures to share.
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Sunday, July 31, 2022

Monday Moments: Line Dancing

This week's Monday Moment: Beating boredom through learning and making...Line Dancing.

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Line Dancing isn't just fun. There are also competitions world wide that include this dance style.

Here is one sample (of a variety of line dances) from a group out of Canada (performing at the UCWDC World Competition event).



If you are new to line dancing, here are two tutorials to get you started.
These two dances are played at nearly all venues that play line dance songs.

Electric Slide

Cupid Shuffle



If you are relatively new to line dancing, here are some things you may want to know:
  • Although in-person instruction is ideal for couples dancing (so you can feel the various lead-follow cues), YouTube isn't a bad choice for learning to line dance. It's just you and the music.

  • Competitive line dancers worry about foot position and shaping. Recreational line dancers just try to get the moves right and look good doing it. Give it a try.


    Each area has its own variations of the dances, so don’t be surprised if your favorite line dance looks different when you travel.


    There are different kinds of line dances: couple, group, progressing (around the floor) and non-progressing (where you basically stay in your box on the floor). Have fun. Try not to hit your neighbor.


  • Line dances that have been popular in and around Wichita, KS at one time or other include: Electric Slide, Tush Push, Watermelon Crawl, Reggae Cowboy, Slappin’ Leather, Cowboy Cha Cha, Choo Choo Train, Thump Factor, Cadillac Ranch, Copperhead Road, Waltz Across Texas, Dizzy, Boot Scoot and Boogie, Macarena, Tribal Dance (2 Unlimited...but a line dance version I can't find on YouTube, sorry folks), Barbie Girl, Mambo #5, 10-step, 14-step (YouTube calls it a 14-Step Polka), Cotton-eyed Joe, Cha Cha Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Wobble, etc

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

7/29/22 - This Week's Activities

 



What's going on this week?

As an event connoisseur, remember to => 
  1. Check Facebook Events, 
  2. Search Google for "Events near me"
  3. Check feeds/calendars managed by your group(s) and 
  4. Join in-person/social media groups to "be in the know".
Otherwise, here's what I could find:

Local:
Our Area:
Road Trip:
  • This week is the country fair, so take a road trip to Winfield Fairgrounds. Enjoy.
Mark Your Calendar:
Featured Road Trip:
  • Cowley County Fair is in town, so let's make this weekend about the fair. Take a road trip to pick up a friend or family member and head to the fair. Enjoy.
Challenge:
  • Visit the Cowley County Fair. Take a selfie enjoying your favorite part of the fair.
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Location: Cowley County, KS, USA
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Monday Moment: Stamp Collecting (9/26/22)

Monday Moment (9/26/22) This Monday Moment: Beating boredom through learning and making...Stamp Collecting. https://docs.google.com/presenta...