Giddy Gabby's Random Facts and Daily Tips
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Amuse-bouche for the body, mind, soul and spirit
Amuse-Bouche - Little bites of food to amuse the mouth, invigorate the palate, and whet the appetite.
From Art Culinaire, Fall 2003
Welcome to Giddy Gabby's Random Facts and Daily Tips. This lens is companion to Giddy's blog of the same name. Both are chock full of zany, funny, and sometimes tender or bittersweet life morsels--whatever strikes Giddy's fancy at the moment. Come on in. Sit a spell. There's always room for one more. Here you can find really random facts, tidbits and tips to amuse, inspire, amaze, and (most of the time) cheer your day.
Just imagine
Daily Tip:
Trust your gifts. Whatever is yours to give, let it loose today. Give freely.
Love freely.
Thank you to People's Choice Voters and Jurors!
#2 Content Lens April 2007 Award
This lens is recipient of the #2 Content Award for April 2006. A big thank you to Margaret Schaut for hosting this contest, to the jurors who volunteer their time, and to all the participants each month who keep it poppin' with great lenses. What's on Giddy's mind today?
Hallelujah
That's a fact.
(See more Cohen videos on Maarten's Leonard Cohen lens.)
The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering
Or how to make a miracle standing stock still
We can join them too, if we want.
- The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering
- Here's a fact for you. Sharon Mehdi wrote a story for her granddaughter who wasn't even born yet. The story is called The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering.
Well, okay, that's two facts, and there's more. In fact, there's a whole slew of facts. Here they are, and not in bullet form either.
Excerpt. Follow the link above to read the whole post and get today's Daily Tip.
Give The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering all year long
Young or old, everyone who sees this book loves the story
And the message inside is everything I want to say about peace on earth, and doing unto others, and how we all, everywhere, can work and live together in, well, why not, pure joy.
The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering: A Story for Anyone Who Thinks She Can't Save the World
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Finding hope in the aftermath of madness
Warning: This is not Giddy's usual lighthearted view of the world
Hope in the aftermath of madness
Yesterday, 23-year-old college senior Cho Seung-Hui killed thirty-two people in Virginia. He was angry. He hated the world and his place in it.
Searchin' for understanding in what feels like an ever more violent world, Giddy found a pathway to hope and, possibly, to peace through the wisdom of Alice Walker.
The hope, as Walker shows us in her new book, We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For, and in this video by LillGandhi, is this: We--you and I--can be part of the solution. It is up to us. To find out how, watch the vid, then read the full post.
Alice Walker: Not with a bang. But with a whimper.
Alice Walker, Author (The Color Purple, 1982) Feminist and Civil Rights Activist "Activism is the Rent I pay for living on this Planet." From the Speech at Evening of Conscience, October 2, 2006 San Fransisco World Can't Wait - www.worldcantwait.net
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Light in a time of darkness
We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For: Light in a Time of Darkness
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Do the Hokey Pokey!
Yeah, do it now. Here's the music, some fun graphics, and everything!
Want some fun? Giddy Gabby is more giddy than gabby today, and jumped right up from her keyboard to put her whole self in and her whole self out. Mmm mmm mmm. This cute little web site shows you how to do it right now with all the lyrics, the beat, and lots of jive. Dance to some colorful graphics and the Ray Anthony version, possibly the best-sounding Hokey Pokey on the web.Are you there? Okay. Let's go! Stand up. Yup. Right now. Stand up.
Now ...
Put your right hand in
Put your right hand out
Put your right hand in
and
Shake it all about
Excerpt from Giddy Gabby's blog. Get the entire post and that day's Daily Tip.
Image courtesy Webshots member caraboo05
Liven up any party with the Hokey Pokey and a bunch of other party dances
Ultimate Party Survival Kit
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Awe and Wonder
Awe and wonderDusty environs of Eta Carinae, second largest star in Earth's night sky
Image credit: NASA
Maybe you, like Giddy, are old enough to remember, long before anyone rocketed to the moon and back, lookin' up at the sky and seein' the first two bright stars pop up as the twilight rolled across the landscape.
Maybe you stood under those stars, your little heart beatin' faster and faster, so it felt like it was swellin' up enough to burst, and all you wanted in all the world in that moment was to reach up and be able to touch them ...
Get organized! Tame the clutter monster!
December 27, 2006
Read more here.
Then come back to find the best organizer gadgets and doodads for kitchen, closet, and home office, below.
More on organizin' - Five essential kitchen organizers
Think of the clutter you'll tame with these five simple tools
In fifteen minutes or less, you can:
--Test, sort, and put away the batteries cluttering your junk drawer
--Protect your cutlery and organize all your fun and funky kitchen gadgets
--Get the take-out menus off your kitchen table and into this handy pre-labeled sorter
--Sort your monthly bills out of that pile on your entry table or desk
--Tidy your junk drawer once and for all
That's a total of 1 hour and 15 minutes to get rid of a whole lot of clutter and keep it organized. How would you feel, not havin' to look at those messes ever again? How would it feel to be able to find that two-for-one Thai menu that came in the mail last week?
BATTERY STORAGE UNIT with TESTER
Get those batteries out of your junk drawer and test 'em too. Holds up to 61 batteries in 5 sizes. Store flat or mount on wall.0 points
Lipper Beechwood Expandable Flatware/Cutlery Tray
Keep your small knives, kitchen shears, bottole toppers, chipbag clips, biscuit cutters and other gadgets tidy and handy. Expands to 23 inches.0 points
Take-Out Menu Organizer
Anyone for take-out? Keep all those menus corralled and at your fingertips. Organizer has labeled pockets for pizza, Mexican, Chinese ...0 points
Monthly Bill Organizer
Bill paying made easy! Organizer is divided into months and has plenty of room to keep track of all your bills. Get 'em off your desk and entry table once and for all!0 points
Junk Drawer Organizer - Wood
Multiple use drawer organizer - use it in the kitchen, office or workshop for organizing different shapes and sizes of gadgets and tools0 points
4 ways to organize your home office and craft center
Untangle your cables and cords once and for all.
Take your scrapbook project to the library or park with this handy tote, and ...
Keep all your project supplies neatly tucked away with this pretty beechwood 5-drawer storage cart.
Akro-Mils Treasure Tote
The perfect organization system for scrapbookers to grab and go because it is stylish, made of rugged polyester/nylon blend that stands up to everyday use, and has durable photo-safe plastic containers that protect and organize scrapbooking materials. Two scrapbook page carriers each hold over 100 - 12X12" sheets. Plus it has a convenient comfort-grip carrying handle and adjustable shoulder strap, and a large and small storage case.
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Oxo Good Grips Cord & Cable Clips 4-Pack, White
Giddy's pick for best cord organizers yet. OXO Good Grips Cord and Cable Clips eliminate the messy appearance of computer and TV cables and wires. Plus bundle appliance cords during storage to minimize tangling in cabinets and drawers and wrap up countertop appliance cords to keep surfaces looking neat and cords out of reach. Clips feature sturdy plastic construction and soft, non-slip grips. Non-slip interior holds cords securely. The Clip can be mounted to secure cords along wall. Pack of 4 white.
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Deluxe Wood Bill Organizer with Drawer in Oak
Never pay a bill late again because you couldn't find it until after the due date. Have you missed deadlines for registration forms or letters because of the stack on your desk? This 31-day bill organizer is a better way to handle time-sensitive items. Hand crafted in solid hardwood, this monthly organizer has 31 individual numbered slots, one for each day of the month, and features a handy drawer for pens, stamps, checks, and other accessories.
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The search is on for the perfect two-drawer lateral file cabinet
Check back often to see what Giddy finds!
Closet woes?
That is going to change!
Giddy loves gadgets that help her get and stay organized, don't you? It's all there for you in Item #5, Organize your Closets on 10 things to do while your sweetie watches American Idol. You'll find tips and links to some really good get-organized web sites, and Giddy tells you why they're so good. The Evolution of Dance
funnyfunnyfunnyfunnyfunny
Excerpt. View the rest & Giddy Gabby's Daily Tip here.
Evolution of Dance
The funniest 6 minutes you will ever see! Remember how many of these you have done! Follow @ http://www.twitter.com/judsonlaipply Judson Laipply is dancing - http://www.theevolutionofdance.com - for more info including song list!
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When you're smilin' ...
Giddy Gabby's Smile Diary
What can a smile do? Find out here. But don't take my word for it. Try one on yourself and come back and tell us what happened.Image copyright 2007. All rights reserved.
- When you're smilin' ...
- Giddy Gabby was in line at Starbucks one cold, drizzly morning, rubbing her hands together to keep them warm. Gabby was crabby that day. She wanted her coffee, and she wanted it fast. She had a lot of work to do. The door opened, bringing a gust of wind and a voice full of
Excerpt. Follow the link above to read the whole post and get the Daily Tip. - Smile diary facts
- So I did it myself--went around smiling every time I thought about it, for a whole day. It was so much fun I did it the next day, too. Here are a few facts from my smile diary.
-- A woman with a big bundle of blankets and buckets and a broken broom handle
Excerpt. Follow the link above to read the whole post and get the Daily Tip. - Smile Diary II
- So I'm crossin' the street, shaking my shoulders loose of the job, cool breeze on my face, and I'm smilin' that Mona Lisa smile.
The street is packed solid. People hurrying, head down, a lot of 'em. Then there's this woman. Blonde, the expensive kind,
Excerpt. Follow the link above to read the whole post and get the Daily Tip.
Did you try it?
Did you smile for a whole day?
Well, okay, so maybe you didn't paste a smile on all day long, but did you remember to smile at just about everyone you saw, more than you usually do?
What changed the day you smiled?
What happened the day you smiled? Did you win the lottery? Did feel you differently than the day before? Did someone smile back? What was new? What was old? What mattered. What did you find didn't matter nearly as much as it usually does?
Share your experience here. And if you have three seconds, please scroll to the top of this lens and rate it. I'd be most grateful for some stardust.
cannedguds wrote...
A very inspirational lens indeed and a refreshing one for the heart and soul, too! I was actually looking for lenses that can help me find for some tips on how to Feng Shui and instead I've found this lens of yours! It was not an accident stumbling into it but it's a destiny and I'm very thankful I did! And thanks for sharing this wonderful lens of yours!
Posted October 15, 2008
GrillGirl wrote...
I love that Evolution of Dance U-tube. Tks for posting that. Good one.
Posted August 20, 2007
chloecavanaugh wrote...
Your lens made me cry, and smile for the first time today, thank you. The stardust is yours, you deserve it*****
Posted August 16, 2007
Do you celebrate a solstice or winter holiday?
What makes your family celebration unique?
After you vote, go to the guestbook immediately below and tell us more about your favorite solstice holiday.
Were you surprised at how folks voted?
Tell us about your winter holiday celebration
Do you love the holidays, or hate 'em? Are they a fun-filled time for you, or would you just as soon ignore the whole shebang? For some, I know, the holidays bring back painful memories they'd just as soon forget.
Whatever your story, here is your chance to tell it. Share your wisdom, tears, joy right here, right now. Giddy Gabby can keep her mouth shut that long, for sure.
cherangelry wrote...
This lens is so much fun! It reminds me of my old roommate- we used to try to come up with random info to share at the end of every day. We learned all kinds of stuff including what chemicals were used to make each color of fireworks!
Posted March 19, 2008
brookehudson wrote...
Interesting lens. Valuables random facts, resources, and tips. Thanks you. 5 stars indeed.
Posted July 04, 2007
Greekgeek wrote...
Winter solstice AND Christmas, really, the one religiously and the other to be close to family and loved ones.
Then again, anyone who has a Christmas tree is doing a little of both, even if they don't realize it. :)
The more the merrier!
Posted May 09, 2007
giddygabby wrote...
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Adrianne. I hope you have plenty of family and friends with you this year, and if you don't, that you can feel the love of those far away while you make new friends close by.
Posted December 12, 2006
Black Women in Europe wrote
I L-O-V-E- the holidays. For me it is all about good times with family and friends and thinking of others you can help. Sure, the holidays have been rough when I wasn't able to get back to my family, but it warmed my heart to speak with them and be with them in spirit. Hug someone who needs it!
Posted December 08, 2006
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