A Dishtowel Makes A Fine Diaper In A Pinch

http://eroticvulture.blogspot.com/2010/04/momgyver.html

I Have Really Missed Hanging Laundry Out To Dry

Monday was the first good day in a long time to hang laundry outside.  I've been doing it inside, but it's just not the same.

http://eroticvulture.blogspot.com/2008/07/laundry.html

Suguaro Cactus Are Only Found In The Sonoran Desert

http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/Saguaro%20Cactus.php

*Learned while watching The Geography of Mexico with Lydia and Rowan.

Earthworms Migrate

They migrate vertically from near the surface to deep in the soil.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/migrate.shtml

*Learned while discussing animal migration with Lydia.

Losing Your Purse REALLY Stinks

I think I left my purse in a Target cart on Friday.  Didn't notice it was gone until today.  I am so mad/sad/frustrated!  Grrr...

You Can Blog From A Wii!

Syllabub Is A Traditional English Dessert

It is usually made from rich milk or cream seasoned with sugar and lightly curdled with wine.
://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syllabub
http://www.historicfood.com/Syllabub%20Recipes.htm

*A word from The King's Taster by Kenneth Oppel.
http://www.justonemorebook.com/2009/06/17/globe-trotting-gastronomy-the-kings-taster/

Plymouth Was A Colony From 1620 - 1691

In 1691, Plymouth Colony was annexed by the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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

*Learned while helping Lydia complete her Life in Plymouth Colony project.

I ♥ Evelyn Waugh

I just finished my second book by Evelyn Waugh, Brideshead Revisited.  It was so very good.

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

How To Thread A Sewing Machine

All by myself!  I finally did it!  :) Without the manual even!

*Learned with lots & lots of frustrating practice.
http://gotoes.org/sales/Singer_SewingMachineManuals/index.pl

Those Yellow Bumps On Sidewalks Are Called Truncated Domes

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

*Related by my mom who learned the name at a planning board meeting.

Add Salt To Water After It Boils To Prevent Pitting On Stainless Steel

 http://www.bdmarketing.com/cleaning.htm

*From the insert in my new set of Ikea stainless steel pots.

Mother Owls Do Not Regurgitate Food For Their Owlets

Instead they tear strips from the carcass a feed it to the baby.

http://mollysbox.wordpress.com/baby-owls-faqs/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barn_Owl

*Learned while watching Molly the Barn Owl.
http://eroticvulture.blogspot.com/2010/03/molly-barn-owl.html

Prometheus Had A Brother Named Epimetheus

Epimetheus was married to Pandora

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epimetheus_(mythology)

*Learned while watching Greek Mythology for Students - Defying the Gods.

Wikiversity Is a Place for Free Learning Resources

http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Wikiversity:Main_Page

*Found while browsing Wikipedia