Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Come, ye weary, and take a look

My methods of stress-relief have been revolutionized. I'm not sure why I never knew of this before, but, thanks to my daughter's Pre-K teacher, I have been at long last made aware of:


Sea World has placed 3 cameras in their penguin enclosure, and you can go on any time during the day (8 AM to 5 PM, I think) and watch the penguins. 

I LOVE penguins. 

They make me chuckle, sometimes even chortle. There is a constant display of both innocence and arrogance, playfulness and earnestness about them. Merely the way they waddle with their little wings uplifted brings a smile, and as I watch I feel the anxiety and stress of my day instantly begin to drain away.

If you don't believe me, ask my friend Karen Chronister. We went to the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ, last Spring, and guess where we spent the largest chunk of time? Yup. 


So click on the green link above (or click here) and watch these funny little aqueous birds. You can view them aboveground, in shallow water, or in deep water. Just go to "Cam Tools" and click on the picture of the eye to choose your vantage point. Then expand to "full screen." And feel your stress evaporate in the child-like enjoyment of the show you're bound to see.

And if that doesn't work, just take a gander at my most recent artistic endeavor (inspired by my waddling friends) and laughter is sure to follow.




As always, you're welcome. Happy Wednesday, everyone!

9 comments:

  1. Um. Why is cartoon Anna naked? :)
    Thanks for the laugh!!

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    1. Because cartoon Anna is a cartoon. However, in an effort to be above reproach (better late than never), I've made an adjustment. For you, Alison. (Though now it looks like I have an exceptionally long neck.) Glad I could bring you laughter today!

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    2. I've gotta get me one of them triangle dresses. They're about to be all the rage! :)

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    3. That's me. Cutting edge of triangular fashion.

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  2. that is some bad-ass art - yours i mean. the new header is stunning. you look very royal.

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    1. Royal. Wow. never been called that before. Thank you, Bev! The header is stunning because I had nothing to do with it--it was all AshleyRose. So glad you like it . . . and my "art". You are most kind. It's always a delight to see you here.

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  3. Your triangular dress looks stunning on you, Anna :)
    A penguin cam...how fun! I will tell the daughters-in-law so they can let my grandkiddos enjoy the penguins :)

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    1. So glad you like the dress, Danni. It's an original :) Hope the grandkids like the penguins as much as my kids do (and, who am I kidding, as much as I do, too).

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  4. An interesting piece that I enjoyed reading.

    Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.

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