Sandy and the 1000 Paper Cranes

951. Elysian

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:10:00 +0000

951. Elysian
Definition: (adj) relating to or characteristic of heaven or paradise
Location Placed: The Factory, Franklin, Tennessee
Date Placed: 12/22/19 at 12:32pm

After getting a wonderful brunch at Biscuit Love, we jetted over to The Factory in Franklin. It used to be an old stove factory, now turned into a Farmer's Market/local shops venue with a really cool vibe. If we weren't already crazy full, we would've ate at the ice cream place or the donut joint as I do love me a delicious dessert! But we just poked around some of the shops for some interesting wares.

950. Simple

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:04:00 +0000

950. Simple
Definition: (adj) easily understood or done
Location Placed: White Bison Coffee, Nashville, Tennessee
Date Placed: 12/21/19 at 12:27pm

While visiting family for the holidays, we popped into White Bison Coffee, which was a really neat coffee chain in the area. They had a large white bison out front and offered a solid selection of hot and cold beverages. As per usual, I went with a fruity iced tea and absolutely was not disappointed! Looking forward to being in the area again and swinging back in!

949. Acclimated

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 14:17:00 +0000

949. Acclimated
Definition: (v) to adjust to a new set of conditions
Location Placed: Treehouses, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Florida
Date Placed: 11/14/19 at 2:27pm

While I didn't get any crane placements, I also went to see the Big Cat Animal Rescue, which was AMAZING. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone in the area. It had a TON of rescued large cats and a variety of other animals. Also I checked out the Tito Goana Trapeze School, which was another unforgettable experience off my bucket list! Tito is an amazing instructor who performed in several shows in his youth and now has retired to teach classes. Such a wonderful class, filled with amazing and supportive people. If you're looking to try something different, this is it!

948. Hooray

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:57:00 +0000

948. Hooray
Definition: (excl) used to express joy or approval
Location Placed: Payne House, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota, Florida
Date Placed: 11/14/19 at 1:33pm

I went to visit family in Florida and popped into a bunch of different places this time. This was taken at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, which I had never been to before. Tucked away into a very neighborhood area, was this wonderful gardens complete with an orchid house. It was right on the water, so there were lots of really pretty shots among the mangroves. Although it threatened to rain, it thankfully held off until we were done with our excursion!

953. Becoming

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 01:29:00 +0000

953. Becoming
Definition: (adj) flattering a person's appearance
Location Placed: Newark Penn Station, Newark, New Jersey
Date Placed: 11/8/19 at 5:35pm

I headed from New York City after work to meeting up for a ride to upstate New York. I had never taken the PATH from the World Trade area to New Jersey before. It was a super easy ride but holy cow, it's a heck of a mess trying to get out of it by car at rush hour on a Friday! Won't be doing that again. But taking the PATH? Yeah, that is definitely doable.

952. Psyched

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:56:00 +0000

952. Psyched*
Definition: (v) mentally prepare for a task or occasion
Location Placed: California Cold Co., Manalapan, New Jersey
Date Placed: 10/30/19 at 6:12pm

A friend had recommended I check this place out since I enjoy a good iced tea now and again. With a little bit of time to kill before meeting some friends for dinner, I decided to pop in. It did not disappoint! There's a lot of good seasonal beverages, and I had a really hibiscus tea. The shop had a chill vibe and I would definitely go back in again.

*Excuse a little bit of out of order! My crane pouch got a little discombobulated.

947. Well-Being

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:31:00 +0000

947. Well-Being
Definition: being comfortable, healthy, or happy
Location Placed: Thompson-Neely House and Mill, New Hope, Pennsylvania
Date Placed: 8/30/19 at 2:59pm

The Thompson-Neely House and Mill was a historic homestead that had produced a lot of the flour and cornmeal in the area for a time. The mill is currently functional, but only runs when they have enough volunteers to safely staff it. It was extremely interesting to see the inner workings of the mill and how it functioned. Definitely worth a tour if you're in the area and enjoy touring historic homes and sites!

946. Increased

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:13:00 +0000

946. Increased
Definition: (v) make greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree
Location Placed: Locktender's House and Gate 11, New Hope, Pennsylvania
Date Placed: 8/30/19 at 2:19pm

The Locktender's House and Lock 11 were super interesting! I had no idea there were locks to ship goods up from the Philadelphia area up to the Easton area, passing through New Hope. I figured ships would've just used the Delaware River, but that was not the case. There is also a much greater change in elevation than I would've thought, necessitating the lock system. Currently it is a nice little bike path extending for a good number of miles. If I lived closer, I could see it being a place I regularly visited as it was calm and very picturesque!

945. Principled

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 19:44:00 +0000

945. Principled
Definition: (adj) acting in accordance with morality and showing recognition of right and wrong
Location Placed: Marsha Brown's Restaurant, New Hope, Pennsylvania
Date Placed: 8/30/19 at 2:00pm

I wanted to get something a little different for lunch, so I popped into Marsha Brown's for a bit of southern, creole inspired, fare. It did not disappoint! The shrimp po'boy portion was enormous and the atmosphere in the old church was definitely interesting! It's right on the main drag in town, so you can't miss it!

944. Enabled

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 00:07:00 +0000

944. Enabled
Definition: (adj) adapted for use with the specified application or system
Location Placed: New Hope Railroad, New Hope, Pennsylvania
Date Placed: 8/30/19 at 11:51am

The thing I was looking forward to most when visiting New Hope was a ride on the railway.The railway is part history tour, part open rail journey from one town to another. The scenery along the trip was really serene and it was interesting learning about the local history. They have a really neat Christmas tour that I think I'll pop back for one of these winters. It would be particularly lovely of a trip with one of the indoor cars while it's snowing.

943. Judicious

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 23:37:00 +0000

943. Judicious
Definition: (adj) having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense
Location Placed: New Hope Ferry Market, New Hope, Pennsylvania
Date Placed: 8/30/19 at 10:53am

The key to start off the day on the right foot is a good breakfast! I popped over to the Ferry Market where I snagged a mint iced tea, which was perfect as it was a hot one out. Then stopped a little ways down the road to pick up a pastry at the french bakery prior to taking a walk down the nice shady waterway path. A full belly makes for a happy day!

942. Chosen

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 22:06:00 +0000

942. Chosen
Definition: (adj) having been selected as the best or most appropriate
Location Placed: New Hope Visitors Center, New Hope, Pennsylvania
Date Placed: 8/30/19 at 10:21am

I decided to make the holiday weekend a little longer, and took a trip over to New Hope! I had never been there before, but had heard lots of wonderful things about it. That is why I had chosen New Hope over other places. The best way to start a visit to a new location is to check out the welcome center if there is one. I actually found some useful brochures on nearby places to visit, including one I opted to pop over to later! Definitely a worthwhile stop for the day.

941. Benefactor

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:14:00 +0000

941. Benefactor
Definition: (n) a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause
Location Placed: Starbucks, Princeton, New Jersey
Date Placed: 7/28/19 at 11:28am

One of my oldest friends and I have started a tradition of getting brunch (usually) monthly at somewhere between us. This month we chose a crepe place in Princeton and then opted to snag some tea and sit out in a park to catch up. Princeton is such a fun town with so many different food and drink options. Definitely no lack of places to check out! I'm pretty sure we have our next several brunches planned out just sticking to Princeton alone.

940. Sacrosanct

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:06:00 +0000

940. Sacrosanct
Definition: (adj) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with
Location Placed: iPlay America, Freehold, New Jersey
Date Placed: 7/19/19 at 9:00pm

Having never been to iPlay America before, we popped over for dinner at the restaurant inside the venue to see what it was all about. The food was nothing to write home about, but if I were a kid, I could see myself loving the actual games and rides portion. It definitely would've been somewhere I would've had a party. If you've got some kids in your life, and either a crummy weather summer day or really cold winter day, it's definitely somewhere that will keep the little folks entertained!

939. Sexy

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 21:50:00 +0000

939. Sexy
Definition: (adj) exciting; appealing
Location Placed: Howling Woods Farm, Jackson, New Jersey
Date Placed: 7/18/19 at 12:34pm

This is probably the best place I've been all summer. The Howling Woods Farm is an animal sanctuary for wolfdogs, aka hybrid between a wolf and a dog. They are bred as exotic pets, only to be dumped when people don't realize how much training, space, and time they need to provide to these gorgeous creatures. If you have a bit of spare time, it is ABSOLUTELY worth a visit to check them out. It had been a couple years since I had last been, and it was nice to see some familiar furry faces and some new ones around.

938. Enhanced

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 21:39:00 +0000

928. Enhanced
Definition: (v) intensify, increase, or further improve the quality
Location Placed: Hamilton Train Station, Trenton, New Jersey
Date Placed: 6/28/19 at 5:24pm

I've been trying to get a bit more out and about this summer, to varies degrees. I hadn't been to this area of Trenton before, but I recalled reading a lot about it in one of my guilty pleasure series by Janet Evanovich. Mostly the Stephanie Plum, bounty hunter, series takes place in Trenton with occasionally forays into neighboring towns. The New Jersey capital does not really have the greatest reputation, but this area is really quite lovely and far from actual downtown area.

937. Luster

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:07:00 +0000

937. Luster
Definition: (n) a gentle sheen or soft glow
Location Placed: Housingworks Bookstore, New York City, New York
Date Placed: 6/14/19 at 5:20pm

This is probably one of the cooler places I've been this summer. I am a bit of a sucker for bookstores, especially ones that include cool lofts and do happy hour! Housingworks Bookstore currently has both. Managed to snag some really fun books reminiscent of childhood and definitely want to pop back here again in the not too distant future!

936. Palpable

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:07:00 +0000

936. Palpable
Definition: (adj) so intense as to seem almost tangible
Location Placed: Staten Island Ferry Terminal, Staten Island, New York
Date Placed: 6/13/19 at 1:25pm

Despite having lived near and worked in New York City for a while, I've never actually taken the Staten Island Ferry from New York City to Staten Island (and back, of course!) It was definitely a lot of fun. I see the Statue of Liberty regularly when on my way to work, but it was nice to see her up close. I definitely was one of those tourists, taking pictures of her and the boat. Definitely a fun, free activity to take part in if you have a bit of time and want to get out to, what natives to Staten Island call, "The Forgotten Boro."

935. Zealous

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Tue, 14 May 2019 01:25:00 +0000

935. Zealous
Definition: (adj) having or showing passion
Location Placed: Starbucks Kiosk, Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, Florida
Date Placed: 4/9/19 at 11:38am

Unfortunately the long weekend had to come to an end. But I am looking forward to flying through this airport again as it was super convenient to navigate and security was pretty much a breeze! Definitely don't have to worry about large crowds or having trouble being dropped off/picked up. It is a 3 terminal airport servicing a decent number of flights considering the size. Also nice that the pricing wasn't too crazy for being a smaller airport, especially for a direct flight. If you're headed down to this part of Florida, I would definitely suggest flying into here versus some of the larger airports!

934. Amorous

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Tue, 14 May 2019 01:02:00 +0000

934. Amorous
Definition: (adj) showing, feeling, or relating to desire
Location Placed: Venice Museum and Archives, Venice, Florida
Date Placed: 4/8/19 at 3:13pm

The Venice Museum and Archives is a free museum (donations appreciated!) housed in a really neat building that had been moved several blocks down the road from its original location. Having never been to this area of Florida before, I thought it was a really neat historic look at the area buildings and shops, as well as some of the more notable residents. The Barnum and Bailey Circus wintered down in the area. There was a really neat older looking photos of elephants crossing a bridge on foot taken less than 30 years ago! They also had some locally found sharks teeth and fossils/bones from animals that resided here many years ago.

933. Well Done

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Tue, 14 May 2019 00:52:00 +0000

933. Well Done
Definition: (adj) (of a task or undertaking) carried out successfully or satisfactorily
Location Placed: Guptill Cottage, Historic Spanish Point, Osprey, Florida
Date Placed: 4/8/19 at 2:12pm

Guptill Cottage is a really lovely historic home on the property with gorgeous old trees and a stones throw away from a boat building shed right along the water. It is impressive that this home has been able to withstand the storms coming off the Gulf for so many years. It was an extremely roomy home for the times, and had some lovely second story porch views! There was also a really lovely butterfly garden and an interesting aqueduct system. Definitely a neat visit tucked away off the main highway!

932. Truly

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 15:42:00 +0000

932. Truly
Definition: (adv) to the fullest degree; genuinely or properly
Location Placed: White Cottage, Historic Spanish Point, Osprey, Florida
Date Placed: 4/8/19 at 1:35pm

The White Cottage is a gorgeous home right along one of the inner waterways. It gets a wonderful breeze and has a lovely sunken garden with pretty forsythia bushes. One of the most influential area families lived here. A true business woman, widow Bertha Potter moved down from Chicago, doubled her wealth, and contributed significantly to the growth of the area in the early 20th century,

931. Supple

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 14:54:00 +0000

931. Supple
Definition: (adj) bending and moving easily and gracefully
Location Placed: The Chapel, Historic Spanish Point, Osprey, Florida
Date Placed: 4/8/19 at 1:12pm

The Chapel at Historic Spanish Point is just a wee little thing in the woods, next to the cemetery. Due to disuse and lack of upkeep, the original structure was definitely not in good shape before it was renovated and rehabilitated. It even has a working bell! The cemetery had several generations of family members buried there. Definitely an interesting old chapel!

930. Audacious

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 21:20:00 +0000

930. Audacious
Definition: (adj) showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
Location Placed: Osprey Library, Osprey, Florida
Date Placed: 4/8/19 at 1:02pm

The first stop of the day was to the library attached to the Historic Spanish Point Welcome Center. I thought it was such a lovely place for a library, within a historic site, a pair of my favorite things. I really loved that the library had a nice screened in porch that patrons can sit and enjoy a nice read when the weather is just right. It was a tad north of warmer than my northern blood is able to handle, but it seemed about perfect for the Floridians to enjoy!

929. Straight Shooter

noreply@blogger.com (Sandy) — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 21:08:00 +0000

929. Straight Shooter
Definition: (n) an honest and forthright person
Location Placed: Westfield Sarasota Mall, Sarasota, Florida
Date Placed: 4/7/19 at 3:17pm

I started my visit off with a nice trip around the little nearby town, as I had never been that far south in Florida before. It definitely was a cute downtown area, with lots of little neat shops, including the BEST orchid plant shop I ever had the pleasure of stumbling upon. The next day, we came over to the mall to watch the movie Us. Now, I am not a fan of scary movies, but this one wasn't bad. I don't know if I would quite agree with some of the stellar ratings it received, but it definitely had it's funny parts for a "scary" movie. I'd definitely give it a watch, but perhaps wait until it's out of the theaters.