weeworldwonder

People in our lives

2011-12-01T10:56:00.000-08:00

It appears that our happiness is closely linked to what researchers call our "social capital" - the sum of all our connections and trust in other people, our personal family ties, our friends, and our acquaintances. People close to us are a real Wee World Wonder. My wife cooked all the recipes in my cookbook 3 times even though she hates to cook. Now she loves cooking but it was her support that helped me keep putting the book together. The some of all our connections in the world a COME UNITY the community around us of those that care.

Bhutan a Wee World Wonder

2011-11-29T07:24:00.000-08:00

In the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, where government makes policy on the basis of Gross National Happiness, most street advertising is banned - particularly when aimed at children. Now this is a grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat Wee World Wonder! In writing the book What a Wonderful World Cookbook we highlighted the wonder of sooooo many cultures. The world is full of wonder!

How nice is $$$$$$

2011-11-22T13:46:00.000-08:00

A fascinating Wee World Wonder is that $ does not make you happy. The research suggests that richer countries do tend to be happier than poor ones, but once you have a home, food and clothes, then extra money does not seem to make people much happier. We need $25000 a year to be happy according to the research.
Being the author of a Cookbook has not made me wealthy the wealth is knowing how awesome the book is. People have said it has changed their lives. This is richness.

You are being framed every day

2011-11-08T12:21:00.000-08:00

The framework of who we are and how we can be happy is very simple. We all need to have…Fun in our lives…Relationships that are life giving…Appearance and health that we feel good about…Messes that we are working on…& Economics that sustains us. Knowing that we need to keep the framework of our life in order and work on the parts that are not looking so good can keep us cheerful and at ease. The truth of this basic realization is a Wee World Wonder.

There are two sides of the frame .

2011-11-05T09:37:00.000-07:00

We all want to present a striking side of ourselves to those we encounter each day. It’s like we need to be a perfect portrait every day. Yet if you think about it there are two sides of the frame. One is the picture the other is the wire and the card board hanging on a hook. This side is not as pretty but we all have it. It is painful to see the side of the frame that is hung pounded with a nail to a wall. The realization that we all have both sides to our frame is great relief from life’s grief. Realizing this reality is a real Wee World Wonder.

5 Little Wack Wee World Wonder

2011-10-13T16:10:00.000-07:00

If you have a dream don’t get caught just day dreaming about it use the 5 little Wack Wee World Wonder. If you just do 5 things a day or even 5 things a week to make your dream come true you are getting there with each swing of effort. A tree that you want to fall never will if you don’t chop at it. The more you swing the quicker it will fall and you will see the wisdom of the 5 little Wack Wee World Wonder.
Writing the book what a wonderful world cookbook made my dream come true. Bit by bit 5 bits at a time and the dream came true take a look @ www.crossingculturescusine.com

Meteorite Hunting: The Wee World wonder of a Cool Collectable

2011-09-12T09:46:00.000-07:00

Meteorites are rare space rocks that have survived the rough entrance and long fall through Earth's atmosphere. They are either comprised of iron with hint of nickel, stone and silicates or a mix of both types.
When it comes to hunting for and finding these extraterrestrial objects, its anybody's game. All it takes is some research into the locations of known sights of impact called strewing fields, or the determination to make a cold find on your own. Suggested tools include a rare earth magnet and a metal detector.
There are many trusted dealers and collectors out there in search of these Wee World Wonders, remember how important it is to reaseach and do business with legitimate sources.

The oyster's Wee World Wonder

2011-09-08T08:31:00.000-07:00

June's birthstone the pearl, is an expensive jewel worn by the strand around the necks of women everywhere. Pearls are considered to be precious and beautiful, but no one understands the effort that went into making them like an oyster does.
You see, that gorgeous gem you're wearing is a thorn in the oysters side, and the bane of his very existance. It began as an irritating grain of sand; an uncomfortable, unfair burden that the annoyed oyster was determined to get rid of. In all his struggle and strain, he uses the very thing he thought of as trouble to create a Wee World Wonder.

Art Therapy is a Wee World Wonder

2011-09-01T09:46:00.000-07:00

Any work you do, any investment you make in yourself is a Wee World Wonder. Just like you make an effort to get to know your friends, you have to put in some time getting to know who you are. Not the you that others think you are, and maybe not even the you that you think you are; but someone who is truly unique and genuine. Art therapy is a cool and inspirational activity for artists and others alike. Check it out here: http://www.nursingschools.net/blog/2011/01/100-excellent-art-therapy-exercises-for-your-mind-body-and-soul/

The Wee World Wonder of Having a Trouble Tree

2011-08-29T15:28:00.000-07:00

Get yourself a trouble tree, a place in which to hang the troubles of today outside of your home. Because life's challenges must be gotten through rather than dodged around, they are only natural and you cannot control their shape and size. What you do have great power over however, is the kind of energy and emotions you allow into your home and the lives of your loved ones as a result of anything negitive you might be feeling.
Consider the Wee World Wonders you could let into your living space if you would just hang the bad outside.

How Many Wee World Wonders?

2011-08-24T13:28:00.000-07:00

How many Wee World Wonders do you think you walk by daily without more than a glance?
How many favours-turned-into-opportunities do you just forget to do? How many blessings would there be for you if you could just learn how to slow down enough to be one?
How many experiences, relationships and people do you miss, would you see, if you'd only open your eyes?

7UP a Wee World Wonder to Lift your Mood

2011-08-18T17:15:00.000-07:00

Lithium Citrate. You may not know that this is one of the main ingredients in 7UP. Usually when we hear about ingredients like this in our food and drink it's to warn us that they could be unhealthy, but Lithium Citrate is a Wee World Wonder with positive effects. It reacts chemically in the brain to lift your mood, which is exactly where it gets its name.

Curry is a Wee World Wonder

2011-08-05T10:55:00.000-07:00

Curry is a Wee World Wonder for many reasons; all of them delicious. It is defined as a western-world word for many dishes of Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani or South Asian decent. With an unforgettable flavour that is smooth and spicy, there seems to be a trip to the Middle-east in every taste.
This mix of what is typically corriander, cumin and tumeric has spread far beyond its homeland however, to take up a featured spot in international cuisine; with reaches as far as England, Japan and the Carribean.
Curry is known as pan-asian which means it has been adopted and adapted to suit cultures all over the world.

A floating library is a Wee World Wonder

2011-08-02T07:33:00.000-07:00

Attention fellow bookworms! Have you ever heard of a floating library? With impressive collections o f books in many genres, these massive ships make worldly journeys to locations from India to the Philippines and beyond.
Students, professionals and literature lovers alike may board the library ship while it is docked at several hundred ports. Materials are on display as well as for sale, and wherever she goes, the floating library is a Wee World Wonder!

A Wee World Wonder in your favourite story

2011-07-27T18:16:00.000-07:00

An important piece of advice given to me once, says that to really begin to find out who you are, to really touch your own soul you've got to turn to the stories which resonate most with you. Ask yourself "What is my favourite story?" The answer will hopefully be in the Wee World Wonder of learning something new about you!

Japan VS USA for FIFA Womens' World Cup is a Wee World Wonder

2011-07-17T12:56:00.000-07:00

Having taken down Germany on their own home turf; the scrappy Japenese womens' soccer team is now facing the USA in the FIFA Womens World Cup final. In the first half the Americans come out hard, Japan though, knows they have what it takes to hold on and a chance to come through. Afterall their perserverance is born out of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devistated a large portion of their country. The team's coaches have even showed them footage in the locker room to remind the underdog team what they're fighting for, and after every game the players have held up a banner thanking the world for support of their country.
The score is still 0-0 at the start of the second half, but in my opinion win or lose, the Japanese ladies have proven themselves warriors and Wee World Wonders on and off the field.

A Me Space is a Wee World Wonder

2011-07-13T10:18:00.000-07:00

Whether it is filled with natural beauty, or somewhere you decorate yourself with favourite things. Whether it's new found and exciting or safe and familiar; physically real or more metaphorical. Everyone should have the Wee World Wonder of a "me space."

Organics for Orphans: A Wee World Wonder

2011-07-04T08:26:00.000-07:00

Introducing Organics for Orphans, a Wee World Wonder bent on eliminating poverty. It is their mission to give the world's 50 poorest countries everything they need to grow and provide produce to feed their villages, make an income and fight disease.

A Blank Page is a Wee World Wonder

2011-07-02T12:35:00.000-07:00

A blank page is a Wee World Wonder. Somewhere on which to write your own story, compose your own concert and draw your very own destiny. Every masterpiece begins blank.

Animal Engineers are a Wee World Wonder

2011-06-25T11:05:00.000-07:00

Any way you look at it nature is incredible. No matter how many Wee World Wonders I hear about it, I never cease to get a feeling of mystified amazement, saying wow every single time. In fact many human engineers are taking lessons from the animal ones. Whether it's a beaver dam that creates new wetlands, spider silk strong enough to make bullet proof vests or termite mounds that are changing the very construction of our buildings; the unique talents of our animal friends just may be one of the keys to a more sustainable existence.

The Five Senses: A Wee World Wonder

2011-06-22T18:53:00.000-07:00

The five senses are everything you need to immerse yourself in the world around you. With the Wee World Wonders of sight, sound, taste, smell and touch, you have a full toolbox, a built-in navigation system at the ready.

SIGHT: Photo receptors in the part of your eye called the retina work like tiny projectors turning light into vision. Electrical nerve impulses add different shades and brightness. Whether seeing a baby or: watching a fireworks display, the sense of sight has served you well.

SOUND: Sound is perceived through a series of vibrations. A network of little bones inside your
ear detect vibrations in the air and turn them into the electrical impulses; which tell your brain to hear what you know to be the sound of singing in the shower or dogs barking at the park.

TASTE: Taste is known as a chemical sense. The taste buds which are located on the tounge are capable of detecting 5 different and specific tastes; sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami, which detects the Glutamate in artificial flavours. This is how you experience and enjoy the world with food.

SMELL: Smell is made up of a series of signals that work simultaneously in your olfactory system to enable your sense of smell. 300 receptors are all connected to different parts of the brain. When the receptors do their job correctly, you interpret it as fresh cut grass or a hot baking pie.

TOUCH: Activated by neural receptors located mainly in the skin, your sense of touch is a response to variations in pressure, these help to detect different types of physical contact. When you give a hug or have somebody hold your hand, that is the gift of touch.

Your Green Bin is a Wee World Wonder

2011-06-08T12:49:00.000-07:00

About 30% of your household waste is classified as organic and can be used as compost in the garden, keeping it out of overflowing landfills. Over 500,000 families have already implemented the Green Bin program, a Wee World Wonder into their homes, along with a growing number of schools and businesses. Here are the do's and dont's known as your Green Bin Basics!

Do put in:

~Baked goods
~Butter/margarine
~Candy/snacks
~Cereal
~Dairy products
~Coffee/tea
~eggs/eggshells
~facial tissue
~fish/fish parts
~fruits/vegetables
~gravy/sauce
~rice/pasta
~meat/bones/fat
~nuts/shells
~paper bags
~paper plates
~paper towels
~pet waste
~shredded paper
~sugar/spices
~syrups

Do Not Put in:

~cigarette butts
~compostable plastic bags
~cutlery
~diapers
~plastics
~sanitary products
~styrofoam
~textiles
~treated wood
~wax paper
~yard waste

Adventure is a Wee World Wonder

2011-06-05T18:53:00.000-07:00

Adventure is a Wee World Wonder, but it isn't as spontaneous as it seems. Adventure is more of an attitude, a conscious venturing out of one's comfort zone in search of an experience that's inexplicable. To have an adventure is to decide that life is for living and doing and feeling, something to have everyday!

The Wee World Wonder in sacrifice

2011-06-03T14:19:00.000-07:00

I once heard that you can have anything you want in the world if you are willing to sacrifice everything else for it. The implication being that sacrifice is a scary word, a price to be paid with an air of defeat. However sacrifice is a beautiful privledge and an opportunity for you to usher a Wee World Wonder into your life.

Tim's Recipe for Greek Fava Bean Stew; a Tasty Wee World Wonder

2011-05-29T18:13:00.000-07:00

This is a delicious vegetarian gluten-free recipe from Tim's book What a Wonderful World for Greek Fava Bean Stew. In Greece, the sharing of a meal with loved ones is even more important than its preparation. We hope you will enjoy this with family and friends while finding a Wee World Wonder and a great trip around the world for your taste buds!

You need:
1/2 cup of olive oil
1 large onion chopped
4 celery stalks chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
2 garlic cloves crushed
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
2 1/2 cups canned Fava or Romano beans
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in a large sauce pan
Add onions, celery and carrots, saute for 4-5 mins
Add garlic and saute for 2 mins
Add tomato paste and water or stock
Bring to a boil; simmer for 10 mins
Add fava beans, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
Cook for 20 mins
serve over rice