Be In The Know With PapiSays

While I love to learn new things, there are times that I feel like my brain will explode from all the information that's out there on the Web. 

Fortunately, I now have the perfect reference site to sate my curious mind. It's called PapiSays and it's on Facebook. 

Created by a gentleman with a thirst for knowledge on all kinds of subjects, Papi culls the Internet and posts must-know info, amusing content, pictures, and just stuff you didn't realize you wanted to know more about.

Here are some of my favorites that appeared on PapiSays in recent days:

"...now this is one you'll want to share with EVERYONE! If ever you lose your digital camera or its been stolen, go to this site and upload an unretouched photo from that camera. The embedded exif information has your camera model and serial number embedded in the picture and this site will help you find it if another picture from that camera has been uploaded anywhere on the internet. How cool is that!"

Stolen Camera Finder

www.stolencamerafinder.com

stolencamerafinder reunites people with lost or stolen...

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"...I have a calculator converter I use and I cook enough that I remember common conversions yet here is a chef's delight: the Ultimate Kitchen Cheat Sheet! Weights, measures, temps, and cuts it's all there! 

Enjoy and don't forget to share, share, share!"

Kitchen Cheat Sheet | Everest Home Improvements

www.everest.co.uk

Whether you are new to cooking or an experienced chef, everyone can use a little help in the kitchen sometimes. That's why we created a comprehensive kitchen cheat sheet for you to fall back on whenever you are in doubt. We find it useful and we hope you do too!

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"...food for thought."

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"...package tracking has been taken to a new level with this website that interfaces with Google maps. Book mark for another day." 

Boxoh universal package tracking: UPS, FedEx, USPS, and DHL with RSS and Maps

www.boxoh.com

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"...mind maps are a way of jotting thoughts and then connecting them by some sort of relationship. They can be free-form or structured. This particular mind map is a sort of "cheat sheet" for western philosophy. It's quite interesting to use...simply click on the "+" sign to expand and see the salient parts of a philosophers position on life."

Western Philosophy

www.mindmeister.com

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"...the wild and the wonderful in one picture!"

There is so much more! Take a few minutes, check out the group, and be sure to "like" and "share" those items you find interesting. I'm confident you'll love what PapiSays!

Solution for Our Stained Glass Dilemma

I am fortunate to be married to a man of many talents and interests, including working with stained glass.

In the years we've been together, David has tackled all kinds of glass projects from various types of lanterns...

...to a side panel for our former front door...

...and even a custom, stained glass dog door.

But his biggest project, thus far, is the stained glass light he made to hang over the pool table we had in our house in North Carolina.

Drawing on inspiration from designs of Frank Lloyd Wright, David mapped out his design and got to work. With over 700 pieces of glass to be cut, fitted, and soldered, not to mention building the frame and working on the electrical components, this was not a weekend project.

But the hours and hours of effort paid off. The end result was amazing.

When we decided to move to Corozal, there was lots and lots of stuff we decided not to bring with us. However, this light wasn't even up for discussion. It was coming with us, even though we didn't know where in our new house it would be installed.

For the last two years, the light languished away in its packing box. We would chat about it now and again, but a variety of house projects kept taking our attention away from the light.

Then a couple of weeks ago, while hanging out with Dianna, Dave, Colleen, and Bruce, the subject of hobbies came up. I mentioned David's prowess with stained glass, told them about the light, and our dilemma of where to hang it. After sending the gang a picture of the light, Dianna came up with the inspired thought of hanging it over our kitchen sink. Hmmm....

Turns out it would be the perfect spot. Why we never thought of it is anyone's guess. 

David figured that with a little finagling he could use the wiring for the existing light to wire the stained glass one. So he made sure the switch for the existing light was in the off position and just started to work with the wiring when I heard him yelp, the tools he had in his hand crashed to the counter, and a few choice curse words were uttered. Seems that even though the switch was off, power was still flowing to the line. "Grade A" workmanship in this house I tell ya'. 

After the tingling sensation went away in his fingers, he flipped the breaker switch for that electrical run and tried again. Much better results, with no threat of being electrocuted.

Our light's new home:

There's still some cosmetic work to be done with the wiring, but parts are on order. In the meantime, we get to enjoy it, plus it makes a lovely focal point when you walk into our living/kitchen area. 

Yep, I am one lucky girl to have inspired friends and a talented mate.