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"I do believe in an everyday sort of magic...the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we're alone." Charles de Lint

Sunday, November 2, 2025

The Eighth Day

Subtitle: Do the Math

The time change always throws me off....but I made good use of my extra hour today. Nothing glamorous...but I did completely clean out and organize the entryway closet......and that's huge. And I had a wonderful Facetime chat with all my siblings. 

And it's the perfect day to share this comic again that my son Sam sent me a while back about The Eight Day. He knew it was perfect for me!

AND ON THE EIGHTH DAY GOD JUST PUTTERERED AROUND THE HOUSE.

I could use an extra day each week...just to putter.


I wasn't going to share this silly story....but I couldn't resist. Sometimes I just putter in my mind.

There were a few days left in October when I finished my Vintage Book puzzle. I wanted something quick to last a couple days before I cleaned up the puzzle table and put away the Halloween things. So I pulled out this round 100 piece colorFUL geometric puzzle. These kinds of puzzles bring out the kid in me.

I carefully sort of planned it to last two days and finished it Halloween evening. I had to take it slow to make it last....but I think I do that with all my puzzles.

Then I wondered if it takes a similar amount of time per piece for a small one as it does a large one. I wonder about a lot of things. 

So I did the math....and the answer was yes...ish.


I spread this 100 piece puzzle out over two days....so 50 pieces per day.

The book puzzle took me 18 days and 1000 divided by 18 is 55.5 pieces per day. 

I've done plenty of 1000 piece puzzles that have taken me much longer than 18 days...so level of difficulty matters for the math to work. But I wondered about something...I did the math....and getting a yes this time was quite satisfying.

The Halloween decor is all put away...the table is dusted and I've already started sorting a new puzzle. I think I'll do the math again when I'm done. 😉


I don't think I ever shared these little black paper cutouts that Ida gave me when I visited. It's hard to tell from the photos...but the little witches are folded paper dolls with removable hats. They're adorable....and they are tucked away until next year. Thanks Ida!
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  1. dotty seiter: now playingNovember 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM

    It's fun to wonder what other folks might be wondering about. I'd guess all manner of things! And, in case you're wondering, I did NOT completely clean out and organize anything today. But I did give Dave a haircut : )

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeNovember 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM

      It's good to wonder about all manner of things! And good for you for giving Dave a haircut! I've been cutting Paul's hair since covid...and it's almost time again!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM

    They look great on your colorful table!

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  3. Judy HartmanNovember 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM

    Great story about your mathematical puzzle calculations!! And that cartoon is terrific! Your posts about daily life are somehow calming to me - I guess it's nice to know someone else is doing normal things and living life and sharing it. Me? I repotted a large rubber tree plant with my husband's help and tied it to a stake with twine. Hope it's happy in its new pot! Also did some embroidery and plan to do a bit of watercolor painting in the morning!

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeNovember 3, 2025 at 7:45 AM

      Thanks Judy! Sam sent me a photo of that cartoon many years ago...I wish I had the actual cartoon. It makes me smile every time I scroll across the photo.

      I think there is so much joy found in doing normal everyday things. I love your list and I'm sure your rubber plant will thrive!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM

    I almost spit out my coffee when I read the 8th day. 😂😆😂😆
    Kathy

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeNovember 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM

      Ha ha! Just the reaction I had! Thanks for telling me that!

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