Thursday, February 27, 2014

Bring Back the Typewriters!

For the past month or two, I have gotten really interested in typewriters. Typewriters are really good ways to write, and although it was created and used before the 21st century, but they are still interesting things. There are two types of typewriters: Manual and electronic. Electronic ones have keyboards like a computer's keyboard, and you don't have to press down very hard on the keys. Manual ones have keys that need to be pressed down really hard, and it takes longer. If you want to try one out, I would suggest starting with an electronic one. Here are some pros and cons of electric type writers:

Pros: A fast way to type something, as easy to type on as a computer without the hassle of printers and internet connection. Plus, they are fun.

Cons: Noisy keys with an annoying dinging sound, and you have to create the margins yourself. Also, it is very hard to cover up typos.

There you go!

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Snow!

In a lot of places, there has been a lot of snow. Here we just got a foot, so I encourage everyone to play in *(or hide from) the snow! Here are some tips and ideas.

If the snow is powdery and still snowing, it's not right for building or creating. It is good for making snow angels in, though. 

If the snow isn't too sticky, but not too powdery, make a snowman!

It's best to sled when the snow is stick and it's not too deep, so you don't have to trudge up and down the hill!

Castles are best made when there is a lot of sticky snow.