Wood 101: Before You Buy Wood, Watch This Broadcast Sunny 2026-09-21 | Wood 101: Before You Buy Wood, Watch This
Master the Science and Ethics of Time Travel: a conversation Broadcast Sunny 2023-06-22 | Master the Science and Ethics of Time Travel: a conversationI sit down with Dannelle Shugart to talk about her book:The Future of the Possible: The Physics and Ethics of Time TravelLearn the different ways we might time travel in the future and imagine a world where time traveling and time travelers are accepted as normal.Fun and easy read.Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/3CKlny2Amazon: https://a.co/d/9T0SSzZ
Chat AI: How To Use It And Why You Need It Broadcast Sunny 2023-05-29 | Is there hope for humanity? I take a look at Bing's new Chat features and find it awesome scary.0:00 Intro2:18 the Turning Test - what it is and how it applies to ChatGPT4:44 Using Bing AI Chat - How to use it7:25 Where is the Chat AI getting it's information9:00 Can Chat GPT really draw?10:22 Future of AI
How One Simple Decision Changed My Life for the Better Broadcast Sunny 2023-05-12 | How I made a simple refusal of a Promotion for increased happiness in lifeI was given a promotion that well, I didn't expect. I once wanted this promotion but now life has changed and now I saw it as just more work. 0:00 Intro0:02 Bad Email0:30 How I ended up with a promotion I didn't want2:58 Tips for Declining a Promotion Graciously4:12 Example of a gracious email 5:11 Follow up on how my email worked
Where do you find happiness? Mine is in the Puerto Rican sunshine #puertorico Broadcast Sunny 2023-04-04 | ...
Delightful hike in the ONLY tropical rainforest in the United States Broadcast Sunny 2023-04-01 | ...
Admiring this beautiful and spooky cemetery with interesting residents Broadcast Sunny 2023-03-15 | ...
Crazy fast elevator drop from the 40th floor skyscraper in London Broadcast Sunny 2023-03-12 | Elevator ride down 40 floors in 40 seconds from the @DuckandWaffle in London. Great restaurant btw, be sure to make reservations.
Create Visual Inspiration for a Successful Year ahead Broadcast Sunny 2023-02-23 | Create Visual Inspiration for a Successful Year aheadMy theme this year is about aging well and I'm starting a Visual Journal on this journey with the word of the year which is Act. How many times have you put something else until it's too late or that it weighs on your mind so much that you almost become paralyzed with life. I have done that quite a lot and this year I don't want to do that. I want to act on it or move on.To remind me of this, I put it as the first page of my Visual Journal and then thought y'all may be interested in seeing my thought process. Often, you'll see an artist's technique but I know seeing an artist's process is not always available. We live in our head alot. 😊Please enjoy. Let me know your word of the year below and let me know if you want to see more Visual Journaling.And as always, please like and share.0:00 Introduction0:40 Word of the year - Visual Journaling1:10 Artist's Process for first page done so far3:19 Active artist process for the rest of the page3: 25 Testing ideas5:38 Outline for adding text6:30 Testing different media mediums10:00 Adding after testing12:20 Brainstorming another section of Visual Journal page13:40 Applying ideas19:40 Finished
Aging Well Tips - My surprising hallmarks of aging Broadcast Sunny 2023-02-02 | Aging Well Tips - My surprising hallmarks of agingThese are things that came with aging that I did not expect. Yes there is wisdom but there are some things that come and are solvable. There are answers to those inconveniences or hallmarks of aging and here are my aging well tips.0:00 Intro0:34 Bonus - Live Conference Call tip 1:44 Comfortable with who you are3:18 Healing takes longer4:23 Use it or Lose it - and how to solve that12:30 Memory mind popping
Transform Your Videos with this Face Filter App - Before and After Comparison Will Blow Your Mind Broadcast Sunny 2023-01-26 | Face Filter App for Videos - Before and After YouCam softwareLast week, I showed you the dashboard for YouCam software - a face filter App for Videos. This week, I am showing you how well the software works with before and after shots of me, without makeup and without filter, without makeup and with filter, with makeup and without filter, and with makeup and with filter.I found it works well with my webcam while recording video, streaming, and on conference calls.0:00 Intro1:15 No Makeup, No Filter1:36 No Makeup, With Filter3:40 With Makeup, No Filter4:20 With Makeup, With Filter5:50 Overview of YouCam and compared to SnapChat7:10 Reasons for the Face Filter10:38 Do you have a filter? And other filters13:12 Recommended Videos and Subscribe - Thanks for Watching!
Review of Face Smoothing Filter App YouCam Broadcast Sunny 2023-01-16 | Review of Face Smoothing Filter App YouCamI've been using this software for several years, as I get older I want to smooth out the wrinkles and erase some age spots and any acne, ok I rarely get acne these days but it does happen. YouCam is not perfect but it does pretty well, including artificial makeup filter to help with the smoothing.SnapChat is still #1 when it comes to facial filters but this does the trick for my video and video conferencing calls.Link to YouCam: cyberlink.com/products/youcam/features_en_US.html?r=1
Scary Special Effects created After Effects Broadcast Sunny 2022-12-14 | Scary Special Effects created After EffectsAgain, taking an After Effects course on Udemy - I feel like I've come a long way in special effects - this was made with two graphics and a video of smoke to create this spooky scene and it only took me an hour to put it all together. I'm a little bit more than halfway through the course but I expect to make longer pieces after the holidays. I know it's the holidays and scary is not the in right now but it was the assignment. Next year, I'll try to make them more relevant to the time of year.Enjoy.
The Minimalist Art Haul - great for traveling Broadcast Sunny 2022-11-17 | The Minimalist Art Haul - great for travelingI like to draw and paint while traveling. However bringing the supplies can be a challenge because while traveling being a minimalist is the best way to go. Not to mention is so much easier than dragging around the huge art boxes from the old masters days. I found this art haul from a workshop I took with Janet Takahashi. I am traveling overseas next month and believe this will get lots of use.
Master Watercolor Glazing WITHOUT Knowing Anything? Broadcast Sunny 2022-11-07 | Learn Watercolor Glazing Technique by DoingLearn by doing in this is a practical and easy exercise to learn the watercolor glazing technique using Forget Me Nots as the flower bunch.Inspired by Day 12 of Inktober 2022
Animating in 3D - Just playing around in After Effects Broadcast Sunny 2022-10-26 | Animating in 3D - Just playing in After EffectsTo see what I can do with 3D animation.
Happy Halloween Animation Broadcast Sunny 2022-10-21 | I was inspired by one of the inktober prompts to make this Halloween Animation. Enjoy and Happy Halloween!
Drawing, Inking and watercolor of an Eagle - Day 11 Inktober Broadcast Sunny 2022-10-12 | Drawing, Inking and watercolor of an Eagle - Day 11 InktoberNot much more to say here but my ink drawing and watercolor coloring of an Eagle.0:00 Intro0:04 Penciling0:35 Inking1:35 Coloring
Flame - lighting the shadows - Inktober 2022 Day 4 Broadcast Sunny 2022-10-05 | Flame - lighting the shadows - Inktober 2022 Day 40:00 Intro0:05 Sketching0:30 Inking1:10 Adding Color
Scallop: Inktober Day 4 - Ruth Bader Ginsberg Collar Broadcast Sunny 2022-10-04 | Scallop: Inktober Day 4 - Ruth Bader Ginsberg CollarIt is day 4 of Inktober2022 and the prompt is Scallop. I thought of the scallop trims in fashion and then remembered RGB's famous collars and not only was one of her collars scalloped, she wore it to give her dissents (disagreement to the majority ruling)0:00 Intro0:04 Sketching1:36 Inking
Ink Sketchbook Bat for Inktober Day 3 Broadcast Sunny 2022-10-03 | Ink and Watercolor Sketchbook Bat for Inktober Day 3I refuse to make an evil bat. They get a bad reputation when they are so helpful. They eat mosquitos for goodness sakes
Scurry - Watercolor painting Dog chasing Scurrying Squirrel - Day 2 of Inktober Broadcast Sunny 2022-10-02 | Scurry - Dog chasing Scurrying Squirrel - Day 2 of InktoberPrompts that are verbs are always a challenge and I thought of the mouse scurrying but that seems typical and I wanted something different. I watched my dog chase a squirrel as he does most morning and thought - that's scurrying. The biggest challenge to this image was the foreshortening.0:00 Intro0:03 Pencil Sketch0:53 Inking2:23 Foreshortening thoughts2:34 Watercolor painting3:44 Watercolor Painting Grass
Ink and Watercolor Gargoyle for Inktober Day 1 Broadcast Sunny 2022-10-01 | Ink and Watercolor Gargoyle for Inktober Day 1Filming my inktober this year. Day one is a gargoyle. I use Pigma Brush pen for the first time - I like it, then Artist Loft Watercolor markers from Michael's. I think it's a Michael's low-cost artist brand - I'm not sure. Either way, it worked well. I first penciled drew it then inked it then put in some color with the watercolor markets and a bit from my travel kit.I would love to see your gargoyles - I'd love to make a playlist of all the inktober videos so let me know in the comments if you have a gargoyle video you'd like to share.
Create your own Color Wheel with Watercolor Broadcast Sunny 2022-09-27 | Create your own Color Wheel with WatercolorLearn what colors you can make with your watercolor palette, create this color wheel, not only to see the colors but also you know how to make them.This is a great activity to get started in watercolor and see what watercolors do for you.
Blast off Animation Broadcast Sunny 2022-09-01 | I'm taking an After Effects Course on Udemy with Louay Zambarakji - one of the exercises was this rocket - I was surprised at how hard the timing was on this that is what took me so long to put it together. 9 seconds of video took me a day LOL - I intend to get better.
Super Bowl team selection when your team is not in the super bowl Broadcast Sunny 2022-02-13 | I like rooting for a team in the super bowl but neither team I have any preference so when confronted with chocolate-covered strawberries - I felt the need to make a choice.
Cream Cheese Alternative - Making a Yogurt Spread Broadcast Sunny 2022-01-18 | I have been making a yogurt spread for years. For me, I find yogurt a healthier substitute to cream cheese. I'm sure some will argue this but check out this page for more information and what is best for your health (I like them because they will show you where they get their research): foodstruct.com/compare/cheese-cream-vs-yogurt-greek-plain-nonfatI also made this video out of the cream cheese shortage in Dec. 2021. I don't know if it's still going on.I also know that weight watchers consider yogurt 0 points on some plans so this may help to keep your points down.0:00 Intro0:27 Step 10:55 Step 21:20 Step 31:47 Step 4
Gift Guide: Best Cabin Socks for Day 7 Broadcast Sunny 2021-12-13 | Gift Guide: Best Cabin Socks for Day 7No I'm not getting anything by recommending these socks. Working at home, I often work without shoes. I have gone through many home socks and these are just the best.
Gift Guide: Free Power for Day 6 Broadcast Sunny 2021-11-20 | Gift Guide: Free Power for Day 6Goal Zero small panel:goalzero.com/shop/solar-chargers/nomad-10w-solar-panelRock Pals: rockpals.com
Gift Giving Day 5 Best Houseplants for the non-gardener Broadcast Sunny 2021-11-19 | I never thought of a houseplant as a gift because we always seem to have them in the house. But then I realize, that's not the norm. So yeah, houseplants.Allen and Roth have the best plant saucers - by the way, don't get the clay pots they will dry your plant soil so fast.lowes.com/pd/allen-roth-11-5In-Translucent-Saucer/1003065000
Gift Guide Day 4 Musical Instrument for the busy people Broadcast Sunny 2021-11-18 | Day 4 ... and it's getting late so I'm just gonna give you the links:Etsy: uku : etsy.com/shop/UkuUkulelesebay: ebay.to/3oHXiRjCory Teaches Music: youtube.com/c/CoryTeachesMusicBodysurfing song - just a great song played on the ukulele - it's a duet, still, enjoy:youtube.com/watch?v=O4u8n_CjUDY
Gift Guide: The Best Candle Ever - Day 3 Broadcast Sunny 2021-11-16 | I do like my candles but will admit that I can spend hours determining what is the best scent - except for these candles where everyone I have loved.Here's a link to 10% off for first-time buyers:bit.ly/2YTLFhdAnd check out the rest of the gift-giving guide:youtube.com/watch?v=mkqiooMYs7Q&list=PLU_yfqmnNr2l9BSitpnpv3FEgQs48L--o
Gift Giving Guide - the best planner youll ever buy Broadcast Sunny 2021-11-15 | Gift Giving Guide - the best planner you'll ever buyMy sister told me about this planner at the beginning of 2021 and I love it. I'm getting a new one next year and thinking of giving it to some friends for the holidays.This is Day 2 of the 12 days of Holiday Gift Giving:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU_yfqmnNr2l9BSitpnpv3FEgQs48L--oFind planner here:amzn.to/3cfEXFh
Gift Guide Goats Milk Caramel - Day 1 Broadcast Sunny 2021-11-14 | Gift GuideThis year I decided to do my gift-giving guide as videos rather than a blog post. Here's day 1, Goat's Milk Caramel. You can find it here: georgesmillcheese.comor try your local goat farmer or your local farmer's market
Dog tracking chipmunk Broadcast Sunny 2021-11-09 | Our dog is a squeaky toy fanatic but something got his attention that wasn't the squeaky toy. I caught half of it on record and thought I'd share. It was supposed to say "It went up the steps, towards me...."
Fun with Dog - Playing with our Kelpie Broadcast Sunny 2021-10-28 | Our dog is obsessed with squeaky toys - we used this to our advantage. 😎I would love to hear any squeaky toy stories that we can try.
Furniture Refresh - Metal Bistro Furniture Broadcast Sunny 2021-09-01 | Furniture Refresh - Metal Patio/Bistro FurnitureI have a metal bistro set. I've had it for 15 years. It's still in great condition but it doesn't look like it is, so I decided to give it a furniture refresh, especially since it's on my front porch.0:00 Intro0:09 Before and After0:30 Clean1:03 Rust Dissolver1:55 Wire Brush2:24 Paint!I do not promote any product. I use products based on what I've used in the past or perhaps it's something on sale or maybe someone recommended it to me. If you are interested in the products I used:Simple Green:lowes.com/pd/Simple-Green-1-Gallon-Sassafras-Dilutable-All-Purpose-Cleaner/1000940558Wire Brush (mine is really old but this is like the one I have):lowes.com/pd/KD-Tools-Stainless-Steel-Coarse-Wire-Brush/5001674285Rustoleum Rust Dissolver Gel:lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-32-OZ-Spray-Gel-Rust-Dissolver/1002035750Rustoleum Black Spray Paint - Gloss protective enamel
Establishing Credit History Broadcast Sunny 2021-08-27 | Establishing Credit HistoryMy kids are new adults and was trying to get their first credit card. In my day, I got a store credit card, bought something from the store, paid it and then had a credit history that I could get my first VISA card. Today, there are no store credit cards, so we did a little research to find ways they could establish a credit history and now we are sharing it with you.
Credit vs Debit Credit Cards Broadcast Sunny 2021-08-20 | Credit vs Debit Credit CardsIt always astonishes me that banks allow Debit Credit Cards. Not only allow, sometimes that's all they have if you want a bank card. This is a quick overview of the differences between Credit and Debit-Credit cards and why a credit card can keep your money safe.
10 ways to beat the blues for personal well-being Broadcast Sunny 2021-08-05 | 10 ways to beat the blues for personal well-beingSo much to say here. I have had bouts of depression and over the years, as I further my personal development, I've found things that worked naturally. Many of them have also made me feel like a whole person.I started out knowing that a couple of them had research to back them but as I looked into the others out of curiosity, I found ALL of the ones on my list had research (not just a blog post - but RESEARCH) to back them.1. Pets and depression: webmd.com/depression/features/pets-depressionncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC67472572. Walks in Nature: https://news.stanford.edu/news/2015/june/hiking-mental-health-063015.html3. Legs on the Wall Pose:drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/exercise-fitness/legs-up-the-wall-pose4. SuperHero Pose: ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are5. Listening to Music - ERIC - EJ1289646 - Effect of Music Intervention on Depression in Graduate Students, Music Education Research, 2021 - eric.ed.gov/?q-depression+&id=EJ1289646eric.ed.gov/?redir=http%3a%2f%2fdx.doi.org%2f10.1080%2f14613808.2020.18470586. Exercise and depression and anxiety: Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms - mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495Exercise is an all-natural treatment to fight depression - https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-is-an-all-natural-treatment-to-fight-depression7. Stretching - Flexibility Exercise (stretching) and Yoga - Effects of Physical Activity on the Stress and Suicidal Ideation in Korean Adult Women with Depressive Disorder (nih.gov) ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7277385 8. Meditation: What meditation can do for your mind, mood, and health - https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/what-meditation-can-do-for-your-mind-mood-and-health-Evidence Map of Yoga for Depression, Anxiety, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - PubMed (nih.gov) - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/261817749. Journaling:Bibliotherapy for depression - PubMed (nih.gov) - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23550243/#:~:text=Bibliotherapy%20for%20depression.%20Bibliotherapy%20can%20be%20used%20to,of%20the%20doctor%20is%20to%20support%20and%20motivateJournaling for Mental Health - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center - https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1And check out my video on Free Writing - youtube.com/watch?v=deY-LPM6z1o&t=3s10. Vitamin D and depression: Depression and Vitamin D Deficiency: Is There a Connection? (healthline.com) - healthline.com/health/depression-and-vitamin-dVitamin D deficiency and depression in adults: systematic review and meta-analysis | The British Journal of Psychiatry | Cambridge Core - cambridge.org/core/journals/the-british-journal-of-psychiatry/article/vitamin-d-deficiency-and-depression-in-adults-systematic-review-and-metaanalysis/F4E7DFBE5A7B99C9E6430AF472286860Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - PubMed (nih.gov) - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29943744
Should you get a CSA? CSA explained Broadcast Sunny 2021-07-29 | Should you get a CSA? CSA explainedI belonged to two CSAs and this is my experience with them. What they are? What to look for? Why or why not How it compares to a Farmer's Market. Should you get a CSA? CSA explainedI belonged to two CSAs and this is my experience with them. What they are? What to look for? Why or why not How it compares to a Farmer's Market. Hopefully all the information you need to make a decision. Feel free to ask questions in the comments.And learn the importance of buying from your local farmer:bit.ly/3ljn0vplocalharvest.org/buylocal.jspfoodrevolution.org/blog/why-buy-local-food0:00 Intro to CSA explained0:17 What is a CSA?0:35 Pros and Cons of a CSA4:15 Other things to keep in mind when buying from a CSA4:35 Farmer's Market vs CSA5:45 How to select a CSA.7:18 How decide which share to get?
Does your Book Cover fit your genre? Writing Tips for Independent Authors Broadcast Sunny 2021-07-14 | Does your Book Cover fit your genre? Writing Tips for Independent AuthorsAuthor Emma G. Rose talks about creating your book cover - your second most important marketing tool.
Oil Painting Technique landscape shading Broadcast Sunny 2021-06-29 | Oil Painting Technique landscape shadingAs I improve my oil painting technique, so I can improve my landscape painting when I do Plein air outings, I'm sharing with you what I learned.In two different short studies, I look at darkening (shading) with complementary colors and lightening with white versus darkening and lightening with analogous colors.0:00 Intro0:30 Technique one complement color3:15 Ending of complementary color3:40 Oil Painting technique with analogous colors5:45 Comparing the two techniques6:18 Review of another apple studyThanks to all who support us by subscribing.
Taking down a tree with a chainsaw DIY Broadcast Sunny 2021-06-03 | Taking down a tree with a chainsaw DIYWe had several Ash trees infected with the Emerald Ash Boar. The larger trees we had professionally taken down but the small trees we decided to save some money and DIY it with our handy chainsaw which has become in handy over the years. I recommend a chainsaw if you have a property with lots of trees.To save quite a bit of money by taking out the stumps ourselves see:youtu.be/D-uwSEFkWZo
Hand Embroidery for Beginners: Tools to get started Broadcast Sunny 2021-04-15 | Hand Embroidery for Beginners: Tools to get startedThese are the basic tools to get you started in hand embroidery and can take you happily through years of hand embroidery for beginners to advance.This video is part of an Embroidery for Beginners series you can find here:broadcastsunny.com/p/hand-embroidery-101.html0:00 Intro0:35 Basic List1:15 hoops2:27 Embroidery Needles2:57 Floss4:22 Scissors5:50 Learn where to find free embroidery lessons
Embroidery 101 Basic Stitches: Rose Stitch or Spider Running Stitch Broadcast Sunny 2021-03-13 | This stitch is part of a larger project, you can find here:broadcastsunny.com/p/hand-embroidery-101.htmlHand Embroidery 101 course - where you can learn basic stitches and other embroidery skills and reference material. You can also find the project in the Embroidery 101 Basic Stitches Playlist on the Broadcast Sunny Youtube channel.The rose stitch is actually a variation on the Spider Running Stitch but I think it should be called the rose stitch because that's what it looks like Rose. It's a pretty edition to your embroidery skills handbook.-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-Please watch: "Hand Embroidery for Beginners: Tools to get started " youtube.com/watch?v=ia8E1kspdro-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Painting wall edge without tape -Family Handyman Broadcast Sunny 2021-02-16 | When you are wall painting the edge can be a can be a challenge, one that has kept me from painting a room that sorely needed it. Here's some Family Handyman tips on how to paint the edge of a wall. Look for more handyman tips in our Family Handyman playlist.0:00 Intro0:55 The brush1:23 Tips3:10 Only use tape in the corner3:30 Finishing off the edge4:02 Disadvantages to using painter's tape-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-Please watch: "Hand Embroidery for Beginners: Tools to get started " youtube.com/watch?v=ia8E1kspdro-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Learn Something New - the Broadcast Sunny Channel Broadcast Sunny 2021-02-04 | Learn Something New - the Broadcast Sunny ChannelVisit the Broadcast Sunny Channel and learn something new from embroidery, origami, writing, finances, productivity, handyman projects. Bored? Come, visit and find something new.-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-Please watch: "Hand Embroidery for Beginners: Tools to get started " youtube.com/watch?v=ia8E1kspdro-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Knotting thread for the beginner sewer : Sewing 101 for beginners Broadcast Sunny 2021-01-22 | Knotting thread for the beginner sewer : Sewing 101 for beginnersThis is good for those who are beginners in hand sewing and beginners in hand embroidery.There are different ways to knot the end of a thread. I have been sewing, quilting, and embroidering for years and I find this is the best and most secure method for hand sewing. I will even clip the excess thread right to the knot and the needlework still stays secure.My daughter on the other hand likes the quick method of balling it up in the palm of her hand. I personally don't like the randomness and unpredictable nature of this. :0)-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-Please watch: "Hand Embroidery for Beginners: Tools to get started " youtube.com/watch?v=ia8E1kspdro-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
How to Launch a Book while Social Distancing Broadcast Sunny 2021-01-15 | How to Launch a Book while Social DistancingA talk with Emma G Rose : emmagauthor.comThe author of Near Life Experience, talks about her book launch during the coronavirus pandemic.-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-Please watch: "Hand Embroidery for Beginners: Tools to get started " youtube.com/watch?v=ia8E1kspdro-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
