Me, Myself and I
A hobby where 2 sticks and wool can produce a pair of socks.
Knitting
Your cart sways at the top of this circular ride at the amusement park.
Ferris wheel
The London Eye was the first giant Ferris wheel. As of 2023, the tallest Ferris wheel in the world is in Dubai. It is just over 820 feet tall, and it’s called the Ain Dubai, or Dubai Eye.
It is the art of designing a dance, as well as the term for the sequence of dance movements themselves
choreography
American Ballet co-founder George Balanchine and Broadway legend Bob Fosse are considered two of the greatest American choreographers.
The sport of racing on foot.
Running
Benefits: heart health, weight management, maintaining muscle tone, increasing bone density, and improving immune function.
This nocturnal hunter is known for its near-silent flight
Owl
The shape of owl wings and feathers significantly reduce the sound made when they fly
This herb sometimes tops butter and/or sour cream on a baked potato.
chives
Onion and garlic varieties are easy to grow and adapt to most soils. They produce small bulbs below the surface, and both their stalks and leaves are edible and used for seasoning. They’re best served fresh as a raw garnish
I am an odd number. Take away one letter and I become even. What number am I?
Seven (take away the ‘s’ and it becomes ‘even’)
A card game that can be played by one person.
Solitaire
You’re flying high in this wicker basket propelled by propane or butane.
hot-air balloon
Propane is the most common fuel used to heat the air, which keeps the balloon afloat.
This is a written self-portrait.
autobiography
A biography is the story of someone’s life as written by another. Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank is one of the best-selling autobiographies ever.
This is a visual art, characterized by the practice of applying pigment, color, or other medium to a solid surface. The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush.
Painting
Benefits: Help to process emotions, improve personal fulfillment, boost creativity, and reduce anxiety and stress.
This is the proper name of the North Star.
Polaris
Did you know that, while Polaris is the current North Star, it hasn’t always been? The title is given to a bright star that is closest to Earth’s celestial pole. Vega was the North Star 14,000 years ago.
The Genovese variety of this herb is used to make pesto.
basil
It’s a member of the mint family and comes in many varieties, from lemon to licorice to cinnamon. It takes its name from the Greek basileus, meaning “king or royal.
Beth’s mother has three daughters. One is called Lara, the other one is Sara. What is the name of the third daughter?
Beth
A dance which doesn't require partners but you dance in a group.
Line Dancing
The most breathtaking views of this 278-mile-long Arizona gorge are from the air.
Grand Canyon
It’s a four-hour drive from the north side to the south side. Some of its fossils are believed to be 1.2 billion years old.
This is the craft of motion-picture making.
cinematography
It encompasses a combination of art and science. Dr. Zhivago (1965) is an example of stunning cinematography without the use of modern technologies, such as computer-assisted graphics.
A professional entertainment consisting of jokes and satirical sketches, intended to make an audience laugh.
comedy
Benefits: Decrease stress hormones, promote feeling of well-being, pain relief, and boosting the immune system.
This U.S. state has the highest number of night-shift workers.
Nevada
This is due to the high percentage of third-shift workers in Las Vegas.
This herb from a woody plant goes well with lamb dishes. It’s a member of the mint family and comes from Latin, meaning “dew of the sea.
rosemary
The plant is a perennial, and its leaves are used abundantly in Mediterranean cooking.
I’m tall when I’m young and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
Candle
An across and down past time.
Crossword Puzzles
The Walt Disney character Peter Pan can fly with the aid of “lovely wonderful thoughts” and this.
fairy dust
Peter Pan initially flew unaided in the story. The two additions were added later for safety reasons by the tale’s writer, J. M. Barrie, after some children reportedly tried flying out of their beds at home.
This is “the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.”
geography
That’s National Geographic’s definition of geography. The study includes an area’s natural environment and culture, not just its boundaries and physical attributes
This leisure activity involves low impact exercise that is great for longevity while also working out all muscles at the same time.
swimming
Benefits: Cardiovascular health, weight management, stress relief and improved sleep
This is the proper name for the northern lights.
aurora borealis
The phenomenon is caused by protons and electrons from the sun hitting Earth’s atmosphere.
This herb is often used with fish and in pickling
dill
It’s a member of the carrot family, and it resembles carrot tops.
What comes down but never goes up?
Rain
A Japanese paper folding activity.
Origami
The highest peak in North America is in this state.
Alaska
The peak is Mount Denali in the Alaska Mountain Range, with an elevation of 20,310 feet. Mount Logan in the Saint Elias Mountains in Yukon, Canada, is the second-highest peak.
This is the science of mapmaking.
cartography
Mapmaking has a long history dating back to around 16,500 BC. The view of the world expressed through cartography has changed over time. For example, early maps showed Greece as the center of the world, and it was surrounded by water—unlike the peninsula we know it is today
This leisure activity has been proven to increase neuroplasticity while engaging all parts of the brain at the same time. It involves reading, translating into movement, and resulting creation.
playing an instrument
It is great form of exercise for the brain. Coordination, concentration, memory, listening, and reading can be improved.
John Travolta plays a hardware store worker by day and a disco king by night in this 1970s film
Saturday Night Fever
Disco music and dancing were all the rage in the 1970s, especially in New York when Studio 54 reigned supreme.
It’s difficult to find a savory Greek dish without this herb.
oregano
It’s one of the top herbs used in the Mediterranean, and it has medicinal and culinary uses worldwide.
What is more useful when it is broken?
Egg