9.13.2004

A COOLING THERAPY

Inspired by Groeg's recent post detailing an excellent recipe for summer therapy, I thought I would share a fun and relaxing alternative for those of us who are a bit more financially challenged. The therapeutic benefits here are reaped from the creative process and not so much the end result. Enjoy!

Material:
A small fan with detachable face/guard
Scotch Tape
White Paper
Crayola Markers

Instructions:
1. Take the face/guard off the fan so the blades are exposed.
2. Tape a piece of paper (any size) to the center midpoint of the fan.
3. Turn the fan on and watch the paper whiz around.
Having Fun?
4. Next take a marker and lightly press against the spinning paper.
Watch the colors go!
5. Now, try different colors!
Oooo. Rainbow ! How relaxing!
6. Press harder and watch the paper distort to reveal MORE white space.
Whoa! You can add more colors now.
7. Stop the fan. Try addin pieces of paper of differering shapes n sizes.
8. Repeat from Step 3.

Note: If you are too cheap to buy crayola markers, then I'm sorry, you are too poor to afford therapy.