I finished my pandemic puzzle this morning. Now I’m sad because I don’t have another one to start. Although puzzles may be considered a huge time-suck, I love them as a way to unwind. Jigsaw and crossword are my favourites, but like good books, I hate when I reach the end.
Speaking of puzzles, I learned two new words today:
- Enigmatology: the science of puzzles
- Cruciverbalist: a person skillful in creating or solving crossword puzzles
“It is one of man’s curious idiosyncrasies to create difficulties for the pleasure of resolving them.” – Joseph de Maistre
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Nice one! I am crazy about puzzles too😊
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I have a new 1000-piece one now that I’ll soon start. Tiger family this time! 🙂
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Wow. Do post a pic when you are done. I love to do nature scenes. I have done several 1000-piece puzzle and a 3000-pieces once too. Pure bliss❤️
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3000 pieces, yikes! I prefer nature scenes too. 🙂
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Thank you for the new words. My husband considers himself a semi-cruciverbalist. He can only make it to the Wednesday version of the NY Times Crossword. The others are too hard!
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You’re welcome, Marie. Oh, I know, some of those crossword puzzles are more than challenging. The only thing worse is one that’s just too easy!
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Great job on the puzzle, Jennifer – it’s a nice one! I hope you can get a new one soon. I would be a little sad after finishing one too. I’ve been coloring and doing crosswords – also great ways to unwind. Take care, 🙂
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Thanks, Barbara. I’m on the hunt for another good one. I haven’t tried colouring since I used to babysit the grandkids. 😊 But crosswords, yes I love them like you. I think you told me that before somewhere along the way. 😁 Enjoy your weekend!
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Oh boy. No way I could pronounce either of these words. My ‘fear of long words’ is tested in your post. 🙂 And the quote? Perfect. Hope you’ve found a new jigsaw puzzle…
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I know, I love that quote too. I have my eye on a few puzzles online. The only trouble is my addiction to them takes up too much time. 😀
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Snap! 😀😀 Jennifer, we’ve taken to jigsaws these months and enjoyed them immensely… between all the frustration! They are addictive and about to start one called Fantasy Bookshop. Yours here is an astonishing image. Will you frame it? Wonder what your next one will be. I love the little facts and must admit despite my best attempts I am by no means a Cruciverbalist! Happy Puzzling and hope you’re having a lovely week! Xx
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I certainly find them addictive, Annika. If we were closer we could swap a few. No I don’t frame them; I’d rather pass them on to someone in need, lol. I was looking at another one with wolves in it so I might get that, animal lover that I am. Have a lovely weekend! ❤
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Looks great Jennifer! And is a great practice in mindfulness 🍀
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It certainly is, Karen. I’m looking forward to the next one already. xx
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I think you have to ave a certain kind of mind for puzzles…naturally mathematically, which I don’t. My wife enjoys them and has done some during this time. They just make me nervous..:) Anxiety just looking at them. But then, I don’t have a mathematical mind.
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You think it’s a mathematical aptitude? All I know is I love matching the patterns and colours. My husband Paul wondered why I don’t look at the picture on the box much, and I suppose that’s why. You sound like him though. He would try a few pieces and walk away. Funny how puzzles can make one person anxious and another person calm.
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I do think so since everyone I know who likes puzzles likes LEGO’s also and that’s another thing that I could never do. And they’re all mathematically inclined..:)
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Makes sense, I guess. And true, I was no slouch in math class. 😉
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There you go…I figured you had an inclination to math.
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You’re the teacher. 🙂
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Love those words…. the sort of words a cruciverbalist would know
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Ha ha, exactly!
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🙂
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Cruciverbalist! Now, that’s a word I definitely never heard before.
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No, and I don’t think I’ll be using it. I prefer to be called a puzzle solver. 🙂
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Jigsaws are a meditative exercise which creates a sense of well being. Lovely puzzle.
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I couldn’t agree more, Rebecca. I find working on one incredibly calming.
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Not a jigsaw puzzle person but yours look good
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It was quite the challenge, Joanne.
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Only one? You need to get moving, Jennifer. I’ve worked at least four and Derek is working on his 6th. Of course, ours have only been 500 pieces. It’s a shame we’re not neighbors, we have tons of puzzles waiting to be worked.
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Wow, you’re putting me to shame, Jill. Paul did mention swapping puzzles with someone. If only you were closer! xo
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Well are those fun words? Thanks for those!
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You’re welcome! I may have wasted time puzzling but I built on my vocabulary too!
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Vivian didn’t try to help with this puzzle? 😀 Crossword puzzles, oh, how I love those!
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Puzzles aren’t Vivian’s thing (she, unlike poor little Maisie, doesn’t jump up on the kitchen table). Crossword puzzles are awesome and therapeutic too. 🙂
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I try not to finish a book until I have another one lined up to begin right away. Maybe you should do that with puzzles!
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Wonderful advice. Why didn’t I think of that? 😉
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LOL
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