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Medieval Smiley Face

Medieval Smiley Face

Medieval smiley face

This is a true feel-good doodle, drawn by a medieval reader and found in the lower margin of a 13th-century page. The surprisingly modern-looking smiley face is wearing glasses and seems to float towards the text in a balloon, quite content. This little scene made my day.

Pic: Conches, Bibliothèque municipale, MS 7 (main text 13th century, doodle 14th or 15th century).

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Gallon size Ziplock bags

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chap stick

packages of tissues

toothbrush and toothpaste

comb

soap

trail mix

granola bars

crackers

pack of gum

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mouthwash

coins (could be used to make a phone call, or purchase a food item)

hand wipes

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http://kwavs.blogspot.com/2011/05/blessing-bags-how-to.html


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12 years ago
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12 years ago
LOSING ALTITUDE KICKSTARTEEEER!
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LOSING ALTITUDE KICKSTARTEEEER!

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The funding goal is 5,500!

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Please reblog in addition to or in place of donating if you’re unable to donate? Spreading the word would be so helpful! 


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