JIGSAW PUZZLE
My wife and I love jigsaw puzzles. It's one of those activities that challenge the brain while at the same time providing an opportunity to talk, laugh, and share a sense of accomplishment when we finish. It’s usually an activity that we save for winter weather. There’s just something cozy and comforting about sitting down with a hot mug of cocoa topped with marshmallows and a snack, and working out the puzzle before you. We have our own strategy when we solve jigsaw puzzles. First we empty all of the pieces on the table and turn them all over right-side up. Then we start searching for the straight-edged pieces that make up the outside border of the puzzle. Once the border is complete, we start sorting out pieces based on similar colors, patterns, or hues; or if they appear to belong together to form some outstanding feature in the picture - a person, farmhouse, or a bridge for instance. We both work on separate sections initially ...