Prof. Maxim Trevelyan

The activity has come to an end and we have discovered some wonderful things during our trip Over the Rainbow. Also, some shiny rubies! Congratulations to the fellow trekkers. Ellie Vernez - 180 Luna Ravenlong - 120 River Fenwick - 300

Vincent van Gogh was a big fan of violet and often used it in his paintings, including his renowned starry night series. He supposedly wrote this in a letter: “The night is even more richly colored than the day, colored in the most intense violets, blues, and greens. Some stars are lemony, others have a pink, green, forget-me-not blue glow.” For this week's remembrance, discuss what the color violet means to you. Share a photo of an violet object that means something to you (no identity-revealing details, please!), or make a collage of meaningful violet items using images from the internet. Either way you do it, please include at least two sentences on why you have chosen that particular object or objects. Post your musings on the color violet below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Violet is also a popular given name. A particularly notorious example is the character of Violet Beauregarde who fell afoul of Willy Wonka’s experiments with 3-course Dinner Gum in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Violet actually made it passed the first obstacle, successfully navigating the river of molten chocolate. But imagine you were their and weren’t so lucky. Find your way across the islands of nougat in the chocolate river by solving the following Hashi. There are no more than two bridges in the same direction. Bridges can only be vertical or horizontal and are not allowed to cross islands or other bridges. When completed, all bridges are interconnected enabling passage from any island to another. Send your solutions to me by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

It seems that indigo encompassed a lot of hues, dyes, and general meanings throughout history. But what does it mean to you? For this week's remembrance, discuss what the color indigo means to you. Share a photo of an indigo object that means something to you (no identity-revealing details, please!), or make a collage of meaningful indigo items using images from the internet. Either way you do it, please include at least two sentences on why you have chosen that particular object or objects. Post your musings on the color indigo below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Indigo League is the first season of the Pokémon animated television series. It is named after the first Pokémon League that Ash Ketchum participates in. The Indigo League is located in the Kanto region and culminates at the Indigo Plateau, where the Pokémon League Conference is held. Your task is to create your own Pokémon. You can do that by using any of the generators, graphic editing programs, or by describing it in at least 80 words. Please obey all HOL rules. Make sure to include the name of your Pokémon! Post your Pokémon below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Across genres and decades, artists have turned to indigo to express emotion, depth, and imagination. From Duke Ellington’s iconic jazz classic Mood Indigo to the dreamy lyrics of The Paper Kites’ Electric Indigo and RM’s introspective solo album Indigo, this color has become a powerful musical motif. Make up your own poem or song featuring some mention of the indigo color. For full rubies, it needs to be at least 10 lines long and have at least 50 words. Post your poems/songs below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

The name for indigo actually comes from the ancient dye of the same name, with 'indicum' in Latin meaning 'Indian'. Makes sense since the dye was transported to Europe from India. It was added to the color spectrum of the rainbow by Sir Isaac Newton and can often include shades of blue! It is a very inclusive color. Solve the letter tiles puzzle below to see one place where you can spot the indigo color. Click here for a bigger picture. Send your solutions to me by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Blue is one of those colors that seems to carry so many different feelings in it. It can be calm like still water, deep and angry like the stormy sky, or bright and full of energy like electricity (electric blue, anyone?). For this week's remembrance, discuss what the color blue means to you. Share a photo of a blue object that means something to you (no identity revealing details, please!), or make a collage of meaningful blue items using images from the internet. Either way you do it, please include at least two sentences on why you have chosen that particular object or objects. Post your musings on the color blue below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Whether people are singing about finding love under blue moons, dancing in their blue suede shoes or blue skies coming their way, this colour has inspired many a ditty. Come up with some lyrics that center around the colour blue. You should write at least 8 lines for full credit (more lines if any of them repeat or are less than four words long). Post your songs below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

When people think of blue, it is mostly connected to either the water or the sky. There is nothing better than dipping your toes in warm ocean or lake while the sun is shining down on you. Hunt down hidden ships in the puzzle below just like a captain scanning the horizon. Various sized ships (shown on top of the puzzle) are hidden on the board. To solve the puzzle, fill all squares correctly. Numbers show how many “boat squares” are in each row or column. Ships cannot touch, not even diagonally. Send your solutions to me by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Green is one of the colors that seems to be tied closest to nature. For me, it means my plants and the little veranda garden that I have mostly for my herbs and small vegetables. It is not that difficult to upkeep, most of the work is keeping my cats from getting their paws on cherry tomatoes. For this week's remembrance, discuss what the color green means to you. Share a photo of a green object that means something to you (no identity revealing details, please!), or make a collage of meaningful green items using images from the internet. Either way you do it, please include at least two sentences on why you have chosen that particular object or objects. Post your musings on the color green below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Green is used as a symbol of good luck, health and abundance in several cultures. Green environments have also been found to boost focus and creativity in scientific studies. Let's hope it gives you a boost as you solve this cryptogram puzzle in order to find out something that has to do with 'being green'. Click here for the puzzle. Send your solutions to me by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Green is everywhere. You can find it in lush forests, rolling hills, minty sweets, sea glass, and even school robes. Each shade of green has its own history, especially those that were man-made. Some were once so rare they were worn only by royalty or made from surprising (and sometimes dangerous!) ingredients. Others became tied to nature, healing, or even magic. Choose one of the shades of green below and write a historical piece on it in at least 100 words. If you choose the same shade as someone else, please make sure to include some different information. Verdigris Emerald Kelly green Scheele's green Terre verte Avocado Celadon Post your research below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

The color yellow really stick out. It is the kind of color you notice right away. You have probably seen yellow all around you without even thinking about it, but how much do you really remember? Solve the quiz below that dives into all things yellow, from foods and flowers to characters, and everyday objects you might not have realized were yellow until now. Click here! Post your quiz results below (with the answers obscured and max 600x600 pixels) by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Yellow might not be the first color that comes to mind when you think of movies, but once you start noticing it, you will see how often it is used, and how much of an impact it makes. It stands out in a crowd of nameless extras, bold, bright, and impossible to ignore. On a movie poster, yellow practically shouts at you 'look at me'. Pick an HOL-appropriate (think latter Harry Potter books) movie that heavily features yellow on its poster or during an iconic scene. Write a short synopsis and your thoughts about the movie in at least 100 words. Post your chosen movie below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Who does not like honey? For me, it just makes everything a little better. A drizzle over warm toast, little something to sweeten the tea, perhaps an accent in a dessert? Honey brings a kind of sweetness to every drink or dish. Solve the puzzle below to find your way through the honeycomb. Create a continuous line that covers all cells in the area. The line must touch each cell at least once, cannot overlap, and the starting and ending points of the line must connect. The line cannot go through the hedge. Send your solutions to me by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Yellow is one of those colors that just seems to glow, so it is not wonder it is often associated with the sun. It is warm, bright, and hard to ignore, all in the best way. It is the color of sunlight streaming through the window, fresh lemons, soft butter on toast, wildflowers on the side of the road. Some people think of yellow and instantly feel cheerful. For this week's remembrance, discuss what the color yellow means to you. Share a photo of a yellow object that means something to you (no identity revealing details, please!), or make a collage of meaningful yellow items using images from the internet. Either way you do it, please include at least two sentences on why you have chosen that particular object or objects. Post your musings on the color yellow below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Orange is one of those colors that can mean a lot of different things depending on where you see it. It can feel bright and cheerful, like a summer sunset, but it can also be warm and grounding, like autumn leaves or candlelight. For this week's remembrance, discuss what the color orange means to you. Share a photo of an orange object that means something to you (no identity revealing details, please!), or make a collage of meaningful orange items using images from the internet. Either way you do it, please include at least two sentences on why you have chosen that particular object or objects. Post your musings on the color orange below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Orange foods show up in all kinds of ways, from fresh and fruity to rich and indulgent. Carrots, mangoes, cantaloupe, butternut squash, cheddar cheese, apricots, orange bell peppers, and pumpkin pie are just a few that come to mind. Go here and pick yourself some healthy foods to munch on. Post your jigsaws below (with the pieces shown and max 600x600 pixels) by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Let’s be honest...orange cats are in a league of their own. And I say that as a cat owner. Whether you call them ginger, marmalade, or pure chaos, there is something special about these kitties makes them unforgettable. And here is something cool. Scientists recently discovered that a cat’s orange coloring is linked to missing a specific part of their DNA that is tied to the X chromosome. That is why most orange cats are male! Garfield is one of such unforgettable cats, as pretty much everyone has at least heard of him. Help him out by coloring the page below with an array of colors. Make sure to include orange in some part. Click here! Post your coloring pages below (max 600x600 pixels) by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Over the Rainbow is here, and it is going to add a splash of color to your week. Every week for the next seven! This is a fun activity where each week is themed around one of the colors of the rainbow. We will be starting with red and working our way through orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Every color brings its own energy, mood, and meaning, and we will get to explore them one at a time. Each week, you will have four tasks to complete tied to a color. It might be writing something reflective, making art of something playful, or puzzling your way through an obstacle. There will be twenty-eight tasks offered during this activity, with four being published every week. Each task will be worth 10 rubies, and people who complete all tasks will get an extra 20 rubies. That is 300 rubies in total! Timeline May 12th: Week One (Red) posted May 19th: Week Two (Orange) posted May 26th: Week Three (Yellow) posted June 2nd: Week Four (Green) posted June 9th: Week Five (Blue) posted June 16th: Week Six (Indigo) posted June 23rd: Week Seven (Violet) posted June 30th: Everything due If you have difficulty completing a particular task for accessibility reasons, please reach out, and we can discuss an alternative.

If you have any questions about the activity, you can ask them here or by sending me a private message.

Red might not be the first color you think of when it comes to animals, but once you start looking, you will realize it pops up in some truly fascinating ways. Red in the animal kingdom is often a sign of beauty, warning, camouflage, or attraction. It is a nature’s way of standing out, or sometimes, blending in. We are turning our attention to animals that proudly wear red. You might explore why certain species have red coloring, where they live, or what role that color plays in their survival. Is it to warn predators? Attract mates? Or just natural style? Pick a red animal that catches your interest, whether it is fiery, fuzzy, feathered, or even scaly, and share a little about it. What makes it special? Why do you think red suits it so well? Post your findings below in 80 words or more by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Red has always had a way of turning heads. You have got deep crimson ballgowns sweeping across grand staircases or bright scarlet sneakers on the street. Red in fashion is bold, expressive, and often impossible to ignore. It can be elegant, fierce, romantic, or rebellious. Show at least two outfits featuring the color red that you would use in two very different situations (for example, wedding and participating in a competition). You can do this by describing them in 80 words or more, or by using a dollmaker or some other graphic program. If you decide on the latter, please make sure that the picture is 600x600 pixels maximum. Of course, all other HOL rules need to be obeyed. Make sure to mention what occasion each outfit is for! Post your outfits below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.

Red shows up again and again in fairy tales. Think of Little Red Riding Hood and her bright red cloak, the red rose in Beauty and the Beast, or even the red apple that Snow White bites. Lots of these heroines have to use their cunning and will to survive their ordeals. Solve the puzzle below and find your way through the enchanted maze. Send your solutions to me by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.