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A Place by the Low Sun
One clear winter morning, not long after we moved to a small town in Canada, I noticed how low the sun hung in the sky. It wasn’t anything unusual in this part of the world, but to my southerner’s eyes, accustomed to vigorous sunshine even in winter, it looked odd, the light it projected somewhat [...]
My Experimental Homemade Apple Cider (Vinegar?)
It all started a few weeks back when I got interested in making apple cider vinegar at home, using apple scraps, and following a recipe from the internet.I decided to tweak the recipe my way, skipping the sugar suggested in the guidelines in favor of a two-ingredient cider containing only apples and water. I based [...]
Waltzing with the Recycling Bin on the Driveway
This is a tale of courage and bravery; of one woman versus the elements. It’s also a story of bonding and fellowship between a person and an inanimate object.The place: our front yard. The time: bin collection morning. The challenge: roll the recycling bin to the edge of the road. To this I shall add [...]
1-minute-prep Frozen Yogurt with Blueberries (no added sugar)
Our dessert today is light and refreshing and contains only two ingredients: frozen blueberries and yogurt (or kefir). If you have homemade yogurt or kefir on hand, this is a great opportunity to use it. There’s no need to freeze this treat after preps. The frozen fruit will freeze the yogurt/kefir after a few minutes. Sweetened by: [...]
Homemade Halva Spread in 1 Minute
Halva, a common dessert around the Middle East, is made from tahini (a paste of ground sesame seeds). Today we’ll be making a halva spread which can be enjoyed as a dessert all on its own. If you use an unopened jar of tahini, you may want to mix the tahini in the jar prior to using [...]
Counting my Blessings in the Pharmacy
The other day I went to the local pharmacy to get some soap bars and mascara. On the way to checkout I picked a birthday card for a friend, and the newspaper. Just then I was greeted by an acquaintance of mine who peered into my cart and made a comment that stayed with me [...]
The Power of a Role Model
Think of someone who truly inspires you; someone you would like to emulate in some way: a family member, a colleague, an acquaintance, a fictional character, a celebrity, or even someone you’ve never met in person but only heard about.There must be something about that individual that you find impressive. What is it? A certain [...]
The Last Straw
It was the last straw; I’d had enough. On the face of it, it wasn’t a big deal, but it was a big deal for me. I had put my soul into that project. And again, there was no sign of appreciation. It wasn’t just any project, either. It was a one-person project which I had willingly [...]
Homemade Marzipan Spread in 1 Minute
This homemade marzipan is so good, I can just gobble it up by the spoonful. As opposed to commercial snow-white marzipans, ours is brown. That’s because the main ingredient here is almond butter which is made of crushed almonds. If you use an unopened jar of almond butter, you may want to mix the almond butter prior [...]
An Unusual Pet Story
Our latest visit to the pet store was supposed to go like this: we’d go in, pet the bunnies, admire the hamsters, adore the Guinea pigs, and then just leave. Simple right? Very, very simple. Now, one may wonder, why wouldn’t we want to buy anything at the pet store, actually? Well, that’s because we already have [...]
