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Quote, Unquote
“It’s your life — but only if you make it so. The standards by which you live must be your own standards, your own values, your own convictions in regard to what is right and wrong, what is true and false, what is important and what is trivial. When you adopt the standards and the […]
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Storm Update
And, of course, it’s still snowing. Last night’s accumulation has left the privacy hedge between our building and the YWCA at the back of us, laden with heavy wet snow. And the build up in the corner by the wall is now somewhere round 12 feet deep! If you look at the photos I posted […]
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‘Twas a Snowy Night …
It’s weird how the snow looks so beautiful at night, despite the howling winds, and freezing temperatures …
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Chicken Cacciatore
This is my adaptation of a fairly standard cacciatore recipe. And what makes it so easy is it’s a one pan meal that can be done on the stove top fairly simply. INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp oil 1 chicken breast, cubed 1 onion, sliced 4-6oz sliced mushrooms 80ml red wine ½ cup orzo 1 tsp oregano […]
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Life After Death
Surviving the loss of my parents. Surviving a loved one’s death can only be personal and subjective. We all react differently, we all perceive differently, we all emote differently. Some feel the loss more keenly than others, some not so much. But one thing you can be sure of is, the loss of a loved […]