If anyone is expecting an apology from me because our raccoon conversation has become a sort of miniseries, allow me to assert, respectfully, that I won’t be offering one. I’ve learned a solid amount of information about these creatures from writing these posts, and I’m hoping you can say the same for yourself if you … More Let’s hear it for raccoons (part four)
When I composed the first post regarding raccoons and their interesting details, I was not under the impression that the topic would remain relevant for three separate posts. However, as it turns out, raccoons are far more interesting than most of us give them credit for, and while I may be isolated in my stance … More Let’s hear it for raccoons (part three)
Raccoons are often at the receiving end of a lot of criticism and hate, but as I stated in yesterday’s post, I consider them to be positively adorable. Are they destructive at times? Yes. Does that warrant hating them? I certainly don’t think so. Raccoons are frequently sighted on our property, and while my dad … More Let’s hear it for raccoons (part two)
While a lot of people tend to turn their noses up at the idea of raccoons, I happen to find them positively adorable, and I always have. They have garnered a poor reputation in the sense that they’re scavengers and will often raid someone’s garbage collection, but we’re all a little destructive from time to … More Let’s hear it for raccoons
When my dear friend, Jheri, loaned me her copy of a book titled Finding Flora, I knew immediately upon reading its synopsis that it would be one I would thoroughly enjoy. I don’t believe I was aware, however, of how much of an impact this text would have on me prior to reading it, and … More Read or rid: ‘Finding Flora’ by Elinor Florence
While I certainly do not consider myself to be a baker by any means, I do have a sincere appreciation for bakers, and for most baked goods as a whole. As much as I would like to envision myself as a productive and domestic woman, baking delights for my husband and myself, I genuinely cannot … More How about some Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake for dessert tonight?
Up until I destroyed my knee playing rugby, I had zero familiarity with the term prehab. I’ve heard of rehab, of course, but prehab is a term that has become rather well-known to me with my injury, and because I had no idea what the hell it involves, I thought I would offer an explanation … More What the heck is prehab, and why is it important?
If you happen to be of European descent, there is a decent probability that you have tried, or at least have heard of, croquettes. In my own words, they’re composed of deep-fried potatoes and shaped into a log of sorts, and sometimes they’re made with a protein, for example, chicken or bacon. Croquettes are positively … More Let’s make croquettes
Goodreads, as fantastic as it is, is not something I started making use of until I joined my book club. I knew it existed, but I never bothered to really investigate it or look into it in detail until my friends in my book club strongly recommended using it. I haven’t looked back ever since, … More Read or rid: ‘Broken Country’ by Clare Leslie Hall
In mine and Blaine’s home, the only lights in existence are pot lights and maybe one lamp, if that. We opted for pot lights to save space, as opposed to installing ceiling fixtures, and because these pot lights are on separate switches throughout the majority of our home, they’re easy to control because we can … More Looking for a subtle night light? Look no further
In yesterday’s post, I wrote about the book that our book club recently discussed and reviewed collectively. The gals in our book club all play on the rugby team I am involved with, meaning I know them well, and they’re dear friends of mine. After we concluded our book club, two of the gals informed … More Cheers to great friends
My dear friend was next in line to nominate a title for our book club’s monthly read, and she opted for one she had read a little while ago and rather enjoyed – Red Rising by Pierce Brown. I had never heard of the book prior to my friend choosing it for our book club … More Read or rid: ‘Red Rising’ by Pierce Brown
I’ve been seeing a decent amount of information circulating as of late in the health realm regarding the link between unresolved trauma and chronic illness. You might consider the two to be entirely separate entities in their essence, and, technically, they are. When trauma of any sort exists in the body for an extended duration … More Yes, unresolved trauma can trigger chronic illness
It seems to me as though just about any woman I speak to as of late, with whom I have a somewhat personal connection, has low iron. I reference the personal connection aspect because I’m not exactly approaching strangers on the street and demanding to know their iron levels. Men can also be low in … More Struggling with low iron? Try this supplement
It’s hard to believe, sometimes, just how long I’ve been blogging for. I couldn’t even pinpoint the exact year I started, but I think it was somewhere around 2015, meaning I have been writing daily posts here via ontheedgeofeverything.com for over ten years. I did take a few days off when I got married, but … More Wanting to start a blog? Read this
When it comes to nuts, I suppose I would consider myself an average consumer in the sense that I enjoy them periodically. I’ve never been a nut fiend, as bad as that sounds, but I know plenty of people who are. If I’m eating nuts, my preference is cashews, but I also enjoy peanuts occasionally, … More Let’s make Pistachio Loaf
My mom and I saw The Odyssey a little while ago, and it is excellent. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it ever since I saw it, and that, to me, speaks volumes about the ways in which this film was executed – properly, and epically. Since seeing The Odyssey, I’ve been wanting … More What’s happened to truly exceptional films?
My sister has been a more-than-loyal iTunes patron for as long as I can remember. Arguably, for as long as smartphones have been in existence, because rather than taking the shitty route and using Limewire to illegally download music and absolutely mutilate our parents’ computer with viruses like me, she opted for the moral choice … More If you use iTunes, read this
I’ve never really considered myself a dessert person. Don’t get me wrong – I love and enjoy sweets and goodies as much as the next person, but growing up, my family didn’t really have dessert in the sense that it was consumed immediately following dinner. Rather, in true European fashion (both of my parents have … More How about a Mocha Peanut Butter Pie for dessert tonight?
Unless you’re the absolute definition of a hermit, you have likely caught wind of the fact that the film of the year, arguably, is playing in theatres. The Odyssey is making all sorts of waves in the movie realm, and for good reason – it’s an incredible flick. My mom and I went to the … More Do yourself a favour and go and see ‘The Odyssey’
While I certainly don’t expect everyone to have an insect epiphany like I described in yesterday’s post, allow me to say that if you, like me, are not a tremendous fan of bugs, it wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world to try to force your acceptance of them. We live in a world … More Check out these curious facts about spiders (part two)
Spiders and I, for the vast majority of my existence, are not what I would consider friends. They creep me the fuck out, and I’ve never really experienced a tremendous urge to get to know them on a deeper level. The less of them I encounter, the better, and I know a lot of people … More Check out these curious facts about spiders
If you use Netflix to any extent, you might be familiar with a television series titled Outlast. The first version of it came out quite a while ago, and I can remember watching it with Blaine; we enjoyed it, but I wouldn’t say it was our favourite show that we have ever seen for reasons … More Are you a fan of ‘Outlast’?
As it turns out, however, there is one small trick we can try to alleviate the tremendous load existing inside our domes, and it is incredibly simple in its essence – writing our thoughts down on paper can be a game-changer when dealing with a shrieking brain. Check out the following information regarding the benefits … More Brain feeling overloaded? Try writing down your thoughts
Strong intuition is, in my own humble opinion, a rare and incredibly valuable skill to possess. Without sounding like an arrogant fuck, allow me to state that I feel as though I have a decent amount of intuition, and it has been of tremendous aid to me on several occasions in life. If you’re unsure … More The power of intuition
I’ve made mention of the fact that my preferred genre of books to read is fiction, but in the last couple of years, I’ve developed a sincere appreciation for historical fiction. I can thank Kristin Hannah for this, seeing as the first historical fiction text I ever read was The Nightingale, and if you haven’t … More Read or rid: ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ by Anthony Doerr
Anyone who possesses long hair can attest to the fact that designating efficient hairstyles when it is hotter than hell outside is not the simplest task. The main goal is to get the hair off of one’s neck, and/or out of their face, but aside from a top knot or a messy bun, long-haired folks … More What is your go-to summer hairstyle?
If there is one cleaning task I despise drastically more than others, it’s dusting. Dusting, to me, is positively infuriating in the sense that you could quite literally dust your home on a daily basis, and still find remnants of the shit. It’s never-ending, and dust can honestly just piss off, if I’m being entirely … More Struggling to clean your baseboards? Read this
Upon finally meeting with a surgeon regarding my destroyed knee, I’ve learned that I have completely severed my Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and require ACL reconstructive surgery. I’ve been in denial up until this point about needing surgery, but I can’t say I’m terribly surprised, given the extent of the damage that I’ve done to … More Here’s what you need to know about ACL reconstruction
When it comes to salad, Caesar reigns supreme, and I will happily die on this hill. One of the main reasons Caesar salad stands above all others is arguably because of its components; while a salad, you can’t really go wrong with creamy, garlic dressing, croutons and bacon bits. Is it the healthiest salad out … More How about a BLT Caesar Pasta Salad for dinner tonight?
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