Whenever I do a mental regroup in an attempt to determine which animals I’ve already covered in posts, and successfully come up with an animal I haven’t written about yet, I’m almost always surprised I didn’t think of said animal in question sooner. In today’s case, it’s turtles; I love turtles, as most folks do, … More Let’s take a moment to talk about turtles
Please don’t be too hard on yourself if you were not aware that ‘This or That’ is a game typically played between a group of at least two people. If anything, I’m inclined to believe playing the game with only two people would be the best way to do so, but you could play with … More This or that?
I know for certain I’ve covered this topic in at least one post so far, but given the vastness of song lyrics, and additionally, all songs in existence, I think the conversation pertaining to truly stunning lyrics that double as poetry deserves more than one post. I’m a sucker for anything well-written, and lyrics are … More Finding poetry in song
I love me a solid comedy movie, as most people do. Laughing is always a joyous experience, and it can bring out the best in just about anybody, so it makes sense why so many of us enjoy watching the comedy genre. The issue with comedy movies as of late, however, is that most of … More If you need a laugh, watch ‘The Out-Laws’
Today is a joyous day – I should probably stipulate that I wrote this post on January 12, so we are speaking in past tense, because the 12 of January just happens to be the day my big sister, Danielle, was born. Danielle has never been overly keen on making a big fuss about her … More Don’t be so quick to dismiss a birthday
War movies are a genre of film that I absolutely admire and appreciate, but tend to avoid for the most part. My reasoning for avoiding them is understandable, in a sense; oftentimes, war movies are incredibly sad as they depict the harsh realities of battle and what soldiers experience. That isn’t to say that we … More Have you seen ‘Devotion’?
Whenever I hear the term ‘cowboy beans,’ I can’t help but chuckle a little bit. I’m not certain, but given my background in agriculture, I think the use of the word cowboy is intended to signify that the dish in question is hearty, filling and sustaining – cowboys need to eat well in order to … More Let’s make some hearty Cowboy Beans
I debated whether or not to allocate just one post to the topic of Ireland and its history, but I don’t necessarily think that would do Ireland justice. Visiting Ireland someday has been on my and my sister’s bucket list for quite some time, and we agreed that if either of us ever comes into … More How much do you know about Ireland? (part two)
For most of my life, I was blissfully unaware of the fact that I have Irish roots. My mom’s father was from Belgium and her mother was from Holland, and both of my dad’s parents are from Hungary. A couple of years ago, my mom, sister and I got my dad a DNA ancestry kit … More How much do you know about Ireland?
Claw clips have been around for a while now, but as of late, they seem to be gaining popularity. I can remember my mom always wearing her hair in a claw clip when I was a wee gal, and we’re talking 20 years ago, roughly. It almost seemed as though, for a while there, claw … More Looking for a sturdy claw clip? Look no further
Never did I think I would come across a food establishment on Christmas day to review, but I suppose stranger things have happened. Backtracking a little bit, but this past Christmas, Blaine and I found ourselves in a bit of a pickle. We were visiting Blaine’s parents and left later than we anticipated, and because … More Have you tried Tahini’s in Brantford?
If reactivity is something you struggle with, you, my friend, are in the right place. I, too, am a highly reactive person, and while it something I have been working at to improve and alleviate, progress takes time, and there is always room for improvement in my own case. I don’t know the reason I … More Retreat, then react
When I tell you that I am a creature of habit when it comes to what I eat in a given day, I ain’t lying. Granted, I’m a creature of habit with just about anything in my life, and because I do love me a structured routine, what I eat for lunch and dinner doesn’t … More Let’s make grilled cheese
Wasting time is not exactly something most of us strive to achieve. Nowadays, most people would probably relate to the idea that they can’t get enough accomplished in a given day no matter how hard they try, therefore the act of deliberately wasting time isn’t one, I imagine, that is heavily sought after. Unfortunately, though, … More The enticing cycle of wasting time
I am blessed in the sense I am not someone who often deals with dry, cracked skin. My hands tend to dry out once the cold weather hits, as do my lips, but after some exfoliation and moisturization, neither cause me any excessive trouble. With my hands occasionally getting on the crispy side, I do … More Dry skin? Try Moroccanoil
Anyone who identifies as a cat person has likely heard about the reputation orange cats have earned for themselves. They’re absolutely nuts in the best way possible, and while all cats are rather curious, interesting creatures, orange cats seemingly take these characteristics to an entirely new level, right out of the atmosphere itself. My family … More Orange cats: In a league of their own
I don’t recall ever writing a post that simultaneously serves as a cry for help, but there is a first for everything, I suppose. A cry for help is a dramatic way of wording seeking suggestions and advice, but a strong hook in writing typically is not frowned upon. I am 28 and still have … More If you have clear skin, please read this
For anyone who read the title of today’s post and thought to themselves: chicken parmesan is already wonderful, why does it require an upgrade? – fair enough, honestly. Chicken parmesan is considered to be a comfort food dish for good reason, and to be completely candid, I don’t necessarily think it needs anything more added … More Here’s how to upgrade your chicken parmesan
I’m relatively sure that I have already written a post discussing large water bottles, but because it was a while ago and I’ve since updated my hydration mechanism, I figure we can revisit the topic once again. If I remember correctly, and if I did already write a post discussing a particular water bottle I … More Looking for a large water bottle? Look no further
Blaine and I are both rather ill currently with this awful bug that seems to be taking out entire households in a single sweep. Blaine started feeling rough on Christmas Day, and myself a few days after him; we are both ridden with the plague, and it hasn’t exactly been pleasant, to say the least. … More Skunk sprayed your dog? Read this
I hope the title of this post doesn’t deter anyone from reading. The reason I say this is because yearly recap social media posts are already, and arguably will continue to come out of the woodwork over these next few days, and while there is nothing wrong with sharing the highlights of your own year, … More What are your 2023 highlights?
I mentioned in a post a couple of days ago that for Blaine’s family Christmas gathering, one of the items I was asked to contribute was a dessert of some sort. I wasn’t entirely sure what dessert specifically I was going to bring, but I did manage to narrow it down to cookies of some … More Here’s how to make some s’mores cookies
One of the several long-term side effects I deal with courtesy of having Lyme disease is tremendous neck tension. I have tension in my shoulders and upper back as well, but my neck takes the cake. I honestly crack my neck roughly 10 times a day (ask Blaine if you don’t believe me), and the … More Stiff neck? Read this
If you’re reading this post, then I have to assert that congratulations are in order; you have officially survived Christmas 2023. Well, at least, for the most part, hopefully. Perhaps some of you are still wrapping up the festivities with some gatherings after the fact. Today is December 26, more commonly known as Boxing Day. … More Boxing Day: Know your history
In the slim chance you’ve been living under a rock and missed it, today is Christmas Day. I’m not sure how you’re spending today, but I hope it is with people you love in a safe and welcoming space. I always enjoy Christmas Day, and the main reason I do is because of the traditions … More Merry Christmas
The past few weeks have not been the best for my family. My dad caught a cold about a month ago now; in the beginning, he thought it was a mere head cold as he mainly had congestion and fatigue as symptoms. He was under the impression he was getting better, then my mom caught … More Have a cold? Read this
The Holiday season, sadly, is something that a lot of us associate with stress and anxiety. This association does not apply to everyone; rather, there are people who find this time of year purely magical, and for those people, I am happy on their behalf. I enjoy the Christmas season, but it is a time … More Being mindful during the Holidays
About a year-and-a-half ago now, I decided that I wanted to learn how to speak Spanish. My family and I know a little bit of Spanish because of our migrant workers; over the years, they have taught us a few phrases and words, but none of us are anywhere near fluent. One of our workers, … More The reality of learning a new language
I mentioned at the conclusion of yesterday’s post that today’s would address the same subject matter, and seeing as I am not a spontaneous person nor do I treat my blog with spontaneity, today’s post will be a continuation of the topic of Christmas and interesting information pertaining to it. I’ll admit I was a … More How much do you know about Christmas? (part two)
Given the time of year, I thought it would be appropriate to dedicate a number of posts to Christmas and all things Christmastime. It is a day many of us partake in celebrations for, and whether it be spent with friends, family or both, it is a wonderful opportunity to come together and spend time … More How much do you know about Christmas?
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