I consider being born and bred on a farm to be an absolute blessing in many different ways, but having an awareness of threats and a knowledge of safety is one of the biggest perks, in my humble opinion. From a very young age, caution was instilled in me in the context of being attentive … More Protect yourselves, ladies
Our family farming operation has tremendously benefited from the help and assistance of our seasonal migrant workers for as long as I can possibly recall. One of our workers was employed on our farm before I even existed, and I view all of them as family. They are incredible people, and we would not be … More This is your sign to make tomatillo salsa
Allow me to begin this post by asserting that I am not a medical professional whatsoever. I’m not here to tell anyone what to do with their own body and/or health, and I certainly don’t wish to share false information with anyone on the matter of health, seeing as it is a rather significant concept … More Trying to dodge cold and flu season? Get yourself some oregano oil
Anyone who has the (debatable) privilege of knowing me on a personal level is well aware of my love for both onions and pasta. Any dish that combines both of these things is a guaranteed hit in the opinion of my tastebuds, and I know I am not isolated in these preferences – onions and … More How about some One-Pot French Onion Pasta for dinner tonight?
As I sat down to compose the third installment in this winterization of your home series, I did consider the possibility of people reading these posts and deeming this knowledge to be common sense. If this is the case, I applaud you for being well-versed in this information, but I figure there has to be … More Is your house ready for winter? (part three)
Yesterday’s post offered some important information regarding how to go about preparing your home for the approaching Winter months. I stated yesterday that if you happen to reside in a climate that is warm year-round, this information won’t be terribly applicable to you and your living situation. However, it doesn’t hurt to educate ourselves about … More Is your house ready for winter? (part two)
This post will not be applicable to everyone who reads it, but for those of us who live in a climate where Winter is very much a thing, I figure these posts will be helpful in terms of preparing your humble abode for the approaching frigid weather. Obviously, if you live in a climate that … More Is your house ready for winter? (part one)
I’ve made mention of the fact that joining a book club has significantly broadened my reading choices and genre preferences, and I am not mad about it by any means. For years, I essentially only read fantasy, and when some of my closest friends introduced me to Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, I haven’t looked back … More Read or rid: ‘When the World Fell Silent’ by Donna Jones Alward
I have been with my husband for roughly 13 years – we have been married for four, and together for 13. When my husband informed me a few months ago that he couldn’t recall the last time he had his eyes checked out, I deemed it more than necessary that he make an appointment sooner … More Here’s your reminder to go get your eyes checked
As useless as doomscrolling Instagram reels can be, every now and then, the practice does seem to pay off by unveiling some genuinely useful information you arguably would not have been familiar with otherwise. I recently had such an experience, and I would like to share my findings with all of you, because they’re rather … More Have you heard of ‘Be My Eyes’?
One goal that has been present in my life for quite a long while now is to, one day, write a book. Plenty of people have this same goal, and while I’m sure there are people out there who claim they desire to do so but don’t actually plan to commit to the idea, I … More Trying to write a book? Read this first
I’ll begin this post by stating that I had high hopes for Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck after reading The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden, and was left feeling rather disappointed upon the completion of Of Mice and Men because of how thoroughly I enjoyed the other two. Out of all … More Read or rid: ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck
While I am not a tremendous fan of pumpkin in any sense of the word, I do acknowledge that Fall is here, and with it comes an uptick in cooking and baking with this particular type of squash. I suppose I should assert that I absolutely appreciate pumpkins in a carving sense, but that’s about … More Pumpkin … penne?
I know, I know. Five days of one consecutive topic is a wee bit redundant, but after today, we will chat about something else. I figure at least the material I am sharing is educational, even if it is repetitive, and, honestly, there are far worse subjects to beat senselessly. I’ve genuinely gained some interesting … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part five)
As much as I would enjoy extending the topic of random facts from history across as many as ten different posts, I will digress. I don’t want to confuse anyone or give the impression that my blog is becoming one that solely discusses history, although that really wouldn’t be such a terrible thing. While I … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part three)
I stated that my having ADHD is likely the reason behind my questionably odd fascination with random facts of any sort in yesterday’s post, and I stand by that assertion. Upon further thought about what inspired me to share some random facts from history, specifically, I do think some of the credit is owed to … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part two)
I’m not entirely sure whether or not having ADHD is the culprit behind my bizarre fascination with random facts, but here we are, and I’m not upset about it. I figure it’s at least beneficial to read about educational facts, regardless of the subject matter, and my random-ass thought process has paid off in this … More Let’s read some random facts from history
I really don’t mind cleaning, but there are certainly times when I can’t help but contemplate that the time required to maintain a clean home could be put to better use. That is not to suggest that cleaning isn’t important, because it certainly is, and seeing as I was raised by a Dutch mother, my … More Read this to make cleaning easier
If you happen to reside in Southern Ontario, you may have noticed that the weather has taken a colder turn as of late, allowing many of us to anticipate the arrival of Fall. I love and enjoy Summer as much as the next person, but Fall has always been my favourite season, and I’m not … More Let’s make Lasagna Soup
It is possible that upon reading the title of today’s post, you internally questioned whether or not Olga of Kiev is interesting enough to read about that her antics required three separate posts. I wouldn’t blame you or judge you for thinking this, but allow me to assert that if you have been following along … More Are you familiar with Olga of Kiev? (part three)
In the context of the most epic badasses in history, I have to say that Olga of Kiev absolutely meets all of the criteria, and then some. I suppose, in a moral sense, I shouldn’t promote or approve of her actions, but at the same time, women throughout Medieval history were deeply oppressed, and I … More Are you familiar with Olga of Kiev? (part two)
On the way home from seeing The Uprising with my mom, she and I were conversing about how positively awful the Dark Ages were. I said to her that I would argue, if ever given the academic opportunity, that the Dark Ages were, no pun intended, one of the darkest points in human history, and … More Are you familiar with Olga of Kiev? (part one)
A few months ago, I came across a trailer for a movie via my Instagram feed. The trailer was for a movie titled The Uprising, and because Andrew Garfield is the lead and I love him, I watched it and immediately told my mom about it because I knew she would be interested in seeing … More ‘The Uprising’ is good, but it could have been better
While the sensation of being stuck in a rut is one that tends to be rather miserable and bleak, I would suggest trying to find comfort in knowing that you are certainly not alone in your feelings. I could argue that there are phases of life during which avoiding the idea of being stuck in … More Stuck in a rut? Read this
I feel as though my reading preferences have become notoriously predictable here on my blog thanks to my Read or Rid series. If you haven’t figured it out yet, my reading genre preferences tend to be fantasy, historical fiction and, as of late, classics. I’ve always stated that I would like to read more literary … More Read or rid: ‘Brave New World’ by Aldous Huxley
As we wrap up our series regarding unkillable plants, within reason, allow me to stipulate that if, after attempting to nourish one of the plant varieties mentioned in these posts you’re still not having much luck, there is no shame in owning fake plants. I say this because our entire home is furnished with fake … More Black thumb instead of green? Read this (part four)
Writing posts about which houseplants are borderline impossible to kill has been nothing short of a pleasant experience, and I hope you feel the same. I’ve broadened my arsenal of plant knowledge, and I’ve gained a thorough understanding of which ones to seek out if I’m feeling brave and am wishing to, once again, raise … More Black thumb instead of green? Read this (part three)
There is hope for those of us who consider ourselves to possess black thumbs as opposed to the traditional green ones, as it turns out. I have never been great with houseplants, and because I figure there are plenty of other people in the world who, like me, unintentionally murder plants (I sincerely hope so, … More Black thumb instead of green? Read this (part two)
I always joke that despite my mom having one of the most prominent green thumbs when it comes to plants, I happen to possess a black thumb, meaning I tend to kill just about every houseplant I’ve attempted to nurture. By no means am I intentionally killing plants; rather, I tend to do the opposite … More Black thumb instead of green? Read this (part one)
Yesterday’s post served as a sort of introduction to the topic of how hypermobility can affect breathing, and today’s post will be an extension of this conversation. I didn’t want to overwhelm anyone by providing too much information in a single post, which is how I navigate the length of most of my entries. So, … More Struggling to get a full, deep breath? Read this (part two)
