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Monthly Archives: November 2010
On The Eve Of Veganism(ish)
I’ll admit, I’m nervous, yet resolute this is the right choice in this season. I’m certainly ending my carnivorous days with a bang, tonight’s dinner included roast chicken albeit with avocado, cauliflower and cut up papaya, lunch was all together … Continue reading
Richard Armitage At The Book Shop
Photo Credit Late Sunday night I needed a bit of head space, I decided the only place to get a mental reprieve was the local book shop. I wrapped my long blonde curls up in a bun, put on my favourite pink glasses, curled … Continue reading
December Goals – Veganism (ish)
Such high hopes for November but for a variety of reasons NONE of my goals were met. Let’s just say a long commute to work + a few personal things + poor internet access + an arduous apartment search = little … Continue reading
Posted in Ethical Consumption, Frugal Food
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Easy Peasy Cheesy Biscuits
This is perhaps the simplest recipe! I find these are great to have on hand to enjoy with soups and stews,use for lunch with pieces of cheese and fruit and serve when company comes knocking! Okay, all you need are … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
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Be Kind
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” Plato
Posted in Being Gentle and Kind, Quotes
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Vegetarian/Vegan Easy Brown Lentil Chili
This is such an easy dish which freezes well and is perfect for a quick meal after a long day or a warm weekend lunch! Eat with fresh homemade bread or rolls and a salad (I often serve with garlic … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
What I Love About England Wednesdays
PERIOD DRAMAS! They teach us our history, exercise our brains, unearth historical social and justice issues which still plague modern society [when will we learn!], allow us to hear discourse all together too absent from our daily lives, demonstrate triumph over adversity, kindness … Continue reading
Frugal Trenches In The Year 2000
Today after successfully chairing a meeting (phew!) I turned on the radio and heard this song, a song from the year 2000, my favourite song for many many years which I had completely forgotten about (Matchbox 20 aren’t really played … Continue reading
Ten Ways We Misunderstand Children
Ten Ways We Misunderstand Children by Jan Hunt, M.Sc. We expect children to be able to do things before they are ready. We become angry when a child fails to meet our needs. We mistrust the child’s motives. We don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Being Gentle and Kind, Family Life
