The Kon-tiki story has had many iterations. The first instance is the actual journey: Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl crossed the Pacific Ocean in a balsawood raft in 1947, together with five men, to prove that South Americans back in pre-Columbian times could have crossed the ocean and settled on Polynesian islands. Then the documentary of the […]
When The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Real Magic by Emily Croy Barker was proposed in the book club, I was enthusiastic about the topic and intrigued by the description. A woman’s magic and fantasy book that sounded like it would speak to me in some way. Nora, a under-achieving graduate student finds herself wandering lost
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After showing Daughter the 2013 holiday card, she replied You know your mom is a graphic designer when the family holiday card looks like it’s store bought. She meant that as a compliment.
Yesterday, I was scheduled to walk up my hill for exercise but was thwarted by the rain. I have been noticing that I don’t have hard workouts with just walking and yoga. I was too tired after a hike last weekend. My stamina and endurance have waned since being gym-less. I had been ambivalent about
I make THE BEST holiday drink Hot Buttered Rum1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened6 tablespoons packed brown sugar1/4 cup molasses or dark corn syrupRumBoiling Water With a fork, mash the butter, brown sugar and molasses in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed.Place 2 rounded teaspoons of the mixture in a mug. Add 1 ounce of
