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The Secret Garden
In a secluded corner of a large open field, tucked behind a suburban university residence, lives an oasis of thriving vegetables and herbs. It’s hard to find unless you know…
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Party Sandwiches
There is no rational explanation for my obsession with party sandwiches. Small rectangles of the most boring soft, crustless white or whole-wheat bread, layered with chopped egg salad or canned…
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Tiny Creature
I thought it was dead at first. A tiny creature, just a few inches long, dark grey or maybe brown, attached to a larger organ of some kind by a…
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Remembering New School
Last night we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the New School, an alternative program at Dawson College based on principles of humanistic education. At the same time, we paid tribute…
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Smoothie Adventure
Blender There sat the word on my “Things to Get” list for well over a year. As a smoothie-lover, my $40, 14-speed Osterizer just wasn’t cutting it anymore. Barely crumbled…
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Getting Comfortable With Child Themes
When I get excited about something to do with WordPress, my usual inclination is to create a presentation to share my enthusiasm with others. That’s what I did for child…
