Tag: discover
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Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year
It’s Chinese New Year or as some Asians say, “Lunar New Year.” It’s always tricky to know how to refer to this holiday, so that we don’t offend someone. Years ago, I had a Vietnamese hair dresser. She corrected me, she said that it’s the “Lunar New Year” celebration. Her reasoning was that all Asians…
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Writing – A bonsai tree beckons…
Writers are always asked where they come up with their story ideas. As if a writer/author has an inside track to a magical place where they secretly go when no one is looking. These people want the golden key to this magical place, so they can be creative too! In life, I do feel that…
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Writing…How to dig deep!
I’m working on some Children’s books. Sometimes I am inspired, other times I procrastinate. Why? Good question. I think it’s because I’m not forcing the ideas, instead hoping for the light bulb moment. As we know, that could take a while. When I get in these slow moods, where the light bulb is not coming…
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Health – Getting Protein In…
Recently, I was swapping breakfast ideas with my daughter. I told her I was bored with greek yogurt. She asked me if I liked cottage cheese. Yes, I do. Cottage cheese is high in protein, she mentioned that she’s been doing this lately… Toast, cottage cheese and some jam on top. My first thought was…
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The Adventurists – Rickshaw Runs
It’s 2024, who is up for an adventure challenge. I just came across a website, “The Adventurists.” Have you ridden in a Rickshaw? Did you know they have Rickshaw challenges in India, Sri Lanka, Himalaya and more?  You can view these challenges on The Adventurists website. Going into the weekend, I leave you with this…
Spark of Inspiration 