Humans have always relied on food for survival and historians have studied the dietary habits of older civilizations for years. Through their research, they have looked at how food influences culture, global events, trade, social systems, and health. Fascinating stuff. Just look at your life. What type of meal do you have at Christmas? Ostara?Continue reading “A Mayan Dining Experience”
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Birds of a Feather?
Imagine the sounds of a car starting on a cold winter day in Saskatchewan. It starts with a soft rumerumerumerume. Then it gets a bit louder. Grugrugrugru. And then finally, a full varoom varoom belts out as the engine springs to life. If you’re lucky. Well, here in Merida, where it is 34 °F today,Continue reading “Birds of a Feather?”
Is Bad Bunny the beginning?
I had just closed my eyes and felt the sweet release of sleep. Raaaaa! I was awakened by the sound of music. Was it Alexa? Was it the neighbours? What the heck? I got up and staggered around the house looking for the source. Then, I realized it was coming from outside. The sweet soundContinue reading “Is Bad Bunny the beginning?”
A Pebble in the Pocket
Sigh. I really don’t want to leave. It feels like there’s so much more to accomplish and experience here. Perhaps I can find a way to stay, even just a little longer. No, it’s time for you to go. You’ve done your thing and now you must go. Just take one last look around andContinue reading “A Pebble in the Pocket”
Create Your Narrative
Last month, I re-triggered a back injury. I couldn’t stand straight. I couldn’t walk. It was nasty. It stopped me in my tracks. I had to cancel several activities that I had been looking forward to. I cried a lot. I questioned my mobility and my future. Then I caved and went to a physiotherapist.Continue reading “Create Your Narrative”
Algorithms & Aging
Funny how you look at one post about something, and then, thanks to the famous (infamous?) algorithm, your news feed is overrun with reels about bulldogs, crochet stitches, and rituals. Or aging. Where the heck did that come from? I am aging. I sure don’t need to read about it during my mindless daily scrolling.Continue reading “Algorithms & Aging”
The Ultimate Betrayal
I am feeling betrayed. Betrayed by Mother Nature. You see, I’m sitting outside, enjoying my lunch and feeling the heat of the sun fanned by a gentle breeze. Suddenly, I realize that breeze is cool, and it is from the North. And most importantly, it is not so gentle. In fact, it is creating aContinue reading “The Ultimate Betrayal”
How Random is That?
My head is spinning! What should I order? When should I play? Where should I go? There are so many choices in life, so many decisions to make. So many reasons to second-guess those decisions. When did it get so complicated? Sure, my decisions are not life-changing. They won’t change history, and they won’t startContinue reading “How Random is That?”
Beautiful Backyard Birds
Lately the algorithm has been feeding me memes about aging and birdwatching. You know, the ones that say, “When you reach that age when you realize you enjoy birdwatching,” or “One day you’re young and fun. The next day you’re taking videos of the birds at your bird feeder.” Or my personal favourite, “As youContinue reading “Beautiful Backyard Birds”
How random is your kind of kindness?
You learn something new every day. And today I learned that Feb. 17 was Random Acts of Kindness Day. I missed that one. There are a lot of special days to remember, right? If you also missed it, don’t fret. You can make up for it on Nov. 13, which is World Kindness Day. DidContinue reading “How random is your kind of kindness?”
Wanderings Art 