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Estimated reading time: 4 minutes If you’re into bushcraft, survival, or primitive fire-marking, you’ve probably heard of char cloth. If not, you should know it’s one of the best materials for catching a spark and starting a fire. It’s made by heating cotton in a low-oxygen environment until it carbonizes. The result is a blackened…
A quick heads-up before we get into it: This one touches on body image, weight, and food guilt. If that’s a sensitive spot for you right now, please read gently—or skip it altogether if that’s what you need. No pressure, ever. Yesterday, I sat next to a woman in a café. As I placed my…
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It feels like forever ago but the sweet taste of every spice and herb lingers on my taste buds when I think about Bali. Not only is southeast asia one of my favourite places in the world, it is where I grew up so returning to the familiar smells and bustling streets always brings back…
Some posts on this site contain affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these links, I may earn a small commission. Read the full disclosure policy here. So you’ve booked that dream river cruise to Europe. You’ve chosen your state room, purchased flights, and have already been daydreaming about the…
About The Painting : 45 This painting is inspired by the occasion of the artist turning 45 years young. The artist’s name “Naina”, means “eyes’ in the Hindi language, which is the primary language of her home country. As a child, even through college, the most-doodled artefact on her notebooks used to be a human…
The Oakland Athletics are considering building a new stadium in Oakland. Where it will go depends on how it is financed and how folks will get to the stadium. Let’s look at access. Sporting events are big events that draw people from an entire region. That means a new A’s stadium needs to provide access…
It takes more than just putting a smile on your face. Society places too much focus on being happy, rather the meaning of being happy. When a friend looks sad, we automatically ask “what’s wrong?”. Being happiness has become a natural part of our learned behaviour. So much so that a lot of us do…
It’s every vegetable gardener’s dream to grow deliciously plump tomatoes. More than three years ago, I embarked on my tomato quest. As I realized later on, it’s not as easy as it looked on that online tutorial. My first few attempts were a miserable failure. Over the next several months, I honed my gardening skills until…
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There are so many luxury sunscreens, sun creams and lotions and potions to choose from. Here are some of my absolute favourites. For some, sunscreen is just about going through the motions. Pick something from a retail shelf, ensure it has the right SPF protection and off you go. For others (myself included), picking the…
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Have you ever been with a friend or family member who decides to “go off” on you suddenly, leaving you dazed, angry and feeling victimized? Or perhaps you have a friend who always shows up as a drama king or queen, drags you into their BS and leaves you sapped of all your energy. Maybe you’ve…
