“To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived – that is to have succeeded” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Simple Zero Waste Travel Carry-On Kit Traveling shouldn’t require you to add more carbon footprints. Zero waste travel saves Mama Globe and adds the jingle to our pockets. How can you go wrong? If you’ve been meaning to dip your toes in the world of zero waste travel, I’ve come up with a simple zero waste travel carry-on kit. Remember we want to use what we have…
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FutureLearn : Introduction to Dutch
Alle beetjes helpen – Nederlandstalige spreekwoorden Every little helps – Dutch proverb If you’ve been looking to get your feet wet in the Dutch language, the Introduction to Dutch course on FutureLearn might help. The beginners’ course by the University of Groningen goes fast in three weeks total and covers the basics such as greetings, talking about life, and work. There are short writing exercises throughout the course which helps with vocabulary. Although you can go at your own pace, the course is only available two weeks after the end course date. Afterward, you will need to pay to access the course, which will also grant the learner a certification of…
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Humble Meals: Gazpacho Andaluz
“En España podrá faltar el pan, pero el ingenio y el buen humor no se acaban” ― Ramón del Valle-Inclán It’s been quite hot in our neck of the woods, and when our A/C went out a few days ago this soup SAVED me!! I was poking around to get a good gazpacho Andaluz recipe, so after trial and error I came up with my own. Mine has more garlic, because why not? Also, no matter what any recipe says, BREAD IS NOT OPTIONAL. Now that I’ve got that out of the way. Let’s get started. How to Make Gazpacho Andaluz From start to finish (and with a good blender…
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Backyard Adventures: Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium (Minor League Baseball)
“If my uniform doesn’t get dirty, I haven’t done anything in the baseball game.” – Rickey Henderson I love baseball, but sometimes having to drive an hour or two to get to the nearest baseball diamond is not what I’m trying to do after a long week. Approximately 6 miles away from our SoCal home is the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium: Home of the Lake Elsinore Storm, a San Diego Padres Class A Advanced Affiliate. I wanted to check off another thing off my bucket list and truthfully did not know why I had not done it sooner. While the gameplay is slower in pace and the stadium more intimate,…
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Announcement on Affiliate Links : Support Small Business Instead
“Money often costs too much.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Hello everyone! Over the last few weeks I have been slowly removing any type of affiliate links from this website for personal reasons. Under the Aspiring Polyglot section, you will find a list of all the resources (that’s apps, websites, and BOOKS!) I’ve used to learn (and continue learning) languages. Rather than using A—-n, I suggest that you go to a local bookstore, thrift shop, or online retailers such as Half Price Books or ThriftBooks. I’m not being paid to promote either of these stores, just passing the good word along. If you would like to support the blog, you can…
