Marcus Aurelius was one of the most respected Roman Emperors ruling from 161-180 AD. He was born into a prominent wealthy family and had the opportunity of a good education.
Do you eat? If you do, you have to care about our soil, the most valuable resource we have.
Transitions are a normal part of life. We are always going through some kind of transition.
Back in university, I took a random fashion history course (which turned out to be about a lot more than just fashion).
While the message still does not resonate with all of us, more and more people are beginning to grow food close to home.
“Beer is proof that God exists and wants us to be happy”. You may have heard that cheeky quotation attributed to Benjamin Franklin, but it isn’t quite accurate.
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me” is an age old saying that is proving to be incorrect. The more apt saying would be the one coined in 1839 by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton, “the pen is mightier than the sword.”
Since we live close to the growing edge of housing development on the south side of Steinbach, I go dumpster diving sometimes.
If you consider for a moment why you choose to live where you do, it’s likely because of the opportunities you expect: to live in health and security, to make a good living, and to spend time with family and friends.
Since getting my own wool spun into yarn several years ago, I have experimented with natural dyes from local materials.
