Don’t let your ice cream melt
Isn’t this the truth? Let’s all put our attention on our blessings, on what we have and not on what we don’t. Nothing increases the impact and delight of an experience than being fully present within it. Let’s not let distraction or comparison steal our joy. Deal?
Every Brilliant Thing
I am in love with Every Brilliant Thing, have watched it twice, and am about to start a third.
Healthy Weight – Beyond the Number
Healthy weight has nothing to do with the number on the scale or the size of your body. It has everything to do with your strength, stamina, and energy.
Fair Trade Chocolate – why should I pay more?
In the comfort of our homes or at our favourite restaurant, most us frequently enjoy chocolate in some form or another. Perhaps it’s a creamy bowl of chocolate ice cream, a gooey brownie fresh from the oven, or a cup of hot cocoa. Nestled among the cushions on the sofa or sitting around the table with friends, we don’t really consider how the chocolate got to our plate, except via the kitchen. Many of you remember the disaster last year ago when the garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed and 112 workers were killed.…
Vanilla Cupcakes
A super easy, quick and light cupcake. Serves 12, or makes one 9″ round layer cake. 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp milk (preferably not skim) 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 pinch salt 6 tbsp butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cupcake tin with large paper liners. In a small bowl, combine the milk and vinegar, stir and let sit to curdle. In a medium bowl, combine the…
Love is spelled T-I-M-E
Being present, truly in the moment with those we love is the greatest gift we can give.
The greatest use of life is love.
The greatest use of life is love. The greatest expression of love is time. The greatest time to love is now. – Rick Warren –
Lunar New Year, Hong Kong
Spending Lunar New Year in Hong Kong is an outstanding experience. The dragon dancers can be seen everywhere, writhing to the energetic drum beats, blessing businesses for a prosperous year to come. Every home and building is decorated with pink, red and the ubiquitous orange tree. In the foyer of a neighbouring hotel, we found the most detailed ginger sculpture, an homage to the new year to come. Visiting the largest temple in Hong Kong on Lunar New Year is an exercise in patience and not for the feint of heart nor…
Words for the Journey
"We do the best we can. When we know better, we must do better." - Maya Angelou
