Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Christmas Day?
I’m really struggling with what to do for Christmas Day. My family are in Canada and hubby’s family is deceased. So on Christmas day it is just the 3 of us. Too be honest it can be a bit boring, as all our friends are busy with their families. The morning is fine. We get…
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Twelve Days of Christmas! Kiwi Style
Next contacted me to help promote their Twelve Days of Christmas, it immediately reminded me of New Zealand. I originally trained as a teacher in Canada but there wasn’t a lot of work for teachers. At the time, NZ had a shortage of teachers and were offering $3000 to relocate. You didn’t have to ask…
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The Gruffalo Live!
At the beginning of the week my daughter developed a fear of monsters. I have no idea what triggered it. Apparently, the monster comes out of her mirror and goes up the chimney. My daughter isn’t a delicate soul and not many things frighten her, which can be worrying to us at times. She will…
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Going it Alone
Last weekend I went away for a mate’s 40th. I’ve known J since 1997 when we first met in a hostel in New Zealand. Over the years I’d met most of the other woman that went, either at J’s Birthdays or summer BBQs. However, there was one woman I was really looking forward to catching…
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Butternut Squash and Chickpea Coconut Curry (Slow Cooker)
I’ve been meaning to post this recipe for ages. I made this curry for my Book Club a few weeks ago, along with my Lamb Curry. It’s dead easy to make and absolutely delicious. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 tbsp of oil 1 onion diced 2 cloves of garlic crushed 1 tbsp of minced ginger (I use…
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