Every year, we get rid of more and more toys that simply take up space, swapping them for those that encourage open-ended play. Who has time for toys that can’t be used because pieces are missing, or for toys that get played with for just a week before being tossed aside? Not me,...
Third-wave coffee shops often have 8 oz or smaller sizes as well, especially for classics like a cappuccino or flat white. One trick if you want to order a seasonal or flavored latte is that most coffee shops have a “1/2 sweet” option that uses half the syrup, which is usually mo...
They were all built so cheap and light. I said to my family, “They will never stand up to the work we have for them on our farm. I’m not buying one of these.” The kids agreed with me. Joanne said, “What are we going to do then?” I answered, “I don’t know, but I...
Eventually when the fire died down we walked back to the corner. I said my farewells to Ahmed’s brother and cousins and friends, and he drove me back to the Oasis. I hadn’t given him any money all day, and what started as a quick trip to Karnak turned into a 7 hour tour of ...