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Siege / noun A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender  How much silence makes a siege? And how much sound ends it? What makes a siege a siege? When do we stop calling it so? For how long does a siege last? Does the siege interrupt [our] life or is [our] life merely in the way of an undying siege? What is a siege in a [perpetual] siege called? What is more persistent — Life or Siege?  * * * Each night,...

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Happy Yom Ha’atzmaut! For those who don’t know, Yom Ha’atzmaut is Israel’s Independence Day, commemorating the anniversary of the creation of Israel on May 18, 1948

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(We celebrate its birthday according to the date on the Jewish calendar, the 5th of Iyar, which this year begins on the evening of April 14.) That was the day that David Ben Gurion, who became Israel’s first prime minister, declared the establishment of the state of Israel and the end of the British Mandate. Over the past 73 years, Israel has gifted the world with many, many influential, talented, and inspirational figures. I can’t think of a better way to honor these groundbreaking artists, writers, activists — and more! — by choosing a baby name that honors one of...

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Let’s face it – there’s no better feeling than putting on a brand new pair of white shoe

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s. White shoes are essential in most people’s closets because they go with anything and are very trendy right now. But, the one downside of owning white shoes is the constant chore of trying to keep them clean.  White shoes seem to attract dirt and debris more than any other kind of shoe, and it’s difficult to stay vigilant of puddles and other potential sources of dirt when you’re out and about. So, when your white shoes do inevitably get dirty, it’s important for you to know how to clean them and have them looking like new again. Follow along...

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Whenever you get grease or oil on your clothes, it can feel like the end of the world (or at least the end of the line for those garments!) Oil stains are notoriously difficult to get rid of because they are semi-solid or solid at room temperature,...

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Additionally, because of their state at room temperature, you’ll need to use warm or hot water to battle this tough stain, which isn’t suitable for a lot of synthetic fabrics. With oil stains, it can often feel like you’ll never be able to rid yourself of this stubborn type of stain on your favorite clothing.  But, there is good news – there are ways that you can treat oil stains and save your clothes, even if they’re set-in! Let’s dive into how you can remove oil stains from clothing in order to make your favorite shirt or pair of pants...

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Presenting about Wardrobe Colour Palettes to the Ottawa Garment Guild!

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I’m to the Ottawa Garment Guild on Zoom tonight about my favourite topic: Colour! I thought I’d share my slideshow here for anyone interested. DOn’t forget you can also see my full blog series by clicking Wardrobe Colour Palette in the header! #Uncategorized

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