The Canadian Food Inspection Agency requires the placement of the words "suggested serving" on food packaging where a picture shows one possible way to use or consume the food in the package. Officially, the requirement is: On a vignette which illustrates a food that is not part of the package and could be misleading to... Continue Reading →
The Insider
A recent newspaper article (no longer available) (as well as coverage earlier in July on CBC) troubled me greatly, and not for the reasons that either journalist intended, I'm sure. I am troubled by the narrow perspective on the facts in both instances, as well as the potential damage these articles could do to the important... Continue Reading →
Pattern recognition
It happened while searching for something under the bathroom sink. I keep a box there with the various odds and ends that one needs or might need - hair dryer (always on top for daily use), cotton balls, various hair products. When something went astray, I was forced to pull the box out and root... Continue Reading →
Goodbye, 2010.
This was a year with more downs than ups, sadly. So very happy for all the lovely times we had, and that we have our sailboat at last, but also so very sad for all those I lost this year. Heading into 2011 feeling slightly adrift and off kilter, but looking forward to the fresh... Continue Reading →
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