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Dr Seuss; Green Eggs and Ham

Breakfast· Dr Seuss· Green Eggs and Ham

Do you like green eggs and ham? I do not like them, Sam-I-am. I do not like green eggs and ham….
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I'm a bookaholic, huge Harry Potter fan, and love throwing full blown themed dinner parties. Read More…

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[BILBO BAGGINS’ BUTTERED SCONES] It’s been qu

[BILBO BAGGINS’ BUTTERED SCONES] It’s been quite a year… but I couldn’t miss celebrating Hobbit Day! Mixing up a batch of Bilbo’s buttered scones is an easy way to start the morning off right (and doable before work). I’ve also jumped back onto Youtube to make these alongside you, but- and I guess this reflects the year- I’m changing up my approach to videos. I’ve relaxed my style, and slowed my pace to capture the comfort of baking and cooking that I love so much. #lotr #lordoftherings #thehobbit #thelordoftherings #tolkien #jrrtolkien #middleearth #hobbitday #bookworm #hobbitweek #foodinliterature #bilbobaggins

In the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shad

In the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Even darkness must pass.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
A new day will come.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Those were the stories that stayed with you.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
That meant something.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Even if you were too small to understand why.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I know now.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back only they didn’t.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Because they were holding on to something.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That there’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for.
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How often do you stay silent because you don’t w

How often do you stay silent because you don’t want to be that well-meaning but unhelpful person? Too often, in my case, so here it goes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Last year I walked out of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s house, quite uncomfortable with how little I understood about racism. I remember I had to ask someone in our tour group to explain how the black lives matter movement began, and my ignorance embarrassed me.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But there is no shame in sitting and acknowledging your discomfort. It is the first step, and the fact you are feeling a reaction is crucial. It means you know something isn’t right. But it’s what you do next that makes a difference.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Educating yourself is pivotal to moving forward, and today, books put us in a privileged position to learn through the experiences of others. Words shift and tilt our world, and with it, our perspective. And every time we adjust ourselves, it helps us navigate conversations with other adults and changes how we teach the little ones around us.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It's with words that we speak up instead of uncomfortably staying quiet. When someone drops a 'harmless' racist 'joke' around us, knowing I’ve let something slide, can I honestly look at myself and say I’m not part of the problem? *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There are a number of books out there, but this is a process so I'm just going to mention the book I found the most helpful-- "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo. She is so eloquent yet approachable in what she says. While she deals with topics head-on, there’s no sense of rapping you over the knuckles for not knowing. Instead, she shares her own experiences so you feel she genuinely is focused on helping you understand and do better. What each of us does helps shift the norm, and it's books like Ijeoma's that will help guide us through the process.
*Aware the issue at the moment is about fighting the system, but these are all puzzle pieces we play a part in, and for some, this is our starting line.

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🐰 Peter Rabbit has always been my favourite lit

🐰 Peter Rabbit has always been my favourite literary rabbit to inspire me at Easter. But it's easy to fall into the habit of being inspired by the same characters when there are other little literary critters. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌱Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh has inspired a past Easter table with his vegetable garden. Mini wooden wheelbarrows, and 'no gophers allowed' signs, and filled with delicious vegetarian dishes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🍯A springtime theme with bees and honey inspired by Winnie the Pooh also translates nicely into an Easter table. I still love (and have!) my hunny pot Easter baskets that I made years ago.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As for this year, I'm currently thinking about what theme I want to try... 🤔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's such an odd time and yet it's also important

It's such an odd time and yet it's also important to find little happy moments. So last weekend I made sure my fireplace mantles were decorated for Easter, and I've gone through finding Easter ideas to share. With a garden theme, I figured some Peter Rabbit is still doable for many people who have bunkered down at home. Don't be afraid to use vegetables as your centrepiece when you set up your Easter table inspired by Peter Rabbit! Lettuce is much more affordable (and delicious!) than a bunch of flowers and gives you a place to have Peter pop out from in the middle of the table.
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#peterrabbit #easter #beatrixpotter #homedecor

Moments when you look at your other half and think

Moments when you look at your other half and think, yup, I found the right one for me.
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#truelove #happyvalentinesday #llamallama

Making the final 'magic food' that turns Hush the

Making the final 'magic food' that turns Hush the possum visible again in Possum Magic--lamingtons!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
A sponge cake that is dipped in chocolate sauce then rolled in desiccated coconut, it’s said that this recipe came about because Lord Lamington's chef unexpectedly needed to toss together a dessert at last minute. So he took a sponge cake he baked the day before, dipped it in chocolate then rolled it in coconut. Supposedly. Either way, it can be a great dessert to toss together last minute.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#australianfood #australia #lamingtons #australianrecipes #possummagic #possummagicparty

Kookaburras make the best coffee dates. They liste

Kookaburras make the best coffee dates. They listen attentively and cackle loudly.
This family has been living in the area since, forever. Because kookaburras mate for life and live as a close family to help raise the babies, we've seen them grow up over the years. We celebrate when the babies come out of their nest for the first time (with no pets at my parents place, the kookaburras must dub it a safe zone) and coo over their warbly little cry. They love a good splash in the pool and give a triumphant 'kooaaa'! whey they've caught a snake or lizard, thwacking it around like you would a skipping rope. Living to about 10-15, it also means we share the heartache when an older kookaburra one day no longer shows up. It's a reminder that life is brief, making these fleeting moments even more important.
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#australianlife #thisisaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #kookaburra #australianbirds #perth #westernaustralia

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