Pacific Notes
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Towards a Healthy Neigbourhood
Many organizations in McCauley are working towards creating a healthy neighbourhood.
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A Meditation on the Holidays
Nhan finds the holidays a busy, but rewarding time.
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A Story of Four Dogs
Nhan once owned four dogs and now only has one. Here is the story of how this came to be.
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Babysitting Exercise
I used to practise martial arts. Now I do Tai Chi with my grandson.
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Traditional Celebrations
Although Nhan’s parents could not go back to Vietnam to celebrate the Lunar New Year, they were able to carry out some of their traditional celebrations here in McCauley.
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You see my passion
A poem about love for food and community.
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My Favourite Traditional Holiday Foods
Nhan recalls her healthy eating habits as a young person and her love of sharing food at holiday time.
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Comfort Food For Summer Rainy Days
On cooler days during the summer, make a pot of hearty beef stew!
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Laughter is Contagious
Sometimes we make our own fears, and laughter is a way to get through them.
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My Literacy Garden
Nhan composts and creates a garden that makes people stop and ask questions.
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From Vietnam to McCauley
Nhan describes her journey of getting involved with the McCauley community after moving here from Vietnam.
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Spice Up the Winter Season
Warm up your winter with some homemade curry powder.
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Christmas Cookies and Family
Nhan discovered that her special Christmas cookies helped make the holidays brighter.
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Kindness in Our Daily Lives
Kindness should be a part of everyone’s lives, every day.
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A Name for Tea Time
Tea can be taken at different times during the day, as Nhan has learned.
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The Food of My Thoughts
Nhan writes about balance in her work, home, and other situations.
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Nurturing Our Minds and Our Children
Everyone has different cultural practices, but we all want to nurture our children in our own ways.
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The Beginnings of a Social Enterprise
This is the story of a tea house, which is turning into an important social enterprise.
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The Comfort of Tea
Tea takes Nhan back to her childhood in Vietnam.
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Soup: Comfort Food for a Cold Day
A delicious recipe for the heart of winter.
