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Days of the Week

This was interesting information.

frankbeswick, on 05/28/2014

Days of the Week

The days for fasting here in the Christian Orthodox church are Wednesdays and Fridays. I learned today that it has to do with Judas betraying Jesus (Wed.) and the Crucifixion (Friday). Interesting post! The days of the week in Romanian are luni, ...

Mira, on 05/28/2014

The allotment

I agree that I have to check locally about the onions. I'm still learning. Thanks for that info about your climate. And your new photos on this page look much better in large size. I plan to link to it in my gardening blog post. And it's ...

dustytoes, on 05/28/2014

Days of the Week

I was surprised by your comment that Monday and Thursday are traditional days for fasting. I had never heard of this before and I suppose that it is only among a very small segment of the Ultra-Orthodox community. You probably know this, but the ...

Sheri_Oz, on 05/28/2014

Can Wizzley Articles Qualify For "Fair or Editorial Use"?

Glad you think so, Mira. I really enjoy the research.

Sheri_Oz, on 05/28/2014

Can Wizzley Articles Qualify For "Fair or Editorial Use"?

I learned a few important things. You always do thorough research and your articles on copyright are much appreciated!

Mira, on 05/28/2014

The allotment

Frosts in June are rare here though in certain parts of Britain they can occur, notably Scotland. I am fortunate that I am thirty miles from the Irish Sea, and the land between me and it is flat. This means that the warming effect of the sea, ...

frankbeswick, on 05/28/2014

Fall Smoothie with Butternut Squash and Plums

Yes, I like them both, too, and there are ways to take advantage of their different qualities.

Mira, on 05/28/2014

Fun Gifts for Chess Players

Here's hoping :)

Mira, on 05/28/2014

Fun Gifts for Chess Players

Mira, A trickle can lead to a flood. :-)

DerdriuMarriner, on 05/27/2014

Fall Smoothie with Butternut Squash and Plums

No zucchinis in India! How interesting. In fact, zucchinis are rare here, too. We use another kind of summer squash over here. It's cheaper, a third of the cost of a zucchini.

Mira, on 05/27/2014

Days of the Week

I was in Thailand last year, so it seemed fitting. Will look forward to your series.

Telesto, on 05/27/2014

Days of the Week

Interesting that you should include the colors associated with the days. That'll fit well with a series I'm planning (won't be out for a while though, so I won't be stealing your thunder.)

Guest, on 05/27/2014

The allotment

I saw that when I went to Saarbrucken over Easter. The plants there were a good 2 weeks further forward than ours in the UK at the same time.

Guest, on 05/27/2014

Fall Smoothie with Butternut Squash and Plums

Kevin Lynch on Closet Cooking has an ebook out with "tasty soups." They're not off the charts but they're very good. He's doing a heck of a good job! http://www.closetcooking.com/p/tasty-soups-ebook.html I will also look on another big site that ...

Mira, on 05/27/2014