Tag: wax
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If I only knew then what I know now
Expression: If I only knew then what I know now We all have moments in our lives that we wish we could go back and change. Whether it’s a mistake or a decision we regret, it’s natural to wax nostalgic and think about how things could have worked out differently. We often find ourselves saying,…
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Flip side
Word of the Day: Flip side Whether you want to admit it or not, Newton was correct in more ways than one when he said, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” We can extend his statement of truth and say that there is a flip side B for every side A,…
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Frugal
Word of the Day: Frugal Ask any North American about their university days, and I bet you they’ll quickly begin to wax nostalgic about how frugal they had to be and how much Kraft Dinner (instant macaroni and cheese) they ate. To be frugal means to make the best use of the resources you have at hand by not…
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Munchies
Word of the Day: Munchies When you’re feeling a little peckish and need a little snack, you, my friend, have the munchies. I’ll take another trip down memory lane now, and we’ll go back to Canada in the 1980s. Back then, Hostess was the most prominent brand of potato chips in Canada. There were many flavours. The ones…
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Wax and wane
WotD: Wax and wane On almost any clear night, you can easily see a perfect example of wax and wane. Way above your head, you’ll see the moon. The moon is waxing or waning except when it’s full. If the moon is getting larger night after night, it is a waxing moon. If it’s getting smaller night after night, it’s…
