Category: Voices

Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Getting the Wrinkles Out

By Reena Nerbas Broth, Bouillon or Stock Dear Reena, I’ve been reading new recipes and have come across some words that I can’t wrap my brain around. What is the difference between broth, bouillon and stock? Submitted by: Harold Good question Harold! Broth and bouillon are words that can be used interchangeable. Traditional stock is…

April 18, 2019
Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 15 – 22, 2019

By Eric Francis Coppolino ARIES — You don’t need to push anyone or anything to resolution. You’ve made some difficult decisions and taken action. You have been through some challenging territory. You are self-aware, and growing more so. And you can now coast toward Friday’s Full Moon, as long as you guide your vessel. The…

April 15, 2019
From My Bookshelf: The Healing

By Lynn Willoughby The Healing ~Jonathan Odell What to say about this novel? It was not what I expected for a setting in Antebellum Mississippi, but it did have a certain mood for the times. It deals with three generations of female healers. It is subtle, almost gentle in the descriptions of people, period and…

April 13, 2019
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Dog Owner Tips for Spring Cleaning the Yard

By Reena Nerbas Repelling Spiders Dear Reena, I hate going into my basement for fear of seeing a spider. Do you have any tips for repelling those disgusting creatures? Thanks, Viola Dear Viola, Reduce the spider population in your home with the following safe, Homemade Spider Repellent. Into a spray bottle, pour 4-cups water, one-tsp.…

April 11, 2019
Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 8 – 15, 2019

By Amy Elliott Aries Check in carefully and frequently with your intuition this week; it’s likely you will make some discoveries pretty soon about the next phase of your journey. By now you have some idea of the person you are becoming, and the role you are beginning to grow into. A special conjunction in…

April 8, 2019
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Lasagna

By Reena Nerbas Grey Spots on White Towels Hi Reena, Last year I purchased new white towels for my remodeled bathroom. They are lovely, but a few washes in they started sprouting grey blob shaped spots, especially on the hand towels. At first, I thought it was my daughter’s toothpaste staining the towels when she…

April 4, 2019
Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 1 – 8, 2019

By Amy Elliott Aries It’s time to bring the full truth of who you are out into the light, for everyone to see. This revelation, dramatic as it sounds, might not require any sort of fanfare. In fact, it may well represent the culmination of a gradual process of evolution, in which you’ve come to…

April 1, 2019
From My Bookshelf: Me Before You

By Lynn Willoughby Me Before You ~ Jojo Moyes This is an easy read that manages to deal with a man’s disability and having you laughing and crying. I enjoyed it much more than I expected I would. Lou Clark ha a small life, in a small town in England. She works at “The Buttered…

March 30, 2019
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Tips That Measure Up

By Reena Nerbas Deodorant Leaves White Marks Dear Reena, I have an embarrassing problem which is white marks on my blouses due to deodorant. How can I get rid of the marks? Manuela Dear Manuela, Purchase products with the label ‘invisible’ on the container. Ease deodorant streaks; rub pantyhose over white areas. The nylon lifts…

March 28, 2019
Planet Waves Horoscopes: March 25 – April 1, 2019

Aries (March 20-April 19) — You are making your mind up about something, though you may not know what it is yet. This is a deep and somewhat mysterious process that is difficult to name, though the decision may involve your commitment to a healing process that you’ve been concerned about for some time. It’s…

March 25, 2019
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Water Stains on the Ceiling

By Reena Nerbas Cat Urine Dear Reena, Is there any way to clean cat urine off a silk duvet? I understand silk duvets are NOT to be washed or dry cleaned. Thank you for any help with this problem. Janet Dear Janet, It is true that high heat and domestic washing machines can damage the…

March 21, 2019
Planet Waves Horoscopes: March 18 – 25, 2019

ARIES — There’s something you don’t know, and you need to figure out what it is. The chances are, you’re looking right at it. There are a number of reasons that the situation might disguise itself or fade into the background where you may not notice it. For example, the implications of making a discovery…

March 18, 2019
From My Bookshelf: The Marrow Thieves

By Lynn Willoughby The Marrow Thieves ~ Cherie Dimaline This book was a Canada Reads choice in 2018. It is classified as a young adult book but I enjoyed it a lot, after it had been recommended to me – twice. The Indigenous people of North America are being hunted in order to harvest their…

March 16, 2019
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Glass Cleaner

By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Toaster Oven Dear Reena, The inside walls of my toaster oven are aluminum; how do I clean them? I’ve tried S.O.S pads with no success. Fern Dear Fern, Clean the interior walls of a toaster oven with a mixture of 50/50 vinegar, baking soda and a green scrubby pad. A combination…

March 14, 2019
Jody Wilson-Raybould’s Deeply Canadian Courage

The former minister has demonstrated quality we should all be proud of. And the system shows it can deal with such honesty By Peter Stockland Senior writer Cardus I can’t remember feeling more proud to be Canadian than I have since Jody Wilson-Raybould began speaking to the House of Commons justice committee (last month). As…

March 12, 2019