My Ukrainian ENGin buddy, and Friend of the BLOTT, has shared one of her favorite poems with us. Крилаby Lina Kostenko Kryla (Wings)by Lina Kostenko(Translated from Ukrainian by Elder G) А правда, крилатим ґрунту не треба. Землі немає, то буде небо. Немає поля, то буде воля. Немає пари, то будуть хмари. В цьому, напевно, правда […]
Category: Heros
The current United States regime is cutting many vital services. In it’s wisdom, it defunded a true jewel of democracy – Radio Free Europe. Radio Free Europe (RFE) began in 1949, to broadcast news, current events, politics, and, interestingly, jazz to the eastern European countries trapped behind the iron curtain. Nicola Careem The Mission RFE/RL’s […]
We continue our look at Bread Spreads, focusing on Salo (Ukraine’s national dish). Again, thanks to Elder KM for the suggestion. al Jazeera has a nice introduction to his pork product: Museum of Salo Apparently the Salo Museum is a popular destination for bachelorette parties. A Life of Luxury Salo – pig fat – has […]
We continue our look at Bread Spreads, focusing on Ikra (zucchini/bell pepper/eggplant spread). Again, thanks to Elder KM for the suggestion. To help my fellow central Texans relate, Ikra is a cross between Texas Caviar and Salsa. This recipe is inspired by the traditional dish Ikra, or “eggplant caviar,” a Russian and Ukrainian staple. Ikra […]
Elder KM provided the Ukrainian perspective on bread spreads…. Forshmak From the Jewish Food Society: You can read about the fascinating family history of Anna and her mother Rhoda here. She also shares her family recipes on this site. Our recipe for Forshmak comes from the web site Flavors of Diaspora, based partly on the […]
WLBOTT has long been fascinated by the Sikh Golden Temple, in the Punjab region of India. We are especially fascinated by the free communal meals, called “Langar”, and the generosity and egalitarianism shown by the Sikh community. The Golden Temple (also known as the Harmandir Sāhib lit. ’House of God’, Punjabi: harimandara sāhiba pronounced [ɦəɾᵊmən̪d̪əɾᵊ saːɦ(ɪ)bᵊ], […]
I have long loved the song Sacrifices/Sacrificios by Tish Hinojosa. Sacrifices/Sacrificiosby Tish HinojosaSacrificios, sacramentos de la vidaReligioso, el amor un tierno altarMi plegaria de rodillas será estaQue por siempre encendiera nuestro amarSacrifices, sacraments of life and livingLove’s the altar where religiously we prayWhispered softly like a prayer up to the heavensEternally our votive light will […]
We continue with our look at the system, and whether or not we participate. Capitalism has encouraged Lay’s to develop over 200 flavors of potato chips. But capitalism is also responsible for child labor, environmental destruction, corrupt political systems, deep concentrations of wealth and power, poverty, early death, and unimaginable greed. We came across a […]
No. Honoring Bishop Mariann Budde As is the WLBOTT Way, we like to honor our heroes by publishing the current lunch menu at their high school alma mater. She grew up in the Flanders section of Mount Olive Township, New Jersey, attending West Morris Mount Olive High School. – Wikipedia Mount Olive High School is […]
No. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. -Romans 12:15-16 So why would anyone claim that Empathy is a Sin? Let us […]