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Self-tutoring about online form situations: the tutor mentions an observation about backing up entries. I was filling out a form online. It wasn’t commercial, but it was an assembly of detailed information I didn’t want to have to redo. I …
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Self-tutoring about winter living on the west coast: the tutor reflects… When I arrived in Victoria in December ’86, we didn’t have winter – just rain. I think in ’89 we had a cold snap, but in general, down in …
Self-tutoring about cooking: the tutor reflects on baking sheets. We have numerous different baking sheets. Some have special coatings, some have specific designs, etc. Two are stainless steel, from the 70s or 80s, that have nothing fancy about them: they’re …
Self-tutoring about texting: the tutor mentions a facilitation technique. Sometimes a person might want to text a word that the texting software anticipates will be different. Furthermore, correcting the word to what the sender wishes may not be very convenient. …
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Tutoring chemistry, everyday applications come up. The tutor mentions one. I’ve oft heard people mention mixing vinegar and baking soda together to make a household cleaner. That sounds counterintuitive to me, and here’s why: What makes baking soda a cleaner …
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Self-tutoring about oven cleaning: the tutor shares his experience. I cleaned the oven this morning to prepare it for Christmas baking. I don’t necessarily recommend this method. However, it’s what I did today, and what I plan to do next …
Self-tutoring about people and events of the past: the tutor reflects about his most fun Halloween as a kid. In 1975, I lived on a country road where the houses were far apart. I think, that Halloween, I might’ve gone …
Self-tutoring about cooking: the tutor mentions a surprising tip. Apparently, cooking meat right from the fridge could be a mistake. Rather, it’s suggested to let refrigerated meat sit out from the fridge for awhile before cooking it. Just a short …
Self-tutoring about the Thanksgiving time of year: the tutor reflects… When I was a kid, I lived in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, from April of grade four to the end of grade seven. It was a formative time of …
Self-tutoring about kosher salt: the tutor mentions some discoveries. Kosher salt is different from regular table salt because it’s selected to have bigger crystals than those in regular table salt. Apparently, its bigger crystal size makes kosher salt better for …
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