EAST vs WEST

East is East and West is West and what's the reason that twain doesn't meet eye to eye?

Answer: PERSPECTIVE.

In absolutes...

If you're an Easterner you are part of the Cosmic Whole. Your life is a journey towards eternal realities. Your Universe is cyclical in nature, constantly recurring. Your world lives inside you in your soul and you seek to liberate your worldly "Me"  from the true "Me."

In contrast, if you're a Westerner you are a part of the Divine. Your life is a service to others: God, people and work. You have but this one life and must live it to the fullest. Your "worth" depends on external factors. Your salvation depends on God, your success depends on your business or your boss.

I believe that nothing is absolute and East and West draws ever closer to become One.

One of the best authors, mythologists and TED talkers: Devdutt Pattnaik. Its a 20 minute talk but well worth the time. IMHO.

TAFFY ON THE SNOW!

What is that? Just what it sounds like.

Someone pours piping hot maple syrup on a bed of snow. You imbed a stick on one side. Then you wait 45 seconds till it freezes, roll the frozen syrup on the stick and voila! A maple syrup lollipop or Tire Sur la Neige. 

It seems to be a tradition peculiar to Quebec, at least I think so.

The taffy was a bit too sweet for my taste but the kids seemed to enjoy it, especially after a strenuous day on the slopes.

Click Tire Sur la Neige to view a video of the process...

...And my Taffy on the snow.

Have you ever had one?

Any fascinating cultural peculiarities you'd like to share?