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Dear Lara? What Is The Difference Between Champagne And Other Types Of Wine?
Question: I am an aspiring wine connoisseur and I would like a guide on the different types of wine, in particular, what is the difference between Champagne and other types of wine. – Champagne or not champagne Answer: While all champagnes are sparkling wines, not all sparkling wines are champagne. The only sparkling wine that can be called champagne are those produced from a region of France called Champagne, although a few old wineries in California that originated from Champagne also use the appellation. It is worth noting too that there are standards and guidelines in the production pro...Continue Reading
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What My Mum Told Me After Receiving Flowers For The First Time… Episode 2
TAI 26, LAGOS I bought flowers for my mom for the first time during my final year exams as a way to show my appreciation for everything she has done for me and my twin brother. I come from a polygamous home; my dad had five wives and countless children. Some of them I didn’t even know until his funeral, when we all came together to lay him to rest. My dad was a kind man; he took care of all of us to the best of his abilities and always ensured peace among his wives and children. One thing I dearly miss from my childhood in Ibadan is listening to my dad’s stories every evening after di...Continue Reading
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Dear Lara, I Found Out That My Wife Of 9 Years Was My Landlord
Question: I am a middle-aged man of average means. About 5 years ago, my wife kept urging us to move out of our flat to a different area due to flooding in our area. After looking around together with an agent she got, she insisted on a particular flat in Magodo which, though slightly more affordable than the other options at the time, was not my preferred choice as it was farther from our offices than my preferred option. I wouldn’t consider myself a debtor and I usually paid previous rents relatively promptly. Since we moved to the new place however, she always gave constant reminders once ...Continue Reading