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Pfizer announces a coronavirus vaccine that could be 90% effective

Pfizer, a multinational pharmaceutical corporation and one the largest worldwide, announced on November 9th that the data on their coronavirus vaccine (to date), shows the potential of being 90% effective. A very important and encouraging development in the race to find a vaccine that could help in the global effort to protect as many as possible from being infected with the Covid-19 virus. Pfizer has collaborated with Germany's BioNTech and they are working on one of 10 potential vaccines around the world in late-stage testing. Even if all goes well, the vaccine is not expected to be ready until the end of the year at the earliest and supplies will be rationed. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a news conference that Canada has signed a deal with Pfizer 'to secure millions doses of the possible vaccine' and it is 'one of a broad range of candidates' they have secured access to should they prove to be successful. He said 'the results were very promising' but that 'distribution will be challenging'. In order for the vaccine to remain stable it has to be stored at a specific temperature and Trudeau said it will 'require some very careful cooperation from provinces and supply chains for it to get out to Canadians on a priority basis' and that 'we are already working on those necessary logistical supports'. Explaining how the potential vaccine is being tested, Pfizer's senior vice-president • November 14, 2020

By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca of clinical development, Dr. Bill Gruber, told The Associated Press that 'Volunteers in the final-stage studies and the researchers do not know who received the real vaccine or a dummy shot'. However, a week after their second required dose, Pfizer’s study began counting the number of those who developed COVID-19 symptoms and were confirmed to have the coronavirus. Because the study has not ended, Gruber could not say how many in each group had infections. Pfizer does not plan to stop its study until it records 164 infections among all the volunteers, a number that the FDA has agreed is enough to tell how well the vaccine is working. The agency has made it clear that any vaccine must be at least 50% effective. Dr.Gruber said that so far, no participant has become severely ill, but he could not www.mtltimes.ca

offer a breakdown of how many of the infections had occurred in older people, who are at a higher risk from COVID-19. Because participants were only tested if they developed symptoms, it left the question unanswered on whether vaccinated people could be infected but show no symptoms and unknowingly spread the virus. According to the FDA, companies working on a vaccine must track half their participants for side effects for at least two months, a recognized time period for any problems to show up. Pfizer expects to reach that milestone by the end of this month, but said that so far no serious safety concerns have been reported. Due to the continued and disconcerting spread of the pandemic, manufacturers are hoping to get permission from governments for emergency use of their vaccines, while additional testing continues. It would allow them to get the vaccines out there faster than normal, but still raise concerns about how much will be known about them. The US FDA’s scientific advisers recently said they 'worry that allowing emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine could damage confidence in the shots and make it harder to ever find out how well they really work' and that 'it’s critical these massive studies are allowed to run to completion'. Pfizer said its data would be peer reviewed, once it has results from the entire trial. 3

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Bank of Canada announces short list for next $5 bank note

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - The Bank of Canada today announced that the independent Advisory Council has selected a short list of eight iconic Canadians who could be featured on the next $5 bank note. They are (in alphabetical order): • Pitseolak Ashoona: [c. 1904-1908]–1983 • Robertine Barry ("Françoise"): 1 863–1910 • Binaaswi (Francis Pegahmagabow): 1888–1952 • Won Alexander Cumyow: 1861–1955 • Terry Fox: 1958–1981 • Lotta Hitschmanova: 1909–1990 • Isapo-muxika (Crowfoot): c. 1830–1890 • Onondeyoh (Frederick Ogilvie Loft): 1861–1934 The Advisory Council shortlisted the candidates from more than 600 eligible nominees submitted by Canadians during the six-week public consultation that ended on March 11, 2020. Nearly 45,000 Canadians participated in the call for nominations. "Canadians put forward the names of hundreds of people who have changed Canada for the better," said Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem. "I thank the Advisory Council members for their thoughtful and thorough deliberations, and I look forward to seeing which of these eight remarkable individuals will be fea• November 14, 2020

tured on our next $5 bank note." The list has been submitted for consideration to the Minister of Finance, who will announce in early 2021 the next portrait subject of the $5 bank note. "Each of these people deserve recognition for their remarkable contributions to Canada.They all overcame barriers, fought for their ideals, and have inspired generations. I invite all Canadians to learn about the stories of these incredible people," said Chrystia Freeland, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. "And to the tens of thousands of Canadians who took the time to nominate the many noteworthy people in our history, thank you." The seven members of the Advisory Council brought a wide range of perspectives and experiences to the deliberations, which were supported by historical and public opinion research. They agreed to a set of guiding principles in compiling their short list: Positive change: The shortlisted nominees should have changed Canada and Canadians for the better. National icon: Their impact is known nationally across Canada. Universality: They have had an impact in Canada and this impact should reflect Canadian values. Uniqueness: They are uniquely Canadian and known beyond their local/regional communities. Relevancy: They had an impact that is relevant today. www.mtltimes.ca

"A list of eight names may seem like a very short list, but the selected nominees emerged from thoughtful considerations and deep deliberations, to ensure it is a list we would all be proud to present and stand by with determination, whatever the end decision is," said the Advisory Council members in a statement. "We deeply believe this list emphasizes the diverse contributions of Canadians to our shared history." Additional information • Like the $10 note released in 2018, the new $5 note will have a vertical design. • It can take a few years to issue a new bank note, from the start of public consultations to design, production and release. • It was previously announced that Canada's first francophone prime minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who is on the current $5 bank note, will be featured on one of Canada's higher-value notes ($50 or $100) when they are redesigned. • The current Frontiers series $5 note, which features images of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canadarm2 and Dextre, will continue to circulate for some time. 5

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Montreal's beloved Father John Walsh has died The news came as shock to everyone who knew him - and there are many. On Monday November 9th 2020, Father John Emmett Walsh died peacefully after he suffered a heart attack at the age of 78. Just last week, Father John, who played an pivotal role in the plight of the homeless for more than 40 years, especially with the Nazareth Community houses for men and women, was honoured for his commitment when a third Nazareth home that opened in the downtown Shaughnessy Village was named 'John’s House'. He was a man whose faith led him to "build human relationships in concrete ways so that what we say and do together brings about liberation and peace," as he wrote in his autobiography 'God is Calling, Don’t Leave

him on Hold’. At a celebration in 2016 for the 50th anniversary of his ordination, Father John's impact on society was recognized and shown by the many dignitaries who attended. However, it was all the leaders of different religions and faiths, who he had worked with for decades in various communities that spoke the most of how special and blessed a human being he was. Rabbi Reuben Poupko, who knew and collaborated with Walsh for years on a variety of projects, said the priest 'was able to unite communities in a way that no other Montrealer could' and that 'The passing of Father John Walsh represents a profound loss for our community. It's a cliché that no one is indispensable, but Father John Walsh was indispenwww.mtltimes.ca

sable. He was so effective because it so obviously came from the depths of his spirit. He will be missed." Mutsumi Takahashi, CTV Montreal News anchor remembered Father John as 'an avid painter who was proud of his artistic work'. In a Press Release from the Archbishop’s office of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Montreal they state, 'As a priest for 53 years, Fr.Walsh has generously served the local Catholic community as a curate, chaplain, pastor, Biblical scholar, professor and in various diocesan ministries. At the same time, his faith has led him.' In other words, there is no doubt an angel has just arrived in heaven - with his wings already opened wide. November 14, 2020 •

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Funeral details Father John Walsh Nov. 16

The funeral for one of Montreal’s bestknown Roman Catholic priests will be held Monday, November 16 at St. John Brébeuf Parish, where he had served as pastor for 10 years. Fr. Raymond Lafontaine, the Episcopal Vicar for the English-speaking Faithful, will preside and preach at the 11 a.m. funeral mass at the LaSalle church; Fr. John Baxter, a lifelong friend and mentor, will concelebrate and offer a reflection. Due to current restrictions limiting the number of persons in places of worship, participation is by invitation only; however the funeral liturgy will be live-streamed and can be followed at: https://youtu.be/mu9ryFQ8tpk Given Fr. Walsh’s long involvement in inter-religious dialogue, there will also be an interfaith memorial service livestreamed on Saturday evening, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to participate virtually https://bit.ly/35lDPx7 “Fr. John,” as he preferred to be known, was an Irish-Catholic Quebecer and a dyed-in-the-wool Montréalais who sought to make a difference wherever he went. Throughout his 54 years of priestly ministry, he served at almost every level – in parishes, various chaplaincies, and at the helm of diocesan services – while blazing a trail that fostered harmony, understanding and service-to-others among all citizens of good will. Ordained a priest in the wake of the Second Vatican Council, he directed his energies toward renewal within the Catholic Church, making every effort to demonstrate the link between ministry and the issues and concerns of everyday life. In that spirit, he embraced the Church’s call for dialogue and collaboration with other Christian denominations and with non-Christian religions. He was a longtime participant in the Christian-Jewish Dialogue of Montreal and was the diocesan representative to the Canadian Ecumenical Centre. His biblical formation, passion for learning and innovative disposition contributed to his reputation both as an engaging preacher and speaker as well as a pragmatic advocate for those in need. His 22-plus years of involvement with Nazareth House, which provides shelter and accompaniment for adults struggling with homelessness and mental health issues, attest to his commit-

ment to and compassion for others. A people person, he engaged effortlessly and in the same friendly, reassuring way with politicians and pundits, with the marginalized and with the movers and shakers. Providentially, the circumstances of his untimely death Nov. 9 – en route to preach at the funeral of a friend – ensured that he received the Last Rites from fellow priest Fr. Lafontaine, who conferred the same blessing upon him as he had faithfully administered to countless others on their final journey to God. The details of his ministry in God’s service to others follow in the biography below.

Fr. John Emmett Walsh Aug. 29, 1942 – Nov. 09, 2020 Fr. John Emmett Walsh, ordained a priest on May 21, 1966, celebrated his first Mass in his home parish of Holy Family in the Villeray district. His first full-time appointment was as curate at Resurrection of Our Lord, where he also served as chaplain at Bishop Whelan High School. Then followed half a century of service and pastoral ministry that included a twoyear mandate as curate at St. Veronica (1968-70) and as chaplain both at John XXIII High School and to the Christian Family Movement. In 1977, following three years of biblical study, Fr.Walsh was appointed co-ordinator of the Christian Training Program, which prepared candidates for ordination as a permanent deacon or installation in the order of service.A year later, he was named parochial administrator of Holy Cross Parish, serving until 1982. At the same time, he served full time as

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an assistant to Bishop Leonard Crowley at the Office for English-Language Affairs, Archdiocese of Montreal, from 1981 to 1986 and then on a part-time basis, from 1989 to 1994, responsible for vocations and the Christian Training Program. From 1989 to 1996, he also served parttime as Episcopal Vicar for English-speaking Catholics in the Diocese of St-JeanLongueuil. In 1997, Fr. Walsh was appointed pastor of St. Monica Parish and, three years later, of St. John Brébeuf Parish, from where he retired in 2010. Though he retired from full-time “active” ministry, Fr. Walsh pursued what he described was a busier life, and was known both for his ongoing advocacy for the homeless and the interfaith ties he forged between various religions and Christian denominations. He was named to the Order of Canada in 2017. The Governor General’s citation noted that he is “a tireless supporter of various causes,” including his role as cofounder of the “PROCURE Walk of Courage, which raises awareness of and funds for the fight against prostate cancer.” He was recently honoured Nov. 5 with the inauguration of a fourth home, John’s House, operated by the Nazareth Community, which assists men and women “who struggle with mental health issues, homelessness and addictions.” At the time of his death, Fr. Walsh was CEO of the charitable organization. An author and former CJAD talk-show host of 15 years, Fr. Walsh launched his memoir, God is Calling. Don’t Leave Him on Hold., at his golden jubilee in 2016. An avid writer, painter and scholar, Fr. Walsh had recently returned to academia and was working on his PhD in Theology at Concordia. He is predeceased by his parents, Emmett Sarsfield Walsh and Margaret Bridget Quinlan. He leaves to mourn his older sister, Marlene Robitaille, and her children and their families: Deborah Graham (Larry) and children Joshua, Claire and Shannon; Raymond Robitaille (Carol) and children Rachel,Anna and Thomas; Michael Robitaille (Stacey) and children Matthew, Jacob and Julia; Laura Robitaille (Baldwin Brown) and children Ambrose and Taetum.

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In London, this helium-balloon version of the American President, ncik named Baby Trump, was displayed during his visit there

Pop culture and Trump

Will Donald Trump be missed? Well, besides those who followed him with almost religious fervour, there is another sector that will undoubtedly miss the guy, although not for the same reasons. The popular culture milieu followed the "Trump phenomenon" very closely: in The Gazette, just a few days before the election, an editorial cartoon by Boris showed a cartoonist begging for Trump to win. There is no doubt that editorial cartoonists have had an inexhaustible source of inspiration since Trump arrived at the White House. So have comedy shows on television. Trump has definitely been one of the most cartoonish characters in recent times. Some would even say that he is a living caricature himself. No doubt, satirists, imitators on television and social networks, will miss him. Entertainment journalism, on the other hand, is also losing another important source of photographic material:The probably most beautiful, elegant and glamorous First Lady since the time of Jacqueline Kennedy will no longer be in the White House. Of course, she didn't always say many things (nor did she say the brightest ones, although I don't make any more judgments on this—I don't want to be called sexist; besides, I am above all a gentleman. So, I'll leave my comments there). Still, in any case, her image will be missed in that particular journalist genre. The Simpsons had already anticipated a 10

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Trump presidency long before it actually happened. In a 2000 episode, Lisa is the first woman president and must take care of the mess left by her predecessor: no other but Trump himself. However, perhaps no other pop culture icon but Garry Trudeau, creator of Doonesbury, would poke fun at the U.S. President in a more consistent way, casting him as one of his many characters. The cartoon artist had quitted drawing his daily strips in 2014 but kept doing his Sunday works where he often rejoiced in targeting Trump. Indeed, the Doonesbury strip had already introduced Trump long before he was president. That happened when failed artist J.J. Caucus—Doonesbury's former wife —had been hired to do some artistic painting in the tycoon's mansion. Sleazy Uncle Duke www.mtltimes.ca

and his son were campaign advisors to Trump. Trff, a disgraced former despot of the fictitious country of Berzerkistan now exiled in the U.S., also became an advisor to Trump. For his part, reporter Richard Medley has had the difficult task of covering Trump's antics for a major TV chain. Comedies also found in the U.S. president a great source of material for their shows. Saturday Night Live, one of the oldest on the air, featured Alec Baldwin—an actor well-known for his political commitment— in the presidential role. Right after the result of the election became known the actor twitted: "I don't believe I've ever been this overjoyed to lose a job before! ..." Have we heard the last word on Trumpism as a phenomenon in the U.S.? It's hard to say. Let me play political-fiction as The Simpsons did in that prophetic episode and propose this hypothetical scenario: the Biden-Harris duo is re-elected in 2024, then for the 2028 U.S. elections we'll find these contenders: Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, then 63 (although I would prefer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, then 39); and Republican candidate, Ivanka Trump, then 47. Not a far-fetched scenario, she was an advisor to her father and showed good political skills. Just in case, editorial cartoonists and satirists be ready: only eight years from now! November 14, 2020 •

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Top left: Susan (Carmen Moore) and her daughter Ivy (Lake Kahentawaks Delisle) in "Rustic Oracle" Bottom left: Lake Kahentawaks Delisle as Ivy, delivers a solid and moving performance Top right: The drama of the missing indigenous girls and women is the subject of this powerful movie

RUSTIC ORACLE: In search of a missing indigenous girl The disappearance of indigenous girls and women has been on the news for some time now. "Rustic Oracle," a feature film directed by Mohawk filmmaker Sonia Bonspille Boileau, captures the different facets

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of this social problem. When we say "disappearance of indigenous girls and women," we are not referring to some sort of supernatural event, but to a malaise of our own society: the sexual exploitation of indigenous girls and women. The movie makes that clear. The movie focuses on the disappearance of Heather (Mckenzie Kahnekaroroks Deer) a teenage girl living with her mother Susan (Carmen Moore) and younger sister Ivy (Lake Kahentawaks Delisle). The story is told from the point of view of eight-yearold Ivy and set in the late 1990s. As a single mother, Susan has some problems with her older child, the young one for her part, suffers from recurrent nightmares and somnambulism. When Heather disappears, her mother and the young Ivy start their own search • November 14, 2020

for the missing girl. Throughout that hectic journey, they would find some sympathy, but the general attitude is indifference. Even the police officers in charge of the case take it as if missing indigenous girls were a routine occurrence. The focus on this issue that has claimed national attention is certainly one of the great merits of the film. Director Bonspille Boileau has made a movie that touches a sensitive topic without falling into melodrama. Acting, especially by the young Lake Kahentawaks Delisle is so natural that it creates an immediate connection to the viewer. (The young performer won Best Actress at the American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco, and Best Female Lead at the Dunedin International Film Festival, Florida, for her portrayal of young Ivy.)

"Rustic Oracle" had its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) in September 2019. It was officially selected into 14 national and international festivals garnering 26 awards. Regarding the movie the director has said: "The film aims to ensure that the fear and helplessness that are felt by so many families in this country are not drowned by the politics, the data and the buzzwords. It is easy to forget that each 'stolen sister' is exactly that – someone's sister, daughter, niece, cousin, or best friend." The film was shot in the Mohawk territory of Kanesatake and produced by Nish Media. "Rustic Oracle" premieres on VOD – Apple TV, Bell On-Demand,Videotron On Demand and Vimeo On Demand – November 17, 2020. Running Time: 137 min.

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Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld You have got to hand it to Jerry Seinfeld. For five decades, he has built a career in stand-up comedy starting from the bottom during the mid-70s in such New York clubs as Catch A Rising Star and The Comic Strip. From there came a steady stream of club appearances, then to regular appearances on the Tonight Show (the Johnny Carson version), and then transcended his act to TV with his NBC sitcom “Seinfeld” (originally titled “The Seinfeld Chronicles”), which dominated the network’s Thursday night line-up throughout most of the 90s. And when the sitcom went off the air in 1998, after a brief hiatus, went back to his stand-up roots, performing in theatres, stadiums, arenas and yes, comedy clubs. And he even made a return to TV with the popular, yet unorthodox, streaming interview series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”. And how did Jerry Seinfeld make his indelible mark in the world of comedy? He did it with material based on the mundane, everyday things, ideas and activities that we all take for granted. These were things that we were all familiar with, but never stopped to realize what we do, why we do it, and the full implications behind them. And with Seinfeld’s simple way of twisting, analyzing and dissecting these everyday things, he brought the art of observational comedy to a whole new level, which was all made complete with his unique style of glib delivery. In his new book, the first since his 1993 best seller SeinLanguage, Jerry Seinfeld has opened the doors to his expansive comedy vault to share some of his best stand-up material from the 1970s to the 2010s with Is This Anything? 14

By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca Is This Anything?, which is actually a question that stand-up comedians ask each other about a new bit that the specific comedian wants to try out in front of an audience, can also be known as “The Complete Jerry Seinfeld” or “The Evolution of a Stand-Up Comedy Legend”. It’s basically a collection of Seinfeld’s best known stand-up material over the past five decades, and deals with a wide assortment of topics, such as travelling on airplanes, seniors in Florida, being unemployed, socks, children’s birthday parties, clowns, relationship commitment, cell phones, the internet, energy drinks and weddings, to name a few. Each section begins with an autobiographical introduction about the phases in his life and career that stood out for him during those specific periods; for example, Seinfeld recounts that for two years after his sitcom went off the air in 1998, he basically lived the retired life and didn’t do www.mtltimes.ca

very much, until he went to the Universal Amphitheatre to see a comedy double bill with Chris Rock and Mario Joyner, which gave him the necessary spark to return to stand-up. Even when you read the material, it reflects how Seinfeld himself evolved as a person outside of the comedy world (especially when you read the last two sections, in which he deals with getting married and being a father). Personally speaking, reading some of the earlier material recalls the time when I first saw Seinfeld perform in person, which was for the live HBO gala during the 1989 Just For Laughs festival, in which he talked about the chicks and the checks, what goes on in men’s minds when it comes to women, and Tide detergent (“I think if you have a T-shirt with bloodstains all over it, maybe laundry isn’t your biggest problem right now.”). And readers who have shared that same Seinfeld-like experience will get that same reaction. And many of the routines in the 90s section of the book will have readers realize that many of them became the basis for future “Seinfeld” episodes. Is This Anything? is a book that uncovers a lot of comedy material gems from the man who became the leading figure of stand-up comedy for nearly 50 years and set the standard for future generations of those who want to aspire to – and follow – Seinfeld’s path to success in the world of comedy. After reading this book, you really have to give Jerry Seinfeld a lot of credit for doing the impossible and build a successful career for telling jokes that essentially dealt about “nothing”. November 14, 2020 •

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While donning our cool weather wear and warming up in wools, we may also be thinking about the coming holiday season. By Martha Shannon mtltimes.ca

And gift giving. Perhaps a felted soap, homemade in a coat of Merino or Alpaca wool. Merino comes from the Merino sheep and Alpaca from the Alpaca. Alpaca may be slightly softer, while Merino may perhaps be slightly sturdier, but their properties are very similar. Both are renowned for their exquisite features and are considered among the best wools in the world. Consider a felted soap gift for yourself, family, friend, partner. Felt is unconditional love. It gives back. Environmentally friendly, resilient, strong, clean and good for us.Wool is one of the most beautiful natural fibers. It is healing, antibacterial, antimicrobial, stain resistant, easy care, durable. What could be a more perfect and healthy cleansing solution in these

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times. Remnants of felt date back at least over 6500 years BC. Stories tell of traveler’s packing their sandals with wool fibers to help prevent painful blisters. By the journey’s end, they were wearing felted socks! It is said that Noah's Ark was lined with fleece and the combination of urine and the trampling animals left behind a felted wool carpet. But no worries.We use just water and it works well as the moisture. We offer only the natural coloured wools as we do not wish to use synthetic dyes. The hues are the browns, beiges, greys, silvers and blacks of sheep or alpaca. We do not synthetically 'perfume’ any of our soaps. Our Merino Castile Coral has a slight essential oil of lime. The Alpaca Moringa has no scent at all. Both soaps are gentle, effective and appeal to all ages. Many of you are doing work projects while on Staycay and will benefit from the cleansing exfoliating properties of a felted soap. While always a great travel companion, our felts

have become a trusted slippery. They are easy to Staycay Buddy. hold in the bath or shower. The longevity of the soap Select a natural soapstone is two to three times dish to accompany the greater with the wool feltsoap. A perfect match: ing, although the soap may Soap and Stone. feel slightly soft when wet Felt Soap Uses: • A soap and washcloth in due to the fact that there are NO chemical hardenone • A gentle exfoliant and ers in our soap. Select a natural soapstone dish to scrub for your skin • Natural anti-microbial accompany the soap. A properties from the wool perfect match: Soap and Our felted soaps are not Stone

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And when the last soap bubble disappears, the felt... • makes a perfect cleaning pad for the bathroom (especially in the sink after brushing your teeth with our Tooth Cleanser) • can be used as a drawer freshener. Just add your favourite essential oil to the inside pocket felt. • is compostable if you wish to dispose of it back

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