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Planning for the Unplanned
This week, despite the arm injuries from my escalator accident, I got spring fever and decided to get the patio ready for outdoor living. Washing all the patio furniture and...
Planning for the Unplanned
This week, despite the arm injuries from my escalator accident, I got spring fever and decided to get the patio ready for outdoor living. Washing all the patio furniture and...
Human Connections
Our flight had just landed in Calgary, and I was thankful for the lovely days that I had enjoyed in Kauai. My driver was waiting to take me the final...
Human Connections
Our flight had just landed in Calgary, and I was thankful for the lovely days that I had enjoyed in Kauai. My driver was waiting to take me the final...
Decision-Making
This week I registered for a course offered by the International Trade Council. The instructor, Edmond Mellina, of Toronto operates a company called ORCHANGO whose goal is to help transform...
Decision-Making
This week I registered for a course offered by the International Trade Council. The instructor, Edmond Mellina, of Toronto operates a company called ORCHANGO whose goal is to help transform...
Family Reunions
Last evening, I flew home from a family reunion that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants arrived from Hawaii, California, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. It was interesting...
Family Reunions
Last evening, I flew home from a family reunion that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants arrived from Hawaii, California, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. It was interesting...
Growing a Life
I have a lovely indoor garden in my kitchen. In contrast, my son-in-law and daughter have a large, well-planned container garden in their backyard. All of us had to do...
Growing a Life
I have a lovely indoor garden in my kitchen. In contrast, my son-in-law and daughter have a large, well-planned container garden in their backyard. All of us had to do...
Old Fashioned Ideas
These days we hear a lot about global warming, carbon footprints and saving the environment. When I grew up, we didn’t use these terms, but we definitely were encouraged to...
Old Fashioned Ideas
These days we hear a lot about global warming, carbon footprints and saving the environment. When I grew up, we didn’t use these terms, but we definitely were encouraged to...
Crisis!
Over the past weeks there has been considerable talk about events occurring throughout the world that many categorize as a crisis. Before you get all worked up about this, consider...
Crisis!
Over the past weeks there has been considerable talk about events occurring throughout the world that many categorize as a crisis. Before you get all worked up about this, consider...
Cleaning Up!
Tomorrow morning my cleaners are coming to the condo. This has made me think about the many comments and questions that I have had over the years when it comes...
Cleaning Up!
Tomorrow morning my cleaners are coming to the condo. This has made me think about the many comments and questions that I have had over the years when it comes...
Good Manners
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am...
Good Manners
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am...
Blessing Galore!
This weekend my grandson invited me to join he and his partner at the Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks, Alberta for their Fall Festival celebration. What resulted was one of the...
Blessing Galore!
This weekend my grandson invited me to join he and his partner at the Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks, Alberta for their Fall Festival celebration. What resulted was one of the...
Thinking About Life
I have so many stories that I could share about people and their possessions. My dad loved his clothing and often chose to wear brightly coloured shirts and bowties. He...
Thinking About Life
I have so many stories that I could share about people and their possessions. My dad loved his clothing and often chose to wear brightly coloured shirts and bowties. He...
Soaking Up Summer!
Today I was thinking about summer days as a child. My sister and I were as brown as berries from spending time in the sun. Some of the lifeguards at...
Soaking Up Summer!
Today I was thinking about summer days as a child. My sister and I were as brown as berries from spending time in the sun. Some of the lifeguards at...
Prepping
It doesn’t matter where you turn, people are talking about global conflicts, supply chain problems, super inflation and devaluing of assets such as dollars, crypto currencies and the stock market. ...
Prepping
It doesn’t matter where you turn, people are talking about global conflicts, supply chain problems, super inflation and devaluing of assets such as dollars, crypto currencies and the stock market. ...
Timing
As a child I remember people talking about how you had to have the crop in the ground by May 10th but bedding plants weren’t put out until the Victoria...
Timing
As a child I remember people talking about how you had to have the crop in the ground by May 10th but bedding plants weren’t put out until the Victoria...
Episodic Problems
This spring the Queen had her ninety-sixth birthday and is still working! Over the past months, however, she has been doing this in a different way than in the past. ...
Episodic Problems
This spring the Queen had her ninety-sixth birthday and is still working! Over the past months, however, she has been doing this in a different way than in the past. ...
Chaos or Calm
Well, we have made it to spring! Finally! And the Income Tax deadlines are done so we should be able to just enjoy today and tomorrow Unfortunately, however, some people...
Chaos or Calm
Well, we have made it to spring! Finally! And the Income Tax deadlines are done so we should be able to just enjoy today and tomorrow Unfortunately, however, some people...
The Unexpected
Yesterday was busy! There were appointments and tasks that took me away from home for several hours. When I returned, I was hungry and tired. I had just finished eating...
The Unexpected
Yesterday was busy! There were appointments and tasks that took me away from home for several hours. When I returned, I was hungry and tired. I had just finished eating...
The Simple Life
Several years ago, I became a member of a family tree software program. I was surprised to learn that in the mid-1700s some of my ancestors lived in Pennsylvania and...
The Simple Life
Several years ago, I became a member of a family tree software program. I was surprised to learn that in the mid-1700s some of my ancestors lived in Pennsylvania and...
Family Time
Well, after months and months of social distancing, we finally were able to attend a fairly large family wedding! Justin and Kelly planned an amazing experience for everyone at her...
Family Time
Well, after months and months of social distancing, we finally were able to attend a fairly large family wedding! Justin and Kelly planned an amazing experience for everyone at her...
Transition
The other day my daughter said “You don’t transition very well”. This wasn’t a criticism. It was a fact. You see from April 28th when I received the first text...
Transition
The other day my daughter said “You don’t transition very well”. This wasn’t a criticism. It was a fact. You see from April 28th when I received the first text...