Monthly Archives: May 2009

Our life in the basement

Posted on May 17, 2009 by mam

It rained most of today, making it a perfect Sunday to work in the basement.  As we continue to sort through boxes , we review the lives we led before we met.  Both my husband and I were married before.  … Continue reading →

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Yard sales – not what they use to be

Posted on May 16, 2009 by mam

There was a time when a yard sale was all about the thrill of the hunt and the estacy of the buy.  Rising at the crack of dawn, sensible shoes, allergy medication and small bills at the ready.  In the Miramichi, the … Continue reading →

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Stretch and scream

Posted on May 14, 2009 by mam

Today I dragged my sorry butt out of bed at the ungodly time of 5:15 a.m.   I renewed by gym membership.  There is just something wrong to be exercising at that hour of the day.   As a morning person, it … Continue reading →

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Recipe for disaster

Posted on May 13, 2009 by mam

Take one brand new sharp Henckel knife One tomato and what do you get? A finger cut to the bone. My next door neighbour is an E.M.T.  We have her number on speed dial.

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Fabricgasim

Posted on May 12, 2009 by mam

On Mother’s Day my daughter sighed that she would love to make a quilt for her bed but it would require 24 fat quarters.   Now what’s a good mother to do?  Stop at Fabricville of course and buy more fabric during my trip … Continue reading →

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When you care enough to press send

Posted on May 11, 2009 by mam

I hope your Mother’s Day was as peaceful and relaxing as mine.  As we have enough crap in our house, I encourage my children not to buy me presents.  A card or a telephone call makes me happy, even if the … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 10, 2009 by mam

On April 4, 1970 I became a member of the world’s oldest and most reverend club through the birth of my daughter!  Whether you became a mom through the birth of your child, through the adoption process or by way … Continue reading →

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Cottage Swap

Posted on May 9, 2009 by mam

Fabric Ville’s 75-80% sale was the perfect place to find fabric for the Cottage Swap.  Originally I searched for shamrock fabric to represent the month of March and my Irish heritage.  However when I found “Is it spring yet?” I … Continue reading →

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You can almost see it from here

Posted on May 8, 2009 by mam

The land we purchased three years ago.  For months we have been getting our current house ready to put it on the market.   We have been giving away all the items we no longer need.   We have been discussing floor … Continue reading →

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Keeping the doctors busy

Posted on May 7, 2009 by mam

Yesterday was Porsche’s annual visit to the veterinarian.  Through her new winter regime of sleeping only 23 hours instead of the usual 23 1/2, she managed to  lose a whole pound.  She is now a svelte 15.5 pound kitty.  I thought her … Continue reading →

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