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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Stayacation
My DH’s cousin, San, is visiting from Arizona with her two golden retrievers, Sadee and Sunshine. We started the day with a drive to Escuminac to buy lobster and crab at O’Neill’s fish market on the wharf. A visit to … Continue reading
Posted in Family Tree, Home Sweet Home
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A day full of surprises
When I checked my site yesterday and noticed the comments count was 22, my first thought was “Sh$t, I’ve been spammed”. I was so happy to find the comments were all genuine birthday wishes. Thanks to my extended family and … Continue reading
Posted in Home Sweet Home
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This Day in History: July 29:
1890: Artist Vincent van Gogh died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Auvers, France. 1958: President Eisenhower signed the congressional act that created the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 1981: Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, married Lady … Continue reading
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THE YEAR 1909
Here’s an email I received from my old buddy Tim. Makes you think, The year is 1909. One hundred years ago.What a difference a century makes! Here are some statistics for the Year 1909 : The average life expectancy was … Continue reading
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Sweet grass
This remarkable hand woven sweet grass turtle was given to me by Joe Ward of Eel Ground First Nation. Joe is a spiritual advisor and teaches native culture at the Centre where I work. Joe also wove this beautiful ash … Continue reading
Posted in Home Sweet Home
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Life on hold
This summer has been a time of waiting.  The project that was to take my DH to Cape Breton in June is now 5 weeks behind from the original start date due to the inclement weather through June and July.  … Continue reading
Posted in Home Sweet Home
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This Charming Man
“At the cemetery three kids noisily playing football around a grave. Disrespectful. Until realized it was their little brother who had died and they had made him goalie.” If this line from Miriam Keyes “This Charming Man” does not bring … Continue reading
Posted in What's on your night table?
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Now that’s talent
My wonderfully creative granddaughter Emma made these two in honour of her current favourite Pixar film Wall-E. Emma loves to creative using toilet paper rolls, aluminum foil, pop bottle and any other material that is recyclable. I wonder if this … Continue reading
Posted in Grandmothers
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Quick supper
Michelle and I go swimming at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evening. By the time I arrive home I’m too hungry to think, so I try to make something ahead of time, which heats up easily and is high … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes
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