Monthly Archives: July 2009

Unexpected holiday

Rather then going to the gym this morning, my DH and I went for a half hour walk at 6:00 a.m. My office was painted Friday so I had the afternoon off.  The weather was  perfect, warm but overcast so … Continue reading

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Lazy Saturday

We woke to a world of muffled sounds as our area was covered with a blanket of fog.  I come from a long line of brits and irishmen who lived by the sea and long for the sounds of a … Continue reading

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A brand new look

The chair originally belonged to my DH’s parents.  If I remember correctly it was a wedding gift.   Many years ago it was re-upholstered in a vivid green and orange tapestry.   In order to tame it down, Carl and I tried … Continue reading

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Greek salad

When making this dressing you need to splash a bit of the olive oil on the counter for effect.  Your family will think you slaved over the recipe.  You know, just like how you splatter flour over yourself when making … Continue reading

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Emma and the movie critic

Jeffrey Bento-Carrier is sports editor of the Bugle-Observer newspaper in Woodstock and a longtime movie buff.  The following is his weekly article.  The mother-daughter combo is non other than my daughter Andrea and my youngest grand-daughter Emma. Movies are for … Continue reading

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Oh say can you see

how cute the July block is!   All the way from Tennessee, this patriotic little block arrived today.  Thanks to the sewing talents of  Cindy I love the starry sky and spackled door. This is block three of a twelve month … Continue reading

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In my life

Friday afternoon CBC radio Shift host, Paul Castle requested listeners to call in and relate their memories of the Beatles. This was in anticipation of Paul McCartney’s concert last night in Halifax. On a good day, I can’t remember shit.  … Continue reading

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Better than the Dollar store

This is my Saturday morning yard sale haul A trio of brass jello moulds A set of glass jar with suction lids which will be perfect to store bobbins, pins and other small items in my sewing room. A Maggie … Continue reading

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White or blue

I’ve been tooooooo busy this week to squeeze in sewing time.  Besides going to the gym,  my walking buddy Michelle and I have been swimming at the local pool.   The pool sets aside 1 hour a day for adult swim, … Continue reading

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A “H” of a day

My DH had an “h” of a day.  It started with the Hedge.  While trimming our 8 feet tall hedge, he leaned too far from the step ladder and found himself in slow motion falling through the maples into the … Continue reading

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