Monthly Archives: August 2009

Why is it?

Posted on August 19, 2009 by mam

Why is it that they don’t plant trees in parking lots? Have you ever noticed how stark and barren shopping mall parking lots are now?  There is not a bit of shade to be had.   During this week’s heat wave … Continue reading →

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How to beat the heat

Posted on August 17, 2009 by mam

Where is the best place to be when the “feels like” temperature is 40 degrees Celsius?  At the movies of course.    Jen, Michelle and I are going to The Time Travelers’ Wife.   The ju-jubes and pop are hidden in our … Continue reading →

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Easy Raspberry Dessert

Posted on August 16, 2009 by mam

Yesterday was a balmy 33 degrees Celsius and my day to host the weekly potluck supper.  We usually install window type air conditioners but decided not to this summer due to the house being on the market.  Despite the heat, … Continue reading →

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A new black and white “kitty”

Posted on August 15, 2009 by mam

Coming back from the gym the other morning, I drove around the corner to meet a skunk being chased by Porsche, being chased by my DH.    Our big fat kitty usually waits on the back deck for my return from … Continue reading →

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From my old buddy Tim

Posted on August 14, 2009 by mam

A doctor on his morning walk, noticed an older lady with a crown sitting on her front step smoking a cigar, so he walked up to her and said, “I couldn’t help but notice how happy you look! What is … Continue reading →

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Oops I did it again

Posted on August 13, 2009 by mam

This is what $13.00 of fabric from my local “new to you” store looks like. I estimate it is at least 14 metres of fabric…………….like I need more fabric. But when the owner of the store invites you to go … Continue reading →

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Remember vinyl?

Posted on August 12, 2009 by mam

August 12th is  Vinyl Record day in commemoration of Thomas Edison’s invention of the phonograph on August 12th, 1877. The first vinyl I purchased was a 45 of Sonny & Cher’s The Beat goes On.   My DH’s first vinyl was … Continue reading →

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Support your local fabric shop

Posted on August 11, 2009 by mam

We have been keeping the house so clean lately we can’t even bring ourselves to utter dirty words.   Sunday’s open house was a flop.  One person showed up and she was a neighbour, whom the real estate agent knew.  Oh … Continue reading →

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easy-peasy peanut butter cookies

Posted on August 10, 2009 by mam

These are incredibly easy, simply delicious gluten free cookies. Email your brother early in  the morning and invite him for milk and cookies, four hours later. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together 1 cup white sugar and one beaten … Continue reading →

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Another open house and another guest entry

Posted on August 9, 2009 by mam

This morning we are cleaning and scrubbing for open house number 3, hopefully the third time will be the charm.  Keep your fingers crossed. My sister Wanda, a certified reiki master/teacher, has graciously accepted my offer to do a guest … Continue reading →

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