Monthly Archives: June 2010

Bean and rice salad

Posted on June 29, 2010 by mam

Here a perfect recipe for that Canada Day potluck barbecue! 1 cup cooked rice 1 14 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 14 oz can corn, drained (or a … Continue reading →

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Golden girls

Posted on June 28, 2010 by mam

My aunt Gina and my Mom are arriving on Wednesday to spend Canada Day with me. That may not sound so special, but for those two, it is. Since the death of my aunt`s long time companion last January, she … Continue reading →

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Watch any good books lately?

Posted on June 25, 2010 by mam

This is so cool!

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Gift recycling

Posted on June 24, 2010 by mam

My daughter is great at recycling, especially when it comes to gifts for me.   Every time we get together  the topic eventually gets around to quilts, sewing and the fabric I have purchased recently.  Being such a good  mother, I … Continue reading →

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Here comes summer!

Posted on June 21, 2010 by mam

After three days of 30 degrees plus weather there is no doubt in my mind that summer is here at last. Solstice is a combination of two Latin words,  meaning “sun” + “to stand still.” As the days become longer, … Continue reading →

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Happy Father`s Day!

Posted on June 20, 2010 by mam

My Father When I was: Four years old: My daddy can do anything. When I was: Five years old: My daddy knows a whole lot. When I was: Six years old: My dad is smarter than your dad. When I … Continue reading →

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Summer time reading

Posted on June 18, 2010 by mam

Here’s a list of some of the books I intend to read this summer.  The weather man is predicting a high of 32 degrees for most of the weekend, so I plan to stay inside with a good book or … Continue reading →

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Put your hands in the air like you really don`t care!

Posted on June 17, 2010 by mam

The amazing Isabella and my wonderful grandson Addison.  I  borrow pics from Addison`s and Katelyn`s Facebook almost daily.  Keep posting kids!

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What big cat are you?

Posted on June 16, 2010 by mam

Does this sound like me? Of course it does. You have learned that you must rely on yourself, and yourself alone, to live a happy life. You are understand the world better than most people you know. You are very … Continue reading →

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All aboard

Posted on June 15, 2010 by mam

When the kids were younger we would take the train to Halifax to visit with my sister Wanda and her family.  I love traveling by train, especially during the winter.  It does not matter how windy or snowy the weather … Continue reading →

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