Monthly Archives: July 2010

Long weekend

Posted on July 31, 2010 by mam

One movie night, last summer Win and I saw “The Time Traveller’s Wife”.  I was unimpressed by the movie. My daughter Andrea had raved about the book for months, so my expectations were high. The chemistry between the two main … Continue reading →

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I felt the love

Posted on July 30, 2010 by mam

Yesterday was a wonderful birthday! Just after noon I received a phone call from my DH to go out to the parking lot as a parcel was waiting for me.  And there he was!  My DH, who has been away … Continue reading →

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Happy girl

Posted on July 29, 2010 by mam

Today is my birthday and Shoppers are giving a 20 percent discount plus a $10.00 card for anyone over 55.  Could it get any better?

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What Age do you act?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by mam

Here’s one of those on line quizzes that you just know are absolutely true! This is my results, see what I mean! You Act Like You Are 30 Years Old You are a thirty-something at heart. You’ve had a taste … Continue reading →

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Flower fairy

Posted on July 25, 2010 by mam

THE SONG OF*THE CANTERBURY BELL FAIRY Bells that ring from ancient towers  -Canterbury Bells Give their name to summer flowers Canterbury Bells! Do the flower-fairies, playing, Know what those great bells are saying? Fairy, in your purple hat, Little fairy, … Continue reading →

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Happy feet

Posted on July 24, 2010 by mam

Each July I buy at least six pairs of shoes at the local County Cobblers.   They sell better quality footwear such  Rockport, Clarke, Naturalizer and Royer.  Being the spendthrift I wait until the July 50% off sale.   This year I … Continue reading →

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Pretty blue platter

Posted on July 20, 2010 by mam

I love dishes, especially blue dishes.   I love dishes as much as I love a  bargain.  So when I found this Italian ceramic beauty at a yard sale for the princely sum of 50 cents, I could not refuse.   The … Continue reading →

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Aprons

Posted on July 18, 2010 by mam

My Nanny always wore an apron.   The apron might have been butcher style with a full bib but it was always a pretty  cotton trimmed with colour binding.  I remember shopping with my Mom for apron fabric.  My Mom would … Continue reading →

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Can you say antiphospholipid syndrome

Posted on July 15, 2010 by mam

Since February I have been undergoing blood test and folks the results are in! I do not have von Willenbrand disorder. I have been diagnosed with  antiphospholipid syndrome  (trying saying that three times fast) otherwise known as ASP.  Which is … Continue reading →

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hi lily, hi low

Posted on July 14, 2010 by mam

I’ve discovered something nice about this hot humid weather………….it makes the lilies bloom.  And that is a good thing.

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