Category Archives: Family Tree

Posted on August 14, 2010 by mam

While shopping for groceries, I came across stalks of   gladioluses at the floral section for $7.00 a bunch.  As soon as I saw these long stem beauties, I could hear my grandfather’s voice, telling me all about gladioluses. He 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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Altimers and casserole pants

Posted on July 4, 2010 by mam

I put the golden girls back on the bus Friday and true to my words, went home for a nap.  They wore me out! Their 3 day visit was a whirlwind of activities.   When I arrived at the bus, they … Continue reading →

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Things my mother never told me

Posted on July 1, 2010 by mam

until now. Did you know that you smell burnt toast just before you die? If your lips tingle, you are having a mini stroke. If you eat too much lettuce, it will stick in your throat and you will die. … 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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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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A whole lot of growing going on

Posted on June 13, 2010 by mam

My sweet DH is still in Nova Scotia on a job site, so he is missing quite a bit of the growing season. The showiest flowers so far have been the irises in the side yard. I love the combination … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Carl

Posted on June 9, 2010 by mam

There are moments that change your life forever…………that’s what happened when I met you.  Have a happy, happy birthday!  Love, me and the kitty

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Yard saling with a mission

Posted on May 31, 2010 by mam

Cousin San kept me company this weekend as DH is still on a job site in Nova Scotia.  She and the doggies have new digs and were in desperate need of new curtains.  So the only reason we went yard … Continue reading →

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I am blessed

Posted on May 19, 2010 by mam

with a DH who knows how to find four leaf clovers, as many as four at a time. And a great grand-daughter who is getting cuter every day!  She also rolled over all by her self.  How smart is that?

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