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Category Archives: I wish I said that
Stress
A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked; ‘How heavy is this glass of water?’ Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, ‘The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It … Continue reading
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Aprons
My friend Bridget sent this. Brought back a few memories. Remember making an apron in Home Ec.? I don’t think our kids know what an apron is. The principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath,because she … Continue reading
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New Year’s Day
… now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual. Mark Twain Thank you for reading by blog, and for leaving comments this past year. May … Continue reading
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I like being me.
My DH and I are having an evening of culture (watching The Hangover). This time of the year, we need to sit back and reflect, to be a bit easier on ourselves. Tonight forget about the presents to be wrapped, … Continue reading
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My Christmas diet
As last year CHristmas diet did not work (I gained 7 pounds), I am ready to change my eating habits. Here are a few types I found on the Internet. HOLIDAY EATING TIPS – 1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who … Continue reading
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The Christmas count down
“Christmas is a time of little time. How we get there is a mystery. Racing madly mall-to-mall, we climb Into fields of sunlit harmony. Shopping, cooking, clearing walks and yards, Trimming house and tree while working, too; Making phone calls, … Continue reading
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The idea that no one is perfect is a view most commonly held by people with no grandchildren. ~Doug Larson
Carl and I both slept in this morning after a wonderful, hectic, fun filled extra long weekend with the grand-daughters. Usually when we visit we stay at the hotel, as we are early risers and they are night owls. But … Continue reading
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I mediate, I do yoga and I chant
……………..and I still want to smack someone! It has been one of those weeks, but luckily I have a good friend to help me through it. Thanks Win for the great card, see you back at the gym Monday morning.
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More than we deserve
Our friend Fred sent this via email and I thought it was appropriate for Thanksgiving. The quote is from Robert R. Walsh, Noisy Stones. More Than We Deserve   I heard the Second Brandenburg Concerto played in honor of Bach’s 300th … Continue reading
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Disobedience
Pooh, promise you won’t forget about me, ever. Not even when I’m a hundred.” Pooh thought for a little. “How old shall I be then?” “Ninety-nine.” Pooh Nodded. “I promise,” he said. Today CBC announced the publication of the sequel … Continue reading