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Category Archives: What’s making news in my corner of the world
Let it snow
My DH has been working out of town this week. This evening he made a special trip home so I will not be on my own in the impending storm. Tomorrow after the storm he will drive back to the … Continue reading
Sad news on the street
Coronation that is. Veteran actress Maggie Jones passed away while recovering from a recent operation. As I was listening to the announcement on CBC radio this morning the telephone rang. It was my husband calling from the road to express … Continue reading
October 24th is the Global Day of Climate Action. Events to mark this day are taking place all over the world. For more information visit the 350.org site. Here is the list of some of the New Brunswick events.
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Cold wind snow this soon ooh
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
Saturday’s food fest
Now that Hurricane Bill is out to sea, we can all breath a little easier.  My DH survived the storm in Cape Breton, but nearly passed out due to the boredom. High winds equals no power equals no internet. Although … Continue reading
Maritimers are troopers
When there is a hurricane warning in Florida, people board up their windows and head inland. In the Maritimes, we grab the family and head to the beach to watch the waves. Despite numerous warnings since early yesterday, people are … Continue reading
Calm before the storm
The temperature today is 30 degrees with 98% humidity as the Maritime provinces await the arrival of Hurricane Bill.  Once again it is just too darn hot to think let alone post anything intelligent. This is the first photo … Continue reading
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Why is it?
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
From my old buddy Tim
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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