Category Archives: What’s making news in my corner of the world

In my life

Friday afternoon CBC radio Shift host, Paul Castle requested listeners to call in and relate their memories of the Beatles. This was in anticipation of Paul McCartney’s concert last night in Halifax. On a good day, I can’t remember shit.  … Continue reading

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July 1st

When i wondered aloud whether the pending rain showers would postpone the fireworks, Andrea looked at me and exclaimed. “Mom, they have been drinking beer all afternoon, and they have explosives.” “Trust me, there will be fireworks.” Oh, and yesterday, … Continue reading

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Every picture tells a story

I came across a bouquet of flowers with the heads pulled off in the parking lot of the local bar and grill early Saturday morning. .   Okay people, what’s the rest of the story?

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Pedometer challenge

At work we have enrolled a team in the provincial pedometer challenge.    The object is to log enough steps to equal a virtual walk around the province.   We keep track of our steps each day and register them on this … Continue reading

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Every little bit helps

Happy Earth Day!  This should not be a once a year celebration, you need to be kinder to the earth each and every day.   It’s the little things that add up to make a difference. Here’s a list of a … Continue reading

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Damn ham will get you every time

For nearly a week the St. John river has been the object of interest as the province, and some parts of the world, watched the rescue attempts directed towards Chaka, a Tibetan mastiff. The 14 month old dog escaped from her … Continue reading

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Moose impact

I’m home sick with the plague.  A nasty flu bug has been making the rounds at work and I’ve managed to avoid it until now.   I’m in a tylenol induced coma and my DH is plying me with diet orange pop.  … Continue reading

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