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Pansies and water fountains
I’m sitting on a deck right now. In lovely (very wet ) southern Manitoba. The trickle of water coming from my Mom’s fountain is so ...
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The times (and years), they are a-changing
Joe asked for a dinner for Christmas and this is what I delivered. Mushroom stuffed pork tenderloin, bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, steamed spinach, cranberry sauce.
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I’m missing Ottawa
Though the girls have been quite happy for the extra pets and cuddles, I’ve not been the best patient. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m a terrible sick person. I’m a wimp who dramatically moans when in pain.
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On the first day of December*
t’s cold outside and we’re (the cats and I) spending a lot of time wrapped in blankets and pondering the meaning of life. Many of the conversations revolve around treats and chasing bits of string.
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Remember our children
Today is Remembrance Day. My first Remembrance Day in 10 years that I’m not in Ottawa for the ceremony downtown.
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10/10/10 – Chapter 2
I’ve alluded to this day before. My entire life I’ve been waiting for a cataclysmic event to somehow let me know that things were going to be different from then on.
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You will always be in my heart
If I’ve met you (face to face or online, no matter) and we’ve had a conversation, you will always be in my heart.
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My Manitoba home does a body good
There are 500 photos in the queue and 500 stories to go with each of them. But rather than keep you waiting, I thought I’d introduce you to the relaxed Melanie that Joe caught on camera one evening while the family played Scrabble on the deck while the sun set over the barn.
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Mosey on down
I’ve had a “glorious” head cold for a week and yesterday was the first day I could think straight. I wish I could say that ...
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Happy birthday to my beautiful baby sister
Today is a very special day. Exactly a quarter century ago, my baby sister came into this world. As you can see then, she was a cutie. She’s even cuter now!
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Sudbury in Spring
I snapped this photo as we drove through an intersection. I’m assuming it was either Pearl Street or Pine Street as this photo is of ...
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Starting fresh
I’ve had so many identity crises concerning my online persona I can’t even begin to tell you about them without worrying about boring you to ...