Redneck Weekend

Picture it, a cold rainy Saturday in November (just two days ago, actually.) Two exhausted middle-aged people wake up late in the morning and frantically start packing up to drive to 'the city' (Prince George, BC) for a John Mellencamp concert. They need this little break desperately after months of grueling work on the old … Continue reading Redneck Weekend →

Hello, November!

It's the first of November. And it's snowing. Beautiful, blustery snow day! A good day to write a catch-up post, since I've not been blogging much lately. Yesterday was Halloween and the rain stopped in the morning, and the sun came out, and it was a perfect crisp evening for trick-or-treaters and for watching fireworks … Continue reading Hello, November! →

This Day In History …

Or more accurately, today we make history! October 17, 2018, recreational marijuana is now legal in Canada. Wherever you stand on the issue, I'm just pointing out the fact. And then I'm saying that I think this is an appropriate move in the right direction. But that's all I'm saying (On that subject. For now!) … Continue reading This Day In History … →

Happy Thanksgiving

Here in Canada, we celebrate Thanksgiving in October. I like that. Because we are North-ish, and if we waited until the end of November as the US does, most of us would be in winter mode already, under snow - the harvest would be long past and no beautiful fall foliage. Plus, it's good to … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving →

Just Roll With It

Tonight Randy & I went to spend some time with my 87 year old mother at the care home where she lives. It was just after dinner when we arrived, many of the residents were still straggling at the tables, but Mom was in her room, sitting in her rocking chair. . . frantically chowing … Continue reading Just Roll With It →

Like Chocolate for Breakfast

Eating chocolate for breakfast may be one of the early signs of looming depression. Not clinically recognized, I'm sure, but I feel the anecdotal evidence would support my hypothesis. I didn't technically have chocolate for breakfast, it was more like with breakfast, so I'm probably still OK. Dragged myself out of bed at 6am this morning, after … Continue reading Like Chocolate for Breakfast →

…slow ride, take it easy…

Sometime Tuesday morning, as the coffee is poured.... "Good morning." " 'morning!" "It's a beautiful day...sunny...warm. Shame not to be out in it." "Yep. But I guess it's down to the cellar ... still a lot of work down there." "Hm. And it really does need to be done. Of course, … Continue reading …slow ride, take it easy… →

I Never Eat September Snowflakes

It's snowing. In September. It's just a few blustery flakes floating around and they're melted before they even reach the ground, but still, it's snowing! I just thought September snow was noteworthy. Carry on. #SweetEsther

One Snuggly, Sunny Saturday in September

Sometimes you have to stop the dirty grueling work and take a day to snuggle a baby. It's good for the soul. I've been reflecting on the choices we've made since selling our condo in Surrey. I've been saying that I had no regrets because it all works out in the end, that the best … Continue reading One Snuggly, Sunny Saturday in September →