Hubs and I enjoy hours of entertainment watching squirrels, and that’s a good thing because our little prairie city houses a large population of these frolicking and mischievous little critters.
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Busy Times
There’s lots going on at our condo building this week … carpet cleaning of stairs and hallways, landscaping upgrades, as well as pavement repairs and resealing.
We’re fortunate to live in a building where the board believes in and practices regular maintenance and upkeep of the property.
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In Her Glory
Our daughter wasn’t raised on a farm but loves everything about farm life. Her happiest days are when the new chicks arrive.
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June Welcome
It’s the time of year again, when the delicate pink and white blossoms of the honeysuckle shrubs, with their sweet heady scents, welcome us to the walking paths.
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Happy Places and Spaces
This is just a wee glimpse of my home office.
The centre framed piece is a poem I had published around 40 years ago.
I have an arm chair and footstool in there that fits me perfectly. It’s a great spot to read, knit, meditate, and crochet.
The decor is all about memories that fill my bucket. It’s my space.
Do you have a happy place inside of your home?
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On Hold
For the past couple of days, my outdoor walks have been on hold because winds carrying forest fire smoke from hundreds of miles away have created air quality issues here.
That brownish yellow sky isn’t normal here, thank goodness.
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A Garden Gift for an Old Fashioned Dessert
Each year at this time, we’re gifted freshly picked rhubarb from folks we know.
I chopped it up and made a fave dessert from our childhood.
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Lilac Memories
The sight and scent of these purple blossom clusters always take me back to our early marriage and our first home. The property was bordered by a lilac hedge.
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A Precious Gift
When I was out for my morning walk yesterday, a sweet young girl ran out from her yard … hand extended, holding a dandelion for me.
After I thanked her, I asked if I could take her picture … she smiled broadly and replied, “Yes please!!”
I didn’t have her parents’ permission to post her photo, so I cropped it to delete her charming and smiling face.
Her beautiful gesture set the tone for my entire day!
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Celebrating Taste
Our favourite Chinese restaurant is less than two blocks from where we live.
A few days ago, to celebrate the return of my sense of taste, we ordered takeout from there.
And the grand finale:
Hmmm – Not So Sure
Radically Retired 