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A+ on Resolutions so Far

A+ on Resolutions so Far

Well, it’s January 5th. How are your resolutions going so far? I’m happy to report that I haven’t broken any New Year promises to myself. It’s easier when your resolution is to not make any resolutions. If you recall, I did commit to a few…

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Big-Time Sister-Bonding in Small Town Chatham

Big-Time Sister-Bonding in Small Town Chatham

I always knew I had a very smart sister. But I didn’t know I had a crafty one. That’s her in the photo on the verandah of Ridge House Museum (a Victorian-era home), outside of Chatham, Ontario. We were making lavender wands and I just…

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Remembering Those Resurrection Weekends

Remembering Those Resurrection Weekends

 A couple weeks ago, I reached the 200 mark in the number of posts I’ve written.  I haven’t exercised the “Reduce-Reuse-Recycle” principle yet. But this week I am re-printing a post I wrote three years ago because it is one of my favourites, and timely…

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Gobsmacked but Knackered Across the Pond

Gobsmacked but Knackered Across the Pond

I’m on an impromptu trip to England, which is my excuse for being late with my usual Thursday post. As someone with (undiagnosed, but probable) OCD, it pains me not to hand things in on time, even if these deadlines are self-imposed. But I have been…

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