I wonder if she's feeling a little Cheeky ... I'm thinking maybe so?! After all, she's standing in front of her own heated house, with her very own Christmas stocking sporting a picture of herself. If nothing else, I think it would be fair to say that she's a little bit spoiled, BUT she's worth it:-). …
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Easter or Christmas All Over Again?
If it weren't for the fact that I was born and raised in the "True North, strong and free", I might be Surprised by the weather this Easter weekend. Notice that I said 'might'. While the 'True North' and 'strong' parts speak true for those of us who live in Canada, it seems that we, …
Don’t Perpetuate the Cycle
The holiday season is almost over for another year, which means that it is back to work for most of us--if not already, soon. It's hard not to Mope about with this coveted time off having come and gone so quickly, each year passing progressively moreso, it seems. Add to that one's reflection on their last year's …
One, Two, Three…
Waiting...for our lone apple to ripen. '"Ahhh...the lost days of summer." Definitely NOT waiting (in Anticipation of)...and I really don't have to explain this one given the season, do I? "Waddle on, Big Guy. Hurry..." (Picture rendered from Social media) And, couldn't wait..."Oops, but yum!" Anticipation
Mystical Time of the Year
Isn't there something Mystical about this time of the year? Perhaps, it is because of traditions passed along and stories told, but at Christmas for those of us who celebrate, it seems that everything that would otherwise appear average everyday becomes simply extraordinary. Trees, cookies, lights, deer, plump guys with white beards--all magically connotated and adored as the …
Shortbread, Of Course
It’s Not This Time of Year Without… ....Shortbread Cookies:-). My whole lifelong, I would say that these delicious, buttery, little melt-in-your-mouth delights have been the one staple that really hasn't changed for us as a must-have Christmas tradition. Ever since I can remember, there have always been a tin of these around--usually many, in fact, …
Starring the Shaw Fire Log
The Shaw Fire Log https://youtu.be/E-EjdELCOyM I am not sure which parts you are from, but chances are if you live in Canada, you are more than familiar with the infamous fire log channel at this time of the year, courtesy of Shaw Cable. And, for those of who you haven't had the privilege of watching …
Must I Choose?
It is good that life is full of choices, but did you know that there are many times when, in fact, you don't have to choose? Sometimes, you can have it both ways Or all. Perhaps, you need to be a bit creative in order to make it happen, but it is possible. You know …
The Great Christmas Tree Debate
With snow on the ground and temperatures hovering around zero for the past couple of weeks now, the topic of Christmas trees is not necessarily untimely around these parts. Once Halloween comes and goes, which it soon will, it will be full-blown Christmas season--music, decorations, baking, gift buying, Lifetime Channel movies--you name it. I mean, …
On the Brink of It All Over Again–Part 3
Well, I had no intention of turning my post from Friday into a three-parter, yet here I am. What began as a gloomy weather forecast of the first season's snow has quickly turned into a scene right out of The Christmas Carol. Honest to God. In comparing pictures that I have taken of our bushes …
