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Scratchings in the Dirt

Quick Takes

1.  It feels like spring here.  The temperatures have been above freezing for nearly a week, which is rather a rarity in these parts in late November. 2.  A shout out to two of my favourite aunts (aren’t they all?), who are celebrating their birthdays today.  They are fabulous ladies, and I am blessed to

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Fall

I’m feeling a little ‘unanchored’ these days.  Fall has always been my favourite season (although I have been known to waffle a bit with spring), but this year I am resenting it for some reason.  Maybe I am resisting change in all forms, or perhaps the idea of fall is just hitting too close to

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Anniversary day

Twenty-two years ago, I married my best friend.  It was a gorgeous fall day – unlike today – and we were surrounded by friends and family.  Literally.  Do you have any idea how big my family is?  When we watch the video of the wedding, it always appears as though the church is leaning to

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Quick takes

1.  Stephen is arriving home today from his two-week stint up north.  He’s an operator in an oilfield near Fort Nelson, but that is absolutely all I know about his work.  That, and his quad doesn’t have power steering.  Perhaps he’ll be more forthcoming in person than he was while texting.   I will ply

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Yucky

That’s how I feel right now.  We just learned that Brad McCrimmon died in a plane crash in Russia, along with most of the hockey team he was coaching there.  Brad is from Plenty, and although I only met him once, was by all accounts a great guy.  He will be sorely missed.  My brothers

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