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Scratchings in the Dirt

Throw away the pens!

Note to self:  do NOT use ink on the calendar – it is PENCIL only!   I would note the family on that, too, but no one else ever writes anything on the calendar.  I am the Keeper of the Schedule, and I have created a group of humans who struggle to know where they should

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Mother’s Day

I’ve just had the best Mother’s Day yet.  I think I may say that every year, but whatever.  I am not showered with gifts, or flowers, or cards, and sometimes they even forget what day it is.  But I know that deep down those strong, tall, silent-type boys really do like me and appreciate what

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Quick Take Friday – on Saturday

Subtitle:  A Day Late and a Dollar Short 1.  I took the morning off at the library to bake bread for the local annual Mother’s Day Tea and Bake Sale.  Then I slept in.  I will go to the tea and buy another’s baking.  Next year I will bake again.  As I’ve said so many

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I guess there IS life after hockey!

We travelled to the capital of Western Canada a few days ago to help my mom celebrate an incredible honour.  She won an Alberta Child Care Professional Award of Excellence – one of 12 winners from the over 800 nominated!  We are so proud!  It was a gala evening at the ol’ Westin Hotel.  My

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My life in pictures.

Just got home tonight from the big city where I got to meet my nephew, sweet little Rogan.   It’s hard to believe my baby brother is now a dad!  But he and his lovely wife did a fine job.  As Grandpa says, he’s a keeper, and we’ll put in an order for another! Three

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