Heard on the radio this morning that Nigella Lawson, the FoodTV chef and her husband have a combined net worth of 200 million and they won't be leaving a penny of it to their children as they believe it will just make them lazy and achieve nothing for themselves. Hmmm.
The pending snowstorm has me a bit worried, much as I enjoy the shovelling exercise. I made a long overdue hair appointment for L and K has a bowling party to attend and M was going to the Raptors game with L later on. So much for plans, but maybe it won't be so bad as what they think.
K got his long overdue haircut today, he was starting to look like a girl. They did a good job. They also sold us some Tea Tree shampoo that is supposed to help his dandruff. They always get me to buy an expensive shampoo to offset the inexpensive haircut! Maybe if he just washed his hair properly that would help! The important thing is that he passed his history test. It was a tough one and the highest mark wasn't very high, so he did quite well considering. We're pleased. L went to tennis lessons then to a movie with friends.
I simmered some beef brisket for supper tonight (2 hours of simmering to be exact), so I should go have a taste. Don't think I've done brisket before, but winter calls for lots of stew!
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Fierce winds
We have fierce winds blowing outside and it's garbage day as usual. What a mess. It's the kind of day when you breathe a sigh of relief on coming indoors.
I had a chicken souvlaki with a salad at the mall for lunch today for a change, I was hungry and it was lunchtime. I was really thinking about Kentucky Fried chicken, but decided to go healthy. The new aerobics instructor was tired, sounds like she's doing too many shifts, they must be short on instructors.
K is going away on a field trip next week, so I have to start thinking about packing.
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I had a chicken souvlaki with a salad at the mall for lunch today for a change, I was hungry and it was lunchtime. I was really thinking about Kentucky Fried chicken, but decided to go healthy. The new aerobics instructor was tired, sounds like she's doing too many shifts, they must be short on instructors.
K is going away on a field trip next week, so I have to start thinking about packing.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Winter blast ahead
It's relatively balmy today, but it seems winter will be back with a blast starting tomorrow. Hope we don't have to cancel too many plans.
I wish the world would leave poor Britney Spears alone, dealing with fame must be impossible at any age.
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I wish the world would leave poor Britney Spears alone, dealing with fame must be impossible at any age.
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Here is a picture of the world's largest swimming pool in Algarrobo, Chile at resort San Alfonso del Mar
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Stunning discoveries in home of late, 77 year old frugal librarian
Tiny brain vacuum gives hope to stroke victims
Digital mammogram best for younger women
Company gives 'heartache' and shopping time leave
Monday, January 28, 2008
Parking ticket
M got the parking ticket we got after New Year's reduced from $35 to $15, so he was happy with that.
We've been drinking William Spartivento swiss decaffeinated fair trade coffee lately. I bought a couple of bags at Costco, they are featured there for a few weeks. They are a Quebec roaster. It's a good, fresh coffee with no aftertaste and they were able to grind it there for me. So it'll be fresh for 8 months or so. The bag has a little one-way hole in it so you can squish the air out every time you open the bag. The lady said the $16 Costco price I paid for the 2 bags is half the price at the Spartivento online site.
K is studying for his science quiz tonight. L gave him some more great questions from the teacher's review sheet. For example 'How do you dispose of hazardous waste?' He says 'not down the sink, you give it to the garbage man and he'll throw it away'. He tends to get creative when he doesn't know the answer. But he did know most of the other answers.
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We've been drinking William Spartivento swiss decaffeinated fair trade coffee lately. I bought a couple of bags at Costco, they are featured there for a few weeks. They are a Quebec roaster. It's a good, fresh coffee with no aftertaste and they were able to grind it there for me. So it'll be fresh for 8 months or so. The bag has a little one-way hole in it so you can squish the air out every time you open the bag. The lady said the $16 Costco price I paid for the 2 bags is half the price at the Spartivento online site.
K is studying for his science quiz tonight. L gave him some more great questions from the teacher's review sheet. For example 'How do you dispose of hazardous waste?' He says 'not down the sink, you give it to the garbage man and he'll throw it away'. He tends to get creative when he doesn't know the answer. But he did know most of the other answers.
News
Larger bra size may raise risk of diabetes
couch potato lifestyle seems to accelerate aging
Microchips could be everywhere in the near future
New flu vaccine may not need needles
Caffeine ups blood sugar level in diabetics
most unaware of pollution's heart disease risks
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Study, study, study
It snowed a bit last night, so I did a tiny bit of shovelling this morning. It felt nice being outside.
Our schedule's a bit off today due to all the studying K has to catch up on. K skipped leisure skating. I didn't make it to church or any exercise. Maybe I can go for a walk later this evening. Two people this week remarked on my weight loss. Ten pounds in not dramatic, but it's noticeable. For me the most noticeable change is in my healthier, more selective eating habits.
L made him some great review questions based on the teacher's review sheet. I believe the history is finally sinking in! We did some science this morning and we have to work on a bit of math later. He's having his history exam in the morning then they'll have a bit of outside time, then they'll head off in a bus to an arena to support some of his classmates playing hockey. That evening he has to study for the Tuesday Science quiz.
L said her math teacher is entering her into a math competition and her art teacher is entering her into a local art competition. She received a congratulatory letter from the school's headmaster on achieving excellent academic results last term. She gets these every year, I hope she can keep it up. She's been watching and playing a lot of tennis. She has a great relationship with the tennis teacher. I guess being a good student extends into all facets of life. L likens tennis to chess, she says it's quite the thinking and strategic game, who knew? (I'm totally not into sports)It's also a great way to keep fit. M just took her to her tennis match.
Our schedule's a bit off today due to all the studying K has to catch up on. K skipped leisure skating. I didn't make it to church or any exercise. Maybe I can go for a walk later this evening. Two people this week remarked on my weight loss. Ten pounds in not dramatic, but it's noticeable. For me the most noticeable change is in my healthier, more selective eating habits.
L made him some great review questions based on the teacher's review sheet. I believe the history is finally sinking in! We did some science this morning and we have to work on a bit of math later. He's having his history exam in the morning then they'll have a bit of outside time, then they'll head off in a bus to an arena to support some of his classmates playing hockey. That evening he has to study for the Tuesday Science quiz.
L said her math teacher is entering her into a math competition and her art teacher is entering her into a local art competition. She received a congratulatory letter from the school's headmaster on achieving excellent academic results last term. She gets these every year, I hope she can keep it up. She's been watching and playing a lot of tennis. She has a great relationship with the tennis teacher. I guess being a good student extends into all facets of life. L likens tennis to chess, she says it's quite the thinking and strategic game, who knew? (I'm totally not into sports)It's also a great way to keep fit. M just took her to her tennis match.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Drug store franchises
Met a friend for coffee this morning and we had a great time catching up. We walked over to Shoppers Drug Mart after as they were having a points special, but I couldn't find anything worth buying today. I found lots of stuff at NoFrills supermarket. My outgoing friend was doing a bit of school fundraising in Shoppers Drug Mart and I learned that you have to be a pharmacist to own one of these franchises. Sounds like a successful way to make a living.
I found this whole grain pancake recipe in today's paper, sounds like something worth trying.
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I found this whole grain pancake recipe in today's paper, sounds like something worth trying.
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Friday, January 25, 2008
Some photographs
Well my favourite Froster drink at Mac's Milk is now $1.45 instead of $1.47 due to the reduced GST tax. Every little bit helps.
Here are some long overdue photographs to enjoy.
My winter display of holly berries
L and I got this from a Chinese supermarket. They are Chinese New Year treats, candied fruit actually. Going clockwise from the orange ones...carrots, soursop, wintermelon, lotus seed, coconut, ginger and potato in the middle. I like the soursop and wintermelon, the ginger is really strong.
Recently purchased flowers, I thought they were beautiful
Recently purchased artwork.
More recently purchased flowers, I fell in love with this one
Here are some long overdue photographs to enjoy.
My winter display of holly berries
L and I got this from a Chinese supermarket. They are Chinese New Year treats, candied fruit actually. Going clockwise from the orange ones...carrots, soursop, wintermelon, lotus seed, coconut, ginger and potato in the middle. I like the soursop and wintermelon, the ginger is really strong.
Recently purchased flowers, I thought they were beautiful
Recently purchased artwork.
More recently purchased flowers, I fell in love with this one
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Dog nursed back to health using hydrotherapy
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