I just noticed L has been writing up the progress reports for her swim students. It's cute to read her comments of encouragement.
M made it to Milan and noticed it's so much cheaper taking buses and trains than cabs there.
K has a pile of homework and review but we did manage to get him a haircut this morning. We both like quick, efficient people. M, being more of a perfectionist, prefers someone that takes his time.
We're back in the deep freeze but it was nice and sunny today. We popped out for about an hour tonight and when we got home K noticed the front door had been left unlocked the whole time. We were lucky it wasn't windy, sometimes that will blow the door wide open.
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Herman's Hermits
My sister told me this amusing story about her recent visit to the dentist:
'The dentist got a dog because both her kids left the nest.... and she had a hot flash right there in the office, and she told me about it! They had to bring in a small fan, I was LMAO. quietly of course. I guess the dentist light makes it worse? I'm still chuckling.'
The other news is that SAM's Club is closing in Ontario, Canada. We go there a lot, so it's sad. It's a wholesaler store like Costco, that Walmart owns.
K had an improved report card this term, (a good one for him, anyway). And to top it off, I won a free coffee when I 'rolled up the rim' last night at Tim Horton's coffee shop.
My recently deceased aunt looked beautiful when we arrived at the viewing last night. I think the undertaker must look at past photos of the deceased when they make them up. She wore the most beautiful dress and her hairstyle was amazing. Her poor husband is still in shock, I think. A friend and I were commiserating that it must be like losing your left arm after all these years. I'm glad the kids came with us to pay their respects, a bit of a growing experience, if sad.
The local police force is sponsoring a fund raising dance this summer featuring 'Herman's Hermits'. I declined, but I do remember who they are. That's what I get for answering the telemarketing phone calls.
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'The dentist got a dog because both her kids left the nest.... and she had a hot flash right there in the office, and she told me about it! They had to bring in a small fan, I was LMAO. quietly of course. I guess the dentist light makes it worse? I'm still chuckling.'
The other news is that SAM's Club is closing in Ontario, Canada. We go there a lot, so it's sad. It's a wholesaler store like Costco, that Walmart owns.
K had an improved report card this term, (a good one for him, anyway). And to top it off, I won a free coffee when I 'rolled up the rim' last night at Tim Horton's coffee shop.
My recently deceased aunt looked beautiful when we arrived at the viewing last night. I think the undertaker must look at past photos of the deceased when they make them up. She wore the most beautiful dress and her hairstyle was amazing. Her poor husband is still in shock, I think. A friend and I were commiserating that it must be like losing your left arm after all these years. I'm glad the kids came with us to pay their respects, a bit of a growing experience, if sad.
The local police force is sponsoring a fund raising dance this summer featuring 'Herman's Hermits'. I declined, but I do remember who they are. That's what I get for answering the telemarketing phone calls.
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
It's slushy time
It seems that Cadbury confectioners are recession proof and are forecasting a 2009 profit. Them and the fast food restaurants, I guess.
It's a change of routine this evening as we are heading out to the viewing this evening of my aunt who passed away last week. It's at the other end of town. L will miss one of her play performances and we'll have to see about K's homework obligations for tonight. M leaves for Italy tomorrow. I must be in the prime of my life as things are always so hectic around here. I always crave 'down time' and my own space. Actually, since yesterday, I've claimed the room where we keep the piano as no one ever plays piano anymore.
The weather's relatively mild today and brings thoughts of going back to daily walks. It was odd to see a maintenance truck parked on the local pond ice. Obviously it's still frozen. I even stopped by the local convenience store and had my favourite froster drink. The store manager said 'Long time no see...it's slushy time!'
L enjoyed her first play performance last night and proclaimed that it energizes her. She said she's quite visible on stage and has to show expression, she just doesn't say anything. But at audition, she did request a small part. She told me that a group of dancers missed their cue, to the dismay of the ones that didn't. One of last year's leads did not get a coveted role this year and actually declined the role she was given. Upon changing her mind, the role had been assigned to someone else and so she had to settle for a minor role this year. Good backstage gossip! The lead apparently has about 50 pages of lines to memorize.
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It's a change of routine this evening as we are heading out to the viewing this evening of my aunt who passed away last week. It's at the other end of town. L will miss one of her play performances and we'll have to see about K's homework obligations for tonight. M leaves for Italy tomorrow. I must be in the prime of my life as things are always so hectic around here. I always crave 'down time' and my own space. Actually, since yesterday, I've claimed the room where we keep the piano as no one ever plays piano anymore.
The weather's relatively mild today and brings thoughts of going back to daily walks. It was odd to see a maintenance truck parked on the local pond ice. Obviously it's still frozen. I even stopped by the local convenience store and had my favourite froster drink. The store manager said 'Long time no see...it's slushy time!'
L enjoyed her first play performance last night and proclaimed that it energizes her. She said she's quite visible on stage and has to show expression, she just doesn't say anything. But at audition, she did request a small part. She told me that a group of dancers missed their cue, to the dismay of the ones that didn't. One of last year's leads did not get a coveted role this year and actually declined the role she was given. Upon changing her mind, the role had been assigned to someone else and so she had to settle for a minor role this year. Good backstage gossip! The lead apparently has about 50 pages of lines to memorize.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Cute
Since this is a religious day, I thought this cute story would be on topic:
Shirley and Marcy
A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school. He didn't want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to give him the feeling that he had some independence but yet know that he was safe. So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if she would please follow him to school in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he probably wouldn't notice her. She said that since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them to get some exercise as well, so she agreed.
The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl set out following behind Timmy as he walked to school with another neighbour girl he knew. She did this for the whole week. As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy's little friend noticed the same lady was following them as she seemed to do every day all week. Finally she said to Timmy, 'Have you noticed that lady following us to school all week? Do you know her?'
Timmy nonchalantly replied, 'Yeah, I know who she is.'
The little girl said, 'Well, who is she?'
'That's just Shirley Goodnest,' Timmy replied, 'and her daughter Marcy.'
'Shirley Goodnest? Who the heck is she and why is she following us? '
'Well,' Timmy explained, 'every night my Mom makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers, 'cuz she worries about me so much. And in the Psalm, it says, 'Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me all the days of my life', so I guess I'll just have to get used to it!'
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today and always.
I know you smiled! I sure did, Pass this on and brighten someone else's day.
Shirley and Marcy
A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school. He didn't want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to give him the feeling that he had some independence but yet know that he was safe. So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if she would please follow him to school in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he probably wouldn't notice her. She said that since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them to get some exercise as well, so she agreed.
The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl set out following behind Timmy as he walked to school with another neighbour girl he knew. She did this for the whole week. As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy's little friend noticed the same lady was following them as she seemed to do every day all week. Finally she said to Timmy, 'Have you noticed that lady following us to school all week? Do you know her?'
Timmy nonchalantly replied, 'Yeah, I know who she is.'
The little girl said, 'Well, who is she?'
'That's just Shirley Goodnest,' Timmy replied, 'and her daughter Marcy.'
'Shirley Goodnest? Who the heck is she and why is she following us? '
'Well,' Timmy explained, 'every night my Mom makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers, 'cuz she worries about me so much. And in the Psalm, it says, 'Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me all the days of my life', so I guess I'll just have to get used to it!'
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today and always.
I know you smiled! I sure did, Pass this on and brighten someone else's day.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
High School
Today was very cold and dry, but bright and sunny with no wind to speak of. I felt wonderful.. energetic and almost bouncy... Maybe I've been eating all my vegetables and the weather helps, I'm sure.
When I was in church earlier this week, the priest reminded everyone that tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and Catholics 14 years old and upwards are asked to abstain from eating meat on that day. I'm sure I forgot last year.
This evening, I decided to boil some perogies, then saute them in some vegetable oil. Messy process really, remind me not to get anymore anytime soon. Everyone loves them once you toss them in some oil, though.
K had an interview at the local public high school today. It has a good reputation and is close to home. He'll likely start there in September. The schools around here have about 2000 kids and the vice principal admits that bullying is a fact of life. In fact, she has a confidential number boldly displayed on her bulletin board that kids can call to report incidents. It was nice of her to let us know that Grade 9 kids are a target, being new. She seems to be a 'no-nonsense' kind of person. (Well, she must have seen everything by now). K thought she was nicer than his current department head.
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When I was in church earlier this week, the priest reminded everyone that tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and Catholics 14 years old and upwards are asked to abstain from eating meat on that day. I'm sure I forgot last year.
This evening, I decided to boil some perogies, then saute them in some vegetable oil. Messy process really, remind me not to get anymore anytime soon. Everyone loves them once you toss them in some oil, though.
K had an interview at the local public high school today. It has a good reputation and is close to home. He'll likely start there in September. The schools around here have about 2000 kids and the vice principal admits that bullying is a fact of life. In fact, she has a confidential number boldly displayed on her bulletin board that kids can call to report incidents. It was nice of her to let us know that Grade 9 kids are a target, being new. She seems to be a 'no-nonsense' kind of person. (Well, she must have seen everything by now). K thought she was nicer than his current department head.
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Superficial
K got some TAG body spray recently and I walked by the bathroom this morning and it reeked of the stuff. Guess what teenage boys are using these days? AXE is another popular brand. I remember hearing that strong perfumes were banned at some schools due to allergy concerns, maybe it was L's school.
There's a TV show that I seem to be watching lately called 'Million $ Listing' 'Each episode follows the personal dramas of thse savvy agents as they juggle multiple demands on their time and try to keep their professional lives afloat' For some reason (don't call me superficial!), I find it so interesting. Glamorous young real estate agents selling million dollar listings, and you get tours of the faboulous properties as the drama unfolds. The last episode I caught showed one of the agents buying a $600 pair of shoes to de-stress. haha.
I caught bits and pieces of the Oscar's last night and loved Penelope Cruz's dress. She looked so beautiful. Bibi mentioned on her blog that it was a vintage dress.
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There's a TV show that I seem to be watching lately called 'Million $ Listing' 'Each episode follows the personal dramas of thse savvy agents as they juggle multiple demands on their time and try to keep their professional lives afloat' For some reason (don't call me superficial!), I find it so interesting. Glamorous young real estate agents selling million dollar listings, and you get tours of the faboulous properties as the drama unfolds. The last episode I caught showed one of the agents buying a $600 pair of shoes to de-stress. haha.
I caught bits and pieces of the Oscar's last night and loved Penelope Cruz's dress. She looked so beautiful. Bibi mentioned on her blog that it was a vintage dress.
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
Last minute rush
M rushed down to the local convenience store last night before the 9pm? deadline to buy some lottery tickets for the $50 million jackpot. It seems there were some winners too. He said there was quite the lineup of last minute buyers! It didn't matter that it was cold and snowy out.
I went to church this morning. There was a sizeable 15 person choir, although some of the singing... The piano player is excellent. At the end of mass, a speaker came up to introduce a bereavement group that is available to people that are grieving. He is a widower himself and it sounded like a good group for some to work out their grief with assistance. He said most people don't often start grieving until after the funeral, when they come out of shock.
L had fun at tennis yesterday except she came home with a crick in her neck sustained diving for a shot. The important thing apparently, was that she won the game and beat her opponent.
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I went to church this morning. There was a sizeable 15 person choir, although some of the singing... The piano player is excellent. At the end of mass, a speaker came up to introduce a bereavement group that is available to people that are grieving. He is a widower himself and it sounded like a good group for some to work out their grief with assistance. He said most people don't often start grieving until after the funeral, when they come out of shock.
L had fun at tennis yesterday except she came home with a crick in her neck sustained diving for a shot. The important thing apparently, was that she won the game and beat her opponent.
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