Christine's Blog

Monday, September 10, 2007

Vitamin D

Vitamin D increases life expectancy
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070910/vitamin_d_070910/20070910?hub=TopStories#commentSection

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Overcast and a bit cooler today. It's a girlfriend's birthday on Thursday, so we met for a nature walk this morning then we went for lunch (Chinese dim sum) with my husband M, along with L and K. It seems the restaurant closed down and there is a new one in its place so we decided to try it anyway. Turned out to be good enough and less expensive.

Then L went for a drum lesson and I'm heading over with the kids to see my mom as she's going out of town for awhile later this week.

Heard my 15 year old nephew has his first girlfriend! Oh dear.

Another friend emailed asking for my Jamaican rice and peas recipe. (I'm Jamaican, of Chinese descent). That's the first time anyone's ever asked for one of my recipes, I must be improving!

It is Chinese moon festival time of year. All I know is that these mooncakes go on sale to celebrate the Harvest. They are sweet and yummy (probably quite rich), except I prefer the plain lotus seed ones without the egg yolks inside.

Well, that's it for now.

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Morning walk

Gorgeous sunny day today, no humidity like the last couple of days. Went for my morning walk and stopped by 2 garage sales on the way home (couldn't resist). One was put together by a group of families and the proceeds were going to Haiti. I got K an Elvis wig there for 50cents, still sealed in its original packaging (Halloween is just around the corner).

K has been religiously reading this Driver's handbook I bought, thinking L could get a head start on driving as she turns 16 next year. Good to see, as he doesn't really read unless he has to.

Thursday, September 6, 2007

cell phone charms and popcorn

News of the Day

cell phone charms could contain high levels of lead
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070906/cellphone_lead_070906/20070906?hub=Health

popcorn lung patient inhaled fumes daily

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070906/popcorn_patient_070906/20070906?hub=Health

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Xmas cards

Got a pack of Christmas cards from the Wildlife Foundation today. Guess it's not too early?

My son K is learning about metaphors in Language class and is already meeting some new friends in his class (evidenced by new requests for MSN connections). My daughter L has to get ready for a camping trip in a few weeks, including full rain gear. We got her the cutest rubber boots from a 'Winners' store. L has to write a page for History on what it means to be Canadian. A new boy started in her class, just arrived from Iran last week. Wonder what he can say on this topic? (Smile)

News of the Day

popcorn chemical being removed by manufacturer, thought to cause lung ailment
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070905/popcorn_070905/20070905?hub=TopStories