Wow, it's cold in the mornings, time to turn the heat on. I walked to church this morning, it's been awhile. They're starting to prepare for their annual fund raising craft sale in November. I love browsing these.
I found this great article (see the 'news' below) that describes the sub-prime financial crisis using analogies and recommends steps going forward.
News
Beaches once thick with birds quiet thanks to Ike
Giant Insurance Company Considers Lower Rates For Older Video Game Players
Grandpa at the Casino: One Advisor's Take on the Financial Crisis
Companies unveil surprising ways to get antioxidants
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Apple/Zucchini soup?
Here's the first coat of 'calming cream' with the 'Toucan Gold' tiles.
I found an interesting blog called Blue via Lilly's Life. There's an apple/zucchini soup recipe in an article below, sounds worth a try.
K and I found a whole bunch of clothes for him at the mall. He has quite the fashion sense and had no trouble picking clothes out, it was quick and effortless, except for choosing what 'not' to buy. Now he has warm pants, long sleeve shirts, a new jacket, etc. in men's size M, so it should last awhile.
News
5 Surprising Things That Can Cause Weight Gain
Lunchbox Revival: Apple season? Why not soup
Experts think flu vaccine is a good match this year
Expert advice: Tips to recession-proof your finances
Friday, October 3, 2008
Bullnose Tile
It's a beautiful autumn day, sunny and blustery.
I accomplished a lot today, which makes me happy. I went down to the tile store first thing in the morning and ordered some special tile to trim the edges of the bathroom window (because half the window will be in the shower area), I think he called it 'bullnose' tile. It's the same tile as the ivory wall tile we're using, just 10 inch 'trim' size. I'm amazed how we can just keep learning every day as we embrace new challenges, however small! After that, I went to the library to get some books on Georges-Etienne Cartier (one of Canada's Fathers of Confederation), for K's History homework. Now he can just get right into it on the weekend! Then the rest of our bathroom delivery arrived. I also had to choose grout colour for the various tiles from samples. I think I could get good at this, it's all a matter of confidence and maybe a bit of advice. Then I went for my walk and am now doing a bit of cooking. It's almost time to get the kids and I'd like to get K to the mall this evening to get some warm pants that he'll actually wear. He had a field trip downtown today and insisted on wearing light summer pants. Thirteen is a difficult age, they seem to want to be adults right away. The fact that he's so much taller than me now doesn't help.
News
Are you a desk potato?
Heart-healthy 100-calorie snacks
Do You Have A Peak Oil Plan? Find Out How Some Torontonians Are Preparing
New Vaccines Could Provide Hope For Allergy Sufferers
Chicken soup good for the panda soul?
I accomplished a lot today, which makes me happy. I went down to the tile store first thing in the morning and ordered some special tile to trim the edges of the bathroom window (because half the window will be in the shower area), I think he called it 'bullnose' tile. It's the same tile as the ivory wall tile we're using, just 10 inch 'trim' size. I'm amazed how we can just keep learning every day as we embrace new challenges, however small! After that, I went to the library to get some books on Georges-Etienne Cartier (one of Canada's Fathers of Confederation), for K's History homework. Now he can just get right into it on the weekend! Then the rest of our bathroom delivery arrived. I also had to choose grout colour for the various tiles from samples. I think I could get good at this, it's all a matter of confidence and maybe a bit of advice. Then I went for my walk and am now doing a bit of cooking. It's almost time to get the kids and I'd like to get K to the mall this evening to get some warm pants that he'll actually wear. He had a field trip downtown today and insisted on wearing light summer pants. Thirteen is a difficult age, they seem to want to be adults right away. The fact that he's so much taller than me now doesn't help.
News
Are you a desk potato?
Heart-healthy 100-calorie snacks
Do You Have A Peak Oil Plan? Find Out How Some Torontonians Are Preparing
New Vaccines Could Provide Hope For Allergy Sufferers
Chicken soup good for the panda soul?
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Everyday Exotic
L needed some gossip magazines for a school project the other day, and we didn't happen to have any lying around as I had done a lot of recycling in the summer. So I was commissioned to go pick up a couple more. I got the most recent 'Hello Canada' and 'Intouch' and made sure to browse them quickly first. Good excuse to catch up on celebrity gossip.
I just caught this new Foodtv Canada show called 'Everyday Exotic' hosted by Roger Mooking. He's a new face with a lot of personality and interesting recipes. Today he's doing a papaya/coconut marinade, using even the papaya seeds.
The contractor showed up to start the tiling, no worries for the moment. A part of the bathroom delivery came earlier in the day, but the other part is due tomorrow. Hope it's early too.
The chicken soup had a delicious smell, was yummy and sooo comforting.
I just caught this new Foodtv Canada show called 'Everyday Exotic' hosted by Roger Mooking. He's a new face with a lot of personality and interesting recipes. Today he's doing a papaya/coconut marinade, using even the papaya seeds.
The contractor showed up to start the tiling, no worries for the moment. A part of the bathroom delivery came earlier in the day, but the other part is due tomorrow. Hope it's early too.
The chicken soup had a delicious smell, was yummy and sooo comforting.
Delivery Day
Our kitchen parts arrived bright and early this morning. Our bathroom delivery is expected later on. Our contractor is supposed to start tiling today. They were busy yesterday and they are late today. Hopefully they haven't become too busy on other projects as it's crunch time here as usual. This whole renovation thing involves a lot of trust, at least on the part of the homeowner. That is the cause of the stress, I think. What if? What if? Because there is a lot of money involved if and when things go wrong. I think the homeowner bears most of the risk. M has a friend who checked references and the guy still disappeared after he'd given a $10,000 deposit!
Well, I'm making my own chicken soup today, inspired by Just a Plane Ride Away.
News
New Nintendo DS portable will come with camera
Canadian bottled water company adds deposit fee
Electronics prices may drop in weak economy
Seniors Stay Sharp Playing Wii At Retirement Homes
Well, I'm making my own chicken soup today, inspired by Just a Plane Ride Away.
News
New Nintendo DS portable will come with camera
Canadian bottled water company adds deposit fee
Electronics prices may drop in weak economy
Seniors Stay Sharp Playing Wii At Retirement Homes
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
It's Working
I went down to the basement last night and the calming cream is working for me now. It had seemed very yellow and bright the night before. It seems to complement and enhance the tiles. M remarked on the spacious feeling, I think everything will be bright and airy at the end of it all.
L got chosen to head up Arts Council at school, she's over the moon. It's a big deal to be head of any council. Her job is winding down in a few weeks. She is planning to tutor French at school in the winter.
I'm succumbing to this cough/cold I've been fighting. Hopefully I have a restful day ahead. The weather's starting to cool down.
News
Web makes men happiest, women prefer family time: poll
How to live to be 100 years old
The Breakfast Foods You Should Cut Out From Your Diet
L got chosen to head up Arts Council at school, she's over the moon. It's a big deal to be head of any council. Her job is winding down in a few weeks. She is planning to tutor French at school in the winter.
I'm succumbing to this cough/cold I've been fighting. Hopefully I have a restful day ahead. The weather's starting to cool down.
News
Web makes men happiest, women prefer family time: poll
How to live to be 100 years old
The Breakfast Foods You Should Cut Out From Your Diet
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