L finished her exams and has a fun week ahead with prom and graduation. In preparation for prom, she has a tanning session lined up with a friend, a manicure-pedicure session with some other friends, along with hair, and makeup appointments. On prom day, the family gets to attend a pre-prom event at a parent's house. Then they are off in limos to the actual event after which there will be an all night after-prom party. On another day, there will be the graduation ceremony and dinner. My girlfriend says she wishes she were a teenager again, it all sounds so fun.
What's shocking me is that at the parties L attends, it seems that 'weed' (marijuana) is commonplace. She's even seen them bake it up in cookies. Now I'm hearing even grade 9's have access to this stuff, it is commonplace. She didn't try any, but she says it's easy, you can just be walking by and take a sniff. The joints are the easiest but at this last place they were burning the leaves in a glass tube. She figured she has asthma so why would she take a chance sniffing unknown chemicals. But I worry about K because he's very susceptible to peer pressure. All the alcohol is bad enough, kids getting themselves so drunk at a young age. What happened to wholesome entertainment? Can you imagine university? It's worrying,
but I have to trust her as she knows better. My friend doesn't think marijuana is so bad, it's the other stuff.
Meanwhile, K has exams coming up, so lots of review and fingers crossed.
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BP spills coffee
Summer Pond Scene
L went for a manicure with some friends yesterday and happened to be invited to 3 parties last night. Can't say I was ever that popular. She chose to go to the one closest to home for a number of reasons. She received an HST tax rebate in the mail, luckily she files tax returns! The HST is a new tax being imposed on July 1st and this rebate is to help us through the transition. Many people call it a tax grab although the hope is that it will help the economy.
This is a good one that a friend sent to me. Had to share it.
BP spills coffee (video)
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The perils of social media dating (funny)
Social networking popular among boomers
L went for a manicure with some friends yesterday and happened to be invited to 3 parties last night. Can't say I was ever that popular. She chose to go to the one closest to home for a number of reasons. She received an HST tax rebate in the mail, luckily she files tax returns! The HST is a new tax being imposed on July 1st and this rebate is to help us through the transition. Many people call it a tax grab although the hope is that it will help the economy.
This is a good one that a friend sent to me. Had to share it.
BP spills coffee (video)
News
The perils of social media dating (funny)
Social networking popular among boomers
Friday, June 11, 2010
A Think Test
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Love Thy Neighbour
I thought these soft bins were interesting, it might be a convenient, space-saving option if you are doing renovations.
I was listening to the morning radio show on CHUM/FM yesterday morning. They were talking about getting along with the neighbours. One of the men said he has a 90 year old neighbour and he often lends a hand with chores. Since his grandparents have passed away, he regards them as surrogate grandparents which is kind of nice. He learned that this neighbour will be attending an annual university reunion that they have been having for 44 years. The sad part was that only 5 members have survived. He said the couple live alone. Life goes by just like that, was the ending thought.
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BP releases new oil spill video
Study backs heart-healthy effect of dairy fat - ok, I'm going to stop feeling guilty about taking cream in my coffee...yay!
Asian computer firms developing 3D computers
I was listening to the morning radio show on CHUM/FM yesterday morning. They were talking about getting along with the neighbours. One of the men said he has a 90 year old neighbour and he often lends a hand with chores. Since his grandparents have passed away, he regards them as surrogate grandparents which is kind of nice. He learned that this neighbour will be attending an annual university reunion that they have been having for 44 years. The sad part was that only 5 members have survived. He said the couple live alone. Life goes by just like that, was the ending thought.
News
BP releases new oil spill video
Study backs heart-healthy effect of dairy fat - ok, I'm going to stop feeling guilty about taking cream in my coffee...yay!
Asian computer firms developing 3D computers
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Rough Language
Newlywed Couple
Excuse the rough language in the following story. I would have deleted it, but the story wouldn't be the same.
A young couple got married and went on their honeymoon. When they got back, the bride immediately called her mother. "Well," said her mother, "so how was the honeymoon?" "Oh, mama," she replied, "the honeymoon was wonderful! So romantic!
Suddenly she burst out crying. "But, mama, as soon as we returned, Sam started using the most horrible language -- things I'd never heard before! I mean all these awful 4-letter words! You've got to take me home . . . PLEASE MAMA
"Carly, Carly" her mother said, "calm down! You need to stay with your husband and work this out. Now,
tell me, what could be so awful? WHAT 4-letter words?"
"Please don't make me tell you, mama," wept the daughter, "I'm so embarrassed, they're just too awful! COME GET ME, PLEASE!!
"Darling, baby, you must tell me what has you so upset. Tell your mother these horrible 4-letter words!"
Sobbing, the bride said, "Oh, Mama . . . he used words like: dust, wash, iron, and cook."
"I'll pick you up in twenty minutes," said the mother
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Visualizing the BP oil disaster
Excuse the rough language in the following story. I would have deleted it, but the story wouldn't be the same.
A young couple got married and went on their honeymoon. When they got back, the bride immediately called her mother. "Well," said her mother, "so how was the honeymoon?" "Oh, mama," she replied, "the honeymoon was wonderful! So romantic!
Suddenly she burst out crying. "But, mama, as soon as we returned, Sam started using the most horrible language -- things I'd never heard before! I mean all these awful 4-letter words! You've got to take me home . . . PLEASE MAMA
"Carly, Carly" her mother said, "calm down! You need to stay with your husband and work this out. Now,
tell me, what could be so awful? WHAT 4-letter words?"
"Please don't make me tell you, mama," wept the daughter, "I'm so embarrassed, they're just too awful! COME GET ME, PLEASE!!
"Darling, baby, you must tell me what has you so upset. Tell your mother these horrible 4-letter words!"
Sobbing, the bride said, "Oh, Mama . . . he used words like: dust, wash, iron, and cook."
"I'll pick you up in twenty minutes," said the mother
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Visualizing the BP oil disaster
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Creative Tuesdays - Nook
Here is my Creative Tuesdays 'Nook' contribution. Mr. Toast posts a beautiful collage of everyone's work every fortnight and it's a treat to visit the other artists to see what they have come up with.
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6 Natural Ways to Feel Happier
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6 Natural Ways to Feel Happier
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