Category Archives: Happiness

Change is… a process underway

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A picture is worth… words I was reading a blog post by Mary Jaksch at http://www.WritetoDone.com  titled “10 Ways to Refuel Your Creativity.” One suggestion was to look at lovely pictures. “When you muse on images, you brain can make … Continue reading

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Farewell summer, hello fall

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Yes, summer is winding down – although tomorrow will be the hottest day here. It must be tough for kids to be in school on such hot days, especially after a so-so summer. Been there, done that – and we … Continue reading

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More – or less – than meets the eye

It’s a good thing my income does not depend on my writing; there has been too little of it lately. And yet, as I read and think and write, I know – despite lulls or dry spells – that I … Continue reading

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Northern Exposure

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Getting sick in the summer is a real drag. And when it comes on the heels of a wonderful week-long vacation, it’s even worse. The day after I posted my vacation pics with the heading “that peaceful easy feelin…” on … Continue reading

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Summertime…

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… and the livin’ is easy… fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high… What IS summer like where you live? Besides hot sunny weather, what makes it “summer” for you? Activities to enjoy? Places to visit? People to spend … Continue reading

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Hot Summer… Cool You — Now with Extra Tips!

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Today is the official starting day of Summer. Yaaay! Hopefully you can get away for a few days of vacation, or maybe even staycation). Until then, here are some ideas to cool down as the heat and humidity ramp up. … Continue reading

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Summer Starts Soon!

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This weekend, Canadians are celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday – it is considered the unofficial launch of Summer. Traditionally, it’s the weekend that cottage owners open for the season. The rest of us work on the final phase of spring cleaning, … Continue reading

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Springing into a new year

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According to the calendar, we are more than halfway through Spring. I wish the weather would cooperate! So do folks in parts of Newfoundland and Alberta, who had snowfall yesterday, May 6th. Not just light flurries but accumulations that required … Continue reading

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Happy After Christmas & Before New Year Everyone!

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It’s the most … time of the year. Fill in the blank. Joyful? Stressful? Busy? Cold? Depressing? Exciting? I have read blog posts lamenting the sad passing of Christmas festivities. I can understand that. I too feel a touch of … Continue reading

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So THIS is Christmas…

Some music to accompany you as you enter into this holy-day season of Christ-mas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE&list=RDf7baFMmSv4k and this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xagijq3_-s4 and this   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7baFMmSv4k and a very Merry Christmas to my international friends 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cSYIhQ522A    

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