Monthly Archives: May 2005

A walk in the park

Tonight I went for a long walk and talk with a friend.  We decided to go out to the Little Red Park across the river from where I live.  It’s a nice piece of wild land inside our city limits … Continue reading

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The cook

Yesterday, I was out doing chores – running around town picking up stuff I would need from various stores.  I left rather late in the afternoon since everyone else was away and I didn’t think anyone would be home for supper … Continue reading

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Cultural clues

As I was being introduced to the family of one of my son’s classmates from law school I learned something that I had not clued into before.  The family had come to Canada from Africa; from Zambia.  The woman graduating … Continue reading

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More on Convocation Day

One of the fun parts about being a parent is seeing the investment pay off.  Oh, I’m not sure if the financial investment ever reaps huge dividends and I don’t know that I would recommend it as a great financial … Continue reading

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Getting his LLB

Tomorrow is going to be a big day for us.  Eric convocates tomorrow afternoon from law.  Imagine that – one kid actually done school.  His second degree, in fact, since he already has a BA in International Development from Guelph.  We are proud … Continue reading

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Dinner with the Doc's

One of the perks of being the wife of the regional MHO (medical health officer) is accompanying him to some of his work (ie: social) events connected to his job.  Sometimes I even get to travel with him but usually … Continue reading

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Practice

That was a fun music practice tonight.  We were really going – Thomas was on the drums for the first time – that is actually intending to play them on Sunday.  Johanna was singing and playing guitar.  Molly on bass, … Continue reading

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Priceless

If you live in western Canada you have probably seen the “priceless” commercials for Mastercard.  Well, some things are just that – simply too priceless by any means of evaluation.  Getting the news of Toni and Chris’s loss this morning … Continue reading

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The old man …

is finally as old as I am.  I think the statements about being married to “a much older woman” have diminished in frequency a bit over the last few years.  Maybe he has realized that time simply marches on and … Continue reading

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Celebrating 100 Years

We are really so young in the big scheme of things.  Still, in terms of political organization and man made geographical boundaries, 100 years as a province is an accomplishment many places in turmoil likely envy us for. The province … Continue reading

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