Monthly Archives: February 2008

Update on Aunty Florence

Well, it seems as if my aunt will be in the hospital over the weekend.  Nothing momentous has happened but the doctor wants to get some things regulated before she goes home.  Some changes in meds, etc. So, if anyone … Continue reading

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My aunty

I have spent a considerable amount of time over the past few days thinking about my aunt.  A lot of the time has just been remembering stuff.  Like the bridesmaids dresses she so generously let me and my sisters try … Continue reading

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Forgot my book

Yesterday I returned from the women’s retreat and was up in my room reading and working on a post about the retreat when the phone rang. Grace McK was on the line. Aunty Florence wasn’t feeling well, was very shaky … Continue reading

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Back from women’s retreat

That was a good weekend. We retreated in a new venue this year – up at Quest, a Baptist camp and retreat centre. Very nice! They even have wifi for those of us stupid enough to bring our computers along … Continue reading

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Imagine

I set up my laptop to write a bit and they have wifi out here. My kind of retreat centre! Well, as for a real retreat it might be better if it wasn’t here, but I do have work to … Continue reading

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It has been a busy week

There has not been a lot of time to blog this week.  I’ve had a very important visit from my daughter-n-law and the grandchildren on top of an exceptionally busy week at work.  Work has gone past 5 most nights … Continue reading

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Family Day

Well, I don’t know as this has been a restful holiday – Family Day. Family Day sometimes means the family can do what they want but I have work to do. It meant that this weekend. However, I have gotten … Continue reading

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Interruptions

This afternoon, I was at my office where I have a spot in the basement – my private office – sort of. It is really our lab but we don’t do a lot of actual lab work. I have a … Continue reading

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Trying to sum up the week

A week ago Leo had his surgery. Since then he has made another trip up to Thompson to speak – on addictions, I think. he is back home now and his diet has gone from clear fluids to food that … Continue reading

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Hope

Picture us – a middle aged man, too heavy by far and a middle aged wife( who would not look so dumpy if she was skinnier and trim) sitting together in the confined space of an airplane seat. After three … Continue reading

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