Monthly Archives: November 2009

Caging the Beasts Otherwise known as Babysitting

Last night we were babysitting for Kimia so her parents could go to the law society’s Christmas event.  We enjoy this and thought we’d share some babysitting wisdom with you. How to keep the kids out of trouble – keep … Continue reading

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Seeming endless

Today was one of those days that just seemed to have no clear starting point.  Yesterday went on late into the night as I drove back from Saskatoon and the endodontic course, arriving back at my house around midnight, some … Continue reading

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Connecting

In theses days of Advent, I receive a series of devotional posts from Goshen College.  In today’s devotional was a story I can identify with.  It goes like this: A Hasidic story tells of a rabbi’s son who used to … Continue reading

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The Lake Sings

It was such a beautiful day today that I just had to get out of this place – out into a place with trees and water and sky.  So, in spite of the CFL big game which I do enjoy … Continue reading

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Wonder-full.

I spent part of this weekend doing dental things – a trade show where I succumbed to the temptation to purchase a air/electric highspeed handpiece that has the ability to maintain an even torque.  Now that might not mean much … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Little Namesake

Isn’t she a cutie – and very full of mischief and energy.  Her smile is truly infectious Nea was born two years ago today.

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Morning Prayer

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought me in safety to this new day. Preserve me with your mighty power, that I might not fall into sin nor be overcome by adversity; and in all I do direct … Continue reading

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I have a lot of respect…

for anyone who can grow and maintain a perfect ‘fro.  And sing his heart out to boot. That was Alex Cuba.  Really was worth the trip to Saskatoon and the late night which will catch up with me today, I … Continue reading

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And tomorrow

I’ve been invited by Christian to go with him to Saskatoon to the Jazz Bassment to hear Alex Cuba.  It may be a late night but should be fun.  And it is kind of cool that Christian thinks his mother … Continue reading

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Sort of took a day off

OK, so I posted about the sin of indifference and then yesterday when I could have been studying, I spent the afternoon watching a movie instead.  Seven Pounds.  I would recommend it.  Has some spiritual implications that make one think. … Continue reading

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