Author Archives: Susan

Flying the Coop

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Susan

Hi. I want to wish those in the U.S. a very happy Thanksgiving week. I’m actually flying to California on Tuesday to visit with my relatives. It should be much fun. I’ll be like these Canadian geese flying away. It … Continue reading →

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Blowing Steam

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Susan

Hi all. Happy Remembrance Day, or Veteran’s Day to others. Here’s a toast to all who’ve served their country and those too who voted and stood up for democracy. I was glad to see this week that many of the … Continue reading →

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November Preview

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Susan

Hi all. Is everyone ready for November? Wow two months left of 2022. What is November known for … endless leaf raking? I know the U.S. has a midterm election coming up that seems to be dividing the country even … Continue reading →

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Fall Days Interrupted

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Susan

Hi. Are you gearing up for Halloween? I admit I haven’t read anything spooky lately, but we had a crazy week weather-wise that reminds me of Halloween-time. I think one afternoon this past week reached a golden 75F degrees and … Continue reading →

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More Fall Days

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Susan

Hi, how is everyone’s October going? All is well here and today we will celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving. It’s hard to believe, but it’s here already. It always has me confused to have Thanksgiving before Halloween (being an American) but that’s … Continue reading →

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October Preview

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Susan

Whoa October is here. The fall colors seem to have come very quickly this year. We’ve had a fairly mellow week, but my thoughts go out to all those in Southwest Florida and those who were in Hurricane Ian’s path. … Continue reading →

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Lakeside Getaway

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Susan

Ahoy. Did you watch the Queen’s funeral today? Wow we had it on, which is saying something since my husband and I have been away this past week with the dogs at Kootenay Lake outside of Nelson, BC. It’s a … Continue reading →

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September Preview

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Susan

Greetings everyone. I hope you all had a nice Labor Day weekend. Happy September! Will your days become busier or tamer post-Labor Day? Or will they chug along at a similar pace? That is the question. I think mine will … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Almost Gone

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Susan

Hi everyone. It’s almost September! I haven’t been around too much as life has been busy, but I think I’m back now to post more regularly. And I look forward to visiting all of your blogs again and seeing what … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Chemistry

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Susan

Hi, I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying a pleasant August day. It’s gorgeous here this weekend and I had a nice bike ride this morning, pedaling 35 miles over hill and dale. Yesterday the dogs and I walked … Continue reading →

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