Author Archives: Susan

Waiting to Bloom

Hello. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! I’m relegated in life to being a dog mom, but I admire all the hard work and support that human moms give, especially my own mother who lives far away … Continue reading

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May Preview

Yea May is here. It’s usually a great month. It’s when the leaves and buds burst forth and spring abounds in the North Country. I’m glad to leave April behind in the rearview mirror. (Goodbye taxes.) It wasn’t all bad … Continue reading

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And the Oscar Goes to …

Well … we have light snow and high winds today. I kid you not. Yesterday I was playing tennis outdoors and it was sunny and 65 degrees, but now winter is back and does not fully want to leave. It’s … Continue reading

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April Showers Bring …

Greetings. I hope your spring is going well. Brrr, it’s still cold and windy here. April is considered a shoulder season month, so we await May when the real spring and blooms come. Meanwhile I see all the pretty azaleas … Continue reading

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April Preview

We’re onto April now. I hope everyone has a very Happy Easter this Sunday. It seems early this year, doesn’t it? But it’s all about when the first full moon occurs after the spring equinox. Got it? Right, blame it … Continue reading

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Spring Vibes

Hi. I hope you all are great and that the spring weather is boosting your spirits. I finished my 14 day quarantine on Friday and feel terrific to be able to walk our dog and be outside again. Most of … Continue reading

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Quarantines and Sagas

Greetings. I made it back to Canada in one piece. I had to go to a quarantine hotel near the airport for one night and then once they emailed me my negative Covid test results the next afternoon they said … Continue reading

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March Preview

We’ve made it to March already. The days are flying by and the weather seems to be turning. It’s been good spending time with my parents in Southern California, and on Wednesday I’ll take them to get their second vaccine … Continue reading

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California Days

Hi. How is everyone’s February going? Has your part of the world been freezing? I hope you didn’t lose power too long if you are in Texas — I’m thinking particularly of bloggers Deb and Dorothy. It sounded very rough … Continue reading

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February Preview

Hi all. I made it across the border to Southern California and will be helping and staying with my parents for a month. I’ve registered them to get the vaccine and hope it will be soon now. I know some … Continue reading

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