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Snowy Pumpkins
Well we are getting ready for Halloween, but we’ve had an early start to winter. It’s unusual the amount of snow we’ve gotten so early, but I think next week warmer temperatures are supposed to return, so it should melt … Continue reading
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Fall Vistas
Hello. It’s a long weekend here. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving. This morning we have been treated to a few snowflakes, sleet, and rain, which is quite nice after a dry fall. Yesterday my husband, dog, and I had a beautiful hike … Continue reading
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October Preview
Hello. It’s October! Fall colors are in full swing here and the days have been staying nice. We returned from our enjoyable week away and are now back to reality I guess. Anxiety levels feel high this month with the … Continue reading
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Lake Getaway
Greetings. I hope everyone is well. I meant to post sooner, but we’ve been on the road. My husband is taking his first work break since February and we are spending my bday week in British Columbia, along Kootenay Lake … Continue reading
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September Days
Hi. I hope everyone is doing well and settling in to September. The days are going quickly now. The kids around town here are in school, which sort of surprises me. They are trying to control the Covid outbreaks. Meanwhile … Continue reading
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September Preview
Greetings. We’ve made it to September. Ahhh what a weird, troubling year it’s been. It seeps into one’s bones over time being aware of those who’ve lost loved ones … or jobs … or had changes with school or even … Continue reading
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Quarantine and Crime Novels
Hi. I hope you all are well. Sorry I’ve been AWOL from the blog lately as I went through a time where I didn’t finish much reading. I was busy while at my parents’ place in Southern California trying to … Continue reading
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Summer Blazes
Hello. I hope everyone is doing well. I finally made it to my parent’s house in Southern California and have been enjoying my stay with them, so I have been a bit busy and away from the blogosphere. It’s inland … Continue reading
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August Preview
Hello, we’ve made it to August. Gulp, does that mean it’s the last full month of summer? I sure hope it will last longer. It’s nice by the beach and not too hot because of the breeze and fog in … Continue reading
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California and Olive, Again
Hi all. I hope everyone is doing well. I made it through my flight from Canada to LAX airport last Monday (everyone was wearing a mask, woohoo), and I have been doing okay sheltering in place near the beach at … Continue reading
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