Last Sunday night I slept in the guest room of our house in the woods because the Scotsman was interested in reading, and I needed sleep. So off I trundled, down two flights of stairs with my glasses and my journal in hand, into the basement. Now this is a… Read full post »

Yet Another Reason to Quit Going to the Gym

Last week, Tripta Kaushal, a 62 year old grandmother, decided she'd go to the gym for a little workout. Rather than walking, she took her SUV to Extreme Fitness in Thornhill, Ontario. Next time she may want to reconsider that.

While I applaud… Read full post »

 

The initial outline of this poem came to me shortly after I returned to the ashram. It was day two or three and our class of fifiteen women were just starting to open up.

 

Initially, I called it Broken Glass because that is exactly what it felt like. But as the days… Read full post »

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After reading mypsyche’s recent post, Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful, and Mark Pritchard’s earlier post, Question for Beautiful Women, I started thinking about French women. The French women I’ve known, and this includes French women from Quebec as well, really do… Read full post »

 

 

I’ve been back from the ashram for over a week now, but I am unable to write about it. I haven’t written about the first trip there in July either. These were both life-changing, life-affirming, trips of a lifetime and yet everything remains bottled up--locked in my heart an… Read full post »

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I hope Zumalicious doesn't mind, but I retrieved the official OS Flounce dress from our universal cleaners as I need to borrow it for a bit. Apparently the last person that used it (ahem, Sirenita) made quite a mess of it and it cost me a little extra to get it…

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Fine then. Umbrellakinesis started out this meme designed for the snoopers among us. Come on, be honest, you like to snoop. I like to snoop. So here...snoop away. Mind the dust bunnies. (And just so we are clear, none of my stuff ever resided in a mansion.)

I am veering off… Read full post »

I am completely confused by the ongoing cover griping - today of all days. And today just seems worse than ever. Instead of celebrating the many GREAT choices on today's cover, we have a full on dust up *minor dissent over one tiny little post.

Normally, I glance at the cover each day.… Read full post »

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Sinking to a new level here...

 

Um, yes? Did you want something?

 

You woke me up for what?

 

Have you been told yet today? Now turn off the light and clean my litter box.

 

Uhm, sure sweetie, it's okay. I'll use the kitchen… Read full post »

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After today's failed and incredibly weak sneak attack today by Private Trudge Slurry, we are now ready to wage war on our own terms. As is the way of the world.

Of course tonight's festivities is in honour of Dakini Dancer who we lost earlier this year. Her spirit… Read full post »

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September 11 - Aujourd’hui, nous sommes tous Americains 

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Barry’s (bbd) beautiful 9/11 remembrance post reminded me not only of this quote, but of how this sentiment resonated with me on that day.

 

I imagine that most American’s see the events of this day primarily… Read full post »

I am not quite sure about this open call, because life is a little complicated right now, but this...this... this has always been one of my songs for some strange reason. Hey, I was a product of the eighties. I am still finding shoulder pads in my drawers...not those drawers you doofus; my… Read full post »

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This is the real reason Canadians have universal healthcare.

I received this audio bit via email, so I have no further information on the comedian, but if you need a break from all the bullshit today, take a listen and have a good laugh on me.

(Of course our healthcare… Read full post »

When I left the golf course this evening after 7:PM, there was a large, almost harvest, moon on the horizon. It was beautiful. By the time I arrived home and did a few things, this is what appeared off my south deck.

We are all sharing the same sky and this… Read full post »

First, let me admit that until a couple of weeks ago, I'd never watched this guy Glenn Beck. Actually, I didn't even know he existed - oh to return to those halcyon Beck-free days of my innocence. And fortunately, I still don't watch his show because I refuse to pay to receive… Read full post »

{This is "loosely" based on a recent dustup, but it is merely a representation of too many of them. It is intended to be humorous and not an attack on any specific individual—this is just my view of the world. If you don't like it, you can bite me. If you… Read full post »

Ok, the original challenge for this was thrown down by TheBarkingLot4 for the worst song you ever loved. Thanks Barker. I always love a new ear worm revisited.

I commented on the original post, and mamoore answered as a kindred spirit.

So, I found this old clip of the Partridge… Read full post »

 

 

Namaste

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I can't really do Gary Justis, (heck, I am not even sure I can give him his due) but I am  constantly fascinated with his view of the world.

The other day, I was sitting on our dock in the late afternoon watching the fish and enjoying a glass of wine.… Read full post »

image courtesy of kitchenconnaisseur.com

 

Since you asked, here is what you can do with your tomatoes....I mean here is a good little tomato salad recipe.

Tomato and Bocconcini Salad

Sliced fresh tomatoes

Equal number of slices of bocconcini or good Italian mozarella

Fresh basil

balsami… Read full post »

I can... and this is it.

We ran into this day care class visiting the Jean Talon market in Montreal. They are soooo cute in their matching vests, they make my ovaries twitch...

Look at those eyes full of innocence and joy...can you remember feeling like that? 

 And… Read full post »

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Yeah, I used that title as a bit of lure. Did it work? Well, you are here, and I am sick to death about the lies being passed around about the Canadian healthcare system. If you want to continue to be deceived, click away now, but if you are intelligent, and…

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I just returned from a short trip to Montreal and Quebec City. It reminded me that I am actually thankful the Separatist Movement helped to preserve the French heritage in Quebec - La belle province. I know that many Canadians kvetch about the money and the headaches caused by this,/…

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