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Cloud Art
An astounding display of cloud art this evening. Nature sure knows how to put on a show. The post Cloud Art appeared first on a woman of a certain age.
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Father’s Day
A celebration of all things Fatherly on Sunday. Dads are cool guys; if you forget Father’s Day, he’ll just shrug it off. But here’s a gentle reminder. And a few gift ideas. A WATCH Ya, ya, he loves his...
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Summer Solstice
It’s looking like Summer in the neighbourhood, on this, the longest day of the year. Lavender At the Dock At the Beach Mango Raspberry Popsicles | Zoku | Here, Here | Happy Summer! The post Summer...
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Pink Princess
The Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations were in full swing this weekend in England. In keeping with her famous maximum, I have to be seen to be believed, her majesty donned a lime (some say neon) green...
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Oh Canada
Canada is celebrating it’s birthday today; it’s Canada Day! There is much to love about this great land: THE BEAUTY THE COMMUNITY THE FOOD THE WINE & SPIRITS THE ATTITUDE THE LOVE THE...
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For Good
Do you buy nice things to have or to use? Women of my mother’s generation had a cabinet full of good china that was saved for special occasions along with the good silver which usually only made an...
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So Summer
Scenes from a summer Homemade LEMONADE (in an Ampersand Gin bottle) RECIPE Patio Gardening: Tomatoes ripening on the vine. Blackberry bounty in the back yard Chapoutier Rosé is the perfect summer...
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Back From The Big City
A brief soujourn to Vancouver has meant a time away from this space. I realize now that a seasoned blogger would have captured and posted all the highlights, but in my case, a few images and words will...
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Long Week-End
Happy Victoria Day! For my full post on Queen Victoria see here. The Narnia-like perpetual winter seems to have finally given way to the warmth and sunshine of Spring/Summer. The patio furniture is...
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Last Hurrah
Even though the calendar has turned to September, summer never really seems to be over until the Labour Day long week-end. Summer has flown by in a blaze of sunshine—unseasonably hot and dry on the...
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The Sparkle
Young women the world over gave a little sigh today, as Prince Harry announced his engagement. Bride- and Duchess- to-be, Meghan Markle, was all smiles beside her fiancé as the happy couple greeted the...
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The Season
I don’t really begin to think about Christmas ’til December. Whilst the retail shops have been in full Christmas regalia since the day after Halloween, I don’t see any need to rush the holiday along....
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Miscellany
HIRRONS HAS LANDED Good news for skin-care obsessed Canadians who have been die-ing to get their hands on PIXI DOUBLE CLEANSE by Caroline Hirrons. This product has been a global smash hit since it...
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Easter
Happy Easter! So, what are you cooking? Ham? Turkey? Lamb? Or are you just going out for sushi? Maple-glazed ham graced our Easter table. Although there are many main course options, there’s one thing...
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An Apron
I’ve been sewing. It’s been taking all my concentration and creative energy. Thus blogging has (temporarly) fallen by the wayside, as has cooking. My children are orphans because Mum is in her sewing...
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Lunching
I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. It’s awe-inspiring to live on an island with a backdrop of mountains. I didn’t grow up here, but I absolutely...
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The Girl with the Blue Nail Polish
It was a week of shock and loss. With the suicides of Kate Spade, 55 (June 5) Getty and Anthony Bourdain, 61 (June 8). Parts Unknown production stills, Newfoundland, Episode 602 Bourdain’s last...
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Reckoning
Kelly Holland, 56, is the CEO and majority shareholder of Penthouse Global Media, the adult entertainment brand founded in 1965 by Bob Guccione. She acquired the Chatsworth-based company in 2016, after...
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