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10/30/2026

October 2026

Seaham Promenade (Photo by Podge George Bowen) October 6, 2026 view from the seafront (photo by Sarah Yulinda) The month began with my flu vaccination. Yes, I am one of those people. It is offered to me at no cost and as I have never succumbed to that malady, I continue to roll up my sleeve. I feed the birds that visit my garden....

09/28/2026

September 2026 Crossing the Pond

08/29/2026

August 2026

On August 1 (Happy Birthday John!) we had lunch together at the Three Horseshoes to celebrate Jim's birthday (July 31) and mine (August 3) with the family. Clockwise - me, Tracy, Ann, James, Dwayne and Jim. It was a lovely get together. ❤️😊 Celebrating Jim's birthday and mine with my chosen family. The Three Horseshoes at Running Waters My lunch of scampi & chips…...

07/29/2026

July 2026

July 1st - Happy Canada Day! July began with sunshine and wind! The sunshine certainly encouraged significant growth in my garden and the wind was helpful in keeping the temperatures comfortable, at least in the beginning. My nails during July I am blessed with "service providers" who are lovely, caring people I consider friends. Certainly one of them, my nail technician Kimberley Rogers, tops the list....

06/27/2026

June 2026

The view from our main street (photo by local photographer, Paul Levitt) I am often asked (by locals) 'Why did you move here?' My usual answer is that I didn't have another Canadian winter in me and that's true, but it is not the only reason. My cost of living and the size of my house (as much as I loved it) were both going to be far too much for me once I retired....

05/28/2026

May 2026

Rain drenched patio May arrived, initially with wonderful warm temperatures - +22 was the high on May 1, a little cooler the next day and a full blown day of rain on May 3. With the rain, it is always a good time to focus on indoor tasks and I spent the day getting some baking projects organized for the visit of my friends Chris and Jeff, arriving the following week....

04/29/2026

April 2026

Spring has truly arrived and I am amazed each day as my garden continues to grow and prosper. There are still some cool mornings but I have put my "winter" coat away at last as I no longer need it for my 6am walk with Maddie. I think what is most welcome is the earlier morning light. I did spend a considerable amount on plants and pots last year so this year it is just a matter of filling things out....

04/20/2026

March 2026

March began with overcast and windy days with more drier days than last month. I was able to mow my lawn on the highest cutting level the first week. Planting was uppermost on my mind. I purchased a Dwarf Braeburn Apple Tree and a thornless Climbing Rose bush (Zephirine Drouhin). Being able to grow and pick your own fruit at home is both a pleasure and a luxury but it doesn't have to be difficult!...

04/17/2026

April 4 – 11, 2026 – River Cruise!

Jim and I decided last year that we wanted to try a river cruise. We checked out several but found TUI to be the most affordable so we booked it in July 2025 for an April 2026 sailing of TUI Aria - Rhine Gems. A deposit of 300.00 per person was required at booking - we booked over the phone with TUI River Cruises with the balance due January 10, 2026....

03/01/2026

February 2026

My Mimosa tree in bloom. February has been a very rainy, windy cold month. I understand from those in the "know" that this was not a usual February. The "usual" is what I experienced last year, a milder winter with less rain...a February when I was able to mow my grass. I found myself in the dentist's chair the first week with a fractured crown....

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