got these beautiful peonies from my adventure buddy…
and, she took the time to arrange them;-)…
peonies…
20 Saturday Jun 2026
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renovated…
19 Friday Jun 2026
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celebrated a birthday lunch for one of our group…
we went to the newly renovated Park Cafe…
it is always fun to figure out a time that works for everyone, even though we are all retired, lol…
the restaurant was very busy and after a short wait we made it onto the patio… the birthday girl’s choice…
a bit overcast, and cool, and it did spit for a few minutes, but we were protected by the large umbrellas over the tables…
there were burgers eaten and the new spinach salad, with falafel, was devoured…
dessert included banana pudding and the berry good sundae;-)…
we always have a great time together;-)…
toast…
05 Friday Jun 2026
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big girl pants, blessed, delicious, food, French toast, friends, Gather Craft Kitchen and Bar, moments, mushroom toast, toast, widow
had a lovely lunch at Gather with my adventure buddy… our server, Nicky, was very helpful…
I had the French toast, with a side of bacon…
my buddy enjoyed the mushroom toast…
she also enjoyed the Basque Cheescake
with Strawberry, mint, delivered by Brian, the new GM…
after the delicious lunch, we had a wander through the Gardens at The Leaf…
always happy to find another view of The Leaf;-)…
fit…
28 Thursday May 2026
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recently I went clothes shopping with one of my buddies…
it started in the garden when our group gathered for our first outdoor visit of the season…
she had purchased some items and had taken them home to try on and discovered they didn’t fit… I fell in love with a top and pants, tried them on, and bought them from her on the spot…
then I went with her to the store so she could return others and we both had a lovely time…
she found a few things she’d been searching for, and I picked up two pairs of shorts and two very nice summer tops…
excellent day;-)…
Pan Am…
02 Saturday May 2026
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my buddy and I have been going to aquasize long before we both retired…
since retirement, we’ve been going to the Pan Am Pool, either Tuesdays or Thursdays…
last year my buddy went to the annual Aquasize Lunch and this year we both went…
we had a lovely meal at Breezy Bend…
it was fun to try to recognize one another with clothes, hair, and makeup…
there were lots of items to try to win, although we didn’t bring anything home, lol…
a lovely group of people;-)…
and the service was excellent…
Pauline’s…
27 Monday Apr 2026
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had a delightful time with my friends on Sunday to celebrate my birthday;-)…
we went to Pauline’s Bistro for their Sunday French High Tea…
there were a number of teas to choose from with tasty savoury items and dainties…
the platter I shared with a friend included a candle to celebrate my birthday;-)…
I really enjoyed the scones, but my favourite savoury bite was the: Thank You For The Truffle – Wild Mushroom Pâté, Black Truffle Oil, Thyme, Grilled Cherry Tomato…
it was very tasty…
my favourite sweet was: Sophie’s Sweet Surprise – Pistachio Sponge, Raspberry Confit, Pistachio Cream, Vanilla Chantilly, Fresh Raspberries…
we each wore a piece of our mothers’ jewellery to celebrate them… brooches, earrings, a necklace, and rings… we had fun sharing stories of the pieces we’d chosen…
lots of laughter and great conversation as we enjoyed our “tea”…
what a special treat;-)… and what a gift these women are in my life…
tails…
25 Saturday Apr 2026
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big girl pants, blessed, English Garden, friends, frogs, moments, nature, scarf, tails, walk, weather, widow, windy
went for a walk to the English Garden on Thursday morning… it was so windy that I couldn’t wear my hat, and my scarf ended up with the tails blowing behind me…
had a little break beside Sargent Sundae as I waited for my walking buddies…
hadn’t been yet this spring so it was interesting to see the state of the gardens as it has not been long since the snow melted…
the gardens were clean and tidy, but not much was growing yet, lol…
we did come across some photographers who were looking for birds;-)…
the most fun was counting the frogs by the pergola… in just a few minutes I saw at least twelve…
got all my steps in between walking to, around, and home from the Gardens…
volunteering…
10 Friday Apr 2026
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big girl pants, blessed, crazy, friends, moments, people, The Leaf, time, volunteering, widow
it’s been nearly a year since I began volunteering at The Leaf…
since that time I have only come across four people that I know 🤪…
the first person was in the summer, not long after I’d started…
since then I hadn’t seen anyone I know until last week when I met a friend I hadn’t seen for a very long time… luckily I was able to do a quick catch up with them…
then today, I came across two people I knew…
one was early on in my shift and the other as I was moving from one spot to another…
how crazy is that and a great treat 😊…
making me…
08 Sunday Mar 2026
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big girl pants, blessed, colleagues, family, flowers, friends, International Women's Day, making me, memories, moments, strong, support, widow
today, on this International Women’s Day, I’ve spent time thinking of the many women who have influenced my life…
I wrote these words in 2017:
whether they are family, friends, colleagues, acquaintances, or those I’ve seen from afar…
whether they are alive or dead…
whether they know it or not…
they have had a part in making me me…
I am blessed…
now, more than ever, in these difficult days, we need to support others as they move forward;-)…
06 Friday Mar 2026
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