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08 Saturday Dec 2018

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since 1993 I’ve been meeting with a group of women regularly (nearly monthly) to discuss all kinds of things from religion, to spirituality, to politics, to healthcare, to family life… we’d have supper, check-in with one another, and then spend some time focussed on a topic of interest…

the size and membership of the group has changed over the years but there are a few who were there from the very beginning…

today we met to possibly end our gatherings… we had a wonderful lunch of chicken souvlaki, lemon potatoes, Greek salad and fresh buns… one of the meals we have enjoyed many times over the years…

we’ve met in one another’s homes, made food from scratch, brought food in from fancy shops, and ordered meals… it has always been about being together, more than what we were eating, lol… although we do love to eat;-)…

it was lovely to have the conversation about how important the group has been to everyone…

we’ve decided to continue to meet on a less regular basis, either around the equinox/solstice or a few times a year…

happy to know we will still gather as these are very special people to me… you don’t find women like this just anywhere…

lustre…

02 Sunday Dec 2018

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for the last few years a dear friend has come over to help me with the Christmas decorating…

I’ve always loved Christmas but since the loss of my beloved it has lost a bit of its lustre…

this year I’ve been working away on my own to decorate… I decided to try some different options… took me a few weeks but it is done now…

have put my tree collection in the dining room where my pottery usually lives… and even passed along some pieces, yay for me;-)…

put up a new tree with purple and silver decorations and hung up the glass balls on either side of the picture above the sofa…

put the snow people up the stairs…

got a garland going along the ledge in the dining room… final piece was to put the glittery trees on the fish tank…

still might have my friend come by to check it all out…

then going to go through the rest of the Christmas boxes and maybe pass some decorations along to others…

there are the reindeer, the snowflakes, the nativities, the angels, the santas…

bourguignon…

19 Monday Nov 2018

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pretty darn fine eating day…

started out with Rice Krispies, almond milk and half a banana… still giggle when I hear the snap, crackle, pop…

was at Kitchen Sync at lunch and had a delicious salad, beautifully plated with a large slice of cheese, and the most amazing beef bourguignon with bacon… food was by Modern Plate Catering…

then to end the day on a good note, was treated to supper at Yafa Cafe… shared some hummus and pita and had red lentil soup… ordered some falafel but ended up bringing them home…

thought that was the end of it, but at our BS gathering shortbread turned up and a super delicious carrot cake…

yummy day;-)…

goat…

17 Saturday Nov 2018

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yesterday my BS friends and I went out for a birthday lunch… wasn’t really sure whose it was as we are way behind in our celebrating, lol…

only to discover it was my birthday lunch…

what a wonderful time we had… my first time at Little Goat on Portage…

I had moules et frites… very tasty…

such fun spending time with these amazing women…

we have a tradition that the birthday person gets their card in a very old gift bag that we put a photo of us into many years ago… it is rather delicate now after years of travelling from one person to the next…

part of the deal is that you are in charge of the bag once you get it and have to remember where it is for the next time it is needed…

how lucky am I to have these very special women in my life…

assist…

15 Thursday Nov 2018

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a while ago I discovered a new chocolatier in Winnipeg – Amanda Green of Melt Chocolate Co…

I messaged her and ordered some of her bonbons and she delivered them;-)… wow…

they are quite lovely to look at…

and very tasty… shared some with my BS group on Monday and everyone enjoyed them…

happy they could assist in the eating as I might have eaten every one…

think I will be purchasing some more, lol…

trauma…

14 Wednesday Nov 2018

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have had a few conversations recently with individuals who are going through some big struggles…

some are missing loved ones… seems like November can be an especially difficult month… maybe it is the cold and dark… for me it has to do with family birthdays and colder weather…

some are going through family trauma… could be issues with children or partners or parents…

some are dealing with difficulties at work… too much, not enough…

lots going on for many… need to spend a bit of time sending love and healing thoughts their way…

but happy to have had the moments to connect with these special individuals…

down…

06 Tuesday Nov 2018

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recently have had conversations with a few people about being down, feeling sad, being depressed… seems like many in my circles are struggling this month…

November doesn’t seem to be a particularly good month for me… not sure if it is the time change, gray days, cold weather or what… seems like many have similar feelings…

my dad’s birthday was in November… he was a great guy and I miss him…

I like to remember that where there are downs, there will be ups…

today I bought some orchids to brighten my space which always perks me up…

then I made a lovely pot of Thai shrimp soup which was delicious and a wonderful treat…

half…

29 Monday Oct 2018

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had a lovely evening with half of my BS buddies…

one was home feeling a bit under the weather and the other is on a road trip out west…

the conversation moved from vacation plans… to furniture… to family gatherings… to things we were up to…

besides great conversation we were treated to a delicious snack… homemade fudgy oatmeal bars… I think that was the name…

and I only had one piece;-)…

empty…

27 Saturday Oct 2018

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our walk through the English and Leo Mol Gardens was lovely…

it was cool and overcast but it was nearly empty… hardly anyone else in the entire space…

fabulous to get a bit of exercise and spend time catching up…

it looked like one of the statues was holding up the scaffolding, lol… had to work a bit to get a photo that wasn’t too risqué… looking forward to seeing what changes will be made…

easy to spot our bench, but it looks a bit dull… well, the whole place looks that way…

fun to take pictures with my new camera and see how the plants are preparing for winter…

pleased to finally make it to the Gardens… sorry that it has been so long and I have missed all the Fall beauty…

very happy that we got through the walk without any mist…

falafel…

14 Sunday Oct 2018

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yesterday saw Prairie Nurses at PTE… it was funny and entertaining…

first show of the season and there was a full house…

beforehand we went out for lunch at the Falafel Place…

had some delicious falafel, and salad with hot cooked onions and garlic as part of the dressing… wasn’t sure how I would like it, but it was delicious…

enjoyed the show and had a lovely snack of Callebaut chocolate and some almonds…

walked home from the end of the street and got this shot of the many bare trees…