My niece is getting married this weekend, at a resort near my sister’s cottage. My two sisters, and my Mom, are pretty excited, and are leaving for the cottage for the celebration this morning. I have wished them well. Attila and I, and my brothers, were not invited, for the weekend, or to the wedding,… Continue reading Balance
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Shame and Responsibility
Yesterday was cloudy, hot, and muggy. We decided to stay home for the weekend, and tackle small projects around the house. My projects included paying bills, collecting items on the list of things to take out to the Rideau Camp on the next visit, and crocheting water balloons. Attila’s projects yesterday included planting the squash… Continue reading Shame and Responsibility
Seeing The Light
The big adventure of the day began when my glasses fell to the floor. Out popped the left lens. I need my glasses. I phoned Costco, they said they would try to put the lens back in for me, no charge, and were quite pleasant on the telephone. It is 40 km drive to Costco,… Continue reading Seeing The Light
Things People Say
Pleasantries, thank goodness people use them. The things people say in superficial interaction are often pleasant, and meaningless. These pleasantries are the social lubricant that keeps us all getting along together after a fashion; but you can’t eat lubricating oil, it does not sustain life, and although it makes social interaction possible, it does nothing… Continue reading Things People Say
Tree Felling At The Rideau Camp
What a beautiful weekend we had. Saturday and Sunday were bright and sunny and warm. On Friday evening we packed Tank and headed out to the Rideau Camp. Packing is now done from a list, and a running list is kept at both ends of our journey, one for items to take to the Camp,… Continue reading Tree Felling At The Rideau Camp