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Simple Moodlings n: 1. modest meanderings of the mind about living simply and with less ecological impact; 2. "long, inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering" (Brenda Ueland) of the written kind; 3. odds and ends inspired by life and the thoughts of others
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A busy Southern Alberta summer
It's been quite an unusual summer as Lee and I have made several trips to Southern Alberta in order to care for his dad.Dad Louis was born and raised in Southern Alberta, and when Lee's mom passed away in 2021, we explained to Dad that it would be much easier for the whole family to visit him if ...
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It's been quite an unusual summer as Lee and I have made several trips to Southern Alberta in order to care for his dad.Dad Louis was born and raised in Southern Alberta, and when Lee's mom passed away in 2021, we explained to Dad that it would be much easier for the whole family to visit him if ...
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Monday Music Appreciation #37 : Big Boned Gal
I don't know what it is about this song, but it's been calling to me from my far past... probably because it mentions Southern Alberta (and I've spent a lot of time there of late -- more on that tomorrow) and because school has started again. The album this song comes from is intrinsically linked...
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I don't know what it is about this song, but it's been calling to me from my far past... probably because it mentions Southern Alberta (and I've spent a lot of time there of late -- more on that tomorrow) and because school has started again. The album this song comes from is intrinsically linked...
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Another sidewalk story
School starts again today and Tuesday, so I'm looking forward to a bit more sidewalk art appearing in September. In the meantime, I was delighted to find this ray of sunshine on my sidewalk yesterday just before the rainy day washed it away.
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School starts again today and Tuesday, so I'm looking forward to a bit more sidewalk art appearing in September. In the meantime, I was delighted to find this ray of sunshine on my sidewalk yesterday just before the rainy day washed it away.
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Sunday Reflection: Taste and see
Today's reflection is brought to you byPsalm 34.I bless you, Creator, at all times,thanking you under my breathwhenever I notice your goodness.You are the only reasonI should boast --your love for all your creationand for meis a humbling thing.I love to sing your praiseswith the vo...
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Today's reflection is brought to you byPsalm 34.I bless you, Creator, at all times,thanking you under my breathwhenever I notice your goodness.You are the only reasonI should boast --your love for all your creationand for meis a humbling thing.I love to sing your praiseswith the vo...
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Sunday Reflection: Love beyond love
Today's reflection is brought to you by Ephesians 5:15-20.15Walk with your eyes wide open and make wise use of your time, 16for the days we live in are full of worthless and troubled ways. 17Keep foolishness far from you and welcome the ways of wisdom, for then you will clearly see the path that...
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Today's reflection is brought to you by Ephesians 5:15-20.15Walk with your eyes wide open and make wise use of your time, 16for the days we live in are full of worthless and troubled ways. 17Keep foolishness far from you and welcome the ways of wisdom, for then you will clearly see the path that...
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Monday Music Appreciation #36: Wildflowers
The harmony of the Wailin' Jennies makes me cry regularly. It reminds me of singing with my sisters. And after a weekend of folk music festival here in my city that I couldn't attend for several reasons, I'm remembering how much I enjoyed listening to the Jennies at the festival a few years back,...
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The harmony of the Wailin' Jennies makes me cry regularly. It reminds me of singing with my sisters. And after a weekend of folk music festival here in my city that I couldn't attend for several reasons, I'm remembering how much I enjoyed listening to the Jennies at the festival a few years back,...
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Sunday Reflection: Goodwill and kindness
Today's reflection is brought to you byEphesians 4:31-32.Let Creator pull the bitter roots from your heart, for they feed the rage and anger that takes you down a path of fighting, hurting and speaking evil of your fellow human beings. Instead, show goodwill and kindness to others, by releasing t...
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Today's reflection is brought to you byEphesians 4:31-32.Let Creator pull the bitter roots from your heart, for they feed the rage and anger that takes you down a path of fighting, hurting and speaking evil of your fellow human beings. Instead, show goodwill and kindness to others, by releasing t...
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A walk through the garden
Front yard garden this morningThis spring, my cabbage seed failed to sprout so I have none... and I had to replant my corn -- so it will be late. The strawberries fared poorly with the mulch I got from a friend (I suspect it was treated with something, but she wouldn't have known that). The heat ...
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Front yard garden this morningThis spring, my cabbage seed failed to sprout so I have none... and I had to replant my corn -- so it will be late. The strawberries fared poorly with the mulch I got from a friend (I suspect it was treated with something, but she wouldn't have known that). The heat ...
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Monday Music Appreciation: Music for a rainy day
It's been very dry here of late, so when a storm blew in just after dark last night and the rain started, I stepped out onto our front step to just listen to the sound of it, to smell it, and ended up walking a few steps out from the overhang to turn my face to the sky in full appreciation. Welco...
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It's been very dry here of late, so when a storm blew in just after dark last night and the rain started, I stepped out onto our front step to just listen to the sound of it, to smell it, and ended up walking a few steps out from the overhang to turn my face to the sky in full appreciation. Welco...
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Sunday Reflection: I thank my God
An anniversary bouquetfrom the grandkidsToday's reflection is brought to you byPhilippians 1: 3-5.This past week, my amazing parents celebrated 60 years of marriage. My sisters found a statistic saying that only four percent of couples make it that far... and indeed, a few times during this past ...
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An anniversary bouquetfrom the grandkidsToday's reflection is brought to you byPhilippians 1: 3-5.This past week, my amazing parents celebrated 60 years of marriage. My sisters found a statistic saying that only four percent of couples make it that far... and indeed, a few times during this past ...
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