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Going Green in Ottawa

I have been learning about going green for the last 3 years. It is not something that can be done overnight, it is a gradual process. Now starting a new adventure in Ottawa, I am excited about being able to live green.

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Going to the library in Ottawa

We have been here less than a week and we have already been to the library twice.  It is great, being able to take the 10minute walk to the library.

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2 hours to go

2 hours to go till we get on the train to leave for Ottawa.  How do I feel?  Some mixed feelings.  I finally finished packing everything, luggage and boxes for the shippers,  Mike who bought our van, picked it up an hour ago.  I guess being so busy with packing, I have not had too [...]

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Generosity of a Stranger

Monday morning, I went to Value Village (my green shopping) to do some shopping for the boys. They had a a 50% sale and Matthew wanted a pair of skates and needed a winter jacket. So off we went for some bargains.

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The wind is blowing again

The westerlies winds are blowing again. We are moving back to Ottawa. When we moved there the first time, many asked us how long we were going to be there for and I always say “till the winds blow”.  Same with our move back to Winnipeg. 3 years later, the winds are blowing again and [...]

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Choose Both

Have you ever heard of people talking about picking one or the other.  Well I often think why is it just one or the other, why not choose both?

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Happy 41st Birthday

So I am passed the 40th mark and am on to my 41st year.  It has been an awesome year.  I turned 40 last year in Georgia and watched the movies “17 again”.  How appropriate.  Sometimes I do feel 17 except when I feel the aches…  he he he.   Turning 41 is just another [...]

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The Best Week of My Life

Last week I attended a Peaks Potential Camp called “Mind of Steel, Heart of Gold”. It was the best week ever in Squamish BC. I met some awesome people, challenged myself all the way and did things I never imagined doing… yikes…

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One Minute Sermon by Tamara Lowe

This lady sums up all that I believe in and would be great for many of us to follow. It is worth your minute.

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An awesome weekend with friends

This last weekend, our friend Rick call us up to join them at their property on lake Schnarr in Ontario. We jumped at the chance. We have been there every summer and the kids just love hanging out and just playing with their kids. They have no running water or electricity so it is a [...]

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