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Linda Dejonghe

Linda Dejonghe

Sarnia Observer

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Some Christmas wishes for all

17.12.2024 10

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Money well spent on fire services

While sitting in our safe, secure homes, sipping a drink, nibbling on snacks, wearing our snuggly sweaters and fuzzy slippers it is easy to complain...

10.12.2024 10

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Simple act can have a big impact

Have you done all you can? I have, in an attempt to do some decorating and a festive touch to my kitchen, bought a runner. It’s lovely with a red...

04.12.2024 5

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Christmas celebrations are already here

Only one month to go and we are already celebrating all things Christmas. Have you started, yet? Menu planned? Lists made with even some gifts...

28.11.2024 6

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One of those days becomes one of those weeks

We have all had one of those days when everything that could go wrong does. I had a day like that a while back except it lasted a whole week. I...

19.11.2024 4

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It's too early for holiday hype

It’s way too soon. I am not yet ready to get hyped up about Christmas. We should slow down and thoroughly work through each event as it comes. ...

12.11.2024 10

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We need to count our blessings

Most of us don’t realize how blessed we are. There are those at the top of the pecking order who have everything – money, control, status,...

05.11.2024 10

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Halloween? Bah, humbug

I have said many times how much I dislike the whole Halloween thing. When I was a kid, living in LaSalette we dressed up in whatever Mom had hiding...

29.10.2024 10

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What kind of a society do you want?

I looked up, in several different modern dictionaries, some new and old words on which, I think, we should reflect. Patriarchy: A social...

22.10.2024 9

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Take some time to decompress

It’s a busy time of year. With fall cleaning, yardwork, Thanksgiving celebrations, Halloween preparations and even starting to think about...

15.10.2024 10

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So many things for which to be thankful

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Besides having to do some house cleaning and some yard work this is my very favourite season. Besides eating way, way...

08.10.2024 10

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Lots of clichés but few solutions when disaster strikes

To make sure this never happens again is a common response these days. After every disastrous happening, whether it’s a school shooting, weather...

01.10.2024 10

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What did you mean by that?

What we say can be a lot different than what others hear. Grunting, ordering, pointing, etc. can get a point across but might not always be a good...

24.09.2024 5

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Laugh or cry? That is the question

It gets real scary when you listen to our news and the news of the world.

17.09.2024 10

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Loud and clear: Hearing aids big topic of conversation

As we go through life we have age appropriate (or not) topics we discuss with our friends and family. As a child we focused on toys, pets and maybe...

10.09.2024 10

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Hard to believe it’s September already

When did that happen? Have we had summer yet? Seems to me we had an early spring which seemed to last for months, followed by about a week and a...

05.09.2024 10

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Coffee straight up, please

Used to be we drank our coffee black or with cream and/or sugar.   These days there are so many varieties of coffee, ways to brew it and also...

27.08.2024 10

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Sometimes you’re the windshield…

I had a couple weeks of roller-coastering between bug and windshield. It’s hard to maintain a positive attitude when life keeps throwing a spanner...

20.08.2024 10

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Congratulations to all our Canadian Olympic athletes

Had to take a time out.   Watched as much of the Olympics as I could.   As with everything else life always gets in the way in one form or...

12.08.2024 6

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Copy cat: Why duplicate other people's ideas?

Remember when, as a child, someone called you a copycat and you were mortified?   Being unique should still, for the most part, be the hope and...

06.08.2024 7

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Copy cat!

Remember when, as a child, someone called you a copycat and you were mortified?   Being unique should still, for the most part, be the hope and...

06.08.2024 10

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Holidays should be relaxing, fun, interesting, and enjoyable

So, have you already been or planning to go on holidays in the near future?   I did get away a couple weeks ago for some fun, relaxation and...

29.07.2024 10

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The world of sports

The Calgary Stampede and the Olympics provide a wonderful reprieve from the usual hockey, baseball, golf, football, tennis, etc.   There are a...

23.07.2024 9

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I give up... the ajuga and clovers are taking over

There are many things we try to accomplish over the years.   Losing weight has always been one of those tries. How many pounds have we all lost...

15.07.2024 10

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Just because they say it, doesn’t make it so

We all have our own varied and personal trust level.   I remember a very long time ago a friend was talking about a ship cruise which left from...

09.07.2024 10

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We need to keep moving in the right direction

And a wonderful time was had by all – I hope.   My deadline came before the Canada Day celebrations so am not able to give an update on the...

02.07.2024 20

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So far so good

So far this year I have not lost my Rainbow Flag.   I lost a couple last year so now I put it out in the morning and I bring it in every evening....

25.06.2024 10

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I am a firm believer in the health benefits of laughter

I hear the big Delhi “reunion” was a great success.   I was at a very special wedding so was not able to attend. Big crowds are not my thing...

18.06.2024 5

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Find the joy in what happens along the way

It is a pretty busy time of year.   There is a lot to do right now so we balance the work by planning and looking forward to some holidays with,...

10.06.2024 8

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Sometimes the only solution is to laugh

Did you watch the New York court case about falsifying business records to cover up payments made to silence someone who had a carnal encounter with a...

06.06.2024 10

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Thinking we know more than we actually do can be dangerous

I assume I am not the only one who is not quite as smart as I might like to think I am.   Much harm can be done by lofty idea of our own...

27.05.2024 20

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Summer is on the way

Personally, I have had just about enough rain for a while and am soaking up as much Vitamin D and warm temperatures whenever I can. Most of us...

19.05.2024 10

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Common sense, please

Thursday is Global Accessibility Awareness Day.   It’s not just about steps, ramps and entrances. I am sure everyone knows, even those who do...

14.05.2024 40

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Old age truisms

Got this email recently and thought some of you might get a giggle out of it. We all can relate in many of these quotes.    “Old age comes at...

06.05.2024 20

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Dreaming of faraway places

I would love to do some selective travel.   I have no interest in being a world traveler but I do have a few places in the world in which I would...

29.04.2024 30

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Who could ask for more?

It was an adventure, to be sure.   I told you my brother, Tim, was roasting up a goat leg for his sisters plus. He had explained the preparation...

15.04.2024 10

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‘Country’ is in the heart, a way of life 

Appearances can be deceiving.   We have all heard that statement many times. Remember when we were young, beginning to date and we fell in love...

09.04.2024 10

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Does everything have to be a conspiracy?

I hope everyone had a very blessed Easter with lots of good food and fun with family and friends.   It’s a wonderful and special time to renew...

02.04.2024 8

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It’s time to get back to eating healthy

Thank you for caring.   To all those who emailed me, I really appreciate the support and encouragement so many of you sent me following the...

25.03.2024 7

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Will we ever get to a time when equality is fully accepted? 

With February being Black History Month, there was lots of attention to the struggles, progression and achievements of Blacks.   There have been...

18.03.2024 10

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Call backs: Sometimes good news, other times not so good

It can be a great thing or not so great to get a call back.   If you audition for a play or movie you wasit for a call back. You hope for a call...

12.03.2024 5

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We all need to have regular tests

It was a beautiful, warm, sunny morning with a slight breeze.   More like spring than late winter so I hung out two loads of laundry not even...

04.03.2024 10

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Do some investigating if you want to know something 

I love doing research.   Asking questions or looking up stuff is an interesting hobby for me. Not that I remember much of it, I enjoy the...

26.02.2024 10

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I watched the Super Bowl

There are some things that just need to be seen.   Not a big Taylor Swift fan just because it’s not the music I am familiar with nor to which I...

20.02.2024 20

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Does everyone talks like that these days?

Mid-January was an interesting TV watching time. The State of Iowa caucus was held as was a couple of Hollywood award shows. Didn’t watch much of...

05.02.2024 10

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It’s a generation thing

Can you believe we are already into the second month of 2024? When you listen to or watch the news one has to wonder if we are moving forward,...

30.01.2024 10

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This might not be a popular sentiment

Personally, I love the covering of snow we finally got at the beginning of the New Year and continued to various levels of coverage. It is winter in...

15.01.2024 10

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Back on track?

We all love the holidays but it sure can take its toll on us financially, physically and mentally. I had great Christmas holidays. Everything went...

02.01.2024 8

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Happy New Year everyone

I hope everyone had a super fun Christmas. At the time of writing, due to my deadlines, Christmas has not yet happened so can’t write about it....

28.12.2023 10

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Just a few more sleeps until Christmas

I hope you are not rushing around finishing up. There was a time when those of us of a certain age, relished the busyness, the hustle, the urgency....

18.12.2023 10

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