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Linda DejongheSarnia Observer |
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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,...
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...
I looked up, in several different modern dictionaries, some new and old words on which, I think, we should reflect. Patriarchy: A social...
It’s a busy time of year. With fall cleaning, yardwork, Thanksgiving celebrations, Halloween preparations and even starting to think about...
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Besides having to do some house cleaning and some yard work this is my very favourite season. Besides eating way, way...
To make sure this never happens again is a common response these days. After every disastrous happening, whether it’s a school shooting, weather...
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...
It gets real scary when you listen to our news and the news of the world.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Calgary Stampede and the Olympics provide a wonderful reprieve from the usual hockey, baseball, golf, football, tennis, etc. There are a...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Thursday is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. It’s not just about steps, ramps and entrances. I am sure everyone knows, even those who do...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
With February being Black History Month, there was lots of attention to the struggles, progression and achievements of Blacks. There have been...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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....