Category: Miscellaneous

Meet Maverick
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Meet Maverick

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Tomorrow is the twitter party for Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Wonder of Christmas. I like the idea of sharing some of the inspiration behind the stories inside this collection. I unfortunately will not be able to participate tomorrow because of scheduling so I thought I would take a few minutes to share now.… Continue reading Meet Maverick

Dredge #4
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Dredge #4

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Recently during a trip to the Yukon I visited a dredge. Previous to this I had no idea what a dredge even was. This was a fascinating tour that was full of history. So for anybody like me who might be wondering what a dredge is it is a machine that scoops objects out of… Continue reading Dredge #4

By Way of Explanation
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By Way of Explanation

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The Penis Chronicles presents, "By Way of Explanation." The four year old yells, “mom call the man, call the man!” My husband looks askance. The four year old leaves off his “call the man” chant to press his face against the window and yell, “There’s Steve, there’s Steve.” The seven year old leaps from the… Continue reading By Way of Explanation

Logic
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Logic

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This is a typical conversation with my youngest son. These conversations are entertaining and governed by his own reasoning. He follows his own rules! “Where did your pants go?” I asked the small form now clad in a long sleeve shirt, socks and underwear. “It’s hot in here,” he responds as an explanation. “Oh,” I… Continue reading Logic

Liebster Award Nomination
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Liebster Award Nomination

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I started blogging in December of 2015. I remember feeling like I was diving into a world of unknowns with no friends. I was quick to learn that the blogging community is just that a community and it is not a place where I was alone. I have had the honour of participating in a… Continue reading Liebster Award Nomination

Inspirational Quotes: Mental Health
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Inspirational Quotes: Mental Health

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“From every wound there is a scar, and every scar tells a story. A story says that ‘I have survived.’” – Fr. Craig Scott “Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy.” – Robert Tew “Mental health…is not a destination but a process. It’s… Continue reading Inspirational Quotes: Mental Health

Splashes of Red & Green
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Splashes of Red & Green

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What better to do on a snowy day then make Christmas cupcakes? Gluten-free chocolate cake mix and white icing. I was attempting to ice the cupcakes so it looked like mounds of snow, but my son thinks it looks more like Christmas trees. Your thoughts? Next I used the edible blood recipe that I used… Continue reading Splashes of Red & Green