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Lost & Found – What You Find

Measure the beauty of that girl, the one who’s running barefoot through the still-wet grass. Factor in all the children like her, all the children dragging kites through the sky or peering into goldfish bowls. All the children sitting in treehouses, or in classrooms with their hands raised, the answers on the tips of their… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Real Estate Reality

Over the last few days, I was sucked into the vortex called “Edmonton ‘s Hot Real Estate Market.” No, I’m not leaving the ol’ homestead with its peace, quiet and tranquility for the bright lights and excitement of Alberta’s capital city. Blame my daughter Hilary. Just like it occurred with her brother, it seems every… Read more »

Lost & Found – Resting Place

Please come in and make yourself at home. I’m so sorry that I missed your arrival. There’s beer in the fridge, and some good cheese and bread in the pantry. There’s wood stacked up in the fireplace, and some matches on the mantle. Please excuse the dust and the cobwebs, but there just doesn’t seem… Read more »

The Good Life – Outdoor Eating

As much as I like the idea of a romantic dinner for two at a wonderful French bistro (you know, the type with the crisp white table cloths, glowing tea lights, crushed velvet draperies, and perfect foie gras and creme brulee), the very best meals I’ve enjoyed in my life did not come accompanied by… Read more »

Click On This – Nifty Tricks You Can Learn Too

SketchSwap – http://www.sketchswap.com/ Draw one – get one back! An online drawing tool that lets you use a graphics tablet, or your mouse, to share cartoons and other artwork. 30 Boxes – http://30boxes.com/ Need a simpler online calendar tool? This might be the one for you. Rain – http://www.storynest.com/Pictolaby_web/works/p08.htm Who says you can’t control the… Read more »