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One thing you should know about me is that I worked in retail for most of my teen years, up until about 27 years old. Part-time, full-time, in management. Most of the time it was a pretty easy, very social job. I called it my Peter Pan job – great, until I decided to growContinue reading “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”

As I’m sure you’ve read, Helga entered my life on October 22. She is my first new car in about 25 years. Living in Toronto for so long, I didn’t need a car, except for the occasional carshare through Autoshare. Since moving to the country, I had been driving a borrowed car from my sisterContinue reading “Getting to Know Helga”

In the last week, I’ve been told by two friends that I’m an inspiration to them. I must admit, that’s a hell of a thing. No more than six months ago, I was not in the best of spaces: I remember sitting in my sister’s car in the veterinarian’s parking lot, sobbing, while texting myContinue reading “Who knew?”

If asked to describe myself, I would say that I am a loner. Happier with a book and some cats than with most people. I have one or two really close friends, but that is it. I went through my 20’s with loads of acquaintances – could fill a big table at our local withContinue reading “Girls’ Weekend”

I turned 50 last week, friends. Yes, the big 5-0. And it was not the 50th I had planned. And I had big plans. But 2 years of un- and under-employment, and Covid, put the pin in those plans. Maybe for my 55th? So how did I spend my day? I worked in the morning,Continue reading “Is this it?”

It’s been a while since I last posted. I’ve been busy! I had to write an exam for my new job, and it was a tough one. But I passed! And then I found out the next day that it’s pretty rare to pass it on the first attempt. Sooo glad I didn’t know thatContinue reading “Hello, stranger!”

I have reached the point where I really and truly give zero fucks. I don’t know if it’s living in the country, or working from home, or what the cause may be. But my last fuck has gone. I went to the library tonight in my pajamas and slippers. Drove there, got out of theContinue reading “A Different World”

Remember how I just posted that July was such a great month? Well, something else happened in July. This happened: I am embarrassed to admit that this is what my garden looked like in mid-July. I had a romanticized notion of what a vegetable garden would be like. You begin by flipping through the pagesContinue reading “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”

There has been soooo much activity in the kitchen the last couple of weeks! Sweet, and savoury! Cherry pie, cannolis, mint chip ice cream, fettuccine Alfredo, arancini. And cheese!!! I made my own cheese! The feta was a great success, and the chèvre was tasty, but not very plentiful. I’ll definitely try that one again.Continue reading “July 2021 (second half)”

This has been a good month. I struggled a lot with my move here last year – I sometimes still do. But this month, I’ve been reminded of some of the good things about being here – the local produce is unparalleled. Strawberry season was a good one – I made jam, stocked up myContinue reading “July 2021 (first half)”