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Remembering…

  At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month… We will remember them.   *Photo credit The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

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State of the Garden: November

I’m always a little conflicted when it comes to my garden at this time of the year. Part of me is relieved that it’s done for the season, because as much as I enjoy the fruits (and vegetables ) of my labour, it’s a lot of work. Another part of me, however, is sad to see it come(...)

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Coming to Terms with Autumn…

Despite the blooming of the last rose of summer in my back yard this week, the onset of autumn (and the approach of winter) have pretty much become undeniable.  And despite any whining you may have seen me doing on Facebook and/or Twitter, I’m really not as averse to the idea as one might think. In fact, I(...)

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The Last Rose of Summer

I posted this pic to my Facebook page this morning, but then I decided it needed a more enduring place to reside…in part because any rose growing in Ottawa in November is worthy of such honour, but mostly so I can return to it in the midst of our frozen January and remind myself that summer(...)

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Of Cold Mornings & Hot Coffee

The days in my part of the world are getting shorter…and undeniably colder. And I don’t know about you, but to my way of thinking, there’s just something inherently wrong with getting out of bed while it’s still dark. And when you can see your breath in the air (or you could, if it wasn’t so(...)

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From My Graveyard to Yours…Happy Halloween!

I am a sucker for cute cats (which explains why Itty Bitty Pretty Kitty gets away with so much around here!). And cute (but long-suffering) cats in costume? Those are even better! Here’s a random collection from the Internet…along with my warmest wishes for a safe and happy Halloween! (My favourites are the bat and(...)

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Recipes by Request: Roasted Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Whine as I may about the end of summer and approach of winter, one of the things I most love about fall is a return to comfort foods. There’s just something about sitting down to a big bowl of soup or stew…especially one made from the local harvest (yes, the farmer’s markets are still open–until(...)

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PumpkInferno: A Walk on the Dark Side of Upper Canada Village

Upper Canada Village, an awesome historic site depicting life in the 1860s, is only about an hour’s drive from Ottawa. We used to go every year or two when our kids were small, but rarely get back there now that they’re grown. Last night marked an exception to this, and am I ever glad we(...)

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How to Respond to a Negative Review: Lessons from #HaleNo

All right, boys and girls, it’s hard-lesson time. Any of you who read my blog know that, while I’m happy to offer advice and share what I’ve learned, I tend to be fairly quiet about voicing strong opinions. Not this time. This time, I’m disgusted. Appalled. Shocked. Heck, I’m darned near rendered wordless, and we all(...)

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Zombie Apocalypse Prep & Other Autumn Musings

Well, it looks as if fall might be upon us. It may have actually been upon us for a while, but I’ve been in denial. Despite my reluctance to acknowledge the change in seasons, however, I’ve still managed to get us mostly ready for winter. Firewood has been delivered and stacked (in every available nook and cranny)(...)

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