Day trips in and around Kananaskis Country, Alberta

We live close to one of the most beautiful natural areas in Canada, Kananaskis Country. Kananaskis Country is a 4,000 square km. area in the foothills and mountains of the Canadian Rockies. It is full of hiking trails some of which can be used year round, campgrounds, back country camping, waterfalls, lakes and rivers. Last [...]

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Magazine World

I’ve decided I want to live in Magazine World.
It’s a parallel universe where, apparently, everyone takes the whole summer off to vacation at the cottage, can afford expensive items for their homes – vacation or otherwise – such as a $200 IPOD Toilet Tissue holder, buy designer clothing, and host fabulous – and catered – [...]

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Lefties more inhibited and anxious, says study

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20081104/lefthanded_study_081104/20081104?hub=Health

That explains everything! (NOT) I’m a lefty in case you haven’t guessed.
Here’s my response to that “study”:
A lefty sits here,
Riddled with fear
Then thinks,
As she inks
Criticism be damned
(I can go on the lam)
No scolding, no sorrow
I’ll be back tomorrow!

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Recession

How we will be spending our vacations in the future – or at least until North America is out of the recession:

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Herb(s) of the Month: Sage and Poultry Seasoning

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With Canadian Thanksgiving just past and American Thanksgiving coming up, I’ve chosen sage – and it’s cousin, the herb blend poultry seasoning – for my herb for this month.
The Latin name for sage, “salvia”, means to heal.  It’s native to the Mediterranean and in ancient Roman times was used to aid in [...]

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