pretty growing things and a cute hat

How cute is Nola? Well, you tell me! She arrived at my birthday dinner Sunday wearing this hat which I think emphasizes her gorgeous eyes and perfectly-shaped eyebrows rather well. Her aunt scooped her up…

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Happy Victoria Day (and birthday notes)

Happy Victoria Day, fellow Canucks! I had a lovely birthday yesterday, treating myself to a pedicure in the morning, then a bit of shopping and people-watching in the sunshine all afternoon, while Pater got dinner…

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Polka-dot happiness

We had a lovely dinner with my son, Zach, and his partner, Joey, on Saturday night, an early celebration of Mother’s Day and my birthday, at the restaurant Joey manages, a well-appointed yet still comfortably…

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Happy Blooming Mother’s Day

I’m so pleased that my lilacs are going to open up for me before we leave on the 21st — looks as if I might have two weeks of their fragrant blooms — I’ll probably…

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time and shaggy dogs and pretty flowers

Yesterday was a busy day: Faculty meeting at 10 followed by lunch with some colleagues followed by some work in my office followed by shopping and alterations errands followed by Pilates class all topped off…

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