The last set of family departs later today, taking our little granddaughter away with them. I’ve loved the “five days of Christmas” with a houseful, but I’m ready for some quiet now, already snuggling in…
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I woke up 2-ish this morning, finally gave up trying to get back to sleep, came downstairs 3:24 (digital clocks have made insomnia unbearably precise) to make the pastry for my tourtières. Two pies are…
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We’ve been zipping around Vancouver and its outskirts visiting family — took my mom for a long walk and then out to lunch; had our won’t-make-Christmas-on-the-island daughter for a sushi evening; visited Paul’s parents; had…
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As my last post outlined, I’ve turned the corner from Grinch to Christmas convert,coincidental with marking that last paper and filing that last grade. Of course I’ll have to spend some time this week preparing…
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I am doing so much better, Christmas spirit-wise! Why? Well, let’s see. It began with my wonderful hair stylist who spiked my cut-and-colour appointment with her wonderful festive tea and who then wrapped me in…
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