Michaelann & Robert's Christmas Card 2011 2021 deck the halls

Had a very busy day as we just got back from a long shopping trip to Bellingham, via bus. It snowed here last night, but unfortunately it's pretty much all gone, except for a bit of a slushy mess, which will probably become ice tonight.

This is my 1st Christmas card video, for this year. Enjoy!

December 01, 2021 

I was in Abbotsford yesterday & saw some lovely cotton t-shirts at the Dollar tree on Marshall rd., near the WalMart. A fair selection of sizes & colours. 

                                                            Here is the one I bought.

There is also currently a 75% off sale at Urban Planet, in the Junction Mall in Mission. Here's some of the shirts that I couldn't resist (partly because I knew that my husband would love them).

 Some photos of Willbrand Park, in better days. (It's currently flooded)

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

We had a big flood in Sumas Washington a couple of days ago. I  made several videos which I combined using a cool freeware program called All Free Video Joiner, which can be downloaded here: https://www.allfreevideoconverter.com/index.html  They have lots of excellent freeware audio & video editing prgrams.

October is breast cancer awareness month. 

I realized that even though I have a Facebook album on this subject, I've never addressed this subject in my blog. I'm posting some articles here on breast health.

Why do women wear bras?  https://www.007b.com/why_wear_bras.php?fbclid=IwAR3q-uGM5N2u5BZCVL1wnBSiM8_IAvPOzyY8HbS2931uEAkry3oqIN8DTis

Many women wear bras on the mistaken belief that they prevent or reduce sagging. Study says no!  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/259073#1

Here's an interesting article on yoga poses for more beautiful breasts:  https://relieved.co/effective-yoga-poses-for-beautiful-breasts/?utm_source=kuddly&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=healthy_choices&fbclid=IwAR20C4NCMsyjoiU9PZvOq0RSeX93mlFkUy1dMAiD5QTm5hKerCNCwL1Qi90

An interesting article that discusses the link between bras & fibromyalgia pain: https://healthiculture.com/fibromyalgia/newsletter/bra/bra-1.php

A British study on bra wearing & breast pain:  https://www.007b.com/bras_bare_facts.php

Saturday, June 17, 2021

I had to make a quick shopping trip to Abbotsford today & on my way home I saw 2 geese at the Bourquin bus loop, behind 7 Oaks Mall. By the time I got my camera out they'd decided to cross the street. I get such a chuckle out of these gees who live in the parkade.

I recently bought a meat/veggie slicer, after accidentally cutting myself (again!). 

Here's my video review: 

If you are interested &/or curious, you can find it here:  https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Wweixi-Stainless-Steel-Fruit-Vegetable-Meat-Cutter-Slicing-Tool-Onion-Holder-Slicer/4NRR34KX5K8I

 Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Moving forward, what is the future going to look like? What have we learned from the clusterfuck that was 2020? 

One of the things that I came to realize, is that we were doing a damn poor job of keeping things clean. Numerous studies have shown that colds & flus were way down this past winter. Partly because more people were getting flu shots, but also because businesses instituted "enhanced cleaning measures" & people washing their hands more & using sanitizer. We need to keep this up, as part of the "new normal". It will be better for everyone.

I suspect that many people have discovered to their surprise that working from home is actually better in some situations. Less time commuting, saving gas money & parking. I don't know if this is true everywhere, but in BC Canada, driving less can also result in insurance savings! Also, certain home office expenses (including a portion of utilities) can be deducted at tax time. At least I know this was true years ago. Ask your accountant.

More grocery stores are offering delivery again for the 1st time in decades & you can even order online in some places & have them brought out to your car.

Like most of us, I need to get out & exercise more. And now that the weather is getting better, I'll want to get out & take more pictures. My photography has certainly suffered this past year & a half. I'm even attempting to take up painting. I'll let you know how that goes. And now that the Leisure center has re-opened, I am planning on taking up swimming again.

Now that things are opening up more, give your loved ones a hug. Appreciate the things that are truly important. Check out that amazing full moon coming up behind Mount Baker.