Sunday, December 25, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Please Note, Dear Friends
The other blog, "A Mountain Too High" will go private after Christmas - please be sure to let me know if you wish to be allowed access. Thanks.
"Welcome to our World" will remain public.
love Jean
"Welcome to our World" will remain public.
love Jean
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
In Honor and Remembrance
We toured the memorial while in Hawaii years ago. It was very touching and moving for me to know service men were still below.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Trees Ease
So yesterday I bought a pre-lit tree from my sister - she is very particular about her trees and this wasn't s slim line so it had to go!
Talk about easy!!! All my life I have dreaded putting lights on the trees as felt it was very difficult and result was so-so.
Last night took about 2 minutes and voila! (PS The tree is 7.5')
Today I carried the apple boxes up from storage and will decorate it.
Friday, November 25, 2011
A Christmas Challenge
So I have been wondering how I could help someone this Christmas and - - - my idea!
On a recent flight, the handle of my large suitcase wouldn't collapse. Alaska immediately tagged my bag as being received damaged and away I flew. Luckily, it didn't break off in the luggage compartment.
To make a long story short, I'm going to fill the case with long johns, warm socks, mitts, toiletries and all kinds of nonperishable food items. Then I'll troll the streets til I see someone struggling with shopping bags and give them my case.
What a windfall that will be - it's large and has all kinds of exterior pockets.
I challenge you to check around your home for a large bag of any kind, fill it and find some person who needs a hand.
On a recent flight, the handle of my large suitcase wouldn't collapse. Alaska immediately tagged my bag as being received damaged and away I flew. Luckily, it didn't break off in the luggage compartment.
To make a long story short, I'm going to fill the case with long johns, warm socks, mitts, toiletries and all kinds of nonperishable food items. Then I'll troll the streets til I see someone struggling with shopping bags and give them my case.
What a windfall that will be - it's large and has all kinds of exterior pockets.
I challenge you to check around your home for a large bag of any kind, fill it and find some person who needs a hand.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Yeah. good news!
Received my letter from BC Cancer Agency:
Madame Coward:
"I am pleased to inform you that your recent mammogram was read by a program radiologist and found to be NORMAL."
The capital letters are theirs. I appreciate how prompt they are with their contact. Yikes, also prompt notifying me to visit again. It's a great service provided to us.
When I was in recently, a lady came in to book and commented she loved the reminder. Receptionist said some women call and are irate to have a reminder- go figure.
Madame Coward:
"I am pleased to inform you that your recent mammogram was read by a program radiologist and found to be NORMAL."
The capital letters are theirs. I appreciate how prompt they are with their contact. Yikes, also prompt notifying me to visit again. It's a great service provided to us.
When I was in recently, a lady came in to book and commented she loved the reminder. Receptionist said some women call and are irate to have a reminder- go figure.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Twice the Misery - Just Kidding
Every morn, first thing I do is check "my schedule" for any appointments. With great happiness and merriment I saw: Mammogram 1pm. Well, now I just know it's going to be a lovely day. And I have all morning to get ready and fuss.
Anyway, off to the appointment. Checking in about 20 minutes early, I approached the desk- "I'm here".She smiled at me and said they would have to see the other victims first - their appointments were before mine. Fair enough. So I do what I always do, start writing recipes from their magazines. My issue featured chicken breasts.
Just as my sis and I were frantically scratching out recipes and forgetting why I am there, a little old lady marched out from the dressing rooms. She glared at me, all 5 feet of her and said"It's a torture chamber in there". I smiled my thanks and thought now would be a good time to wheel out the door with her- when I heard"Madame Coward, you may come in now".
Anyway, we head off for lunch nearby - afterwards I check my messages-"Madame Coward? Ah, there seems to be a problem with one of the films - could you swing by again (no pun intended) and we'll just re-do the right side." When I arrived, the lovely tech was indeed waiting at the desk - she is a nice gal and I appreciated her seeing me right away. I told her,"Don't worry about a gown this time" - She was cool and merrily said"Ok" to the clatter of several purses and magazines behind us - of course we meant in the op.
Anyway, off to the appointment. Checking in about 20 minutes early, I approached the desk- "I'm here".She smiled at me and said they would have to see the other victims first - their appointments were before mine. Fair enough. So I do what I always do, start writing recipes from their magazines. My issue featured chicken breasts.
Just as my sis and I were frantically scratching out recipes and forgetting why I am there, a little old lady marched out from the dressing rooms. She glared at me, all 5 feet of her and said"It's a torture chamber in there". I smiled my thanks and thought now would be a good time to wheel out the door with her- when I heard"Madame Coward, you may come in now".
Anyway, we head off for lunch nearby - afterwards I check my messages-"Madame Coward? Ah, there seems to be a problem with one of the films - could you swing by again (no pun intended) and we'll just re-do the right side." When I arrived, the lovely tech was indeed waiting at the desk - she is a nice gal and I appreciated her seeing me right away. I told her,"Don't worry about a gown this time" - She was cool and merrily said"Ok" to the clatter of several purses and magazines behind us - of course we meant in the op.
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