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Lucky Number 7
Posted by: Darlene on: March 23, 2012
I recently won not one, but two 7 X 7 awards. They are slightly different but both a lot of fun. I was nominated for the 7 X 7 Link award by Meg Travels, a wonderful travel blog with gorgeous photographs that make you want to jump on an airplane immediately and visit the intriguing [...]
Valentine’s Day Contest- Tea Party
Posted by: Darlene on: February 13, 2012
Sorry to send out two blog postings in a row, but I messed up! The contest I entered was suppposed to be a story for children. (guess I didn’t read the fine print). The Valentines Day Contest rules ask to submit a childrens poem or prose in no more than 200 words, about an unlikely couple. [...]
2011 in review
Posted by: Darlene on: January 2, 2012
I was in awe of these stats so decided to share them with my readers. I wrote 44 posts last year, ten short of my goal of one a week. Will try to do better in 2012. I have 30 subscribers and I thank everyone of you for your support. I plan to double that [...]
‘Twas the Tweet before Christmas…
Posted by: Darlene on: December 13, 2011
This is just too great not to share. 'Twas the Tweet before Christmas….
The Meaning of Christmas
Posted by: Darlene on: December 6, 2011
I admit it, I am a Christmas nut. I love it. Yes, it can be stressful and yes, it has become too commercial, but I still love it. I enjoy picking out gifts for my friends and family. I start picking things up in the summer at craft fairs and in my travels. I like [...]
Strong Beginnings: Another Idea to “Hook” your group, Quotes.
Posted by: Darlene on: April 2, 2011
This post by Jennifer Stanchfield offers ideas for actively involving learners from the first moment they enter the room for a workshop, training or classroom lesson. via Strong Beginnings: Another Idea to “Hook” your group, Quotes..
A recipe to keep you warm
Posted by: Darlene on: February 27, 2011
As February comes to an end, the weather seems to be chilly everywhere. So I thought I would share a delicious and nutritious soup recipe I discovered in the Vancouver Sun recently. Enjoy!! Curried Quinoa and Yam Soup 2 tablespoons (30 mL) vegetable oil ½ medium onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons (10 [...]
2010 in review
Posted by: Darlene on: January 8, 2011
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers The Leaning Tower of Pisa has 296 steps to reach the top. This blog was viewed about 1,100 times in 2010. If those were [...]
Christmas Joy
Posted by: Darlene on: November 29, 2010
The radio played all my favourite Christmas songs as I drove home on a rainy, Friday night, in heavy traffic – and I was filled with incredible joy. I have so much to be joyful about. A good friend has just realized her dream of moving back to the west coast and will be with [...]
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