Monthly Archives: October 2014

The Best Laid Schemes o’ Mice an’ Men

Posted on October 31, 2014 by inmycorner

I can’t believe how I reacted to the news of Rob Ford’s cancer this morning.  I honestly broke down and cried. Rob Ford, Toronto’s rather “controversial” mayor, was diagnosed with cancer roughly the same day as I was.  He began … Continue reading →

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One Year To Live

Posted on October 29, 2014 by inmycorner

Originally posted on Morning Story and Dilbert:
Vintage DilbertOctober 30, 2014 Anthony Burgess was 40 when he learned that he had only one year to live. He had a brain tumor that would kill him within a year. He know…

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What scares me more than Zombies at Halloween?

Posted on October 29, 2014 by inmycorner

My grocery bill today: Blueberry juice for $5.99 and … a box of Tangy Halloween Twists for $5.99 Canola Mayo  for $6.49  and… a bag of Assorted Hershey Chocolates for $8.99 Organic Brown Flour for $6.49 (on sale)  and… a … Continue reading →

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The most precious values

Posted on October 28, 2014 by inmycorner

I was quite moved today, watching the funeral service for Corporal Nathan Cirillo.   This young man was gunned down last Wednesday while standing guard at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario. His death most certainly galvanized the Canadian … Continue reading →

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La-la-how the life goes on…. as usual.

Posted on October 27, 2014 by inmycorner

David is off for school in the morning.  His lunch is packed, his books are readied.  His bus arrives and he is off to get his education…. as usual. Kevin is off to work in the morning.  He and I … Continue reading →

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I’d like something bright and colourful, please.

Posted on October 27, 2014 by inmycorner

Auntie Helen will be laid to rest this Thursday and I need to order flowers. What would she want?  When my brother and I were trying to remember her favorite flower, we simply drew blanks.  She lived in Edmonton – … Continue reading →

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Hospedi – bla-ha-sla-via means bon voyage!

Posted on October 25, 2014 by inmycorner

If I had called Auntie Helen earlier in the day, she would likely have wondered why I was calling so early?  And what would I have said?  I had thought maybe I’d tell her I was playing hooky from school … Continue reading →

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Being there but being far away

Posted on October 24, 2014 by inmycorner

I guess it’s not easy to be the one that lives farthest away in times of crisis.  How must it feel to not know what is going on because of geography when everyone else, it seems is familiar with intimate … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on October 23, 2014 by inmycorner

The dog is curled up in a ball on the carpet in front of “Mom’s” sofa in the front room.  She yawns a stretches as though there is not a care in the world.  She has had her walk.  She … Continue reading →

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A Warrior Jacket For All Canadians?

Posted on October 22, 2014 by inmycorner

Good grief – what is going on? I think I need to offer my warrior jacket to all Canadians at this time! Praying for more level heads to prevail and for individuals to shed their anger for kindness.

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