Dear Diary – Week 13, 2024
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16h ago
Dear Diary – In some part of the world, the number 13 is considered lucky, like Brazil. In Southeast Asia, it’s viewed as “luck or good fortune”, and in parts of Italy, it’s associated with the goddess of fertility and abundance. I view it as just another number. The first day of Spring was celebrated this week, which could be considered good fortune. I don’t know too many people who enjoy all that Canadian Winter has to offer. Hubby and I enjoyed it with strong winds and heavy snow swirling around us. Hubby even consented to working from home, anticipating sketchy roads. Which made his assent ..read more
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Aynsley
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2d ago
John Aynsley founded his company in 1775 ut it wasn’t formally registered as a pottery until 1810. The company began with clay pieces before introducing a line of silver luster ware. In the 1840’s, John Aynsley’s grandson became well-known for bone china pieces after he altered the manufacturing process, which resulted in a beautiful translucent, bright white china. This new porcelain was ideal for applying intricate designs and gilding. The Portland Works was built in 1861 for producing fine bone china. And a commission from Queen Victoria for tableware authorized Aynsley to include the roya ..read more
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Dear Diary – Week 12, 2024
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by jennsmidlifecrisis
1w ago
Dear Diary – This week I had to go for a bone scan, and I decided to make a day of it with my friend. I showered and got dressed in my comfy stretchy clothes that don’t usually leave the house. I knew I couldn’t wear any metal. I also removed all my jewellery, with the exception of my tiny hoop earring. It’s a fight to get it back in. Even though I don’t have sausage fingers, it feels like I do. No, it would stay until I was told otherwise. The other metal I had to ditch was my bra. Now, there are some women who prefer to go without any and every day. Most of them shouldn’t! Given a choice, I ..read more
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What’s In My Cup: Very Cherry
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by jennsmidlifecrisis
1w ago
I’ve been a bad girl! According to the stern technician who performed my bone scan last week, I shouldn’t drink more than 4 cups of caffeinated tea (which includes black, green, white, pu’er, oolong, etc.) per day! Moment of silence… Ok, so now I have yet another reason to cut back on my biggest vice: bone health. It’s going to take some time. Since green tea has less caffeine, I thought I’d try adding it in place of my preferred titanium-strength black elixir of magic. And I’ve done it with Very Cherry. In addition to green tea, it has apple, hibiscus, moringa leaf, lemongrass, natural cherry ..read more
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Dear Diary – Week 11, 2024
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by jennsmidlifecrisis
2w ago
Dear Diary – Well, despite the cataclysmic head lines warning us of impending volcanic eruptions, nuclear war, Disease X, and the rise of the machines, I made it to week 11 of 2024. Barely. First, even the weather reports have become more and more creative. This week we’ve been told to expect “whiplash weather” and it’s certainly been crazy so far this year. We’ve gone from genuine t-shirt and shorts weather (which for some crazy Canucks start as soon as the snow starts to melt) to snow pants and mitten weather. And within days, we’re back again. Whiplash indeed! I’m really hoping we have grea ..read more
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What’s In My Cup: Lemon Meringue
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by jennsmidlifecrisis
2w ago
The sun is shining today, which is awesome, because yesterday Daylight Savings Time kicked in and we’re all feeling like we’ve been kicked! I had to get up at 5:30 (old time) after a fairly sleepless night worrying about my alarm going at the right time, so I could look human even if I didn’t feel like it get dressed and help lead worship at church. I spent the remainder of my Sunday in a daze, enjoying a hearty dinner at McDonald’s and falling into bed early. Where I lay awake for hours. Irony: a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often a ..read more
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Dear Diary – Week 10, 2024
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by jennsmidlifecrisis
3w ago
Dear Diary – I was serious when I said “if this Mama can’t wear heels anymore, she’s wearing army boots”! Dear Diary – My Mom has been raving about the local fish ‘n chip place in town, for weeks, especially now that I’ve tested not allergic to fish (though I am still intolerant and also I don’t like them). But I went out with my folks, Youngest Son, and Auntie M for dinner on my recent visit. I had a cheeseburger. Dear Diary – It was the strangest thing. On the way home from my folks, I gassed up part way, as usual. But then my car refused to start. I had to try several times, the feeling of ..read more
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What’s In My Cup: Honey Lemon
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by jennsmidlifecrisis
3w ago
As so often happens, the day starts out with good intentions and then “the plan” changes. Not all changes are bad, especially if you can be patient and just “go with the flow”. Today was one of those days. I couldn’t sleep last night so I made a list of things I really needed to accomplish this week. The list was broken up into a) house/cleaning jobs, b) Etsy business jobs, and c) To-Do jobs. I started the day with completing my Bible study homework and performing a medical test, which I immediately dropped at the post office, where I also picked up my prescription. I was home by lunchtime and ..read more
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Dear Diary – Week 9, 2024
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1M ago
Dear Diary – Squirrels are jerks! Dear Diary – This week’s recipe was a double crust chicken pot pie. Life is too short to make pie crust. I used frozen store-bought pie shells. But the rest was delicious and I saved the broth from the chicken for soup another day. I have some interesting recipes to try! Dear Diary – I have now been properly introduced to my new fur grandbaby, Webster. We visited the boys on the weekend, and not just because there weren’t enough chairs to go around, but because I wanted to create a special bond with my grand-cat, I sat on the floor. It was a good move. Webst ..read more
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What’s In My Cup: Dragon Fruit Aloe
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by jennsmidlifecrisis
1M ago
Maybe life is a board game, but I never get to roll the dice. Tim Wynne-Jones A lot of people know that aloe vera is great for burns because it contains antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It’s a nutritious and edible plant, high in fiber, and hydrating. It can soothe skin, reduce inflammation in the gut, and boost the immune system. Aloe vera isn’t a cactus, but dragon fruit is. It is also high in fiber and contains antioxidant properties with a number of health benefits, including reducing inflammation. It’s a scary looking pink, spiky fruit but was described as a cross between a stra ..read more
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