The push is on to get the garage enclosed by Labour Day.  However, the availability of buddies to help has diminished in recent weeks and most of the latest efforts have been the result of a one-man labour force. …
Garage Update – August 6th Read More »
A lot of women don’t view food the way I do. It has often baffled me when people load several mayo-laden salads onto their plates and don’t even blink. They buy real ice cream and ignore the fat content printed on the side. They walk into a grocery store and believe that it’s possible to choose to eat every single item on every single shelf, except for what they don’t like. For me, food has always fallen into two categories: enemy or treat.  I will look at the ice cream that I really want and buy the low-fat, low-taste stuff instead. That’s how I’ve been for a long, long time. …
Review- Women, Food and God by Geneen Roth Read More »
If RIM is to be believed its new Blackberry Torch is the answer to the iPhone. Some analysts are saying that with the release of the new Torch Smartphone, RIM has finally caught up to Apple’s iPhone technology. If this is true, I may have to go back to a Blackberry. …
Slightly Used Iphone for Sale…Maybe Read More »
We watched a fantastic motorcycle riding DVD called Ride Like a Pro 5. It’s obviously part of a series. Besides the excellent tips on riding safely and expertly it also includes the exercises motorcycle police officers must master. It’s great stuff. …
Out of the Mouth of a Bike Riding Teacher Read More »
My second cousin Darcy married his longtime love Sadaf on Saturday. Darcy is the son of my Dad’s first cousin. He and I have a bond of friendship based on a shared love of family and my tolerance for his routine ass-kickings on online Scrabble. …
The Wedding of the Season Read More »
Well, okay, we’re actually attending a wedding today. My second cousin Darcy is marrying his sweetheart, Sadaf. …
We’re going to a wedding this weekend and I needed a new pair of shoes.  On a recommendation from a friend I popped into my local Winners and grabbed a gorgeous pair of sandals on sale, as they’re clearing out the summertime merchandise. I was in and out in 10 minutes. Sweet!
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My cousin Barb is much more than a cousin. She is one of the best friends I’ve ever had. We just happen to share some DNA. …
Some of my Favourite People in the World Read More »
As I’ve previously explained, my sister-in-law bought the original Bernice – my former bike, a Suzuki Boulevard S40 – and now that I’m on a bigger machine (Honda Shadow Aero) I’m having to relearn a few things to account for the heavier weight and more power. So I started thinking about the things Iwould tell a new rider that I wish someone had told me. …
Someone or something has pressed “fast-forward” on my life and more immediately, on this summer. …
Take Your Finger off the Button Read More »
Now that my first motorcycle has been purchased by my sister-in-law, we no longer refer to her as “Bernice”.  She has a new life and that name Bernice means nothing to Barb. So my new bike, BII, is now the only Bernice on two wheels. …
Bernice-ification Read More »
You have to experience a racing jet truck to truly understand its power and magnificence! …
Jet Boy, Jet Girl Read More »
Interesting story in the papers recently on the falling popularity of pantyhose. …
To Hose or Not To Hose Read More »
While my husband was on his annual bike excursion in the US, I took care of a niggling issue in our back yard. …
We’re into it now. Sunfest was on in London on the weekend.  I chose to join some friends at the Festival of Arts & Crafts in Goderich on Saturday. I do love a good festival. …
I tried to stay in my pyjamas for a day this week – I really did! But there comes a point in the day when I just can’t take it anymore and I have to get dressed and get something done! …
Another No-PJ Day Read More »
This is a story of a woman, her night and how she could rise to overcome one of her greatest fears! …
A Night in the Life Read More »
