good times

Little Roley Poley Olee

by Carol Browne on May 20, 2012 · 1 comment

in Family and Buddies, Photos

This is little Roley. I’m not sure how to spell his name, so I thought it best to spell it out phonetically. He’s a teeny little thing – he only weighs six pounds! That’s half the size of Donner and a third of the size of Oscar. Sorry kitties…now the whole internet knows how much you weigh.

I took about 3 photos before he remembered he’s afraid of the camera. One photo after this one and he got the heck out of Dodge. Next time I’ll bring treats and see if I can get 4 or 5 photos before he takes off.

Roley is Monica’s dog and she’s my Artist Way pal. Over the last 7 or 8 months, we worked through The Artist’s Way book and did all the chapters and NEARLY all the exercises. Well, more like a lot of the exercises – there are tons in that book. We started a new one and will work our way through that next.

I start reading that book tomorrow! Back to the morning pages and time to get into a good habit of making stuff on a regular basis. I’ve been neglecting my craft room, so what better way to kick off the summer with a new habit?

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Graduation Day!

by Carol Browne on April 26, 2012 · 1 comment

in General, Photos

Four days in and it’s already graduation time! Cheerful time! Phew! We made it, time! I listened to some motivating speeches and clapped for all kinds of graduates, including some Traditional Chinese Medicine students.

I also got bonked on the head with someone’s camera. Seriously? Yes, I did. Sheesh. RUDE. I should probably consider a hard hat for future grad ceremonies.

Despite the bonk to the head, it was a lovely occassion.

Can you see this grad below smiling while being kissed by his mom? Or is it just me?
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After the Easter Egg Hunt of 2012

While we were sleeping in the warm pull-out bed, there was an Easter hunt for eggs down the street. I didn’t see the hunting, but Allison was VERY pleased with the loot she pulled in. The Easter Bunny was very, very good to her. Also, the Easter Bunny left a few things at my mom’s place for her, so JACKPOT! So many Chocolate! Eggs!

Allison is very cute and very clever. She had us all sharing our chocolates with her today. I guess she needs to save her own for later. See? Smart!
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How to have a happy birthday…

by Carol Browne on February 18, 2012 · 2 comments

in Crafts, Family and Buddies, General

1) Get invited to an Arts and Crafts day at Cynthia’s house.

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A kitty riding a bike!

July 20, 2011

We got home from our adventure from Seattle close to midnight last night. The train ride home into the sunset and then into the night was picturesque and lovely. Really, it’s a relaxing way to travel, not to mention there’s no real wait to go through customs. The customs guys come to you right on [...]

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Won’t you take me to…Sushi Town?

July 12, 2011

PHEW! I’m exhausted from all my birthday emails and facebook messages, cashing in my Starbucks gift card for coffee, eating birthday cake before noon, having my buddy take me for lunch and then having birthday dinner at Sushitown around the corner from our house. My first day of being 41 was excellent! My birthday dinner [...]

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Strombo!

April 11, 2011

I took the afternoon off today to watch the live taping of George on the CBC. If you’re not from these parts (i.e. Canada) he’s a late night talk show guy on the Canadian Network TV. He usually works in Toronto, but from time to time he’ll go to different cities around Canada for a [...]

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St. Paddy’s Day 2011

March 17, 2011

This is what a real Irish person looks like on St. Patrick’s Day. Carol Ward was so happy for the big day she brought in some cupcakes with green icing for us. But she called them buns. Cute. We ate them for breakfast. This is how real Irish people say Happy St. Patrick’s Day: La [...]

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The leader, faces and bunnies in the rain

February 6, 2011

My prediction of the parade leader was incorrect. He did NOT carry a Bugs Bunny. Darn. But he did not disappoint! He was looking as regal as ever while carrying 2 bunnies. The parade was terrific despite the soggy conditions today. It went from misty, to pouring, to misty, to dry, and then to misty [...]

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Afternoon tea

December 22, 2010

I met my buddies, Catherine (on the left) and Lianne (on the right), at the Urban Tea Merchant downtown yesterday. We went for afternoon tea (apparently different than high tea. I’m not sure of the difference) and had a lovely, relaxing treat. I skipped breakfast just in case… We got to smell an assortment of [...]

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