Bettering Yourself – Week 1 – Jan 1-6, 2013 TO BE MORE FRIENDLY Aah, the New Year…a brand new opportunity to make our cherished dreams come true. I no longer make New Year’s resolutions, because like most people, I don’t stick to them. Rather, I am going to work at bettering myself a week at… Continue reading 52 Weeks to Bettering Yourself in 2013 – Week 1 – Jan 1 – 6, BE MORE FRIENDLY
52 Weeks to Bettering Yourself in 2013 – Week 2 – January 7 – 13 – READ MORE BOOKS
My writing instructor at UBC said: “if you want to write, read”. So, in my quest to be a better writer, and since I love reading and astrology, on Christmas Eve I went to Chapters and bought a book with Christmas money my father-in-law gave me. The book is titled: “You and Your Future” by:… Continue reading 52 Weeks to Bettering Yourself in 2013 – Week 2 – January 7 – 13 – READ MORE BOOKS
Short Order Hockey Gear/Dinner Combo
When my three sons were born in less than four years, I was thrown out of my selfish orbit into a world where children’s needs ruled. Many new tasks came along with the children, but many joys too, so I rose to the occasion, and juggled opposing tasks with good humor. The reward for opening… Continue reading Short Order Hockey Gear/Dinner Combo
“Mommified”
At annhoy.com, we define’MOMMIFIED” as:“All wrapped up” with helping family, or caring for other people. (Also includes dads, guardians, or grandpas, etc) Whether you are a mom, a dad, a guardian, or a childcare worker, if you have cared for other people repeatedly, at some point, you have accomplished the impossible. At annhoy.com, we recognize… Continue reading “Mommified”
Happy New Year
Woodward’s Christmas Window Displays from 1960’s on display at the port at Canada Place, Vancouver BC Canada in 2007
A Woodward’s Christmas Story – By: Patricia Hoy
Patricia Hoy submitted the following Christmas blog that conjures up wonderful memories for me of the now defunct Woodward’s department store on Hastings Street in Vancouver. It was like a Christmas Disneyland for adults and kids alike, an annual Christmas shopping event for Vancouverites in the pre mega-mall era. From huge street level windows… Continue reading A Woodward’s Christmas Story – By: Patricia Hoy
Woodward’s Flagship Department store on Hastings Street in Vancouver
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Greyhound/Husky = “Grusky”
All we knew about Rocko’s breed is that he was a husky cross. But a fellow at the dog park told us about a dog that had visited there who looked almost identical to Rocko, except the dog had a black coat. The following week, we went there and met Rocko’s sister. We… Continue reading Greyhound/Husky = “Grusky”
Rocko The Rescue Dog
We adopted Rocko from the SPCA in 2007, at three months old. He was a rescue dog from Bella Bella on Vancouver Island, who was separated from his mother at birth. He was neutered and tatooed at nine weeks old by The SPCA. After Rocko’s two siblings were adopted, the skinny, barkless puppy sat alone… Continue reading Rocko The Rescue Dog
The Rocko Ages
People recognize me because I own a special dog! I am like an accessory at the end of his leash. When we go out for walks, we are constantly approached by his admirers who ask questions about him, such as: “what type of dog is that? And, “How fast can he run with those… Continue reading The Rocko Ages
Have a celestial experience
http://www.georgianicols.com/ See your daily horoscope at Georgia’s website. She’s good! She is one of Ann’s muses. She studies planets in the universe and does a lot of good work for our planet.