Monthly Archives: February 2013

Just a quick note

Posted on February 14, 2013 by cargren

Grandson napping and other three kids at school.  Family members surgery went well no big surprises and she is recuperating in the hospital for the next couple of days.  Hopefully she will not try to rush it. Kids were excited to go to school today they … Continue reading →

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Next few days

Posted on February 12, 2013 by cargren

Things are going to be a little hectic.  Looking after my 4 grand kids ranging in ages 2 to 10 for the next week.  School and school buses, frantic morning rushes, lunches, suppers, homework, reading, baths, and bedtime.  Will be … Continue reading →

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New project in the works

Posted on February 11, 2013 by cargren

A little while ago I discovered rug hooking.  I have latched rugs before but found it difficult to find materials and was never satisfied because it just seemed so controlled.  Last summer I met a woman artist who’s medium was … Continue reading →

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Well I missed yesterday

Posted on February 10, 2013 by cargren

As I prepared for my sale yesterday it was sunny and had snowed 25 cm almost 10″ nothing compared to other parts of the country and the US.  Problem for me is that I had to schlep my wares through … Continue reading →

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Its a snow day

Posted on February 8, 2013 by cargren

We have already had  approximately 2 to 4 cm and we are expecting more tonight.  Really I shoveled that by 10 am problem is it is also blowing and we are in a valley. Not as bad as Toronto Jenny … Continue reading →

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What a day

Posted on February 7, 2013 by cargren

Got up this morning feeling rushed already at 5:30 am.  My dog Buddy is getting spring coif. My groomer comes to the house so I needed to get up, shower, clean up the table, move things around…Oh wait grand kids are coming … Continue reading →

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Brother in law

Posted on February 6, 2013 by cargren

Many who follow me know that my brother-in-law underwent a double lung transplant last May and he is doing very well.  For his birthday this year his family got him a remarkable present to celebrate.   Continued good health.  Sign … Continue reading →

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Cold

Posted on February 5, 2013 by cargren

The sun is shining but it is too cold to go anywhere.   In Ottawa this morning we were at -22 C (-2 F) with the hopes of moving up to -9 C (16 F).  On days like these I … Continue reading →

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Grateful

Posted on February 4, 2013 by cargren

This morning I woke up feeling so grateful for my health, my wonderful family(fur babies too) and friends from all over this vast world.   One of my favorite quotes “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing … Continue reading →

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Just another Sunday

Posted on February 3, 2013 by cargren

Half the day over and not much to show for it.  Lacking a little motivation.  Spent the morning looking for a table skirt with no success.  Guess I will have to make one of my own. Some art journal finished … Continue reading →

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