The fresh cucumbers at the market yesterday were irresistible…Had to try my hand at pickling. Four stores visited to pick up all the spices and seeds needed for the pickling spice…yielding 4 jars of zesty bread and butter pickles…Yum, yum! Grateful today for the fresh cucumbers, finding all the spices,…
Year: 2011
593 – Bobby in Brampton
From the farmers’ market to the korean supermarket, Galleria – onto Longo’s and up to Shouldice for a picnic with G – a lovely picnic in an idyllic setting. Following a brief rest at home, we are off to Brampton to see Bobby McFerrin. An incredible show, one of the…
592 – The Londoners
A beautiful sunny morning at the dock, cleaning and getting the sails ready… Lunch with my mate at the market and then home. A visit from Semil, the early arrival home of my mate and a spontaneous visit from Jim. The afternoon is quite lively. As we visit and enjoy…
591 – De-Charging
Drove more today than I have in the last few months… Up to Shouldice Hospital in Thornhill to drop off G, then across the 407 to Cambridge to visit with a friend. Away from the city, it is good to de-charge in order to recharge… Slowing down is good. Grateful…
590 – Positive thinking
Last night, my mate spoke of the importance of positive energy. This morning, the Dalai Lama tweeted, “My own experience, and that of others, has shown me the degree to which positive mental attitudes bring happiness to oneself and others.” During our workout with Maylee, as we did our repetitions,…