The Greatest Salesman That Ever Lived
I take those sales calls because I remember the greatest salesman that ever lived. Continue reading The Greatest Salesman That Ever Lived
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Spring Happiness and Simple Things
Sometimes the simplest of things make us happy. Enjoy spring! Continue reading Spring Happiness and Simple Things
Older Adults and Tech Rage
Is getting older making me grumpy, is it the technology, or the tech support ?- older adults and tech rage Continue reading Older Adults and Tech Rage
Positive Thinking
Positive thinking quotations – is your glass half full? Continue reading Positive Thinking
More Snow Days
Silly thoughts while waiting for the snow to melt. Continue reading More Snow Days
The October Crisis – War Measures Act
A post from 2020 about the War Measures Act during the 1970 October Crisis – and comment about today’s invoking of the Emergency Act Continue reading The October Crisis – War Measures Act
Blogging Advice 2022
A few Blogging Tips for 2022. Continue reading Blogging Advice 2022
Groundhog Day
Originally posted on Everyday Lillie:
Every February 2nd, North Americans (particularly in the colder parts) hear news broadcasts about the local groundhog’s weather forecast for the spring. The groundhog emerges from his hole in the ground, looks around and if… Continue reading Groundhog Day
Weather Drama
Some scary winter weather terminology. Continue reading Weather Drama
Five Ways to Turn Blue Monday Around
Five ways to turn Blue Monday around! (It’s not a real thing anyway!) Continue reading Five Ways to Turn Blue Monday Around
(Updated) Two Previous Christmas Eves
Originally posted on Everyday Lillie:
Hello, Just wanted to wish all of you who celebrate Christmas a happy and relaxing Christmas Eve. When I think back to Christmas Eve’s past I think about the time when: I was up late… Continue reading (Updated) Two Previous Christmas Eves
Rapid Tests and Omicron
Two personal anecdotes about rapid testing (including an Omicron experience) Continue reading Rapid Tests and Omicron
Canada’s Carbon Tax Confusion
The Canada’s Carbon Tax is ineffective and confusing Greenwashing Continue reading Canada’s Carbon Tax Confusion
Real Estate Rant
The mechanisms in our current Real Estate market, just aren’t right. Continue reading Real Estate Rant
Karma – What Goes Around Comes Around?
Does what goes around really come around? Continue reading Karma – What Goes Around Comes Around?
A Vegemergency – Apple Dump Cake
It was a Vegan emergency – that is our daughter, a long time vegan, surprised us by arriving home for her birthday. Now, as her birthday always falls on the first day of school or so, she has not been … Continue reading A Vegemergency – Apple Dump Cake
A Young Athlete Describes being Drug Tested
I thought it was time for something completely different. A distraction from politics and the everyday….. On the long car ride back from our fishing/northern vacation I interviewed one of our boys about his Canadian drug testing experience. He is … Continue reading A Young Athlete Describes being Drug Tested
At Times Like These
My husband writes about pulling together in times of difficulty Continue reading At Times Like These
Blogging Lessons Learned
Occasionally I like to let you know what I have learned from blogging since my last post. It’s a nice change from thinking about pandemics and so on isn’t it? It also seems that even though I don’t blog about … Continue reading Blogging Lessons Learned
Hope by the Numbers
I hope that social distancing and staying at home will result in positive numbers soon. Continue reading Hope by the Numbers
Facial fashion when there are no N95 masks
Thinking about N95 masks and other solutions for those of us who don’t have them Continue reading Facial fashion when there are no N95 masks
Protect Grocery Store Employees
Grocery store workers deserve protection during Coronavirus emergency
Continue reading Protect Grocery Store Employees
Some Slightly Positive Thinking
It’s encouraging that people, businesses, governments and health care workers are doing the best that they can in the circumstances. Continue reading Some Slightly Positive Thinking
Mr. Beer Brew Kit Adventure – Part 2of3
Originally posted on Daylillie:
I waited 3 weeks after brewing a keg of beer using the Mr. Beer kit that I got for Christmas. Then it was time to bottle my beer. I had marked the date to bottle (3… Continue reading Mr. Beer Brew Kit Adventure – Part 2of3
Mr. Beer Brewing Adventure – Part 1of 3
Originally posted on Daylillie:
One of my Christmas presents this year was a beer making kit. I am including links to purchase directly from Mr. Beer, if you are in the United States. They have also provided a 10% off… Continue reading Mr. Beer Brewing Adventure – Part 1of 3
Favorite Adages – some light humor
A few of our favorite adages Continue reading Favorite Adages – some light humor
Sunshine Blogger’s Award
Sunshine Bloggers Award Nomination Continue reading Sunshine Blogger’s Award
Football and Life’s Lessons
Life’s Lessons learned from an inspirational football coach Continue reading Football and Life’s Lessons
Mixing Media and Politics
Do some sources within the mainstream media report the news or create the news? Continue reading Mixing Media and Politics
Another Snow Day
A very short post with pictures of winter in Canada. Continue reading Another Snow Day
Blog Name Change
Justanumber has changed to Everyday Lillie Continue reading Blog Name Change
Eliminating Plastic Water Bottles
The Pur Filter that we received for Christmas helps filter lead from our water and reduce our platic recycling. Continue reading Eliminating Plastic Water Bottles
Nuclear Power Alert Cancelled
Ontario woke up to a FALSE alert that there had been an incident at the Nuclear Power Station. Continue reading Nuclear Power Alert Cancelled
Blogging Advice – Thank You
I have learned a lot about blogging from other bloggers, but I have a lot more to learn. Continue reading Blogging Advice – Thank You
A Little Rant About Cyber Security
A Silly Rant about companies collecting personal information about us getting hacked. Continue reading A Little Rant About Cyber Security
Happy New Year
New Year’s Day is my very favorite holiday. While many may feel bored, stressed from overshopping, or tired from too much celebration on this day, I feel that today is a day for rest and contemplation. Here there is nothing … Continue reading Happy New Year
Canadian Carbon Tax Gimmick
I am confused about how a Canadian carbon tax will save the world from climate change and why we need even more carbon taxes. Continue reading Canadian Carbon Tax Gimmick
Snow Day Musings:
There is nothing to do on a snow day but stay inside and ponder things like what is a Bomb Cyclone Continue reading Snow Day Musings:
The Boeing Controversy
In my opinion, Boeing, The FAA, the airlines and our governments should have all had the common sense to ground the Max 8 earlier. Continue reading The Boeing Controversy
Canadians Vote Today
The 2019 Canadian Federal Election Day Continue reading Canadians Vote Today
Climate March Comparison
Last Friday, the world watched young people protesting and marching to protest against climate change. In Canada, 16 year old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg led the protest in Montreal. As usual, our Prime Minister and other politicians photo-bombed the whole … Continue reading Climate March Comparison
Trouble Sleeping?
As we get older, our sleep patterns change, and sometimes we have trouble sleeping. We may have trouble getting to sleep at night, or sleeping all the way through. Certain foods are known to help us get to sleep naturally. … Continue reading Trouble Sleeping?
Rant of Embarassment
In the blogging world, what I’m finding most interesting is the number of different countries in the world that blog visitors are from. We truly are in a small world, and I enjoy the everyday life and events of different … Continue reading Rant of Embarassment
Bobsleigh Controversy
Over the past year I have been loosely following the story of Canadian Olympic Bobsledder (Bobsleigher?) Kaillie Humphries. This amazing athlete has won 3 Olympic Medals and multiple World Championship and Word Cup medals for Canada. A year ago she … Continue reading Bobsleigh Controversy
More Carbon Confusion
In Canada we have a new carbon tax, which is causing some controversy. There is a federal election coming soon, so who knows what the result may be. It may be eliminated by the next government, or it may continue. … Continue reading More Carbon Confusion
Carbon Footprint
I’m a bit confused about the “carbon footprint” issue. The world’s current favorite Royals, Harry and Meghan got in a bit of trouble for flying around in a private jet while vacationing and doing charitable good things. The Sussex family, … Continue reading Carbon Footprint
Early Retirement – One Year In
Retirement is a work in progress Continue reading Early Retirement – One Year In
Early Retirement
Early retirement, downsizing and house hunting
Continue reading Early Retirement
Aging and dreaming…
A quotation about aging and pursuing dreams Continue reading Aging and dreaming…
A Senior Moment
Finding my niche as a neo senior blogger – things are evolving – its not about aging, its about living Continue reading A Senior Moment
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