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Family, General7 Comments

The Greatest Salesman That Ever Lived

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Lillie

I take those sales calls because I remember the greatest salesman that ever lived. Continue reading The Greatest Salesman That Ever Lived

General6 Comments
bouquet of flowers

Spring Happiness and Simple Things

March 24, 2022 Lillie

Sometimes the simplest of things make us happy. Enjoy spring! Continue reading Spring Happiness and Simple Things

Issues20 Comments
Call Centre

Older Adults and Tech Rage

March 17, 2022 Lillie

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

Issues7 Comments

Positive Thinking

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 Lillie

Positive thinking quotations – is your glass half full? Continue reading Positive Thinking

General19 Comments
Snow clearing vehicles stuck

More Snow Days

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 Lillie

Silly thoughts while waiting for the snow to melt. Continue reading More Snow Days

Issues22 Comments

The October Crisis – War Measures Act

February 14, 2022February 15, 2022 Lillie

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

General15 Comments
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Blogging Advice 2022

February 3, 2022March 7, 2022 Lillie

A few Blogging Tips for 2022. Continue reading Blogging Advice 2022

General7 Comments

Groundhog Day

February 1, 2022February 2, 2022 Lillie

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

General11 Comments
Snow

Weather Drama

January 29, 2022January 30, 2022 Lillie

Some scary winter weather terminology. Continue reading Weather Drama

General24 Comments
Red Roses

Five Ways to Turn Blue Monday Around

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Lillie

Five ways to turn Blue Monday around! (It’s not a real thing anyway!) Continue reading Five Ways to Turn Blue Monday Around

General3 Comments

(Updated) Two Previous Christmas Eves

December 23, 2021April 3, 2022 Lillie

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

Health and Aging, Issues11 Comments
Man in protective suit

Rapid Tests and Omicron

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Lillie

Two personal anecdotes about rapid testing (including an Omicron experience) Continue reading Rapid Tests and Omicron

Issues6 Comments
EV filling up

Canada’s Carbon Tax Confusion

December 7, 2021March 8, 2022 Lillie

The Canada’s Carbon Tax is ineffective and confusing Greenwashing Continue reading Canada’s Carbon Tax Confusion

Issues17 Comments

Real Estate Rant

August 22, 2021October 3, 2021 Lillie

The mechanisms in our current Real Estate market, just aren’t right. Continue reading Real Estate Rant

Issues4 Comments

Karma – What Goes Around Comes Around?

February 7, 2021March 15, 2022 Lillie

Does what goes around really come around? Continue reading Karma – What Goes Around Comes Around?

Food, General14 Comments

A Vegemergency – Apple Dump Cake

September 10, 2020January 24, 2022 Lillie

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

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A Young Athlete Describes being Drug Tested

June 20, 2020June 21, 2020 Lillie

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

Family, Issues7 Comments

At Times Like These

April 4, 2020 Lillie

My husband writes about pulling together in times of difficulty Continue reading At Times Like These

Issues, Retirement12 Comments

Blogging Lessons Learned

March 31, 2020 Lillie

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

Health and Aging, Issues2 Comments

Hope by the Numbers

March 24, 2020 Lillie

I hope that social distancing and staying at home will result in positive numbers soon. Continue reading Hope by the Numbers

Family, Health and Aging, Issues, Product Review10 Comments

Facial fashion when there are no N95 masks

March 20, 2020June 4, 2020 Lillie

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

Food, Health and Aging, Issues2 Comments

Protect Grocery Store Employees

March 17, 2020 Lillie

Grocery store workers deserve protection during Coronavirus emergency
Continue reading Protect Grocery Store Employees

Family, Health and Aging, Issues, Travel/Road Trip, UniversityLeave a comment

Some Slightly Positive Thinking

March 16, 2020March 7, 2022 Lillie

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

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Mr. Beer Brew Kit Adventure – Part 2of3

February 27, 2020 Lillie

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

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Mr. Beer Brewing Adventure – Part 1of 3

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 Lillie

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

Family, General2 Comments

Favorite Adages – some light humor

February 21, 2020February 22, 2020 Lillie

A few of our favorite adages Continue reading Favorite Adages – some light humor

General37 Comments

Sunshine Blogger’s Award

February 14, 2020March 21, 2020 Lillie

Sunshine Bloggers Award Nomination Continue reading Sunshine Blogger’s Award

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Football and Life’s Lessons

February 2, 2020March 21, 2020 Lillie

Life’s Lessons learned from an inspirational football coach Continue reading Football and Life’s Lessons

Issues7 Comments

Mixing Media and Politics

January 26, 2020 Lillie

Do some sources within the mainstream media report the news or create the news? Continue reading Mixing Media and Politics

Issues4 Comments

Another Snow Day

January 19, 2020January 21, 2020 Lillie

A very short post with pictures of winter in Canada. Continue reading Another Snow Day

Issues, Lifestyle9 Comments
Lilies

Blog Name Change

January 16, 2020 Lillie

Justanumber has changed to Everyday Lillie Continue reading Blog Name Change

Green, Health and Aging, Issues, Product Review15 Comments

Eliminating Plastic Water Bottles

January 14, 2020December 10, 2021 Lillie

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

Green, Issues9 Comments

Nuclear Power Alert Cancelled

January 12, 2020January 14, 2020 Lillie

Ontario woke up to a FALSE alert that there had been an incident at the Nuclear Power Station. Continue reading Nuclear Power Alert Cancelled

Issues18 Comments

Blogging Advice – Thank You

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 Lillie

I have learned a lot about blogging from other bloggers, but I have a lot more to learn. Continue reading Blogging Advice – Thank You

Issues, Product Review9 Comments

A Little Rant About Cyber Security

January 6, 2020May 7, 2020 Lillie

A Silly Rant about companies collecting personal information about us getting hacked. Continue reading A Little Rant About Cyber Security

General16 Comments

Happy New Year

January 1, 2020 Lillie

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

Green, Issues, Lifestyle3 Comments

Canadian Carbon Tax Gimmick

December 28, 2019January 14, 2020 Lillie

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

Issues, Lifestyle, Old House Reno & Finds7 Comments

Snow Day Musings:

December 1, 2019December 29, 2019 Lillie

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:

Issues, Travel/Road TripLeave a comment

The Boeing Controversy

October 29, 2019December 14, 2019 Lillie

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

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Canadians Vote Today

October 21, 2019December 29, 2019 Lillie

The 2019 Canadian Federal Election Day Continue reading Canadians Vote Today

Family, Green, IssuesLeave a comment

Climate March Comparison

October 1, 2019January 14, 2020 Lillie

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

Health and Aging, Issues, Lifestyle, Old House Reno & FindsLeave a comment

Trouble Sleeping?

September 27, 2019January 21, 2020 Lillie

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?

Issues2 Comments

Rant of Embarassment

September 23, 2019December 29, 2019 Lillie

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

Issues2 Comments

Bobsleigh Controversy

September 17, 2019 Lillie

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

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More Carbon Confusion

September 14, 2019January 14, 2020 Lillie

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

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Carbon Footprint

September 4, 2019January 14, 2020 Lillie

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

General, Lifestyle, Retirement2 Comments

Early Retirement – One Year In

June 14, 2019April 16, 2022 Lillie

Retirement is a work in progress Continue reading Early Retirement – One Year In

Issues, Lifestyle1 Comment

Early Retirement

April 15, 2018April 16, 2022 Lillie

Early retirement, downsizing and house hunting
Continue reading Early Retirement

GeneralLeave a comment
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Aging and dreaming…

January 19, 2018April 16, 2022 Lillie

A quotation about aging and pursuing dreams Continue reading Aging and dreaming…

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A Senior Moment

December 28, 2017April 16, 2022 Lillie

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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