Remembering the last at home Blue Jays opening day
MLB Opening Day
Tree Planting in B.C. during the Pandemic
Despite the Pandemic, 5000 young tree planters have traveled to B.C. from across Canada to plant hundreds of millions of essential trees.
Every Pet Has a Story
Our family has treasured many pets over the years
Ice Fishing Adventure
My husband and 2 boys had a recent ice fishing adventure to Lake Nipissing's Callander Bay in Ontario
Blog Name Change
Justanumber has changed to Everyday Lillie
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.
Snow Day Musings:
There is nothing to do on a snow day but stay inside and ponder things like what is a Bomb Cyclone
I Love a Good Wine Study
Resveratrol is a substance in red wine, grapes and grape juice which appears to be good for our hearts, cholesteral levels and have annti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Staying Connected with Away from home Adult Children
Eight ways we stay in touch with University or College Students living away from home
Exercise and Memory in Older Adults
Researchers from McMaster University published a study entitled: " The effects of aerobic exercise intensity on memory in older adults" showed that aerobic exercise may enhance memory in seniors
My 60ish Weight Gain
It seems like every decade since my 30s, I have gained 10 pounds, but this last ten pounds has come at the start of the 60s - all in one year. That's the ugly, boring truth of it, plain and simple. Being tall, has hidden it a bit. Height and strategic fashion can cover it... Continue Reading →
Pantry Project
Organizing the pantry.
Bedroom Renovation Project #1
A bedroom renovation in our 1890s home.
Sunday Craft and Bake Sale
Today we took a drive to a baking and craft sale near us. I love craft and baking sales, but I'm not a fan of crowds and line-ups. Even more surprising, was that my husband came along - he generally won't deal with crowds at all. My oldest son was the driver behind us attending... Continue Reading →
Empty Nesters at Thanksgiving
My husband and I are parents of young adult university students. They are each very different, and some more independent or seemingly removed than others. We are proud of all of our children, although sometimes perplexed! We call ourselves empty nesters, but truly we aren't. Our oldest commutes to university and his part time job,... Continue Reading →