I cut my “computer teeth” on a PC but finally gave in to the pressure from my tech-savvy husband and converted to Apple. I have an i-phone and a MacBook now. Sexy eh? How would I know! But that’s what my 20-something kids say. In fact, it doesn’t matter to me what I use as long as [...]
Archive for January, 2009
MacBook Baptism
Posted in travels on January 20, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Hot tub Baptism
Posted in God Sightings, Uncategorized on January 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
What you don’t see in this photo are the 60+ people scattered here and there. Some are inside the house looking through a window, some are shivering on the surrounding patio and some are above on the 2nd story deck overlooking the action. Gerry (the baptizer) is getting ready to baptize Emily (the baptizee) and [...]
Paint Your Countertops
Posted in Connie's Tips on January 12, 2009 | 9 Comments »
On the left are the countertops (island and cupboard) that I painted for under $100. On the right is my friend’s new laminate countertops that were part of an extensive home reno project. Cost, about $1100. See any resemblance?! If you want to replace the countertops in a rental or an older home and don’t [...]
Escaping the Big Chill
Posted in travels on January 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank goodness Gerry had a meeting in northern California in January! I was happy to “ride along” and get a break from what has been the longest cold snap we’ve had in decades back home in Alberta. While we’ve been here in the beautiful Bay area we’ve missed at least one blizzard and many chilly [...]
Welcome Madi
Posted in Family on January 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Although she arrived two weeks early, no one was complaining! This little grandbaby was the perfect Christmas gift for this grammy.
Flying First Class Ruins You
Posted in travels on January 9, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Don’t ever fly First Class. It’ll wreck your future trips “in the hold”. Gerry and I were upgraded to First Class for our 9-hour trans-Atlantic flight a few days ago and Oh My Goodness! They feed you until you could burst and ply you with drink. Then they tip you back in your recliner seat [...]
Strangers in the Night
Posted in God Sightings on January 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“Can you help please?” she called across the street to me from her vehicle window. Before I could even answer the slim Oriental woman had stepped out of her SUV into the deep winter chill.
“”Yes!” I hastened over so she could climb back into the protection of her warm car. I was bundled up in [...]
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