Still Knitting Socks…May 2023
On May 17, 2023 by PamIt is only May 17th and I have already finished my pair of socks for May! Yes, I am definitely getting faster at knitting socks. Maybe this month, I feel like I will be able to knit two pairs. I am giving these away as I knit them. I have been giving them to my
April 2023 – Book List
On May 2, 2023 by PamApril was a great month for books – 16 in total – I will list them in order of preference….although, I really had a good month because I really enjoyed all of them. The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch AlbomI love all of his books – he is not for everyone but, this book
Dialing it up a notch with the PELETON App…
On April 23, 2023 by PamWhen ever I thought of Peleton, I always thought of really expensive bikes and there are some amazing indoor cycling workouts on the app but, it is so much more. I still highly recommend Hasfit…there are some great workouts but, if you want to dial it up a notch, try the PELETON App. It is
The Importance of Hobbies
On April 17, 2023 by PamIn our recent podcast, we talked about how important it is to balance your life out with hobbies. You don’t have to be amazing at them, you just need to try new things, regularly. Is there something that you are intimidated by? Is it cooking – buy yourself a fun recipe book and “dig in”.
March 2023 Reading List
On April 2, 2023 by PamMarch was a great month for reading. It is very difficult for me to determine which book is my favourite. I read 11 books this month – and I have read 37 books so far this year. My goal for 2023 is 150 books (I read 138 last year) so, I have completed 24% of
Together: Our Community Cookbook
On March 25, 2023 by PamI recently donated a whole box of cookbooks to Women’s Place in Niagara for the book sale that they have annually. However, this week, in watching a documentary about Meghan and Harry, I was introduced to the cookbook, Together. The “Hubb Community Kitchen” came about after a fire in the Grenfell Tower in London brought
Flowers in the House…
On March 10, 2023 by PamYou will almost always find flowers in my house. Along with beautiful plants, I love flowers – in pots, in a vase…they bring colour and light during the long winter nights. In the summer, my flowers are in pots around the patio or growing in the front garden, but, when the garden falls asleep in
The Foundation of Everything is Love
On March 4, 2023 by PamRichard Rohr is a Franciscan priest who has written many, many books. He is definitely one of my favourite authors. He believes that people are disillusioned with conservative religion and church institutions that teach that nonbelievers go to hell. He believes that a person does not have to follow Jesus or practice any formal religion
February 2023 Reading List
On March 2, 2023 by Pam10 Top Reasons Why Reading is ImportantIt improves creativity and imagination. You learn….you think and you challenge yourself. It increases your vocabulary. It improves tour memory. The part of your brain responsible for memory and attention is stimulated. It increases your concentration and attention span. Reading improves your writing skills – you have more to
January 2023 – My Reading List
On February 4, 2023 by PamThis year, my goal is to read 150 books. I am using the Goodreads App to track my reading through the “2023 Reading Challenge”. I have read 10% of the books I want to read this year (including 2 I have already finished for February). Remember, for me, this includes books on my Kindle (which
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