Category: Blogs

My View From the Zoo: In the Quietest Moments

October 17, 2017 Tammy Wilson

It is in the quietest moments that we remember most everything. It could be as simple as the laundry list of things you didn’t get done the day before, but it can also be the time when that little voice comes out to taunt you. Lately, mine’s been given me hassles a-plenty. She can be a real mean little B... Read More

Rambling On: Sugar Celebrations

October 5, 2017 Karen Wattie

Well, I did it. I survived 30 days without sugar. That means I had no cookies, cakes, muffins, squares or pie; no ketchup, pizza or barbeque sauce; no soft drinks or specialty coffees; no potato salad, pasta salad or even a typical salad dressing on a veggie salad. And most important, no ice cream during all that hot weather even... Read More

Gabbing with Gramma Gretch: Halloween

October 3, 2017 Granny Gretch

I’m just sitting down for a coffee; hope you can join me. October brings thoughts of Halloweens past and present. As a little kid I remember Halloween with mixed emotions. There are two things I remember the most. The first one that comes to mind is that of costumes. My mother was a beautiful dressmaker and she always would put... Read More

Write Time: A Successful Summit!

September 28, 2017 Tanya Hammond

Last weekend I attended Shelli Warren’s Success Summit, fittingly held at the beautiful Maplehurst Manor in Maitland. Many of you already know I am a raving fan of Shelli’s as I have sung her praises on many an occasion. Shelli is known for shining the spotlight on others, and the recent Success Summit was no different. Billed as a no fluff, all... Read More

Write Time: Thrifty doesn’t have to mean Cheap!

September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 Tanya Hammond

When a person hears the word thrifty or frugal, sometimes the word cheap comes to mind. However, that should not be the case because being thrifty is all about being a smart spender. You can choose to have top quality products and service without breaking the bank. Knowing what is available and being familiar with what product or service you... Read More

Other Rambles: A Little Enlightenment

September 28, 2017 Media Release

Jim Carey is not who he used to be. In fact, if you listen to him now you will hear him claim that Jim Carey does not exist. He has never existed. Jim Carey is just a character he plays, just like he plays all his other characters. From an early age, he says, we are often urged to be... Read More

Rambling On: Three Down and One to Go!

September 22, 2017October 2, 2017 Karen Wattie

Three weeks with no sugar. I think that’s quite an accomplishment. Especially since one of my sponsors forgot and actually offered to buy me ice cream! I resisted. The Sugar-Free September people on Facebook saw a post where I mentioned that and commented on how strong I was. I’m pretty proud, I can tell you that. I felt like I... Read More

Rambling On: My Sugar Substitute is Fat

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 Karen Wattie

I have now completed two weeks of the Sugar-Free September campaign for the Canadian Cancer Society and have managed to avoid a great deal of sugar in the process. One thing I have noticed is that I’m not nearly as hungry as I normally am. They say sugar is addictive, but I thought that meant you go looking for more... Read More

Gabbing With Gramma Gretch: Exercising

September 11, 2017September 12, 2017 Granny Gretch

Well, here I am again; just sitting down with my morning coffee. I hope you will join me. Here it is, September and like so many of us my thoughts go to joining something to break up the long winter. I do go to a writing group once a week but that doesn’t do much for the rest of my... Read More

Rambling On: Doing Battle with Sugar

September 7, 2017 Karen Wattie

I am nearing the end of my first week on the Sugar-Free September campaign for the Canadian Cancer Society. Nobody said it would be easy, but I’m finding that it’s not just about skipping the treats and watching out for sugar laden condiments. There is sugar everywhere! Read More