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A Photo TODAY!

Today is World Photo Day, marking the invention of photography. I LOVE taking photos as we travel, of my family, of food and cultural things, interesting and usual. It brings me great joy. And while I could have shared any number of interesting photos, I chose one.

A photo ( collage) with a simple purpose: to share my world with the world!

Here’s a HUGE part of my WORLD. (There are 4 others that are busy working today)

World Photography Day…Celebrating 177 Years of Photography. Here’s to the images that give us new perspective on the world, bringing us closer together!

The Lore of the Loonie

The Lore of the Loonie continues…

I just read something really cool!

Loonies have been stashed in the sand on the beach at the volleyball court, in the rowing waters at the Lagoa, and even under the 18th hole green at the Olympic golf course.

But why?

Paul Bowes, one of the coaches of the men’s wheelchair basketball team, said it has become a Canadian tradition.

“It’s just part of Canadiana in my opinion,” he told CBC News. “I just think the lore of the looney has been kept alive by, you know, teams that want to get creative. It’s a fun thing to do.”

It’s a creative way to bring Good Luck!

How cool?

Be BOLD with BEAUTY!

Today is a Shopper’s Drug Mart Gala Day! They have them periodically…Mother’s Day, Christmas time…and today. I have never attended one before BUT since my dear sweet daughter is a makeup artist there and since this particular gala she is in charge of ( the manager is on vacay) I decided to go for support, and also to get a BOLD NEW look!

I have always worn make up, nothing new BUT I don’t always wear bold eye makeup. I thought I would purchase something darker than normal and get Laura to give me a quickie makeover lol.

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And there are even treat bags!! How cool 😀

LOTS of fun!!! I sure hope David like my bold new eyes!!

PS~ Oh and I won a basket!!! Haha, Laura called this afternoon to come and pick up a gift basket that I was one of 3 winners!! Yay!!!

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8/8/16

Seems like a great day for some change!

So…believe it or not I like change (even though I like tradition) I know it’s still summer and a whole month away from school startup and the time of year when most people like to change some things BUT I also like to do things a little bit different and I kind of need a significant date to go by if I am to remember when I did something.

So this post is mostly for me…

You probably won’t see anything for change on my blog, I’m not needing to change that right now, except that I may not post every single day…we’ll see. I may share with you some of my changes…personal goals, around the house, day to day routine, etc… I just NEED to switch some things up a bit and maybe by me saying this it will inspire you to make those changes you have been wanting to make or do something out of the ordinary.

For me…today 8/8/16 seems like a very good day for switchin’ things up and some change!!!

Wishing you a great week friends!

LET THE GAMES BEGIN

Ahhh…Rio! Watching the Opening Ceremony at the Maracana and all the Brazil commercials for Rio 2016, all the familiar places where we went makes me REALLY miss Brazil, and even sort of makes me wish we were still living there…sort of.

I’m really looking forward to watching the various events over the next few weeks. Let the games begin!

Bowls of Blueberries

I’m not sure if it’s the dry summer with not much rain, or if FINALLY they are just doing well BUT this year my blueberry bushes have lots of berries!

Which means we’re eating them up by the bowl full, and I haven’t even had chance to bake anything with them yet!

Starting Today

Starting today and for the next few weeks I will be hard pressed to get anything done…:P

Olympics in Rio start TODAY with Women’s Soccer!

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Rio 2016 officially starts on Friday with the Opening ceremonies. I really want to see some of the events. After all, while we were living in Brazil there were preparations being made for 2016.

So…I guess I better plan my days a little different so I can get my things accomplished around the house plus have some TV time!

A Party WITH PiZzA and PiE for the BiRtHdAy GuY

Today we will celebrate James! Our youngest son was 24 on Saturday. This is the summer that James and his friends have been having fun with PiZza. EVERYONE loves Pizza, right? Well, James and his friends have been coming up with some interesting and unusual topping ideas. Like these…

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Left, pesto chicken with artichoke hearts. Right, peanut butter Thai chicken with sprouts and spring rolls.

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And eating pizza in cool places like this… ( a few of James’ friends)

The pizzas all looks so delicious!! So we thought it only fitting for his Birthday to have pizza. Nothing too crazy but another James creation. ( BBQ Chicken, and Hawaiian …pretty normal)

And a Veggie with Arugula and feta and black olives, and philly steak pizza

And of course pie, instead of cake, because he already had a Birthday cake when he was camping on his Birthday. And who doesn’t LOVE peanut butter cup pie!

Happy Birthday James! We love you tons!!!

Happy Natal Day!

What is Natal Day?

This is what Wikipedia says…

Natal Day in Canada. People of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia hold “birthday” parties for their province on the first Monday of August. Huge birthday cakes are prepared and distributed. Other events include communal meals, parades, sporting activities and firework displays.

Ok…so I don’t know about the huge Birthday cake part BUT I know Nova Scotia’s truly love a long weekend and fireworks. Enjoy your day however you celebrate.

Happy Natal Day Nova Scotia!

The GREAT Canadian TASTE Adventure—-East Coast to West Coast

I am such a foodie! We enjoyed some amazing meals this vacation, some of which were cooked by family. But this post is about some foods that were special as we travel across Canada or that are just known for certain areas and that we have enjoyed before or enjoy on a regular basis. Canada has so many delishes dishes! FROM East Coast to West Coast, here are some top picks!

Donairs

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Lobster

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Fish & Chips ( HADDOCK)

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Montreal bagels

Poutine

Smoked Meat

Crepes

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Beaver Tails

Canadian Maple Cookies

Butter Tarts

Fresh Fruit in season

Blueberries

Cherries

Saskatoon Berry Pie

Nanaimo Bars

Game meats such as Bison & Elk

BC Wild Salmon

Fish & Chips (COD)

Yum! All these pictures in one post are making my mouth water. What are your favourite Canadian foods?

Today is the last day of July …summer is half over. Where did the time go? I guess when you’re traveling days run together and you don’t even know which day of the week it is. Tomorrow David is back to work, it’s the first of August, Natal Day, here in Nova Scotia, and the start of EVERYTHING “Back to School” Wait…didn’t the kids just get out of school. Ahh…