It’s been two months since my post Life Around Cloverdale, British Columbia during Coronavirus Pandemic, so it’s time for an update. Our province never did go into a full lock down stay at home order, but there is a two…
When the Daily Grind is all About Coping and Survival
I read a blog post written by a sincere, well meaning person. It’s a personal finance blog about helping people save money for retirement, cars, travel, set up an emergency fund, and paying down debt. Married with the double down…
Cajun is Sweet 16!
In 2004 I bought a gorgeous, grey mare, Velvet, and a few weeks later on May 22, 2004, she gave birth to a long-legged chestnut colt. And, yes, I knew she was pregnant when I bought her! Mares usually wait…
11 Fun Things to do on a Stat Holiday Weekend during the Covid-19 Pandemic
In Canada, we celebrate Victoria Day aka the Queen’s birthday on the third Monday in May, turning it into a long weekend. This year it’s May 18, 2020. This weekend! Yay! In 2020, too many of us became unemployed due…
I’m Unemployed due to Covid-19 and here’s how I’m Spending my Days
Since being off work due to Covid-19, it seems like the days are all the same. Everyday, I put some thought into this question: What day is this? Days all run into one. They blend together. Just putting in days…
Free Kindle Novels Weekend of May 2, 2020
Hey friends! Happy weekend! I’ve found some free books on Amazon Kindle this weekend that are free. Yay! Most of my reading tastes tend to run cozy mysteries, mysteries, and thrillers. If that’s not your thing … sorry:( I love…
26 Uses for Baling Twine
From quick repairs around the barn to holding up a pair of jeans, baling twine is the country woman’s duct tape. We don’t toss away that twine after it’s been cut off the bale of hay. We set a few…
Review: Lipton Iced Tea Southern Sweet Tea
Let’s play Jeopardy! The answer is: Lipton Iced Tea Southern Sweet Tea. What is a sweet southern iced tea with zero calories? Iced tea I’m a big iced tea drinker. I got into the fresh brewed iced tea habit about…
Mysterious Disappearance of the Bird Suet Cage
I have a bird suet feeder cage that hangs on my sundeck. I hung the suet cage shortly after moving in five years ago from a board that sticks out past the roof. There are hooks conveniently hung around the…
Life around Cloverdale, British Columbia during Coronavirus Pandemic
Fortunately, in British Columbia, Canada we’re not on a quarantine lock down due to Covid-19. Life for me continues pretty much the same. I walk my dogs, spend time with my horse, and grocery shop as needed. I’m generally following…
