The car I owned when my ex and I split up was a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser that I’d purchased in 2011. I called it my gangster car. It had those famous leaky Chrysler rims. It started out with one…
Solar Eclipse August 21 2017 near Vancouver, British Columbia
There’s been all this hype in the media about the great black out solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. The moon will cross the sun’s path, and depending on where you are this could be a full eclipse or a…
Weight Loss for Labrador Retriever
In October, 2012 I heard about a 6 year old black Lab who needed a new home. I said I could take her and if she didn’t work out for me, I volunteer with Dogwood Dog Rescue and I could…
Passport Photos at London Drugs and Renewing Canadian Passport
It’s that time. It’s 5 years to the month, and I have to renew my Canadian passport. The first thing I have to do is get my photo taken for the passport. Where do I go? The last couple…
A Bear in the Campground
Does anyone out there like camping? Has anyone dealt with a bear in the campground? I’ve had a couple of experiences with a bear in the campground, but only one that I recall like it happened last month. Keep reading…
8 Easy Ways to Smile and Make a Difference
Feeling down in the dumps? There’s a little trick you can do to put a smile on your face and make you feel better. It’s called random act of kindness. Do something for someone else. Anything! The other person will…
Downsizing or Why doesn’t Anyone want your Junk
If you’ve ever been in a position of downsizing due to needing money or moving, you know the hard truth. No one wants to pay money for your treasured stuff. They might not even want your prized possessions for free!…
What I’m Reading: Triple Chocolate Murder
This week I’m reading Triple Chocolate Murder: Books 1, 2, & 3 Death by Chocolate Series. Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links and if you click and make a purchase from Amazon, I’ll receive a small commission for the referral.…
Staying Safe while Walking my Dogs
I have two dogs that I frequently walk around Cloverdale, which is a safe place to walk. There are raised sidewalks protecting us from the traffic. The town is generally well lit at night, and I walk in a combination…
Virtual Geocaching on the Las Vegas Strip
“We’re going to find some virtual caches on the Strip!” It almost sounds kind of kinky but we’re geocachers on vacation in Las Vegas and the hidden treasures around town – caches – are aching to be found. In a…
