I wanted to say thank-you and celebrate with all of my dear readers and friends. The Circle of Moms Mom Blogger Contest is officially over and we never have to vote again! YAY! Now that is worthy of a celebration.Thank-you … Read More
This is my latest choreography . It is a salsa-fusion dance. I call it Salsa/Funk: Salsa with a couple of chili peppers. I love Alex Cuba‘s music and decided I needed to dance to one of his songs. He is … Read More
Another muffin recipe I made up. I’m not very domestic. I hate cleaning and I don’t like making meals. But I am creative so I enjoy making up new recipes and I am super health conscious so I like to make … Read More
Kettle Valley Christmas Home Duet: Tabs and her teacher Marla Mist and Pip Mist on Piano Mist, sneaking in a little people watching while playing 🙂 Tabs, sneaking in a little people watching 😉 Pippi with goodie bag for being … Read More
Me encanta Alex Cuba (translation: I love Alex Cuba). Alex Cuba on Jian Ghomeshi’s Q singing Solo Tu (one of my faves) *This is great, Me encanta también Jian! (translation: I love Jian too!) Pic from Wednesday Night’s Alex Cuba Concert (iPhone). He … Read More
Dr. Clifford Whitton Forsyth My grandfather. He was a medical doctor and flight lieutenant in the Canadian Air force during WWII. He had curly hair and bright blue eyes. He was stationed in London, UK during the London bombings. He … Read More
A few artistic stills from my last Zumba video. Pippi (the one in the cool shades) told me afterwards she had on fake werewolf teeth throughout the song! She is so adorable, that little girl of mine 🙂 I love … Read More
Under the Maple Tree Her Soul Finds Autumn Delight In Decay Leaves As Wings Take Flight Trod Lightly on Fallen Wings To Let Beauty Pass By Loveliness In Old Contentment Lies Beneath What Hath Kissed the Sun Falls To Earth … Read More
Could he get any cuter? That’s my Fernando. Washed his bed, washed him. He seems less itchy. Let us hope his hair stops falling out. I love my dog. Still working on adopting a little bro or sis for him … Read More
No One Messes with My Babies A bad mall experience yesterday. My daughter Tabs and niece Nem really wanted to go the local mall (and only mall in this small city). They had designed a graphic for matching t-shirts. A … Read More
Pumpkin Spiced Spelt Muffins 1 c whole grain spelt flour 3/4 cup light spelt flour 1/4 cup crushed flax seeds 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/4 … Read More
Here is the latest Zumba song I have learned. I love it. My niece Anemone and my daughters Pippi and Tabs joined me as we danced this Brazilian funk/pop song. I was on the verge of cracking up the entire … Read More
Pip and Mom–Dancing Buddhas in Training I have focused on self-care and nurturing my mind for many years. I started serious work and searching fifteen years ago. I had experienced a few personal tragedies and triumphs that exposed my mind … Read More
Auntie Griselda has arrived for another Halloween visit! If you want to know how I made her, check out The Making of a Witch October 29, 2010 blog. Tabs as a French Girl in the school costume parade. Her zombie costume was … Read More
What Happens Inside a Secret Ghost Making Laboratory: Ghost Engineers work deep into the dark night… Will they be ready in time for Halloween? Nearly Complete… Our lovely Ghost Babies must now dry over night… Miranda and her gals and … Read More