Oddments towards Connection

After some chat about Creative and Connection and the occasional challenge of stepping up to this virtual podium, I’ve turned the post into a Three Things Thursday . . . read on to see what those might be (hint: do you like yummy salads?)

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What I’ve Been Doing, Lately. . .

Busy with all the usual ’round here, but also making plans for some upcoming travel, short trips and longer ones, regional road-trips and trans-Atlantic flights. But close to home, some simple pleasures for the days when I need to keep it easy. . . Click through to find more (a very good, very easy chocolate cake recipe; a TV series to veg in front of; some music to get your toes tapping

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Five Things Friday . . . Whoops! Make that Six Things Saturday!

1. Vancouver Mural Festival winds up this weekend, with 60 murals added in 11 neighbourhoods around the city. On a walk last week, I spotted artist Dimitri Sirenko taking a short break from his work…

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Comfort Food that Brings the Spicy Heat — A Quick and Satisfying Recipe, Mmmmm

I’m almost finished my 2020 Books Read post, but couldn’t resist sharing a quick, healthy, satisfying meal with you, one that I made yesterday when there seemed to be “nothing for lunch.” . . I…

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A Bit of Random Cheer, 3rd Monday in Advent. . .

Odds and Ends this morning, and then I’m off to meet my sister for a walk in the rain — walking together outdoors is the only socializing we’re currently permitted here, outside of our immediate…

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