The art of buying bananas

Have you ever had one of those days when you wish you could go back to bed and start over? Yesterday was that day. Now, it wasn't all bad, but things happened that just went wonky!

But first, let's talk about bananas. I'm so confused about the banana issue at the grocery store. I've spoken to several people about it. One person said that at their store, the produce manager takes some of the bunches apart intentionally so those who want only one banana or two can buy those single ones. Then Tammy just mentioned that she bought six singles for HALF PRICE. Totally conflicting stories! Because if the bananas are half-price, they are trying to get rid of those single bananas. And the produce manager wouldn't pull them off the bunches to turn around and sell them at half-price. 

This calls for a personal chat with the produce manager, and I'll also email my nephew. When I use self-checkout, I can NOT get a half-price discount on bananas, so the next time I buy bananas, I will go to the cashier and discuss it. 

You can find anything on Google. I just saw a conversation about buying single bananas. Most of the comments were ridiculous, but here's a good reason some people might want a single banana. They will eat it on the way home or buy it for their lunch. That would likely be at a store where many people work, not in the suburbs. Let's say there were many ENTITLED comments about buying a single banana, but the craziest was - why would I buy a bunch when they ripen simultaneously. Eat them! And the craziest thing was that they liked to purchase odd or even numbers. Well, search for a bunch that meets that requirement! 

I'm the only one who eats bananas in my house, and I buy five or six at a time. Bananas do not go ripe overnight; I eat one daily, so I never waste them or let them get overripe. In the past, we used to waste bananas by not eating them, and they would get super ripe, but since I buy my groceries with intent, that never happens. 

Wow --- so much mystic in the world of grocery shopping. 

I went to the thrift store to buy those two bedspreads I spotted last week. For some reason, my brain wasn't functioning, and as I was cashing out, I handed the person a coupon for 20%. She returned the coupon to me and gave me the senior's discount instead. Oh gosh -- I forgot that Tuesday was senior's day; for some reason, I thought it was Wednesday. I think I was a little flapped because I had just enough time between Zoom calls to get there and back, and there were too many things on my mind. So, I got to keep my coupon for another day, and I got 30% off the items. 

But the worst screwup of the day was in my software class, and it had never happened like this. I had been playing with the software for an earlier class and bouncing between the various levels. I did not restart the software for the final session of the day. When I wanted a specific tool, it was not there. Then, when I tried to move to a higher level, I realized I was stuck on one level. I should have stopped and restarted the software, but I did not. 

I did that as soon as I was off the call, and everything returned to normal. Sigh........... We all have days like that. I'm glad that one is over, and I can return to normal today. 

It appeared that the entire education team had one of those days. I heard from my colleagues, who had equally stressful events yesterday. The stars must not be aligned in our favor! Today will be better!

The sidewalks are still a mess, and the wind was bitter yesterday. I even wore my wind pants to walk the dogs in the morning, and I was toasty and warm. But walking back from the thrift store with my two big bedspreads was challenging, as I was now walking into the wind!

Today is going to be a better day. I can feel it. I have one presentation tonight, and it's already been prepped. I need to finish the preparations for my weekend machine embroidery retreat, and I should be able to do that with no issues. No deadlines today until 6:30! I think my brain just needs some downtime and no deadline. Today and tomorrow will be easy!

I also finally got a computer issue resolved this morning. I've been trying to renew my membership to track my walking miles. You don't have to pay just to track the miles, but I am tracking them as I walk across the US - the trip I created. Well, that requires a premium membership, and it's been back and forth trying to fix it. I'm happy to report that this morning, I see that everything is back to normal, and I can now enter in the miles for the last 30+ days and get back on track. Or - I can see if I'm on track. I have no idea where I am. 

I don't obsess about the kilometers. I don't check at the end of the day or intentionally add more steps to reach a certain number. I do enough in a day to achieve my goals. But it's nice to see how far I've walked every once in a while. That will be a job for later today. 

Did I mention that after putting those crystals on those mitten ornaments, I found the seventh one in a bag with samples? I was sure I had seven, but then I thought maybe I messed up that count. Now, I must dig my crystals out and add them to the last one. I might do that today to get it out of the way. 

Oh, Murphy—what a dog! At one point, she had the cup delicately balanced on her nose and, using only her tongue, was licking the bottom of the cup! I just missed getting that photo; this was the best I could get. 

Mom - this is good stuff

Do you think she was trying to make a point here? I had put the paperwork on the floor to make room to work, and the next thing I knew, she had her squirrel right in the middle of my piles and seemed quite proud of herself for it. Today and tomorrow's quietness will allow me to catch up on the paperwork. 

And on that note, I'm out of here. I'm off to spin class. 

Have a super day!!!

Ciao!!!

Shoveling is over for now?

DH came home a few days ago, but I've barely seen him. He's sick! And he better keep that to himself because I do not have time to be sick. I'm unsure what the issue is, but I went to the pharmacy to get him some ginger ale yesterday. I made it to the store at 4:50 p.m., they closed at 5 p.m. because of the holiday! It was my lucky day! Everything is back to normal today. 

After walking the girls, I cleared the end of the driveway, which looked great. 

At last - I'm caught up!

We usually keep our front step clean, but there was no way. So, there's enough room to get to the house, and we don't need to clear the patio area until the weather is much warmer. 

The front step

No, not much in the way of shoveling snow, but it was blowing like mad, and I saw drifts in my driveway. I'm unsure how big they are, but hopefully, they do not require shoveling. I'm done with shoveling for at least a couple of days. While my muscles didn't get sore, they are just tired!

But we got icicles. Oh my - I was in the upstairs bathroom and looked out the window. Yikes!!! Those are big icicles. Many of the houses in the neighborhood have some. 

Icicles

There are also big ones on the front of the house. I would be afraid to knock them off because doing so would bring down the eaves trough, and there's so much snow on the roof that new ones will form before I'm done. 

More icicles

We had Monday sewing, and I could putter, which was good because stuff has been sitting on the tables for months, and I need to put it away. I finally got the crystals on my machine-embroidered mitten ornaments. 

Putting crystals on my mitten ornaments

Then, I had to add eyes to the cardinal. A pigma pen worked much faster than sewing on a bead. That leaves the Santa who needs a face, and it's done with TINY applique shapes. I have them all traced, and half are fused in place. The snowman also required fused applique shapes, which are now traced and fused to the fabric. They just need to be cut out. That's a job for next week. It will be nice to finish these things. And then, I can move on to the next project. 

My mitten ornaments

OK - so the subject of hangers for small wall hangings came up, and well, I have a drawer filled with various shapes. Of course, I have a drawer full. Anyway, I want to know if anyone is interested. I already have one person but I want to share the wealth. So, if you are interested in these styles of hangers, and I think there are some tabletop ones as well, let me know, and we can talk. NO - the one with the maple leaf on top is NOT up for grabs. I'm keeping that one. 

Hangers for small quilts

I'm hosting a hands-on machine embroidery workshop this weekend. It's two nights and three days. Oh my—there are so many little details to think out. What supplies should they bring? Fabric, thread, bobbin threads, etc.? But I think I've sorted it all out. Now I have to pack because I'm taking some supplies and samples for them to look at. 

Thankfully, my day job is half of what it was last week. And except for making a few extra samples, I'm good. 

The city-plowed sidewalks are still horrific for walking, so the walks are shorter, and neither is happy with turning around. Murphy was so confused yesterday. She kept walking beside me and looking at me quizzically. This is NOT right! But we took a small side street, and she was in front again! 

Well, that's it for me. 

Have a great day!!!

Ciao!!!

The snow has stopped!

What a whirlwind day! I ran between Zoom and shoveling snow and Zoom. But there is good news—wait for it. 

This was after the first shovel in the morning. This picture was taken around 8 a.m. and the snow was covering up my handiwork as I finished. 

8 a.m.

Then, at 11:30, I went out after finishing my two binding Zoom classes. A lot of snow had accumulated, and it was still snowing. 

Noon

Then, there was the shovel session at 3:00 p.m. Each time, it took between 40 - 50 minutes to shovel. Is it easing off? It seemed, but I had not finished the bottom of the driveway earlier, so I kept chipping away at that. My system of pushing the snow BACK towards the house and lifting it near the garage entrance worked like a charm. If you can, scrape it into one big pile and shovel it like mad. It goes fast. 

3:30 p.m.

I was back out at 6:00 p.m. Halleluiah—it has stopped snowing! That was a relief. Not too much snow had accumulated since the last shoveling, so I could completely clear all the sidewalks, the bottom of the driveway, and six feet into the street.  

The banks beside the garage

The street had not yet been plowed, and you can see the tracks I made in the snow when I got from our driveway to the tracks in the street to walk the girls in the morning. And that's shoveling about six feet into the snow to bypass the enormous mounds left by the plow from the last time. 

8 p.m.

The plow came just as I was getting into bed. The driver did a decent job at the end of the driveway, but I wasn't getting up to clear the windrow. I'll pay the price this morning because it'll be hard as a rock, but I was too tired. I'm guessing it'll take 30 minutes. 

Cleaning the street

The forecast for the next few days looks decent, so let's hope some of this snow can settle so we'll have room for the next round. 

We have big icicles hanging off parts of the roof, which I'm not a fan of, but hopefully, they won't damage anything. We have already had damage inside the house from previous years. I can only imagine that it will be a costly fix to prevent it from happening in the future. We have a stupid roof line with lots of valleys and corners. 

Icicles are hanging off the entire roof edge, dripping water even at this cold temperature. It's going to be a mess! 

Murphy and I trudged to the multi-purpose path, which was mostly clear so we could walk. We didn't go far, as walking even on the "cleared" path was challenging. She was unhappy when we reached the end of the street and turned around. 

MOM - stop taking pictures - let's go! 

Lexi's walk was a bit shorter, and she was even more out of sorts when we turned around. Traffic was very light - I don't know why people got their cars out unless necessary. 

Our backyard is a winter wonderland; even our whirly gig is covered in snow. 

My wind mobile is covered with snow

The backyard is covered with huge mounds of snow. But the pond is still open, and the fish should be happy. They need the opening to remove harmful gases so they don't asphyxiate.

Winter Wonderland

The girls love this weather and spend a lot of time outside. 

Mom - we're happy!

It was snowing so hard at one point that I just wanted to go back to bed and wait until spring. Isn't that what the groundhog did? Where's that groundhog? Did he predict this? 

Heavy snowfall

I needed to go to the grocery store, so I got my boots on and my little shopping bag, and off I went. Walking through the forest was so pretty and so calm and quiet!! Yep - I got some snow in one of my boots, but I was okay. The little path is narrow, so you had to step carefully, or you would be flat on your back in the snow. Thankfully, that did NOT happen to me. 

Walking through the forest

Oh, my -- look at Lexi. It seems like she has a mask!!

Bat dog!

And Murphy is just chilling in the snowbank on the back deck. 

Mom - can we have snow every day?

The snow is now pretty high along the sides of the house, blocking my light. I still have lots of light, but Murphy won't be lying outside the window looking in! 

The snow is building up outside

What is it with Murphy and her toys? I put all her toys in the two toy boxes, and she comes by, digs them out, and leaves them strewn around the floor. That silly girl. 

The toys have to be OUTSIDE the toybox

Yesterday, we had a Virtual Retreat. I actually got some stuff done, but not much. But I made progress, and that's all that counts. I have trimmed 120 of these blocks, which are ready to sew. I'll put them aside for the next sewing retreat. It's a good mindless project for that. 

Trimming blocks

I cleaned up some other things by unpicking, pressing, and putting the bits in their proper place. I still have a lot of silly things to tidy up, and we have Monday sewing today, so I'm going to try to get some of that done today. 

Speaking of Virtual Retreats, we have had so much fun! We have had some serious conversations, and we've had some good laughs! I've made new friends I would never have had the privilege of making in other circumstances. I've learned so much by asking questions; all is good! I can't wait for the next one, which is scheduled for March 22nd and 23rd. 

It's all baby steps, and soon, things will be back in order. I just have to be slow and steady at it. I'm trying to tackle the paperwork and get caught up. I doubt that will ever happen, but I will keep plugging away. I'm reading the book on Outlook and trying to do some of the stuff she says. I should peek at the previous day's email mess and whatever needs action, make it happen, and delete the rest. All the promotional stuff that I'll ever buy or the junk. Unsubscribe and delete. 

A reminder to all Ontario residents. We have a provincial election coming up, and it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to be on that voter list and vote on FFebruary 27th I checked, and both our names are on the list. If you have a new voter in your household, make sure they get registered. Today is the last day. You can do all this online. Here is the website: Remember that voting is a RIGHT that some countries do not have, and some people within those countries have not, until recently, had the right to vote.

Here is an interesting article about women's right to vote in Canada. Please protect this right. If you want to read something scary - read the reasons why women were not allowed to vote. That says it all. Make sure you are on the list, and make sure you get your butt out on February 27th. It's also not just voting; it's about understanding each party's plans. Spend a little time discussing the issues with friends or family, or research independently. You cannot complain about the government if you do NOT take some responsibility. Remember, some countries do NOT have a democracy! Protect our rights! 

Well, it's supposed to be Family Day, but I suspect I'll spend the day on Zoom and dealing with paperwork. And I hope to get downstairs so I can sew! 

On that note, I'm out of here. 

Have a super date

Ciao!!! 

And it's still snowing!

Well, there's nothing much to discuss this morning except the snow! I didn't want to repeat what happened last week when I had a foot of snow to clear from the driveway, so right after my three Zooms, it was time to grab that shovel. 

And this was what it looked like as I finished Round One. Yes - it was still snowing, so as quickly as I shoveled, the snow fell on the other side. But getting rid of at least that much will help. 

Round One

Just before we started the Virtual Retreat, it was time to hit the driveway again. And the same thing, it's still snowing, so as I'm clearing, the other side is getting hit with more snow. Each of those two times it took about 30 minutes. Thankfully, I could use the scraper and push the snow to the sides, and I even lifted a few scraperfuls over the snow banks. 

Round Two

This snow is WET, so it's good that I'm dealing with it a bit at a time. I come in, my jacket is wet, my hair is wet. 

After logging off the Virtual Retreat at 9 p.m., I went out again. This time, the snow was much wetter, and I could see water dripping off the icicles attached to the eaves' troughs. It was definitely time to scrape to the sides and lift with the shovel. The snow was much heavier and deeper. Lifting the snow above those snowbanks is getting more challenging, but I'm trying to keep the driveway as clear as possible. 

Round Three

I'm going out right after the blog this morning to shovel again, but the heaviest snow is coming this morning. Now, where the heck is that going to go? One possibility is to keep one side of the drive open and shovel the snow in the other half, but I hate doing that—it looks so untidy. So slow and steady, I'll find a place for it all. 

I hope this helps my bone density. I don't mind shoveling the snow; I just wish we didn't have so much to deal with at once! But this is Canada, and we have not had snowfalls like this in a long, long time. 

What drives me mad are the idiots and their garbage. These incidents are not on my street but close by. Someone put out a huge glass aquarium (are there any other kinds?), which is now buried under a snow bank on their front curb. That's a disaster waiting to happen. If that thing does not break, I'll be surprised. 

Then, yesterday, I spotted someone who tossed a kitchen counter beside their snow bank. Did they think the garbage truck was coming to pick it up? It's long and skinny—it could go alongside the house or in the garage until the curbs are clear. I know this is mean, but I hope they catch their vehicle on it with all the snow since this was put out!! It would serve them right. It's dangerous and could get caught by a plow, damaging the plow, and then we're down one vehicle. In situations like this, they should be fined. 

Garbage just tossed on the curb

But someone is so happy with the snow. Actually, the two of them are in their glory and spending a lot of time outside. Even the princess! 

MOM - we love snow days!!!!

But with all the snow, they come in and are snow-covered, so they get a quick rubdown. Perhaps it's the rubdown they want, not to play outside! Those girls are big attention seekers. 

I'm on one of the Zoom class calls, and Murphy is trying to get as close as possible! Why? I have no idea! 

MOM - I NEED you NOW!!!!

But DH arrived home in the snow last night, and I bet Miss Lexi is happy because her Dad is home. They can watch sports together on the couch, so she may not be out as much today. 

Earlier in the day, I prepped for the Virtual Retreat. I put several non-sewing things I wanted to accomplish on the work table. As you know, everything takes longer than planned, and I was unpicking a few things. It's the perfect thing to do while chatting. I didn't quite finish, but I hope to finish the unpicking and move on to other things later today. It's these sorts of finished projects that make up clutter. So I'm doing my best. And what doesn't get done today will have to wait another day. They are also good projects for Monday Sewing, which is tomorrow. 

My "work" for the Virtual Retreat

The forecast for the next few days is OK, with some sun, but that only starts tomorrow. We must get through today, which will require several sessions with the driveway during the day. Hopefully, I can clear it tomorrow morning and have a break for a bit! 

I may have to rethink what I sit upon in my film area. I have two small orange stools, and they work. They are not the most comfortable, but they work for me. However, they are not the most stable things to sit on, and I have always wondered what would happen if I slipped off. Well, now I know! I banged my forehead against the table. There is no bump or bruise, but the darn spot is sore. I chuckled as I was on Zoom one minute, and then I was not! But I'm good! So, I just need to focus a bit more. 

I could use something else, but because I'm turning in all directions and the space is tight, the back of a chair will wing things off the table, so I like the stool. But I should find a sturdier stool! It would be great to have a swivel stool so I wouldn't have to shift! And one on wheels would be even better! 

It's with great anticipation that I tackle the driveway once again! Doing it more frequently and clearing the entire space is a pain, but spending hours clearing only one small section is worse! So far, all is good, with no sore muscles, although I felt it more yesterday when shoveling. However, that was because I was trying to lift the bigger scraper with snow. Do not be an idiot—lift with the shovel! 

Per my orders, DH is not allowed to shovel. There is no sense in damaging that new shoulder, but he will be 100% responsible for shoveling next year! Plus, I don't think he has the range of motion to get the snow over the banks! 

Did I mention that I fell off the front step the other day while shoveling? It's a two-foot drop. However, it wasn't so much that I fell; the snow had already reached the height of the step, and I stepped off the edge and into the snow past my knee! Oh gosh -- silly me! But all is good. 

Here is the Zoom link for the Virtual Retreat. If I'm not on the call at the beginning, it's because I'm tackling the driveway one more time! 

February 16th - Starts at NOON EST 

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On that note, have a great day! 

Ciao!!!!

It's OK to be alone!

Yes -- it's OK to be a Pollyanna. It'll drive those negative Nellies to weep, and that's OK. It's nice to be positive, and I must keep the gentle critique in my back pocket for the next time! So many people are unaware of how they converse and are perceived, and some do NOT come up for air! 

Oh my—I have two of the three presentations ready, and the third won't take long. But the timing is tight! I've got to try a little harder next month so that it doesn't come to this tight timeline! 

It's Happy to Fly Your Canadian Flag Day!!! Here's my little flag clipped (with a bulldog clip) to the light on the garage! I have a larger Canadian flag but need a flagpole slot installed on the garage. 

Happy Fly Your Canada Flag Day! 

I finished my last "day job" presentation for the week at 4:30 yesterday. The area surrounding the cameras, etc., is a mess. As usual, I am so tired at the end that I turn everything off, leave the mess on the tables and the floor, and go back the next day to clean it up! I'll be doing that later this morning. 

The area after a presentation

So what does one do for dinner on Friday, February 14th? First, it's Friday, and I haven't been to the restaurant in several weeks; it's just how the scheduling worked. It's also Valentine's Day, and I'm on my own until later tonight - provided the weather permits planes to land. We expect more snow, but I think the worst comes tomorrow. 

I decided to go out for dinner myself! However, I was too lazy to get the car out of the garage because I would have to park it back in there when I got home, so I walked! It was a twenty-minute walk, which was nothing for me, and I walked back home after dinner. It was a beautiful evening for a walk, and the sidewalks were very doable. 

Of course, the manager (Serge) was there - it was pretty busy because of the day, although there weren't many couples at the restaurant. I got a high five from the manager because I came alone! He even gave me a heart-shaped chocolate! We've known him for quite a while, and he is a very nice person. And I had our usual server, so all was good! 

I started with hot chocolate and whipped cream! 

Hot chocolate with whipped cream

I then had a yummy heart-shaped pizza. I only ate half and brought the other half home for lunch today. 

Heart-shaped pizza

There was a time in my life when I would have been horrified to sit in a restaurant on my own. Then, many years ago, I gave myself a shake and said, "Who cares if I eat in a restaurant alone." And on Valentine's Day? I love myself enough to celebrate by myself for myself. If I waited for someone to be available when I wanted to do things, I would NEVER get to do most of the things I do. Don't wait - don't have regrets - just get out there and do it. Like everything, the more you do, the easier it becomes. I'm almost at the point where I would prefer to do things alone (especially vacations) or, at most, with one other person. It is so much less hassle. I can't handle group decision-making. That's a nightmare. 

OK - so I lied. I'm not almost at that point. I AM at the point where I prefer solitary vacations and am happy to walk, shop, or sew by myself. I'm good company!! And I'm always positive! And when no one is around, I chat to myself and the girls, and well, there isn't room for anyone else to get a word in edgewise! 

It was a great evening out, and I walked over 15 KM yesterday! I had to walk to the bank earlier in the day. 

As if shoveling the windrow in the morning wasn't enough, the plow returned and shoved some of the snow my neighbor left in the street into my driveway. It's not much, but it will be a mess if it freezes there. That looks like a two-minute shoveling job. OK—give me five, and I can get that cleared up! 

More snow in my clean driveway

When I got home, Miss Lexi went outside, curled up into a ball, and was quite happy to sit outside. 

Mom - you must curl up to preserve body heat

Look at this picture my future SIL posted. The bald-headed eagles even celebrated Valentine's Day. 

Two bald-headed eagles

This is the mound of snow in the restaurant parking lot. Good grief - soon, there will be no places to park! But since I walk, I couldn't care less. 

Mounds of snow in a parking lot

I finished clearing out the windrow in the morning (a 15-minute job), and the weak sun melted everything down to the pavement in the afternoon. And now, as I said, the darn plow has partially filled that in again, but it's not bad. 

My "extended" driveway is now clear and dry

On our walk yesterday, we found some nice, clear sidewalks. But look how deep the snow is along the edges. I haven't seen snow like that in a while, and the forecast says we will have another significant storm tomorrow. 

Clear sidewalks

Then we cut through the park on the way home, and the path was clear until it wasn't. The plow veered left, and we went right. Nothing we tough Canadians can't handle. 

MOM - I need a sled to pull!

The one thing about me and winter is that I rarely wear boots. I only wear boots if the snow is deep and I have to walk through it. I mostly wear my running shoes. And yesterday I had ankle height socks. But it's no big deal. The socks are wool, and my feet were toasty warm in my HOKAS. The snow was gone from my socks as soon as I got out of the snow. Trudging on a sidewalk in boots? Just the thought of walking in boots, never mind walking in them, is exhausting! 

I know I've shared dozens of photos of how different the girls are, and here are two more. Murphy is happy to spread out on the snow as she likes to cool off. 

MOM - this is so refreshing!

Lexi curls into a ball to conserve body heat. 

Mom - conserving body heat is smart! 

But which one attempted to get to the pond? 

Did someone fall in? 

The pond is frozen, so it would not be pretty if they fell in. My guess is that it was Murphy. 

The other thing about shoveling snow is that most people use a scraper like this. This works like a charm if the snow is loose and not too deep. Filling it and lifting it can be very heavy and will kill your back in an instant. Hence, the snow spreads outward, not upward. As in the case of my neighbor, who uses an even bigger scoop to shove the snow into the street, and the plow then puts it into my driveway. Yes - I need a new one as the edge is getting a little worn, but it still works, as you can see by my driveway. 

I need a new scraper

When the snow is deep, you need a shovel. You can be quick and fast, and the load is not heavy, meaning you can lift the snow higher. So you need a scraper and a shovel for the winter! 

There is one minor issue in Studio B at the moment. The filming area needs a lot of power, so both my power towers are in use. There are cameras, switch boxes, lights, and machines there. 

I'm even using a third extension cord. I could be more compact, but I don't want cords in the way. I should look at the situation and see if I can get back one of the power towers for the other set of tables. Now that I've got everything down to a science, I should check that out. 

So I'm running this extension cord on the floor. I plug my iron into it, but to do that, I have to unplug a camera or the iPad. And if I want to use the serger, I need to use this plug. It's a nuisance. Perhaps I can figure something out later today during the virtual retreat. I do NOT like running these little cords across the floor, as they are a tripping hazard!!!! So far, so good. 

A tripping hazard

AHA -- found this section in the organizing magazine. I learned a few things, but I've got a system down pat. OK -- so it's far from perfect. I'll share more of the ideas another day. Because we all know that paper is probably one of the worst culprits for clutter. It's just everywhere. 

Tips for busting paper

Don't forget we have a virtual retreat tonight. I can't wait as I have a lot of handwork stuff set aside. And I'll be using the filming area, where there is lots of open space to work. It's going to be a good night - I can tell. Be sure to stop by and say hello if you get a chance. You don't have to stay. Perhaps we can set a record - the most significant amount of new people dropping in to say HI. My Zoom account can handle 100 people. We've never been that large, but wouldn't it be fun if we were? 

Saturday, February 15th - starts at 6 PM

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Sunday, February 16th - starts at NOON

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How is the decluttering going? What is your worst area? Do you need help? Do you need motivation? We are all in this huge mess together, and if we can help each other, it's a win-win for everyone. 

And on that happy note, I'm out of here! 

Have a super day!!!

Ciao!!!!!

PROUD Canadian!