#43 BARB'S REFLECTIVE 150- THE NATIONAL POST 150

So buy a National Post today and look at their version of 150 reasons to like being Canadian. Buy any of your local papers and see what is happening locally and just enjoy.
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NEWSPAPER READING-ONE OF LIFE'S PLEASURES

In my busy work life there is not always time to peruse the local newspapers. In the Greater Toronto Area there are 4 papers- The Toronto Star, The Toronto Sun, The National Post and The Globe and Mail. One of my pleasures when I have the time is to sit and peruse all the local papers. The ones I have missed during the week are also given a read! Different articles may catch my eye. The synopsis of a new study gives some new learning. I like to jot notes as I read as well as write out words. I actually came up with some post ideas from my reading. Yes it is possible to get breaking news online and to watch the news on TV but there is something very real about looking through a newspaper and finding articles that are inviting. The best sellers, craft ideas, different viewpoints on a current event and just the sundry and positive items to gain some new knowledge. It was a good venture as it helps to jolt the senses to bring some new and fresh ideas to this blog. Sundays or vacation days or babysitting the grandchildren when they are asleep are opportune times to search the newspapers for interesting reflections. Do you like to read the newspaper in your area? Daily? Weekly? Does it meet a different need than reading online? There is the smell of the paper that makes it worthwhile. Of course, you may get some newsprint on your fingers!

NOVEMBER A MONTH WITH MANY ACTIVITIES

Christmas shopping is underway in a huge way. I am having trouble hiding all the packages from my grandchildren. Letters to the troops are completed, addressed and stamped-ready for mailing. Sunday was Remembrance Day so time was made to attend a parade and service in Richmond Hill.

This year was very well attended with the beautiful sunny day and the fact it was on a Sunday.

Many wreaths were laid from all levels of government, local agencies and even for some individual family members from various generations that had served for Canada. After snapping a few pictures, I placed my lonely poppy to join them. Can you see it in the picture? I like the Ottawa service where people put their poppies on the unknown soldier's grave. It becomes an array of red love!

Sunday is always a day to rest- after two grandchildren had a sleepover, finish some household tasks-vacuum and mop the main floor, fold some laundry and work on the two blogs. Adolph depends on me to type his blog. Actually he had his Minestra soup featured on the Gastropost page of The National Post along with many others. I was excited. He was complacent! His blog continues to be about food from his Ciociaria area and sometimes he tells about food he has tried from other regions. http://granpalovestocook.blogspot.com
Earlier in the day, walking back from the service- about 20 minutes from the middle of Richmond Hill, I found a tree that still had some leaves so took another fall picture.

A strong Oak tree with green leaves amongst the yellow, a little reminder of the strength of Canadians everywhere. Sometimes I wish Sunday could be cloned into two days! How was your Remembrance Day? Is Christmas shopping underway in your home? Are your little grandchildren keeping you busy?