CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS ARE MOVING ALONG

 Presents wrapped.

Christmas cards written with the hope of being able to mail them with this Postal Strike dragging on.

Some food bought. Fresh veggies can wait until a few days before Christmas.

Two Christmas trees and some decorations in the house.

Two social events that were fun. A dinner at the group leader's house. The Richmond Hill Historical Society holiday get together with a buffet of goodies and raffle prizes then a sing-a-long of Christmas music.

Cleaning some corners of the house. Not really for Christmas but because the house is like a dust bowl and needs some work.

Went to a company work event with my son-in-law's company. Nice to be invited.

So not feeling left out of all the Christmas hoopla that goes on at this time.

How are your Christmas preparations coming along?

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

 November was a good month to celebrate a daughter's, granddaughter's and brother's birthdays.

I had lots of cake. 

Took my oldest to lunch with her sister and daughter. Fun lunch.

So celebrating made a dark month bearable.

How was your November?

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TRYING TO STAY POSITIVE IN TROUBLED TIMES-BE A DEFIANT CANADIAN

 I feel like there is too much chaos in the world right now.

The American election results and subsequent taunting of Canada and Canadians can be a little disconcerting.

Having a bully in a place of power can be daunting. Or is it?

I have found in life when a bully's bluff is called out the bully loses so much luster. 

And patience is a virtue for all of us.

So staying positive and strong and defiantly Canadian is the rule of the day.

We are a strong nation with strong people. And we have the RCMP for heaven's sake.

#beingCanadianintroubledtimes#Americaisinforaroughride#bulliesneedtobecalledout#reflectivethoughtsbarbara#barbaradimambro

TIM HORTONS AT CHRISTMAS

 I love all the specials at Christmas time.

So a Tims Bailey Cream Donut and a coffee in the festive cup was good to have today.

Of course the Chili with a bun worked for dinner.

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DECEMBER-TIME FOR PARTIES, FAMILY AND SOMETIMES QUIET REFLECTION

Christmas brings reminders of those no longer with us. It is the reason we like to eat so many goodies at this time of year.

My house is no exception.
 Christmas goodies everywhere. Some to eat and some to give away.

I like to buy goodies for the Christmas table.

It is a sense of comfort in chaotic times.

Torrone to remind me of Adolph's favourites. He liked the plain hard nougat one.

What are your Christmas favourites:

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RICHMOND HILL ARTS COUNCIL DECEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER

 

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RICHMOND HILL ARTS COUNCIL ARTS EXPO AND FESTIVAL MARKET

 December 1 was the event.

Didn't have a great turnout but the people who came really enjoyed themselves.

Some community people like the Richmond Hill Winter Carnival committee.

Many musicians provided by York Region Open Mic.

Vendors.

Student volunteers including my grandson Damiano and his friend Hunter.

A cousin, a community friend and a doctor from Mackenzie came by.

All in all a fun day.

But glad it is over so I can enjoy December.

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