Category: Life Musings
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From Pedestrian to Bicycle Riding
As I may or may not have mentioned before, once I get home from work I become a pedestrian. If I need something from the grocery store, I walk to our local market. If somebody in the house needs a bottle of wine, I walk to the wine store. Time for a coffee break? I…
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How to Avoid a Bathroom Renovation
Anybody who lives in a home that is more than a year old will be able to relate to this little story. It began when I went upstairs to get a shower. I turned on the taps, reached to pull the little thingy to make the water switch from the faucet to the shower and…
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Bringing Wilderness Into a Suburban Garden
For many years, gardening has meant bringing order to nature by designing outdoor spaces to feature boxed-in plants and flowerbeds, clearly defined pathways and well-tended bushes and trees. But there has been a movement of late to work with Mother Nature rather than against her, resulting in gardens that mix both tamed nature and nature…
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Considerations for Travelling to the USA
Travel of any kind, whether for business or pleasure, carries with it some inherent risks, even if that travel is within a home country. When the trip is to a foreign country, for example a visit to the United States, it is important to be aware of the laws and rules of the destination country…
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Credit Card Payments via Mobile Devices
Believe it or not, there are Facebook groups dedicated to what people carry in their pockets, purses, briefcases and assorted carry devices. Actually, this is probably not a surprise to anyone seeing as there are Facebook groups dedicated to every imaginable cause or activity. However, although I am always interested in new leather wallets, bags…
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Planning a Safe Financial Future
When it comes to looking after the family, planning for a safe financial future is vital. A key thing to remember is that it is never too early to start. The most obvious long-term financial goal is saving for retirement, with people encouraged to find a job with a secure pension plan as soon as possible;…
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New Waste Collection System Begins in Coquitlam
Nothing, absolutely NOTHING, says “life in the burbs” like worrying about garbage and wondering if today is garbage day. So it is with great excitement that I look forward to Wednesday of this week when the new automated waste collection system kicks into high gear. Coquitlam residents in single-family homes will receive green waste and…
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The Philosophy of “Just Do It”
The Nike slogan “just do it” is a very clever slogan. Never mind the corporate aspect of it, but just think about what those three little words actually mean. “Just do it” – like, get off your duff and do something. Stop waffling, stop talking about it, and just do it. The best example that…
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Shave of the Day – Southern Girl Soapery Smokehouse and Bacon
Shave of the day – using my Southern Girl Soapery Smokehouse and Bacon shave soap is a great way to keep my head back at the campfire – back at the campfire from the long weekend.