This week's top ten is a little different and I'll let Tamara, our challenge host from Part-time Working Hockey Mom, explain;"....choose one of your top ten Christmas songs (if you participated last year) or just pick one you like and create a back story.....We want to hear about the characters in that song, and especially all the fun … Continue reading Top Ten Thursday – Christmas Song Back Story
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A Holiday Hodgepodge
It's Wednesday Hodgepodge time and as we near the end of the year we're starting to get into reflective mode. Thank you to Joyce from the blog From This Side of the Pond for setting the questions - make sure you visit her blog and see what my fellow bloggers have come up with for their … Continue reading A Holiday Hodgepodge
Sparks of Kindness
Sparks is hosted by Annie at McGuffy's Reader (visit to see everyone else's sparks) and her words are the best to use to explain:"I believe we are meant to be lights in this world. If we allow our light to shine, we can see where we are going. It is then that we can begin to truly see each other … Continue reading Sparks of Kindness
Friday’s Friendly Notions
It's Friday so it's time for the friendly fill ins which are set by Annie at McGuffy's Reader and Ellen at 15andmeowing.com. The words in purple are the prompts that are provided and then the rest is me.1. Snow can be so pretty, especially when it first falls and hasn't been disturbed too much. Last week we had lots … Continue reading Friday’s Friendly Notions
Top Ten Thursday – Christmas dos and don’ts
This week's Top Ten that has been set by Tamara at the blog Part-time Working Hockey Mom is the dos and don'ts that are part of your Christmas.1. Do watch Movies. Christmas isn't Christmas without watching my top five movies and just in case they aren't on tv I have them on DVD. My top five are; … Continue reading Top Ten Thursday – Christmas dos and don’ts
A Purple Hodgepodge
Wednesday Hodgepodge time with the questions set by Joyce at the blog From This Side of the Pond.1. 'Hurry less, worry less'...what's your strategy for making that happen this holiday season? How's it going so far? We handle this by taking opposite sides of this option. I hurry less and worry more whilst my beloved hurrys more … Continue reading A Purple Hodgepodge
The Twelve Days of Christmas and Cats in Aberdeen
Today my beloved and I have been married 18 years so to celebrate we went to Aberdeen for the weekend. Despite a lot of snow we made it to the granite city without any problems to enjoy a couple of lovely days in the cold.The view out of our hotel window with the sea just … Continue reading The Twelve Days of Christmas and Cats in Aberdeen
Saturday, Masquerading as Friday, with the fill-ins.
It's Saturday (Friday sort of slipped by rather rapidly) so it's past time for the friendly fill ins which are set by Annie at McGuffy's Reader and Ellen at 15andmeowing.com. The words in purple are the prompts that are provided and then the rest is me.1. The best part of last week was a really wonderful night out … Continue reading Saturday, Masquerading as Friday, with the fill-ins.
Top Ten Thursday – The Beauty of Art
This week's Top Ten is all about art whether that be paintings, classical music, sculptures, literature, theater plays, or operas. Thanks to Tamara at Part-time Working Hockey Mom for the great theme that I think is going to show just how eclectic my tastes are.1. Brett Whiteley's matches entitled Almost Once. This is my favourite sculpture anywhere in the … Continue reading Top Ten Thursday – The Beauty of Art
A Hodgepodge of Life
Wednesday Hodgepodge time with the questions provided by Joyce at the blog, From This Side of the Pond.1. What title would you give this current chapter of your life?Tasmanian and her beloved explore Scotland one cake at a time. 2. December 6 is National Microwave Oven Day. Who knew? Besides popcorn and coffee reheats, what's the most … Continue reading A Hodgepodge of Life
Tasmanian Abroad 