Late last week, I became convinced that something had crawled into our chimney or heating ducts and died. We have since had both cleaned. No dead thing was found but the smell is gone, too.
I've been watching more television lately than I have in years (when I could go weeks without watching television). I have become hooked on So You Think You Can Dance (US and Canadian versions) and Glee. I also have just discovered House. I've clearly been missing out on something good, there.
After yesterday's grumpy post, I want to say that I think there are lots of groups out there doing good work on behalf of cancer patients. I like Breast Cancer Action (although some chapters are better than others), the Canadian Breast Cancer Network, Living Beyond Breast Cancer and the Young Survival Coalition (they are behind the Annual Conference For Young Women Affected By Breast Cancer). Can you suggest others?
I also like to support my local cancer centre. I felt torn about this, as I believe that it's government's job to fund hospitals (through my tax dollars) but as a consumer, I know how many services are desperately needed.
I had a wonderful four day visit with my friend, K. We spent every waking moment together and still the visit felt too short. We were room-mates at Pearson College (K. is from the Netherlands). I nearly fell over when she pointed out that we met 25 years ago this month.
I realized when I was with K. that it was really important to me that she she appreciate all the things that I love about Ottawa. My heart soared when we were walking along Richmond Street in the rain and she announced how much she likes it here.
We hung out in the Glebe, Westboro and the Byward Market. We went walking in Gatineau Park. We visited Kingsmere. I had never been there. I loved the purple prose describing the property, the ruins and Mackenzie King himself. I also found it amusing that while we were informed of the fact that he was Canada's longest serving Prime Minister, there was no mention of the fact that he was completely bonkers.
Where do you like to bring friends who visit your home town?
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"I also found it amusing that while we were informed of the fact that he was Canada's longest serving Prime Minister, there was no mention of the fact that he was completely bonkers."
lol Well, it's not like we knew he was bonkers while he was PM but OMG was he ever. How did they explain the ruins on the property?
And hmming at Kingsmere. I may need to add that to the list of maybes for my mom's visit.
We had tea there after walking around the grounds and in the woods. Well, I had wine but it was in the tea-room. Definitely a great place to bring a guest.
that's funny, i had to turn the heat on yesterday too! what's really crazy is that less than a week ago it was over one hundred degrees!
another thing is that i've been watching waaay more tv than i normally watch as well!
anyway, was just dropping by. hope your feeling well.
smooches!
anegla :p
I like to take visitors to the statues in the river in late summer. They are off the western parkway and the artist creates different ones every year.
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