I can laugh at it now, but as an 18 year old it was not the least bit funny. As I was passing by a card shop window in North Bay Ontario I stopped to watch the love of my life selecting a card that I was certain would be for me. It was Valentine's Day after all and we had a date for later that evening. I walked up behind beautiful-Alec (and he was beautiful!) to surprise him as he stood at the cashier's counter. To my surprise and horror he was paying for not one but two cards that shouted "Happy Valentine's Day to my one and only!" Yowza that hurt. I got over it - and him.
Single women out there don't dispare - we can buy our own chocolates yes? A very good friend of mine is in surgery as I type this and I pray that in a few days I will be delivering chocolates to her in her hospital room and wishing her well from all of her former Bell friends, church friends and the many other friends who grace her life. Today is not all about a valentine.
Love
Carol Ann
Monday, February 14, 2011
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Anything is possible
As you know I do a bit of volunteer work at GNC. Currently I am working with a number of the Club members who are writing their life story. Louis has a story to tell indeed and I have encouraged him to work on a book proposal - and over the past few months he has done that. We submitted his proposal to a publisher and while the response was not "yes" it was not "no" either. The publisher replied saying that he would need to read the entire manuscript before making a decision re whether or not he would be interested in publishing Bender's Life.
Now you might think this is alot of work for something that may never be published, but I suggest that if you have a story to tell you should put it on paper. If nothing else, give it to your family. And you never know, there might be a publisher out there interested in your story!
For at least one member of the Good Neighbours' Club I think this is a very good day.
Carol Ann
Now you might think this is alot of work for something that may never be published, but I suggest that if you have a story to tell you should put it on paper. If nothing else, give it to your family. And you never know, there might be a publisher out there interested in your story!
For at least one member of the Good Neighbours' Club I think this is a very good day.
Carol Ann
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Jalen at ages 4, 5 and 6
These are Jalen's JK, Senior K and Grade 1 school photos. I spoke with Moms and Dads in Vancouver last weekend and we each had stories about how fast our kids and grandkids are growing up. I promised Jalen's school photos so here they are..........
Carol Ann
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Super Bowl Sunday
I almost attended a Super Bowl party today.
Years ago, very early in my exec days with Ma Bell I had a hard time being quiet when an invitation to a major sporting event meant I was expected to sit "with the wives who didn't enjoy sports" while the guys enjoyed the game. Even when, as a VP with Bell, I hosted guests in the Bell box at a Jay's game I was not easily recognized as "in charge." One evening we invited Don Cherry and Bobby Orr and almost immediately upon arrival Cherry asked, "Who are you with darlin?" and then he proceeded to ask me for a refill each time his beer bottle was empty. We laughed in the end and Orr and I talked at length about women in business in the 80s. Eventually it was recognized that I really do enjoy sports and when you invite me to a game, understand I am there to watch the game! (This is beginning to sound like a rant but hear me out...)
I have seen this change somewhat over the years. Women are known to enjoy sporting events for...the sporting event...not for the men at the bar! At least some of the time.
So, back to today, friends of mine invited me to one of my former 'hoods to watch the Super Bowl and visit with friends. A few days ago Buddy called to ensure I would be there. He said, and I quote, " The wife (I hate that expression) really hopes you come because she wants to talk to you about cancer while the guys are watching the game." I told my good friend that my decision would be posted on my blog this morning.
Make that a Super Bowl party for one in my case....
CA
PS It's all in fun Buddy - but can you see the lesson I am hoping you will learn here??? Please tell you wife to call me AFTER the game.
Years ago, very early in my exec days with Ma Bell I had a hard time being quiet when an invitation to a major sporting event meant I was expected to sit "with the wives who didn't enjoy sports" while the guys enjoyed the game. Even when, as a VP with Bell, I hosted guests in the Bell box at a Jay's game I was not easily recognized as "in charge." One evening we invited Don Cherry and Bobby Orr and almost immediately upon arrival Cherry asked, "Who are you with darlin?" and then he proceeded to ask me for a refill each time his beer bottle was empty. We laughed in the end and Orr and I talked at length about women in business in the 80s. Eventually it was recognized that I really do enjoy sports and when you invite me to a game, understand I am there to watch the game! (This is beginning to sound like a rant but hear me out...)
I have seen this change somewhat over the years. Women are known to enjoy sporting events for...the sporting event...not for the men at the bar! At least some of the time.
So, back to today, friends of mine invited me to one of my former 'hoods to watch the Super Bowl and visit with friends. A few days ago Buddy called to ensure I would be there. He said, and I quote, " The wife (I hate that expression) really hopes you come because she wants to talk to you about cancer while the guys are watching the game." I told my good friend that my decision would be posted on my blog this morning.
Make that a Super Bowl party for one in my case....
CA
PS It's all in fun Buddy - but can you see the lesson I am hoping you will learn here??? Please tell you wife to call me AFTER the game.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Saturday - school for Jalen
Jalen has a ski class every Saturday - and sometimes a ski race too! Early this morning before he and his dad took of for the slopes he paused to practice his hockey moves - even his long-johns have a hockey theme. He loves both skiing and hockey and I wonder if one will win over the other at some point in time?
I won't post a picture of Lexi today. I am mindful that Jalen was an only child for six years and I want to ensure I give him lots of one-on-one time and space in my life.
Love
Carol Ann
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Family update
Lexi is enjoying life in her chair for the first time today - clearly she is very alert this morning and keeping an eye on something or someone! She is three weeks old now. They do grow so fast don't they? I know that is a much over-used expression but in this picture on the left Jalen was so much younger than his six years of age today yet it seems like yesterday. He loves his little sister and I am capturing his comments about her. They are so funny and so loving at the same time.
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