Category Archives: General Musings

So, one massive job done.  Numerous more to go.  *sigh After many painful and anxiety-filled hours, we got the deck finished!  Who would have thought that ripping up the old indoor/outdoor carpet would be the EASY part? Removing the glue that bonded the carpet to the decking along with the rubber backing of the glueContinue reading “Home Renovations are like hiccups – sometimes it feels like they will never end! (Part 2 of many, many, many parts)”

Here we are in the middle of one of the more uncomfortable heat waves that Metro Vancouver has experienced in a while.  There are even weather advisories out telling people to stay indoors, drink lots of water, stay cool and don’t do any heavy work outside. So, what are me and Alex doing?  We areContinue reading “Home Renovations are like hiccups – sometimes it feels like they will never end! (Part 1 of many, many, many parts)”

So, here I am, back in Edmonton. My trips here are always a whirlwind adventure. I am never in one spot for very long before I dash off. I arrive late on Friday night’s – usually around midnight. A quick dash to the car rental agency, pick up the latest and greatest car ( whichContinue reading “Weekend in Edmonton”

Nykie Zylstra was born in Happy Valley, China on approximately Christmas Day, 1998. He was one of approximately 6 puppies born in that litter. He was ½ Chinese Chow and ½ Keeshond. Both breeds are strong willed and very independent minded. Nykie seemed to have developed the best (and worst [grin]) of both…. Now forContinue reading “Remembering our Nykie”

I am always thrilled to follow my bliss.  One of my biggest thrills is to work as a Stage Manager.  This year marks the 10th year that I have been involved with the Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival. I am responsible for the World Beat Stage – Music Festival.  I get to listen to someContinue reading “Dragon Boat Festival – 2018”

I know that my anniversary is a ways off, but, I stumbled across some of my wedding photos.  These photos were originally posted on Facebook page.  When I deleted my Facebook account, I was able to download my history.  So, below are some of the photos from one of the happiest days of my life.Continue reading “Wedding Memories”

It has been a few weeks since I wrote last and while a lot has been going on the world, I have tried to insulate myself from the majority of it. My own life has been hectic enough. Alex, my amazing husband has been diagnosed with Tinnitus – according to everyone’s favour psychosomatic website:  webmdContinue reading “General Musings”

So, another whirlwind trip to visit my mom. As always, I am a bit apprehensive about these visits. One can never be sure of my mom’s state. Fortunately, this has been a good visit. She is relatively lucid and calm. Mom loves to talk about her family and I encourage it. Those memories, while distantContinue reading “Hello Edmonton”

So, after my parents were married, their lives began to move forward very rapidly.  The Second World War had been over for about 5 years and the vast majority of Europe was still dealing with recovery, rebuilding and renovating. The Netherlands was hit especially hard and the economy was faltering.  Employment opportunities were few, especiallyContinue reading “My family history”