Category Archives: Memories

Brand New Day and a New Haircut

Posted on November 11, 2023 by carmen

Isn’t is good to know we have a brand new day every morning?! We don’t need to wait for New Year’s Day to start fresh! We have all experienced disappointments, mistakes and disasters of sorts. It would be pretty difficult–actually … Continue reading →

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Time to say goodbye

Posted on September 28, 2023 by carmen

Once again, it’s time to say farewell to Summer. I love her long, sunny days and warm, starry nights–her gentle breeze that caress my face–her tender kisses at sunset. I enjoy the fruit she bears and the taste of her … Continue reading →

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MCC THRIFT: Blue Paisley Pants

Posted on August 16, 2023 by carmen

My brother Johnny had a colourful paisley shirt back in the 1960s. I was 14 and it was the first time I remember seeing this print. Paisley was very popular in the mid-60s and will never be passé. Since then, … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2023 by carmen

As a little girl, my mother had some matching dresses made for us, I loved it and continued the tradition with my daughter when she was little. Of course, now she only complies as a favour to me for a … Continue reading →

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I’m a wall flower

Posted on January 1, 2023 by carmen

I certainly wasn’t a wall flower last night for New Year’s Eve! We danced and celebrated! As some of you may know, I teach dance and lead Ceili-style dances, fun dances from Ireland and Scotland, but also from other countries. … Continue reading →

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True story about a famous dress ~ by Jean Coburn

Posted on August 9, 2022 by carmen

Meeting Diane von Furstenberg I’m on cloud nine! Tonight I met Diane von Furstenberg at the Bellevue Nordstrom store. She was on tour promoting her new fragrance. I was looking for a new scent, so I popped by to sniff (and purchase) DIANE (the parfum) and … Continue reading →

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The Merry Month of May!

Posted on May 25, 2022 by carmen

There are several reasons why May is so merry this year. ♥ My daughter Jean came to visit for Mother’s Day. ♥ My brother’s birthday is in May. ♥ I got to go to my first dance of this year. … Continue reading →

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Remembering Lora Herrmann

Posted on November 11, 2021 by carmen

Reblogged from my daughter Jean – 11.11.11 Lora Maria Herrmann Czech isn’t a household name. Still, she was well-loved and is missed by her friends and family. She passed away ten years ago today. The time since her death seems to … Continue reading →

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By the Seaside in Blue and White

Posted on September 12, 2021 by carmen

Ever since our youngest son moved to a small beach town in Ontario, it’s almost like having a cottage. Every weekend we drive up to visit and enjoy life in cottage country. Simple pleasures of walking along the shore feels … Continue reading →

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Last Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2020 by carmen

During the holidays, I’m enjoying reminiscing about Christmases past. This first photo is from last Christmas with my new Christmas shoes. Christmas 1965, the last Christmas our family of four (Mom, dad, brother and myself) celebrated together. Little did we … Continue reading →

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