Tag Archives: vegan

M is for May – M is for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2024 by carmen

One day to celebrate Mother’s Day? A mother is essential to life, after all, none of us would be here without our mothers. Mothers should have a whole month,so I propose MAY to be MOTHERS MONTH! M is for memories … Continue reading →

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Black and Gray Colorblock Dress

Posted on February 11, 2024 by carmen

My birthday snuck up on me rather quickly this year. What to wear today? I looked in my wardrobe and decided to wear this colorblock dress that I bought in Gold Canyon, Arizona on our December holiday. If you read … Continue reading →

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Summer Festivals

Posted on August 2, 2023 by carmen

Kincardine has summer festivals that attract locals and tourists from near and far. Even though the main street is under construction this summer, we still enjoyed the annual Scottish Festival and the Lighthouse Blues Festival. Whether it’s the sound of … Continue reading →

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Guest post by my daughter Jean: A FAMILY VISIT

Posted on July 3, 2022 by carmen

A Family Visit I recently flew into YYZ – Toronto International Airport for a long overdue visit to see my family. However, it didn’t feel like I was going home. You see, since I’d last visited, both my brothers and … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days of Summer

Posted on August 13, 2019 by carmen

We enjoyed a day trip on the country roads of Southern Ontario. It’s so relaxing to stay off the highway with no particular place to go, just breezing along at a slower pace, no rush, stop when and where we … Continue reading →

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DRIZZLE & SHINE: Third Anniversary

Posted on May 21, 2019 by carmen

It’s been three years since Jean opened the doors of her eco boutique DRIZZLE & SHINE in Seattle and started selling fair trade, vegan, eco-friendly wares. Fair trade for people. We care about garment workers: that they are paid a living wage with … Continue reading →

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GOOD NEWS!!!

Posted on April 19, 2019 by carmen

That’s the message of GOOD FRIDAY and RESURRECTION SUNDAY! I’ll be celebrating the Easter season with dancing. Through the years I get invited to teach celebration dance to people from various denominations, as well as doing worship dance presentations. Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Dance, Easter, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Spring, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle, Videos | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments

Flea Markets, Antiques and Treasures, Oh My!

Posted on March 27, 2019 by carmen

What a pleasant surprise it was to run into a fellow vegan; we noticed the badge on her coat sleeve while browsing through an antique shop and after a little chat I invited Carolyn to be a guest on my … Continue reading →

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CROSSING THE LINE in Black and White Gingham

Posted on August 20, 2017 by carmen

Last trip to Seattle I packed only black and white clothes. It was so simple to take a minimal of pieces and yet still have enough different looks to mix and so easy to match. Of course, knowing I’d be … Continue reading →

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Dress Up – Dress Down: Thrift Shopping

Posted on May 4, 2017 by carmen

The splendour of the blossoms have come, trees and shrubs garbed in delightful colours. Northern Gold Forsythia has prolific yellow flowers, the same shade as in my blouse that I bought in a thrift shop in Seattle. The blouse is a slightly … Continue reading →

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