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Book Review: 20,000 Days and Counting

Most people measure their lives in years.  But how would our thought process change if we measured our lives in days.  On the 20,000th day of his life, Robert D. Smith decided to put this concept to the test. He spent the next 48 hours planning his next 20,000 days—and walked away with life-changing information.  Through a combination of captivating storytelling and step-by-step instructions, Smith reveals a simple plan that will allow you to master your life. I've been alive for 22,340 days . . . wow . . . My review of this book is going to be short and sweet and simple, just like the book itself.  It literally blew my mind.  What a simple concept Smith is sharing!!!  He offers a plan for living each day as if it was your last.  Smith challenges you to be deliberate and to stop sleep walking through your life. It was a quick read and a really exciting read.  I recommend this book very highly.

Journal Prompt 31 Aug 2021 ~ Prized Possessions

 What are your most prized possessions?

Journal Prompt 30 Aug 2021 ~ Optimistic?

 In what areas are you optimistic, and in what areas are you pessimistic?

Canadian Music ~ Boxer the Horse

  Boxer the Horse was an indie rock band from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Their debut album Would You Please was released in 2010 to high critical acclaim with many reviews comparing the band's sound to Pavement and the Kinks. In 2010 they were named the best new band in Canada by CBC Radio 3 at the annual Bucky Awards. The band's second album, French Residency, was released on March 13, 2012. As of 2021, Christian Ledwell has left the music industry. Andrew Woods is frontman for the band Operators. Jeremy Gaudet is a member of the band Kiwi Jr.

Close To My Heart ~ Stencils

  Tips for Using and Creating Your Own Stencils If you have yet to dabble in the world of stencil design, this is a great place to start! Even if you are a seasoned pro, maybe we’ll share something that you haven’t thought of yet. Either way, stick with us and then share with us some of your thoughts and ideas in the comment section that follows! A stencil is a material with a cut-out design to which you apply your choice of pigment in order to transfer the design onto a separate surface. The benefits of using a stencil range from helping those of us who struggle with drawing a straight line (   we’re all welcome here!) to those of us who like to create and duplicate intricate patterns, time and time again, quickly and with ease. Stencils can be made of all sorts of materials and created in a myriad of ways. What we share here is just a sliver of the possibilities these multifaceted tools are capable of. MATERIAL OPTIONS The very first step in stencil design is determinin...

Journal Prompt 27 Aug 2021 ~ Philosophy of Life?

 Do you have a philosophy of Life? If so, what is it?

Journal Prompt 26 Aug 2012 ~ What keeps you up at night?

What keeps you up at night worrying? Are your worries realistic? Is there anything you can do about them?  

101 Interesting Facts About Canada~ The Largest Documented Lobster . . .

The World's Largest Lobster is a concrete and reinforced steel statue in Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada sculpted by Canadian artist Winston Bronnum. The statue is 11 metres long and 5 metres tall, weighing 90 tonnes. The biggest recorded lobster ever caught weighed 44 pounds, 6 ounces and was caught in 1977. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, it was taken from the waters off the coast of Nova Scotia, and it measured 3 feet 5 inches from the tip of its largest claw to the end of its tail fan.

A Taste of Canada ~ Pot-en-pot

Pot-en-Pot is a traditional Les ÃŽles-de-la-Madeleine dish typically made during lobster season. As with many traditional dishes each family has their own beloved version. The Magdalen Islands are a small archipelago in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence with a land area of 205.53 square kilometres. While part of the Province of Quebec, the islands are in fact closer to the Maritime provinces and Newfoundland than to the Gaspé Peninsula on the Quebec mainland.  Magdalen Islands’ Seafood Pot Pie (Pot-en-Pot) PREPARATION  40 MIN COOKING  55 MIN CHILLING  30 MIN SERVINGS 6 INGREDIENTS Pastry 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dry mustard 1/2 cup (125 ml) cold butter, cubed 1 egg  2 tablespoons (30 ml) cold water, approximately Filling 3 slices bacon, finely chopped 1 leek, finely chopped 2 carrots, diced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 ml) milk 1 cu...

Journal Prompt 25 Aug 2021 ~ Brothers and Sisters

 If you have brothers of sisters, how are you similar to them or different from them?

Book Review ~ The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton

I've never read any of Kate Morton's books before now.  In fact, the only reason I went in search of it is because someone in one of the groups I belong to was raving about it.  I decided I wanted to check it out. Apparently I wasn't alone.  The waiting list to get the book from the library was indefinite.  I started asking around on Facebook to borrow a copy.  A friend managed to get her hands on a copy and very graciously passed it along to me. I now know what all the fuss was about. Teen-aged Laurel Nicolson witnessed the murder of a stranger on their farm.  She saw her mother stab him to death with the birthday cake knife.  The whole situation was kept quiet and the police accepted that the mother was acting in self-defense. Decades later, Laurel finds a clue that makes her curious to solve the mystery of the dead man. The story is very intriguing.  There are so many mysterious twists and turns written into the very detailed story...

Journal Prompt 24 Aug 2021 ~ Relationships

 What is your relationship like with various members of your family?

CTMH ~ Scrapbooking Workshops for ALL Experience Levels!

Scrapbooking Workshops for ALL Experience Levels! One of the most satisfying feelings for a memory keeper is to see beautiful scrapbook pages come together. These pages not only provide a fulfilling creative outlet, but also serve as backdrops for some of our most cherished life moments. For an easy, elevated scrapbooking experience, Close To My Heart provides exclusive gorgeous products in convenient  workshop kits , ensuring you can have a worthy place to tell and share your stories! Our  scrapbooking workshop kits  come with materials to create three breathtaking coordinating 12″ x 12″ two-page layouts, including easy-to-follow instructions embedded with artistic tips and techniques to help you along the way! Grab your photos, trimming tools, and a journaling pen, along with a few optional additional supplies, and you’ll have everything you need to preserve your memories on beautiful, detailed scrapbook pages! All of our  scrapbooking workshop kits  include p...