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July 2, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

A Good Woman Saved My Move

For the second time in a week, I am thankful for the kindness of strangers. A few days ago, I wrote about the good person at Jiffy Lube who checked the oil in my car, the fluid levels, and the tire pressures and who assured me that I didn’t need his services. In addition, he […]

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July 18, 2017July 23, 2017Snowbird of Paradise

Let There Be Light

In November 2014 I made a big change. I sold my house in Red Deer, Alberta, and together with my eldest son and his fiancee, bought a house in Edmonton.  I had really enjoyed living in the Red Deer house, but it was too big for me as a single person.  Also, both of my […]

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November 13, 2014November 13, 2014Snowbird of Paradise

Real Estate Romance

As the men who were packing my house carefully wrapped my pictures and boxed up my photo albums, it occurred to me that these things are what I liked most about my home. Although the house was nice, it was really only the shelter for my life and now my life is somewhere else. I […]

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September 5, 2014October 4, 2014Snowbird of Paradise

A Tale of Two Cities and Three Realtors

Dealing with an uncommunicative real estate agent is a bit like having a bad boyfriend. You know he knows you are waiting to hear from him, but he just doesn’t call. Worse than that, he shuts off his phone after 9:00 PM so that he can’t be bothered by the sound of the phone ringing. […]

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July 21, 2013July 8, 2014Snowbird of Paradise

Tipping Points and Angry Birds

Last night a tremendous storm, complete with hail, thunder, and lightning, came through my garden. I like my garden. When I’m away from home, I look forward to seeing my plants again. I even enjoy weeding. It’s very satisfying to spend an hour or two rooting out the evildoers and making space for the good […]

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