Loss of a Friend

Today we have lost someone dear in our circle of friends. Someone who lightened our hearts, made us laugh and who leaves us with many treasured memories. Day to day, we have jobs and responsibilities that consume our time; however, the moments spent with family and friends is truly all there is. Treasure that friend.

Photo:  Banks of The Grand ~ lbwalker

The Carrousel Bed & Breakfast

The Carrousel is a popular Bed and Breakfast at 51 Winnett Street N. in the Village of Cayuga.

Owned and operated by Bernadine Tompkins the B & B features three comfortable country-decorated bedrooms with an immense family room over-looking a picturesque lawn and gardens.

The Carrousel is located one block directly east of the Courthouse.

http://www.bbcanada.com/carrouselbb or telephone: 905-772-5348

Photo: by Lorna. Click on photo to view larger image.

Your Smile for Today:

Yesterday was International Women's Day. We searched our mind for witticisms; after many thoughts, we came to the realization that many of the women's organizations of the past seem to have had their day.

Does the same wisdom that applies to MEN, now apply to women?:

"Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em, 'Certainly I can!' ~ and get busy and find out how to do it." ~ Theodore Roosevelt, Amer. Pres.

"The world fears a new experience more than it fears anything. Because a new experience displaces so many old experiences...The world doesn't fear a new idea. It can pigeon-hole any idea. But it can't pigeon-hole a real new experience." ~ D. H. Lawrence, English Author

"It is a very funny thing about life: if you refuse to accept anything but the best you very often get it." ~ W. Somerset Maugham, English Author

Great Words of Our Time, Hallmark Cards, Inc., 1970

Dr. L. E. Barnard

A major landmark on the corner of Cayuga St. and King is looking a little more stately. Dr. L. E. Barnard, chiropractor, opened his new office on Monday.

The "old" Post Office has been renovated and redesigned for Grand River Chiropractic. Congratulations and welcome Dr. Barnard and staff.

Photos: by Lorna. To view larger image click on photo.

The Dear Little Shamrock of Ireland

The Dear Little Shamrock

There's a dear little plant that grows in our isle,
'Twas St. Patrick himself sure that set it:
And the sun on his labour with pleasure did smile,
And with dew from his eye often wet it.
It shines thro' the bog, thro' the brake, thro' the mireland,
And he called it the dear little shamrock of Ireland.
(CHORUS:)
The dear little shamrock, the sweet little shamrock,
The dear little, sweet little shamrock of Ireland.

~ Andrew Cherry, Irish songwriter (1762 - 1812), son of a bookseller, Limerick, Ireland.

Have you noticed? Green is showing up everywhere!
Wreaths, garlands, hats, t-shirts, streamers, shamrocks and leprechauns.
The above lyrics appear on an Irish-linen apron ~ made in (where else?!) Ireland.

Your Smile for Today ~

"Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul."


~ Marilyn Monroe, American singer, actress (June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962) Treasury of Wit and Wisdom, 2000

Marilyn Monroe

Black and white photo at left from Wikipedia." Marilyn in Blue" by Scott Walker

Fans of singer, actress Marilyn Monroe will recall that she was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926.

Monroe's troubled life and tragic death over-shadowed the fact that she was an intelligent, gifted woman with dreams and talent that took her all the way to the American President's birthday party. She sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to John Kennedy on May 18, 1962.

http://www.marilynmonroe.com/

Available at the Neat Little Bookshop, Marilyn in Blue, an air-brush interpretation by Scott Walker of Waterdown, Ontario.

Limited prints 13 x 19 inches - $19; 11 x 17 - $15; 8.5 x 11 - $8 (unframed)