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Mayor’s Picnic
Every June, the Mayor of Oakville hosts a historical picnic. As a Scottish country dancer and a long sword dancer, I am invited to be part of the entertainment. Last year I danced with both groups and found it pretty … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, Disability, Family, Friends, Life, Music, Photography
Tagged dancers, disability, food, life, long sword, mayor's picnic, Oakville, rain, Scottish
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Family Day
Today was a holiday here in Canada. It’s still fairly new to us, so I don’t think people plan for it as much as other holidays. We didn’t really have any plans, anyway. I spent this morning helping Becky finish … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Canada, Disability, Family, Home, Life, Music, parenting
Tagged Canada, Cardinal, community centre, dancing, disability, Family Day, holiday, life, Mississauga, music, Oakville, painting, Parenting, Scottish
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Move On Down the Bus
This was commonly heard on the buses in Birmingham, as the driver tried to squeeze as many passengers on as possible. We took the buses everywhere, and still do when we go over to visit, because they are so easy … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Home, Independence, Life, Travel
Tagged Birmingham, buses, Canada, cars, England, family, Guelph, life, Mississauga, Oakville, Ontario, public transport, subway, Toronto, wheelchair accessible
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Hope
Last night was the Relay for Life in Oakville. The weather couldn’t have been worse, but a day of rain didn’t dampen our spirits. The event was moved indoors to a hockey arena. Each team was given a small space … Continue reading
Posted in Disability, Family, Friends, Grief, Life, wheelchair
Tagged Cancer, disability, family, friends, Hope, Oakville, occupy, Relay For Life, survivors, team, walk
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Fundraising at the Moonshine
This is a collection of team shirts that have been worn for the Relay For Life over the years. They served as a backdrop for the team fundraiser at the Moonshine Cafe in Oakville on Sunday May 6. As you … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Life, Music, Photos
Tagged Bopping the Blues, celtic, friends, fundraiser, jazz, life, Mary Ellen Carter, Moonshine Cafe, music, Oakville, Relay For Life, team, walk
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