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Re: Positivity; How Do You Keep It Alive?

debbierodgers — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:43:04 -0000

By keeping my eyes "on the things unseen" as the apostle Paul urged.

Re: Your Dream Home; Where Is It and Why?

debbierodgers — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:15:15 -0000

Jessica has described my dream home - and I already have it except for the "open" and "modern" bits LOL.

Re: What Is Your Favorite Meal of the Day, and How Will You Enjoy It Today?

debbierodgers — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:35:00 -0000

My vote is for supper. (It's the evening meal I used to call dinner before moving to the rural East coast where "dinner" is the noon meal. I find lunch & supper are less likely to be misunderstood.)

Because mornings are hectic & my husband works in the city at least 3 days each week, supper is the only meal that we can sit down at together and talk. Communication is the lifeblood of a marriage & we treasure that time.

Besides, meals are more about the company than the food, aren't they? And my husband is the best company I know!

Re: Taking Risks When It Comes To Love; Is It Always Worth It?

debbierodgers — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:11:13 -0000

In the end, all we have that is important is our relationships with our loved ones. Is there anything that could possibly be too great a risk to preserve those? I don't think so.

Even if things don't work out as you thought, you've had love.

Re: What’s The Secret That Doesn’t Need To Be A Secret Anymore?

debbierodgers — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:27:16 -0000

Dairy isn't as good for you as we we've been taught. Most people have a lactose-intolerance to some degree.

Re: Karma Points: How Will You Gain Them Today?

debbierodgers — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:35:31 -0000

I don't believe in Karma, per se, but I do believe (in fact, I KNOW) that what goes around, comes around.

Add to that that I the one thing I want to be remembered for, above all else, is kindness and I will try today, not just to ACT kindly, but to BE kind. To develop withing me the fruits of the spirit described at Galatians 5:22,23: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness & self-control.

Re: The Best Meal You Ever Ate Was…?

debbierodgers — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:23:28 -0000

My mouth is watering just reading how much you love her food reviews. I'm looking for this book right away!

Re: The Best Meal You Ever Ate Was…?

debbierodgers — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:22:39 -0000

I don't think I could choose just one of all the wonderful meals I've had in my life, although Carrie's mention of Indian Food reminded me of some fabulous mint chicken we had a few years ago at the Indian restaurant on Water Street (?) in St. John's Newfoundland. Haven't been able to find it anywhere else. I also loved the toutons & molasses at Velma's in the same city.
For a large crowd of friends, I love making the "South Pacific wedding meal". The combination of hot & cold, crispy & soft, sweet & savoury is fantastic - and different in every bite.

Re: What Activity Sets You Free?

debbierodgers — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:23:08 -0000

Although it doesn't sound exciting, I set myself free through reading - particularly when I read fiction. I go inside myself, but I also go inside the minds of other people, and to the places they are.

When I was a child, reading was an escape but now it truly is setting me free.

Re: What’s The Most Beautiful Part Of Winter For You?

debbierodgers — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:46:09 -0000

The most beautiful moments are when the sky is roiling with big, fat flakes of snow that are just starting to blanket everything - and you know it's going to last for hours & hours so we're storm -stayed.

Re: If You Could Only Take One Book With You, Wherever You Went, What Would it Be?

debbierodgers — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:24:14 -0000

I love so many books, but I would take the Bible over than all. It's got everything: romance, drama, history, genealogy, songs, biographies, words of wisdom & more. It has unwavering advice for these inconstant times.

Re: What’s One New Word You Want to Bring Into Your Vocabulary This Year?

debbierodgers — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:09:42 -0000

Connection:
As I get older, I realize the preciousness of each relationship in my life and I want to make true & honest connection with each person.

Re: How Will You Stretch Your Mind This Year?

debbierodgers — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:24:00 -0000

By using the concept of neuroplasticity to change the way my mind listens to the chronic pain signals that my body insists on sending.

Re: What Does Your Little Voice Say?

debbierodgers — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:50:14 -0000

I'm with you, Traci. You'd think that, as I got older, I would overpower my voice that says "You're ridiculous" (and worse, much worse). But it seems to have gotten louder over the years. :-( Let's kill them all, I say!

Re: What do you want to leave behind in order to start the New Year afresh?

debbierodgers — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:58:02 -0000

LOL Danielle - at first I thought you meant "about 10 pounds of blame" - or maybe you do ;-)

I need to lose some physical & mental clutter relating to an old eBay business. I need to leave that behind for good.

Re: What’s your movie recommendation for this weekend?

debbierodgers — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:39:20 -0000

Any weekend is a good weekend to watch the animated "Triplets of Belleville". It was a joint effort between French & Canadian film makers and won numerous awards.
Don't be fooled by the "animated" tag. It's rated PG-13 because it's a little dark in places, but you'll be singing along with the theme song by the time the end credits roll.
Watch for the cultural references that abound - for example the stage dancer who's a take on Josephine Baker, and the size of the people in America.
Both www.zip.ca & www.netflix.com carry it.

Re: What’s your favorite kitchen gadget?

debbierodgers — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:19:13 -0000

Being able to open jar easily is GREAT. The JarKey looks really handy - I use the under-the-cabinet opener from Pampered Chef and love it.

When we moved half-way across Canada my husband decreed that everything that was ATTACHED to anything in our Ontario house had to stay (eg electric can opener) But I drew the line - I wasn't leaving without my Pampered Chef Jar Opener (that's the 'official' name, as far as I can see)!

Re: What is your favorite cultural activity that doesn’t cost money?

debbierodgers — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:15:57 -0000

Any place there's books - book stores, libraries, book fairs, readings, book signings (oops - I guess that would cost the price of the book) - you get the idea ;-)

Re: This Weekend, How Are You Going to Play?

debbierodgers — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:22:09 -0000

LOL , Danielle! We lived in Ontario for 50 years and never heard of such a thing (of course, we were always in cities).

It's our friends here in Nova Scotia who introduced us to wood parties. I guess people everywhere like beer!

Re: This Weekend, How Are You Going to Play?

debbierodgers — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:19:14 -0000

Thanks Emily-Sarah - we will have a marvelous time, I know. It's very satisfying to work together, whether the project is yours or theirs.

Re: This Weekend, How Are You Going to Play?

debbierodgers — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:17:10 -0000

We're having a "wood party"!

We have a pile of wood in the yard (10 cord) that needs to be dealt with. Half will be thrown into the basement where it will be stacked, ready to be fed into the furnace; half will be stacked on pallets not far from the basement window, then tarped for the winter.

After our friends make short work of the job, we're having chili & burgers (& beer!) Hurray for GOOD friends!

Re: What would you do if you weren’t afraid

debbierodgers — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:18:38 -0000

Succeed monetarily beyond my wildest dreams.

I think that, deep down, I'm afraid of success just as many other women are. Will I be found out as a fraud? Do I really deserve all this? Will people think I'm shallow? and so on :-(

Re: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

debbierodgers — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:51:53 -0000

A cord of firewood one cold, wet April. We ran out of wood for the furnace and we were flat broke.

We had used our last log that morning and pictured ourselves huddled together & miserable for the next month. We received the phone call from friends that afternoon The unexpected gift blew us away.

We were warm in more ways than one that spring.

Re: Gina Trapani asks: What’s the best thing that’s going to happen to you tomorrow?

debbierodgers — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:42:51 -0000

What a great day to ask this question! Tomorrow, I WON'T wake up beside my best friend in the whole world, as I usually do, because he'll be on a plane coming back from a business trip to Newfoundland.

BUT when he gets here mid-morning, he's taking a day of vacation time and squiring me into Halifax to visit the Business to Business Expo, and then to New Minas to look at some VERY expensive furniture that I think I'd like to have in the future.

We'll be together THE WHOLE DAY. These times always remind me of our honeymoon.

Re: What is your favorite flower? (And, are you curious as to why we’re asking?)

debbierodgers — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:55:03 -0000

Pink tulips - although as to why, I'm not sure. But there must be self-flattering symbolism in there somewhere ;-)