It’s off to Edmonton we go this morning, to the graduation. I’m still figuring out how to travel with Marina. This project needs its own luggage:

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Call me quirky, but I know I’m awake in the morning because I have a song in my head that wakes me up. It’s not always the same song; it’s my morning soundtrack. I also brush my teeth with warm water. I didn’t think that was so strange, but the dental hygienist, last week, was incredulous.

This weekend I collected on my Mother’s Day gift. On the day itself, my daughters pointed out that the reminder was going off on my PDA. I was surprised since it was a Sunday. I picked it up to be informed that on June 4th I had a mystery date scheduled for a performance of Miss Saigon. My daughters had schemed with my friend Lynn’s daughters, and Saturday was the day. It was a smaller travelling production, but very good. The first half didn’t grab me but the second was an emotional roller coaster. I wouldn’t mind trying some of the drugs vitamins "the engineer" was on, his performance was spectacular. Musicals are my thing and I’ve hardly ever seen such an inspired performance.

Update:

We’ve had sad news regarding my MIL, who I wrote about on the18th. She had taken a turn for the worse this weekend and passed away last night. It was so fast I can’t believe it. We’re very sad.

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14 responses to “Hi Ho, Hi Ho”

  1. Emma. Avatar

    Condolences to you all,especially to your husband.

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  2. Julie Avatar

    Marina looks beautiful. I brush my teeth in warm water too, wonder what my dental hygenist would think of that… makes the bristles softer.
    So sorry to hear about your MIL, my sympathies.

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  3. Marina Avatar

    Sorry to read of your mother-in-law’s passing. Warmest thoughts & hugs to you and your family at this sad time.

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  4. sandy Avatar

    Oh, Li, my symapathy to you and your family on your loss.

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  5. Karen Avatar

    Li, I am so sorry to hear about your family’s loss. My best to you and your family during this difficult time.

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  6. Dorothy Avatar

    So sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Give your husband a hug from all of us. My husband lost his dad this year. Isn’t life like that – celebrations, such as your daughter’s graduation, intermingled with sadness. I’m amazed that you’re taking such a complicated project as Marina on a road trip. I keep my travel things pretty simple! And – I’m another one that brushes my teeth with warm water. Doesn’t everyone?

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  7. Renee Avatar

    I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your MIL. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Hang in there!

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  8. Uli Avatar

    Sorry about your MIL. My best wishes go out to you and your family.
    And I brush my teeth with warm water – always have.

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  9. Nadia Avatar

    Sorry to hear your Mother-in-Law.
    I brush mine in hot water, though I’m not sure why.

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  10. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    Sorry to hear about your MIL. Life is bittersweet as we all know. Are you off to the graduation and Chuck to the funeral? Death is so shocking even when it is expected. Your knitting is spectacular. I wish I could knit and drink wine at the same time. Ha Ha!!!’
    Love, Rosie

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  11. eyeleen Avatar

    I’m so sorry to hear about your MIL. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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  12. sherry Avatar

    so sorry to hear about your mil.
    I brush my teeth in warm water, as my teeth are sensitive.
    have a safe trip to edmonton.

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  13. Leah Avatar

    My condolences to you and your family- I will keep all of you and you MIL in my prayers.
    (I brush my teeth with hot water by the way.)

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  14. melanie Avatar

    to edmonton?! geeze, what part of town, i live here! didn’t think anyone else important blogged from alberta! too bad i didn’t know sigh next time we must have tea…and fiber, of course.
    melanie

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