"Don't waste your energy trying to change opinions …
Do your thing, and don't care if they like it.”
– Tina Fey
Apr 17, 2021
Apr 15, 2021
Apr 14, 2021
Mind Blown!
“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.”
– William James
Two More Seasons
we have more confidence in their opinions than we do our own?”
– Brigham Young
- TRIBUTE - Prince Philip
THIS IS THE LAST POST OF OUR NEW EDITION....CONTINUE ON TO REVISIT PAST POSTS
Apr 8, 2021
- SCRIBBLES VIDEO - Count the Eggs Draw featuring Mr. Sock
I think THIS version of our Count the Eggs draw, with its added graphics, special effects and background music, is a perfect example of what Scribbles is all about.
It has something for everyone, including our younger friends, who get a chance to virtually search for Easter eggs with our new pal Mr. Sock, a character with instant appeal, whom you will no doubt see more of in the future.
There's humour, there's love, there's lots of imagination and when combined the results are somewhat magical.
Enjoy!
Here one more time is what our Count the Eggs Contest looked like...
Mar 28, 2021
-KIDS- Rockin' the Extra Chromosome
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
– Aesop
Mysterious Beauties
Words only go so far, we must live our message. Our true wisdom is displayed through our actions
Mar 27, 2021
-EDITORIAL-
Arriving a bit earlier than usual, Easter is upon us again. And once again we find ourselves celebrating yet another holiday with pandemic restrictions. But I'm not going to dwell on that, this editorial is about more enjoyable things.
I want to start by thanking everyone for all their praise on two recent Scribbles offerings. Let's start with our Really BIG Show. I love when you message me to say how much you enjoyed something I created and it is even more special when friends we have not heard from in a while respond. Our Really BIG Show had that effect. We heard from our beloved "regulars" who typically send much appreciated comments AND we heard from others who rarely comment. Friends like Rich & Maria, who told us how much they enjoyed our show...wowza... that meant a lot to me.
Then we have our Look for the Leprechaun Contest. We had 26 friends enter this contest with a jackpot that capped at $31 going to our pal Jessica. What made this one extra special was our live draw on Facebook. Over 100 people watched the draw on Facebook and more caught it on Scribbles and You Tube. I'm thrilled and encouraged by those numbers.
I've heard that youngsters also enjoyed watching our live draw. Our Ottawa Valley pal Joe (age 3) noticed himself on screen (the leprechaun was hiding in a post featuring him & we revealed that during the draw.) He also repeated each entrant's name after I read them off. Welland 2 year old pal Lucas also enjoyed watching the draw. Maybe he was mesmerized by my festive green essemble & funky eyewear. We're doing a similar live draw for our Count the Eggs Contest and I'll be wearing more festive attire, so get the kids ready for another family friendly draw. We'll announce the date and time of this draw soon.
This edition offers a bit of everything. We have our Easter classics and comics. There's a "Cuteness Overload" post that dares you not to smile. We say happy birthday to Joe Friday and my sister Kim -who has two new roommates who we introduce you to this edition as well.
Have a happy Easter. Be sure to enter our contest and enjoy today's Scribbles.
Treasured Memories
Yes, we've featured this one before, but with this being Easter, it's always nice to look back at some past celebrations.
I Love This Comparison...
“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.”
– Helen Keller
-KIDS- Slow Down, You're Growin' Too Fast
“Just because it didn’t last forever, doesn’t mean it wasn’t worth your while.”
-PETS- Two Times the Fun!
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up”
– Thomas A. Edison
-PASSAGES- We Remember Joan Miller
When mom & I went to Renfrew in the summer of 2019, mom made sure to visit with Joan, while I did some bargain shopping at the local Walmart. When mom was ready to go back to the campground we were staying at, I went in to say hello to Joan & Bert -where I took the picture of my mom with Joan, seen here. I remembered Joan from past years, as a visit with her was always on my mom's agenda whenever she was in Renfrew.
Obituary of Joan Shirley Miller
1941 – 2021
Peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Tuesday March 23rd 2021 at the age of 79 with her loving daughter by her side. Cherished wife of Bert for 54 years. Loving Mom of Mark (Carla) and Shelley (Mike Merpaw). Proud and loving grandma of Gracie, Julia, Ryan and Sarah. Predeceased by her sister Phyllis (late Guy Ziebarth).
Joan will be fondly remembered by her sister in law Doreen Ballard and her many nieces, nephews and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Renfrew on Saturday March 27, 2021 at 11:00 am. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Joan Miller to CHEO Oncology while supporting Julia Miller.
Mom said when Joan would call her, she referred to herself as "the other Joan".She did that for years according to mom.
Sadly & suddenly, Joan Miller passed away on March 23rd. Mom contacted me shortly after she received the news, which was indeed a shock to us all.
My sincerest condolences to my mom and to Joan's family and friends. We just never know when our time here will end and our time in heaven will begin. Treasure your memories of time spent with Joan. She was a very special person.
1941 – 2021
Peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Tuesday March 23rd 2021 at the age of 79 with her loving daughter by her side. Cherished wife of Bert for 54 years. Loving Mom of Mark (Carla) and Shelley (Mike Merpaw). Proud and loving grandma of Gracie, Julia, Ryan and Sarah. Predeceased by her sister Phyllis (late Guy Ziebarth).
Joan will be fondly remembered by her sister in law Doreen Ballard and her many nieces, nephews and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Renfrew on Saturday March 27, 2021 at 11:00 am. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Joan Miller to CHEO Oncology while supporting Julia Miller.
-MUSIC- Better Days Ahead' Video Offers a Message of Hope
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| VAUGHN ROWSELL IN SCREENSHOT FROM 'BETTER DAYS AHEAD' |
One such show was the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac and it was presented by VaughnCo Entertainment. There was signup info on hand for VaughnCo and when I got home that night I subscribed. Since that time I've received emails notifying me when a VaughCo act is performing. Needless to say, with the world on lockdown, there hasn't been a lot of live shows to tell of.
Recently I received a message from VaughnCo promoting their original song and video 'Better Days Ahead'. After I watched, I left a message praising the uplifting tune and letting them know I would share it to Scribbles.
Much to my surprise Vaughn Rowsell emailed me thanking me for my words. He had also checked out Scribbles and really liked it.
Vaughn and his family recorded Better Days Ahead joined by family and friends . "As a concert promoter and musician, I have experienced first hand the impact that this pandemic has had on the music industry", Vaughn shared on You Tube, "I felt it was important to create a message of hope as we move forward."
You can watch the video below. You can also help VaughnCo Entertainment by purchasing the song on itunes and other streaming services (I did, it costs around a buck and it made me feel good to support a Canadian business -VaughnCo Entertainment is based in Newfoundland)
VISIT VAUGHNCO ENTERTAINMENT'S WEBSITE HERE
-TV- Law, Order & a Whole Lotta Confusion
Now here's the messed up part..... although the two series air back-to-back on NBC in the States, in Canada CTV has the broadcast rights for SVU but CityTV has the rights to the new Organized Crime. And when are they airing the two series? AT THE SAME F'N TIME! Both shows will air Thursdays at 10 pm. This week's SVU reintroduces Elliot, which is perfect if you're watching the two series one AFTER the other, but will add even more confusion when both episodes air simultaniously in Canada.
Not sure who the brilliant minds were who thought this would be a good programming plan, but it's just another example of Canadian networks showing little regard for the US programs they air and even less regard for their viewers.
Long Distant Birthday Surprise
"Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
-DIY- A Shelf Project Worth Repeating
“Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand-break on.”
-TV- Mom is Done
CBS has cancelled their series 'Mom'. It will come to an end on Thursday, May 7th, after 8 seasons. This past year has note been kind to the sitcom. Anna Farris, who portrayed one of the series main characters Christie, did not return for season 8, which saw a shift in storylines and a decline in ratings. Covid 19 restrictions also caused issues. With fewer new episodes recorded and countless reruns airing in the series 9 pm Thursday time slot, viewers never knew if or when they'd see something new.
Still, the series did charter untravelled territor. Wth it's strong AA storylines, the show covered once taboo topics such as addiction, unwanted pregnancy and the benefits of a strong support system.
We will really miss this once mighty show.
Mar 26, 2021
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