Am I the only person who fears stepping into dog poop in the spring time? It seems to be everywhere. Believe me when I tell you, the fear is real! A funny Noonie story is upon us…
I Sense Your Humour
Humour
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Published on March 11, 2024
BFF – Best Fun Foods
Am I the only one who used to eat gallons of Alphagetti simply to be able to spell out my name? Actually, I didn’t eat it at first. I would spell out words with the alphabet shaped noodles. I thought spelling swear words out of noodles was hilarious! And… What about Oreos?
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Published on November 13, 2022
Your Social Battery
How would you measure your social battery life? Do you have a BIG battery which needs constant refilling? Do you have a SMALL social battery which empties quite quickly? Do you enjoy big social events or smaller more intimate gatherings? Does your social battery size matter 
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Published on July 3, 2022
Gotta Get a Green Thumb
Gladys Presley gave her son Elvis a guitar at a very young age. He was born with music in his blood. At first his famous dance moves were not purposely part of his stage act. The music he was creating made his body move in those very interesting ways. Actually, he found it hard to control his body when he was performing. The music controlled him. Without a doubt, he had it! Naturally given talent!
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Published on May 27, 2022
Published on August 12, 2019
Published on July 3, 2018
Empty Nester B.S.
I declare, my nest is not empty! Actually, it’s just a different kind of nest of what it used to be. Now, I don’t have young children running around who constantly need tending to.
I paid my dues and did the hard work to raise those crazy kids. So, I’ve earned this P & Q Nest, (peace & quiet).
Empty? NO!
Quieter? YES
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Published on April 30, 2022
Published on January 20, 2020
59
When I was in my later 30s, I complained to my brilliant dermatologist that I wanted to fix all the little lines I was getting. He said, “Why take a perfectly healthy person and put them at risk?” I live by his mantra.
However, 59 is beckoning my youthful vanity.
When I get a rise of vainness seedlings, I look at my beautiful mother and I see how aging is graceful and spiritual. Should I live by her mantra: “I am the Captain of this boat and I will go down with the ship!”
Should I also go down with the ship like a good sailor does?
Although the life preservers are on board the boat too!
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Published on January 9, 2022
Humour Me
At 20 something, I hung out with friends in bars, talking loud over the music, dancing, and not having many concerns about the world. At that time, I wasn’t paying serious attention to life, I was just living it.
I remembered when all my parts moved only when I moved. That’s not the case anymore. Now, my body moves like Newton’s Cradle!!!
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Published on January 5, 2022
Published on January 8, 2021
Published on March 9, 2020
Published on January 7, 2019
News to You… It’s Never Going to be Perfect!
What freedoms will you give yourself?
The freedom to eat chocolate at 2:00 a.m. The freedom to be non-productive. The freedom to live your best imperfect life. The freedom to accept that you are not perfect and that’s fricken wonderful. The ultimate freedom to be you, imperfectly you – bent nose Suzie-Q.
“But, Sue, it’s got to get better. How will you ever win the Pulitzer Prize if your writing has errors?”
I guess I won’t win that prize.
But, I did win a calculator in Grade 7 and that was one of the best days of my life.
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Published on December 19, 2021
Friend + Concierge = Friendcierge
Years ago, my best friend, Alissa Sue, moved to New York City. Her leaving was a big loss for me. I mention her middle name, Sue, for this is her direct link to me as I am a Sue too!
At that time, I was saddled down at home with teaching and raising a young family. She was single and living a very exciting life in the Big Apple. About once or twice a year, I went to visit her. We ran around the city doing so many things, trying trendy restaurants, shopping in amazing stores, jogging in cool spaces, seeing hot shows and loving our time together. Those weekends together are etched in my mind.
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Published on November 7, 2021
It’s Not My Fault!
Growing up we had a Junk Food Pantry in the kitchen. My friends would come over and raid it. This pantry had cookies, candies, chocolates, chips, mini cakes, nuts, cheese puffs, licorice, etc. Every 2 weeks my mom would load it up with tons of junk food. My friends Ellen and Gayle would come over to visit the pantry, before visiting me!
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Published on October 3, 2021
Potty Mouth
It’s true. I swear on occasion. Actually, that’s not entirely true. I swear often. Hmmmm, maybe I can be more honest. I F&$!*Kin swear all the time!I have been told I have a “Potty Mouth”. I’ve heard other charming expressions such as: gutter mouth, dirty mouth, toilet mouth, foul mouthed and my favourite, muck-spout. I enjoy hearing that I “swear like a trooper” or I “swear like a sailor”!
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Published on September 12, 2021
Show & Tell
Miss Chess knew exactly what to do to break the nervous ice. She asked every student to bring something for Show & Tell the next day. The only request she had was it must include words. It could be a sign, a book, even a menu. It just needed to contain words.
As soon as the first school day ended, I ran home and zipped through my children’s book library.
Which book? Which story? Which poem? Which words? So many to choose from! Which would be the best?
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Published on August 15, 2021
Baskets of Guilt!
I’m simply trying to cover all the bases, witness all the touchdowns, remember to bring my bags to the grocery store, recycle, compost, call, email, attend, and live without guilt. It’s not easy these days. So…. Take it EASY!
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Published on August 6, 2021
Published on October 2, 2016
Published on September 4, 2017
Done or Undone? That’s the Question
When I reached to use some toilet paper, I noticed there was only 1 square left on the roll. That’s right…one square of toilet paper!!! What’s that all about? Who would do such a thing? I felt like I was in a trap. Someone before me set the “One Square Left on the Roll Trap!“ Being the fact this washroom was well stocked with extra toilet paper rolls, I gladly changed it for my use and for the next person. Why wouldn’t I? I would never set a trap like this, unless it was specifically a joke.
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Published on May 28, 2021
Published on June 20, 2016
Published on July 31, 2015
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Un… Measure Measurement
In some ways, I guess I’m not a competitive person. Not much in my life gets measured. Unless it’s a bet that I’ve made, then this becomes a “principal point” instead. Some people are all about the measurement of life and perhaps that’s their justification for doing something successfully or not.
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Published on May 14, 2021
Published on May 29, 2017
Published on April 9, 2016
O’l Fashion or a Classic?
After my face went flush, I came up with a better response to her announcement. I said, “I don’t want to be bound to a battery and dependent on electricity. I’m a visual person. I need to SEE my life on paper. I need to use my pen. I need to make a connection with my pen on paper. I need to LOVE, MY PAPER!”
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Published on March 19, 2021
Published on October 8, 2018
Published on October 15, 2015
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Pet Peeves – Ya Got Any?
Text: One of my crazy pet peeves is dirty winter boots. I know this seems completely ridiculous and no need to get all upset about it, but it really bugs me! During the winter in Canada outdoor boots get covered in sand, salt, slush, dirt, snow, rain, and mud. What bothers me is when someone is dressed really nicely, but their winter boots are covered in salt stains, dirt, sand, slush, and more dirt. It simply takes an occasional wipe with a wet towel to clean winter boots. It just bugs me! I clean my winter boots all the time, because I find it unsightly and that’s a pet peeve of mine. Silly, eh?
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Published on January 15, 2021
Published on February 17, 2020
The Hat Advocate
The minute there is a cool breeze, my hat is on. It might start in mid-October and stay on until Mid-May. Even cool nights in the summer are a great time to wear a hat. Overtime I’ve become a Hat Advocate! During the Fall and Winter, even the early Spring I insisted my children wear a hat. Maybe I sound like my mother, yelling at them when they leave our home? Although my children will describe me more as a Hat Maniac now!
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Published on January 17, 2021
Quick! Send Candy
The red and white striped box caught my attention and especially the lettering. I opened the box and there it was rows and rows and rows of different types of candy. Here is the list of contents: licorice, gummy bears, jelly beans, sour peaches, chocolates, marshmallows, almond bark, gum balls, fudge, rock candy, candy buttons, taffy, caramels, chocolate covered almonds, yogurt covered raisins, coffee crisps, toffee, chocolate covered marshmallows, and Swedish berries.
Suddenly, my mood shifted. What was I going to eat first? It was as though I just entered the Candy Garden of Roald Dahl’s, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie.
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Published on December 13, 2020
Sh*ve It Up Your…
So you think I’m going to take this sitting down? Do you think I’m going to just wait around for things to change? Think again Buddy, this horse has left the barn! It’s my RODEO!
Instead of complaining about everything, GET OFF YOUR… AND DO SOMETHING USEFUL!
The key word here is “useful”. To be useful is to be responsible for yourself and responsible for the world.
Get off your… and do something to help someone. There is so much need out there. Get useful and then you will feel better about everything.
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Published on November 8, 2020
