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Preserving Tomatoes, Sunsets and Furry Visits

Oct 25, 2026

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#1: Hundreds of home-grown cherry tomatoes became sauce. Such a satisfying procedure!

#2: It’s two calendar months until Christmas. I’m planning to make some gifts this year, so I'd best get onto it.

#3: Started several stories last week but didn’t finish any. Sigh.

#4: I love how Seamus announces his arrival by sitting at the front door and meowing. But will he visit in Winter?

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#5: Last week was the 31st anniversary of my arrival in Canada.

#6: Frosty mornings are pretty but nippy.

#7: Riverside sunset walks during Autumn are my favourite.

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#8: The list of stars wearing Matières Fécales keeps growing. Yay to Helen Mirren!

#9: Blood donation and flu shot booked. Remembered the donation must be done before the shot.

#10: Sunsets from my balcony will never grow old.

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Barb Dalton
Barb Dalton

Written by Barb Dalton

Mum to 3 humans; Cat lover. A Kiwi-Canuck. Nursing Instructor by day; rants and reminisces by night. Proud owner of four Medium publications

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