Christine Gordon Manley

My girls (13, 18) took to the stage together tonight, at their dance studio’s annual student showcase where students choreograph the numbers themselves. They did a belly dancing number. First time they’ve danced together in public. ❤️

Well, we just booked our trip to Scotland for July. It’s not like flights will go down in price anytime soon with ***waves hands frantically*** everything.

I’ve mentioned once or 80 times that I regularly struggle with sleep. I also don’t remember dreams; I haven’t in years. I don’t know if I dream at all, but if I do, zero memory. My deep sleep is poor and I wake frequently. BUT! Today, I remember an image from a dream! No context, but still. Wow.

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I have been hopping like a bunny! Narry a drop.

I went for a swim yesterday, which felt amazing, but I now have water trapped in both ears (not so amazing). Any tips to try? So far, sleeping with head tilted for hours did nothing, nor did hopping and tilting or hairdryer method. I’m all (water-clogged) ears, friends!

This is my very story. Diagnosed about 6 weeks ago; I’m 47.

I am now in a back and forth IT support email thread that is destroying my soul. My kingdom for an IT person who doesn't speak in code! A huge pet peeve of mine: When teaching others outside of your chosen industry, please realize they won't know as much as you and adjust your language, accordingly.

Also, feel better real soon!

❤️ I pointed this out only from a place of care. Many rapid tests are now expired/unreliable, but thank you for using one anyway—what other options do we have, right? Proceeding w. assumption that it might be allows you to take recovery measures that also would benefit you, if it is a non-covid bug.

I thought I had made some progress, only to be met with a QR code to scan...displayed only on my phone...where my camera is...(Do they think we all own multiple phones or am I dumb and missing the obvious?)

Came to say the same. Lots of rest, Keith...even when you *think* you're on the mend. Stay safe.

If I could get into Auth, I wouldn't need this whole process. Sigh.

Any Microsoft Auth. app experts out there?

5. Sign in to Microsoft account
6. Am told I need to enter code sent to Auth app
7. Re-open Auth app, receive same message as #4

In other words, I need a code that is sent to the thing I'm locked out of that I'm trying to sign into. WTF Microsoft?

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How One Small Task Made My Head Hurt (a short tale of woe):

1. Receive request for small website tweak
2. Log on to website
3. Open Microsoft Auth. app for code to finish login
4. Discover previous logins wiped from app's memory & I need to sign in to Microsoft account

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I don’t even know what to say, honestly. The damage is significant. The hurt is significant. The loss is significant.

Aw, you’re sweet. She’s healing. Slowing. She’ll eat a bit now, but we’re still supplementing kibble with high protein adds like scrambled eggs. She has a bit more energy but still has troubles getting warm after being outside. So we wrap her in blankets and she’s getting extra cuddles.

I live in Canada, and I feel so much for the average American who didn't vote for any of this. I'm so sorry.

Tonight, my girls made supper (curry chicken crepes, rice, salad…yes they made both the curry and the crepes from scratch), while we visited with my folks. It was a gift to forget about the world for a few hours and enjoy sharing a meal that was made with love. (They also did the dishes!)

So sorry to hear this, for that doctor and for your family. My 81 year old mother no longer has access to a family doctor; the hoops she has to go through at her age, to receive basic medical care, is ridiculous and cruel, frankly.

Update: ME refuses to pay our invoice. Colour me shocked.

Cool. My body thinks 4am is a good time to wake…despite not letting me fall asleep until after 12. Blerg.

My kids did not wear pink to school today, and I did not remind them it was Pink Shirt Day. My controversial take: It's a crap day—means absolutely nothing, just performative nonsense. When it comes to dealing with *actual* bullying, schools show time and time again, they don't walk the talk.

If the trial of those Canadian Junior players didn't turn you off hockey culture...well, first, why not? but second, what's happening now should. There is so much toxicity—racism, sexism, and big egos permeate the NHL and it trickles down to all the leagues. Support the PWHL. THEY deserve it.

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Five things I like:

📚 physical books (vs. ebooks)
🧦 wool socks (my feet are always cold)
🏄🏻‍♀️ paddleboarding
🍋 lemon-flavoured pretty much anything
🕯️ candles/soft lighting

Congrats! Now: Rest and celebrate.

Oh this sounds fun! Where can one find this gem?

Today is my youngest's 13th birthday, and it's a storm day for her: What better way to celebrate becoming a teenager than a day to lounge in PJs, watching TV?

Soleil is 100% in the Good Doggo camp. Our other 2 (Stormy/Luna) mostly hang out in the Good Doggo...Sometimes department, and they can absolutely be seen visiting the Not Great Doggo section from time to time, ha ha.