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Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆFantasy & non-fiction author, mother, grandmother, Holistic Herbal Therapist, Green Witch, farmer/grower, American Saddlebred horses, She/Her. BC, Canada. Learning Gaeilge ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช.

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All annoying alright, I never thought about that

09.03.2026 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Do I have any mutual who are fluent in Dutch on here? I need some help with phrasing a couple of lines of a speech. ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

09.03.2026 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I discovered something interesting here a few years ago, may not work in every garden but the seeds I planted directly in the garden grew and produced tomatoes at the same time as my transplants.

09.03.2026 15:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Missing: 6-year-old Cash Gabriel RCMP release: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the publicโ€™s assistance in locating 6-year-old Cash Gabriel. He was last seen this morning, March 9, at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the 400 block of Church Point Rd., in Sheet Harbour. Cash Gabriel has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a green [โ€ฆ] More
09.03.2026 15:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you Lish. I appreciate you! ๐Ÿ–ค

09.03.2026 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Tea with milk is being enjoyed in a mug featuring a picture of a โ€˜cooโ€™ eating daisies. Itโ€™s sitting on a chicken coaster on a white table in front of a red sofa.

Tea with milk is being enjoyed in a mug featuring a picture of a โ€˜cooโ€™ eating daisies. Itโ€™s sitting on a chicken coaster on a white table in front of a red sofa.

Todayโ€™s happiness moment = tea in a new mug my son in law gave me for Christmas

09.03.2026 15:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A white Orchid flower is blooming on a plant that sits on a table.

A white Orchid flower is blooming on a plant that sits on a table.

HAPPINESS CHALLENGE
For the remaining days of March I challenge you to post a picture everyday of something that makes you happy. A little snippet of everyday life, right now that brings you joy, not pictures from months ago. If you can't post a picture a description will do.
There is a plethora of negativity vying for our attention in this chaotic world, let's fill our feeds with simple things that make us happy.
You don't have to post why it makes you happy but I encourage you to do so.
Let's see what makes you happy.

HAPPINESS CHALLENGE For the remaining days of March I challenge you to post a picture everyday of something that makes you happy. A little snippet of everyday life, right now that brings you joy, not pictures from months ago. If you can't post a picture a description will do. There is a plethora of negativity vying for our attention in this chaotic world, let's fill our feeds with simple things that make us happy. You don't have to post why it makes you happy but I encourage you to do so. Let's see what makes you happy.

March 9
Happiness Challenge.
See rules below.
Join in letโ€™s see what makes you happy.

Todayโ€™s Happiness moment = a blooming Orchid

She tests my patience 10 out of 12 months of the year, but then when I least expect it, she expresses her love and I am in awe.
#MarchHappinessChallenge

09.03.2026 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Snowfall warning issued for parts of Vancouver Island as flurries hit morningย commute Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for parts of south and central Vancouver Island, with up to five centimetres possible Monday morning.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for parts of south and central Vancouver Island, with up to five centimetres possible Monday morning.

09.03.2026 15:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Safe sleep week - Canada.ca Learn how to participate in Safe Sleep Week to help reduce the risk of infant sleep-related injury and death in Canada.

It is baby Safe Sleep Week in Canada and the Feds have some useful info to share.
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...

09.03.2026 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Me too! ๐Ÿ˜‚

09.03.2026 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

09.03.2026 15:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I bought a box of 12 varieties on Amazon. They have lots of choices there if a person shops with them. Iโ€™m in a very rural area where even the nearest โ€˜cityโ€™ doesnโ€™t have much of anything to offer so yes, I do use the A store.

09.03.2026 15:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much Beth. ๐Ÿ–ค

09.03.2026 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

09.03.2026 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An aged wooden building with snow on its roof sits in a corner of a snowy yard.

An aged wooden building with snow on its roof sits in a corner of a snowy yard.

I was surprised to see this when Elke and I headed out first thing this morning! Thankfully it wonโ€™t last and maybe thatโ€™s why I think itโ€™s so pretty.

09.03.2026 15:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Movement, proper sleep crucial for brain health Winter in Winnipeg has a way of forcing us indoors. Short days. Long nights. More sitting. More screens. Less movement. More โ€œIโ€™ll get back on track in spring.โ€ That seasonal slowdown doesnโ€™t just sti...

Today's kids news:
We just adjusted our clocks, and sleep can be affected. Here's why that matters.

www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

09.03.2026 13:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s bloody annoying eh! ๐Ÿ˜›

09.03.2026 15:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah, thereโ€™s a face there!

09.03.2026 15:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I know eh! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Iโ€™m doing ok, how about you?

09.03.2026 15:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#herbChat

09.03.2026 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Staying awake! ๐Ÿ˜‚

09.03.2026 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Study suggests most Americans would be healthier without daylight saving time According to a new analysis by Stanford Medicine scientists, changing clocks twice a year disrupts circadian rhythms, leading to higher rates of stroke and obesity.

The collective loss of an hour of sleep on the second Sunday in March has been linked to more heart attacks and fatal traffic accidents in the ensuing days . . . there are longer-term hazards as well โ€” and better alternatives.

med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...

09.03.2026 14:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Geez, what is you donโ€™t like about it? I use mine for pretty much anything I could use my iPad or desktop Mac for.

09.03.2026 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Coquihalla's southbound lanes re-opened - Kamloops News A vehicle incident has caused the closure of a stretch of theย Coquihalla Highwayย between Coquihalla Lakes Roadย andย Merritt exits.

Coquihalla's southbound lanes re-opened #Kamloops

09.03.2026 07:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Same here. One could go crazy trying to figure out what time it is right now. ๐Ÿ˜›

09.03.2026 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Woo hoo!

09.03.2026 15:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s interesting.

09.03.2026 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Time change, ugh. All I can say as I drag myself around is โ€˜thank the gods for caffeinated beverages!โ€™ (In my case thatโ€™s tea and itโ€™s going to be a many pots full day! ๐Ÿ˜‚)

09.03.2026 14:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you friend

09.03.2026 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

09.03.2026 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0