A Jumble of Colours
Today I took the morning to spend along a lovely shopping street on the other side of town. No big box stores in this area, just little bakeries, coffee shops, clothes shops and more.
There is very little I enjoy as much as a good newspaper, a cup of coffee and a ramble.
I know I could never live in an area where I had to drive in and out all the time. We checked our car. One month today we filled it up, and it still has 1/4 tank in it. This is the way I love to live: combine errands and fun, walk when I can, and just don't bother about all the running around that comes with living miles from home.
A new condo development is going up in our neighbourhood and a 1 bedroom STARTS at $379,000.00. That is just incredible. So keep it small, keep it central and keep it simple.
A well worn pair of slippers
Sometimes it is fun just to see how long something can last. Thankfully my husband has the rest of his wardrobe in tact. He just tried duct taping these slippers together to see what life he could get out of them.
He finally threw them in the garbage, but not a moment too soon.
Asparagus, front, back and centre
You just can't beat two bunches of young, fresh asparagus for $5. So I won't. We have had asparagus every day for the past week; lightly steamed with a tiny dab of butter and fresh squeezed lemon juice.
One of the many wonders of the city is that when the produce arrives, the competion allows for some very good prices.
We have made a commitment to eat what comes to the produce shops on sale, as much as we can, until it goes out of season. So right now we are munching on apples, asparagus and eggplant. It is in ongoing mystery what is coming next, but we await with anticipation.
Freecycle Thank You
Most big North American cities have a freecycle, an online exchange of free goods. I have given so much away to people who loved what they got and I have picked up so much useful stuff for the home.
I always tell people "shop at freecycle first to see if they have it." I find the most effective trick is simply to list what you want.
Wanted: cast iron frying pan. Willing to pick up.
I have been given nearly everything I have asked for; after all it is someone else's junk.
To find freecycle in your area go to Google and type in Freecycle and your town to see what comes up.
Another wonderful aspect to living in a city that has too much stuff.
