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Sharing is in my nature, and at Cathy Thinking Out Loud I share and link, information, ideas, and people. Cathy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10850990644466888823noreply@blogger.comBlogger436125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262159678269171105.post-78040479913788256762018-01-31T22:08:00.001-05:002018-02-01T14:06:52.627-05:0018 Netflix Original Series to Stream in 2018 (#Ad) #Streamteam Netflix_CA<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Limiting myself to just 18 Netflix Original series for this list was a tough task. Both the quality and quantity of the content Netflix is creating is outstanding. These 18 are sure to get you started, but don't feel you need to limit yourself when there are so many binge-worthy options. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">There is literally so much great TV drama for you to watch this year! These are just a few examples of the many Netflix Original drama series currently available to stream. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1) <b>Atypical</b> (2017, TV-MA, 1 season) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Sam, a teenager on the autism spectrum has decided he's ready to date. The problem is his family doesn't seem quite there yet, about his dating or his demands for more independence. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2) <b>Girlboss</b> (2017, TV-MA, 1 season)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">She's quirky, creative and her own boss. Now if only she can just resist being her own worst enemy and sabotaging what she has created. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">3) <b>Gypsy</b> (2017, TV-MA, 1 season)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I found this psychological thriller to be disturbing on so many levels, yet I couldn't seem to look away. I think therapist Jean Holloway could use some therapy of her own. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">4) <b>Grace and Frankie</b> (2018, TV-MA, season 4 recently added) <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>New Episodes</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">News Flash: Age Is Only A Number! And Grace and Frankie are proof. Unfortunately those around them, and sometimes their bodies, have yet to hear news.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Out of this world ...</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you are a sci-fi or fantasy fan then Netflix has you covered in 2018. Whether you're into zombies, vampires, aliens or some other supernatural occurrences Netflix has something for everyone. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">5) <b>Black Lightning</b> (2018, TV-14, 1 season with new episodes added weekly) <span style="color: red;"><b>New Series</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Piece is faced with some tough decisions about his family, school, community and his retirement status. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">6) <b>Glitch</b> (2015, TV-MA, 2 seasons)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">People aren't suppose to return from the dead, and definitely not six of them! I think we can agree that is sure to throw anyone for a loop. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">7) <b>The Mist</b> (2017, TV-MA, 1 season)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It's not the fog that's the problem, so much as the terrifying visions and creatures it hides. (This series is based on a Stephen King novella.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">8) <b>Colony</b> (2017, TV-14, 2 seasons) <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>New Episodes</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Just how far would you go to protect the ones you love? In this near-future series former FBI Agent Will Bowman will have to answer that question, as tries to keep his family safe and all together. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">9) <b>Van Helsing</b> (2017, TV-MA, season 2 recently added) <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>New Episodes</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Vanessa Helsing wakes from a 5-year coma finding herself in a vampire nightmare, and to learn her vampire immune blood makes her very likely humanity's last hope. (No pressure there, I'm sure.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">10) <b>Altered Carbon</b> (2018, TV-MA, 1 season) <u>Season 1 coming February 2nd, 2018.</u> <span style="color: red;"><b>New Series</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">"After 250 years on ice, a prisoner returns to life in a new body with one chance to win his freedom: by solving a mind-bending murder" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Crime and Punishment ... </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The saying goes, "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time", but is it really that black and white? These Netflix Original series clearly show it's complicated, messy and grey. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">10) <b>Wanted</b> (2017, TV-14, 2 seasons) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">After being framed for a murder they witnessed, total strangers Lola and Chelsea become fugitives and "partners in crime" so to speak.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">11) <b>Retribution</b> (2016, TV-PG, 1 season, recently added) <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Recently Added</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">"A dark web of secrets and lies emerges when a newlywed couple is killed and detectives question their feuding families."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">12) <b>Manhunt:Unabomber</b> (2017, TV-14, 1 season)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">FBI Profiler Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald is trying to catch the Unabomber, but in order to do that he'll need to find support within the FBI Unabom Task Force (UTF) for his new approach to profiling. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">13) <b>Mindhunter</b> (2017, TV-MA, 1 season)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">FBI Profilers Holden Ford and Bill Tench attempt to catch murderers and serial-killers by first understanding how they think. Hoping to "get in the mind" of murders they get up-close-and-personal with some of the most notorious murders incarcerated at the time. Their work in this area of criminal science is the basis for current serial-killer profiling. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">14) <b>Seven Seconds</b> (2018, TV-MA, 1 season) <u>Season 1 coming February 23, 2018.</u> <span style="color: red;"><b>New Series</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The search for the truth about the death of a 15-year-old African American boy killed by a Jersey City cop has tensions running high between the African American community and the Jersey City Police. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Made me laugh ... </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Sometimes all you can do is laugh at life and all it throws all you. These are just a sampling of the Netflix Original comedy series that will keep you in stitches in 2018.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">15) <b>The End of the FxxxING World</b> (2017, TV-MA, 1 season, dark comedy) <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Recently Added</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Be warned this is not a lighthearted comedy, and definitely not appropriate for younger viewers. It is a story about what happens when two teens -- James a self-diagnosed psychopath and Alyssa the rebellious new girl at school -- decide a road trip to find Alyssa's real father is a good idea. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">16) <b>Friends from College</b> (2017, TV-MA, 1 seas0n)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A group of friends who met at Harvard reconnect as they approach their 40's only to find that their complicated and interwoven relationships aren't any less so 20 years later. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">17) <b>American Vandal</b> (2017, TV-MA, 1 season, dark comedy) <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Recently Added</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This true-crime satire begins after someone vandalizes 27 Hanover High School faculty members' cars by spray-painting phallic images on them. Dylan Maxwell, who claims he's innocence is expelled for the crime, prompting a student-filmmaker to investigate the controversial crime, suspect and penalty. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">18) <b>Disjointed</b> (2018, TV-MA, 2 parts) <span style="color: red;"><b>New Series</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Ruth Whitefeather runs a medical marijuana dispensary called Ruth's Alternative Caring with the help of her 20-something son, and a security guard. As you can imagine the three of them get up to all sorts of "high" <strike>joints</strike> jinks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This year I plan to add shows not in my usual or go-to genres to "My List". For me that includes adding more shows from the psychological thrillers, and sci-fi/fantasy categories. How about you? W</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">hat's on your "What to Watch" list for 2018? Will you be considering shows from genres or with themes you may not have in the past? </span><br />
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Cathy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10850990644466888823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262159678269171105.post-47992904363749218882018-01-30T20:18:00.001-05:002018-01-30T20:18:34.193-05:00Looking Back 2017 & Looking Forward 2018: A Collection of Collages & Ideas<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2017 - A glance back at what I did, saw, ate, loved, etc.</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>WOW!</b> 2017 flew by in what seemed like a blink of an eye, and before I knew it I was smack dab in 2018. A new year always means reflecting on the highlights and disappointments of the year before, and things I did or didn't accomplish. What people, experiences, or things impressed, inspired, or disappointed me, and what thoughts and memories will stay with me. Those reflections and thoughts have a huge impact on my goals and hopes for the new year. Some things will continue into 2018 and beyond, others will be fondly (or not so fondly) remembered but discontinued, or have simply run their course. Which brings me to the list of things I want to try, do, or try to do this in 2018. The list is long, and I know not all on the To Do list will get ticked off, but now in January it's kinda exciting so see all the potential the year holds. Because as far as I'm concerned until the clock strikes 12 on December 31st, 2018 the possibilities for this year are endless. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Clearwater, Florida, and various Ontario destinations including Toronto and the GTA, <a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/2017/03/ontarios-lake-country-art-history-culture-letsgomaple.html" target="_blank">CasinoRama and Orillia</a>, <a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/2017/07/gananoque-ontario-leaping-muskie-gofurther150-ford-canada.html" target="_blank">Gananoque</a>, and </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Parkbridge Resort at Wasaga Beach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The <a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/2017/06/canadian-museum-of-history-hockey-exhibit-ottawa.html" target="_blank">Hockey Exhibit</a> at the Canadian Museum of History (very Canadian and appropriate to mark Canada's 150th), a live taping of an episode of Cityline (with my Big Sis and <a href="https://trysmallthings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julie</a>), Floral Crown and Wreath Making Workshop at Place d'Orleans (with Julie - fun with friends!), a Picnic with <a href="http://www.kickass-living.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ann</a> and <a href="https://trysmallthings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julie</a> in Gatineau Park, Vogue Darling - Style and Lifestyle Influencer Networking event, Taj Blogger night, Chatime blogger tasting event, Anne screening at the NAC - Netflix Streamteam, <a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/2017/05/supper-is-ready-with-help-from-supperworks-ottawa.html" target="_blank">Supperworks Ottawa Blogger night</a>, and the Ottawa Blogger Holiday lunch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">As well the 4th BConnected Conference (for Digital Influencers) that was relocated to Toronto from Ottawa's final year. I was very sad to see the end of this conference, having attended all 4, with each one getting bigger and better. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>I Saw ...</b><br />The Mechanical Giants of La Machine (amazing HUGE mechanical creators), the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market in Ottawa's Chinatown, and PINK perform at Ottawa Bluesfest. During Doors Open Ottawa 2017 I managed to fit in a tour of the Canadian Aviation and Space Reserve Hanger and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Facilities, both of which were fascinating in their own way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So many great movies, and shows. Last year was my 4th year as part of the Netflix Streamteam. And the quality and quantity of content was outstanding in 2017. (Be sure to check out my <a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/search/label/WHAT%20TO%20WATCH" target="_blank">What to Watch</a> posts for suggestions.) In addition to Netflix I found plenty to watch on Amazon Prime, and on local and Canadian TV channels. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I refer to myself as a tech-challenged tech-enthusiast. I love technology as long as it is easy enough for even me to use, and makes life better in some way. The <u>Kingston Technology Data Traveler microDuo 3.0</u> (that works with both standard USB and micro USB ports) makes it easy to store or transfer data from my smartphone or tablet to my laptop. Given I use my phone almost exclusively to take pictures for my blog, storage, convenience and ease of use is why this easily made my Love List. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The <u>Belkin Road Rockstar 4 -port car charger</u> (4 Ports!!!) If you have ever done a long-distance road trip with teens you'll know why this is a travel must-have and sanity-saver. My <u>selfie light</u> for my phone (not for selfies) I actually rarely use this for selfies, but it works wonders when trying to take pictures in low light such as a restaurant. Honourable mentions go to my Nordic Ware microwave egg cooker. It just works, and is easy to use with virtually no cleanup required. And the Instant Pot is worth every penny. It makes weekday meal prep fast and easy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Well hello 2018! Good to meet you.</b></span><br />
<b style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This year I'm looking forward to ...</span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A soon-to-be-announced collaboration with Julie from <a href="https://trysmallthings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Try Small Things</a> in April. A first for both of us that we are excited about. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A trip to Florida in the Spring. Just starting to look at dates and flight options. Always fun to do on a cold Canadian winter day. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Redesign</b> my blog and switch to WP.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Take courses</b> on coding, WP, photography. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Perfect my pitch</b>, and pitch more of my ideas. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Embrace video </b>and create<b> </b>live or taped video content to share both on my social media channels and on the blog. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Hit 10,000</b> followers on twitter.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Write more</b>, and more consistently on my blog. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Read more</b> ... books, articles and posts about marketing, blogging, writing, photography.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Learn how</b> to use my new Apple laptop and phone. In the past I have used Android and PC's so this should be an interesting transition. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Discover</b> all the functions of my cameras, and how I can use them. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Declutter</b> my house, workspace, life, mind, and anything else that can be decluttered. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Be more</b> active and eat healthier. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Manage time</b> better.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Increase my Mindfulness & Focus</b>. There are many apps, techniques and tips to increase mindfulness and decrease stress. So I'm looking to discover which ones work well for me. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Travel</b> to places I've never been before. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Take chances</b> and step out of my comfort zone ... at least once or twice. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Yep, just me Cathy thinking about a looking back over the last year, and looking forward to a what I hope is a spectacular 2018. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">There are certain words I call "<u>feeler words</u>" because they evoke a reaction from me. My feeler words may not be the same as yours, but we all have certain words that inspire, empower, give off a positive vibe, or even work like a personal call to action. In 2018 I'd like to share my list of 52 feeler words, how they make me feel and, why they made my list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Confidence</b>: "A conviction the outcome will be favourable" and "a belief in the certainty of something". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Positive thinking, confidence and believing something not only can but will happen is powerful stuff. Adding the word "self" to confidence and believing in <u>your</u> ability to make something happen is all about that powerful stuff coming from within yourself and that my friends is empowering. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Self-Confidence</b>: "A belief in one's own abilities; self-assured." and "A positive belief that in the future one can generally accomplish what one wishes to do." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>"Confidence" ... just the word alone makes me want to stand a bit taller, and hold my head a bit higher. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">When I started my blog I literally had no clue what I was doing, and to a large extent that is still true. I'm not a writer by trade, so putting my work out there for all to see was a big deal. Yet I go forth writing and posting with the belief my efforts will have a favourable outcome, and that in the future I can accomplish what I wish to to do. I believe I can write, and by continuing to write my skills and ability to articulate what I want to say will improve. With each post I write I'm confident what I write about and how I write about it has value. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>When I feel confident ...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I hear my inner voice loudly and clearly say "Don't be distracted by all the buzz and noise around you, just focus on you and what it is you're trying to achieve. Followed by a "<u>Girl you got this</u>!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>When I think about "confidence" I think commitment, big picture and the playing the long game. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">To have confidence you don't need to always be right, or the best, or never fail. It's about believing in yourself and your abilities when you are challenged, or struggling, overlooked, or undervalued. It's about believing in yourself while facing challenges and setbacks and that in the long-term your abilities and efforts will result in a favourable outcome. Confident people never strike me as getting that way overnight. Their confidence comes from experience, and the effort they put in developing their skills and abilities to achieve their goals, and a favourable outcome.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We can't control everything around us or even how people act towards us, but we can control how we react to situations, and people, and whether we frame it in a positive or negative way. How I frame experiences and situations impacts how I feel, what I do, and my confidence. It's easy to feel down and question your abilities when you only look at what you haven't done, or are afraid to do. Confidence comes from looking at the bigger picture that includes all the things you have learned and all progress and successes as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Below are links to a few posts with tips on boosting your self-confidence and staying positive.</span><br />
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<li><a href="https://www.rd.com/advice/relationships/how-to-be-confident/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Reader's Digest - Tips to Boost Self-Confidence</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/confidence.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Skills You Need.Com - Building Confidence</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/281874" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Entrepreneur.Com - 10 Things You Can Do to Boost Self-Confidence</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2017/07/21/10-ways-to-build-confidence/#785335c3c594" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Forbes - 10 Ways to Build Confidence</span></a></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">"<u>You Got This!</u>"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">As 2017 comes to an end, I thought I'd take the time to highlight some of the Netflix Original series I had the pleasure to watch over the past year. This is by no means a complete list, but it does give you an idea of the quality and quantity of content created by <a href="https://www.netflix.com/ca/">Netflix</a>. </span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Include downloading some of your favourite Netflix shows and movies to your tablet or phone as part of your </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Powers Out - What Now Preparedness Kit</u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> (POP Kit)? Recently I was happily watching a series on Netflix (ummm ... no surprise there) when we lost power. I soon realized there is nothing more frustrating than losing power half way through an episode of an action drama. To make things worse this happened in the evening (aka anything past 5:00 pm this time of year) so there was no light by which to read, or write a blog post, or clean the house. Okay, the "clean the house" thing wasn't going to happen regardless of whether I had power or not. So there I sat in the dark ... feeling frustrated ... UNTIL ... I remembered! I had </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">downloaded</u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> the </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">very same series</u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I was watching to my tablet before leaving on a recent road trip. I thought this feature was great for travel (which it definitely is!) but as a Life Hack and part of a POP-Kit it is brilliant! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">If you've already used the Netflix App to download shows or movies to your tablet or phone you know just how easy it is to do. And you know how great being able to watch a couple episodes of a show, or a movie without wi-fi or the internet is. If you haven't ... first, What are you waiting for! and second, you can find more information on how to download Netflix shows and movies to your devices <a href="https://help.netflix.com/en/node/54816" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. You can find the Netflix App for iOS in the Apple App Store or for Android in Google Play. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">"Netflix to Go" (as I call it) is a travel essential, and warrants repeating it's a must have whether traveling by air, train, or embarking on a long road trip. Most airlines have done away with the drop down screens for movies, and now require you to use you own device, and have their App to assess in-flight entertainment. Most also charge for at least some content, and to rent a device (and the fee is not cheap). </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I can honestly say I do not travel without my Netflix to Go, and use it both enroute to watch some House of Cards on the plane, and once I have reached my destination to enjoy a bit of GirlBoss. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The Many Faces of Ito (Series, 2017, TV-14, subtitles)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Colony (Series, 2016, TV-14)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (Movie, 2006, TV-PG, subtitles)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">People You May Know (Movie, 2016, TV-MA)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Bushwick (Movie, 2017, TV-MA)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When Julie (<a href="https://trysmallthings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Try Small Things</a>) invited me to be her plus one for dinner at the newly opened Morals Village Hot Pot Ottawa (located at Riverside and Hunt Club), she didn't have to ask me twice. My decision to accept her invitation was a good one, because our meal turned out to be an </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">interactive dining experience. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My first impression was the warm reds and golds of the beautiful decor, and the welcoming and friendly greeting we received from the staff. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The Morals Village name comes from their commitment to giving back and community. In keeping with that sense of community it's not surprising most of the seating is communal style with a flat top stock pot burner at each seat. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hot pot is a traditional Chinese dish using soup stock to cook a variety of ingredients. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Morals Village is an <a href="http://cqdz.ca/en/menu-english/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">all-you-can-eat restaurant</a> with a flat fee that includes the hot pot ingredients. (<i>Note: the stock and beverages are not included in the flat rate. Visit the <a href="http://cqdz.ca/en/homeenglish/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, or restaurant for pricing details</i>). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The staff is friendly, and knowledgeable, which is important for a Hot Pot newbie like myself.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Over the course of a meal the stock in your pot is topped up. Staff explained this was to keep the stock from getting too salty as liquid evaporates from the boiling stock. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The reason there are two sets of chop sticks (one white, one black) is to avoid cross-contamination. One set is for raw meat, and the other set is for cooked items. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My chop stick skills are virtually non-existent. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Elastic waist pants are an excellent fashion choice when hot-potting. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Sharing a hot pot meal with friends or family is a perfect choice on a cold day.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I really really like my hot pot experience. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The experience starts with choosing from one of a dozen stock options (priced from $3 to $8) that you will use to cook your chosen ingredients. Your pot-o-stock stays piping hot by way of table elements. I opted for the Mountain Cliff Wild Mushroom soup base which was very nice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">There are dozens of ingredient options, with everything from fried pork skin, quail eggs, and squid rolls to seaweed, lotus roots, and tofu. Each visit is a new opportunity to be adventurous in your choices, and customize your eating experience. To my </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">mushroom soup base I added: Rib Eye Beef Slices, Japanese Crab Meat, Broccoli, Sweet Corn, Napa Cabbage, and Japanese Udon Noodles. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Into the hot pot they went, and not to start anything but ... yes I stirred the pot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I bet you're thinking there is no way to top that ... but indeed there is. There are a dozen sauces, dips, and toppings to pair with your hot pot meal. This is where you'll also find spring rolls, sesame balls, and deep fried buns. I recommend all three! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">What better way to end a hot and spicy meal than with a sweet ice cream cone filled with Morals Village made-on-site vanilla soft serve ice cream. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">From start to finish it was a wonderful night, that included a great meal, shared with a fabulous friend. It doesn't get much better than that in my opinion. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So next time you're in Ottawa, looking for a new dining adventure or find yourself asking "Where should we go to eat?" you might want to give Morals Village Hot Pot, or one of these </span><a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/2017/02/seven-must-try-ottawa-restaurants.html" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank">Ottawa eateries</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> a try. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Pairing your favourite Bollywood movie with the taste of India, </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">In our house Friday night is Movie Night. For years it meant the whole family gathered to eat pizza and watch a movie. My kids are adults now, and more often than not it's just my Hubby and me, so I suppose now it could be called Date Night. I love our Friday Movie Night tradition, but after almost 2 decades of Friday night pizza I'm ready to mix it up a bit, both in our cuisine and movie choices. So I'm spicing things up with <a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/2017/05/taj-indian-cuisine-ottawa-local-flavour-where-to-eat.html" target="_blank">Taj Indian Cuisine</a> take-out (or delivery) and a couple Bollywood movies. </span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>My <a href="https://tajindiancuisine.com/">Taj Takeout</a> Movie Night favourites</b>:</span></u><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Vegetable Samosas</b> (a perfect way to start any taste of India dining and movie adventure)</span><div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>North Indian Salad</b> (a fresh salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Alu Matar</b> (Potatoes and peas in curry sauce)<br /><b>Basmati Rice</b> (Indu's personal recipe)<br />and of course lots of their <b>#naantastic naan bread</b>!</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">As I laughed watching trailers for each of these movies I was reminded why I enjoyed them so much. (Just an FYI all of these are currently available to stream on Netflix Canada)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3142688/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">Finding Fanny</a></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">: <i>2014 (NR) </i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This comic and heartwarming movie tells the story of an aging man who learns the marriage proposal he sent to his girlfriend decades before was never received, and the road trip he takes to find her. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3767372/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank"><b>Piku</b></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">: </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2015 (TV-PG)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The parent and child relationship is complicated, as seen in the interactions between an eccentric aging father, and his efficient, and opinionated daughter. Put them both in the same car for a long distance road trip and result is a comical clash of wills. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">After Queen is jilted at the alter, she decides to travel solo on what was to have been her European honeymoon. Her experiences push her out of her comfort zone, and challenge her to think about who she is, who she wants to be, and how that fits with her traditional family and life in Delhi. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">An error in the usually ultra-efficient and reliable, but complicated Mumbai lunchbox delivery service, unexpectedly leads to a </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">housewife making the lunches, and the soon to be retired widower receiving them, to become become lunchbox penpals. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This movie follows the typical Bollywood rom-com story-line of: boy and girl meet, boy and girl instantly dislike each, followed by a comedy of errors, misunderstandings, coincidences, and of course dancing, that eventually lead boy and girl to rethink how they feel about each other. The story begins with a </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">young woman, who at her mom's insistence travels from Mumbai to Delhi to meet with a potential marriage candidate. Everything is going as planned until she loses her cell phone. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><b>Do you have a favourite Bollywood movie? If so what Indian dish would you pair with it to spice up movie night? </b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about spicing up movie night. </span></div>
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Cathy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10850990644466888823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262159678269171105.post-54879321236514073542017-10-30T14:31:00.001-04:002017-10-30T14:31:23.259-04:00Foodies Netflix-Google Mind Map - Inspired Learning (#Ad) #Streamteam @Netflix_CA<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Because you never know where a little inspiration will take you, or what you'll learn unless you act upon it. </span></h2>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The inspiration ...</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Have you ever watched a cooking or food show, or even a movie that showed a meal, type of cuisine, restaurant or chef that that left you wanting to know more. An emotional response to food you have seen on the screen that leaves you with a craving to smell and taste it for yourself. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The Learning Journey ...</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">What if you were to take those thoughts a step further, and instead of just thinking about it, what if you were to go on a <a href="https://www.netflix.com/ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix</a>-Google Mind Map journey. Each person's inspired learning journey is different because we are each inspired by different things.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The adventure starts with a food themed show, movie, or documentary. Inspiration found in the show that lead to questions. Different questions lead to different discoveries, journeys and endings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Start your journey with a show such as Chef's Table, which will lead you to questions about recipes on the show, ingredients used, or a certain type of cuisine. Now Google for answers about those questions. The answers are likely to raise more questions to Google. You might learn about different ingredients, and how to use them, or where they are produced and their historical significance. You might learn about how to adapt recipes to fit your skill level and lifestyle, or about pairing beverages with certain dishes. The possibilities are truly endless. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>I'm sure one of the shows listed below is sure to get you started on your Foodie Netflix-Google Mind Map and your Inspired Learning Adventure.</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Food, Cooking, and Eating</u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> are always about more than just the ingredients. What do each of these mean to you, and what inspired learning journey will they take you on?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You've gotta love these pick-your-own ending Nintendo Mario Bros Adventure Books. These three books are courtesy of Thing 1's bookshelf. You can see they've been well loved over the years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Finding party items in the theme your child wants is not always easy. Especially if the theme they have chosen is not one of the popular themes of the day. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Below are 5 ideas I used over the years to create one of a kind, personalized birthday parties for my kids. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Not only do they solve the problem of finding party items in a particular theme, they cost next to nothing to make. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Tip</b>: Get yourself a binder and clear page protectors to organize all these items during the planning process and the actual party.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Make your own fun interactive invitations by including a themed maze or word search, or both to the invitation. I cut and past onto a piece of printer paper to create the master invitation. Then just copy the number of invitations needed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Themed headbands made from inexpensive Bristol board from the dollar store can easily be customized to fit any party theme from crown to Lego mini figure head.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Again it is easy to adapt this party game favourite to fit any theme. Just like the donkey game, the kids are blindfolded and must pin, in this case Lego heads on the Lego mini figure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">These can be adapted to any theme, and can be used on chairs or simply on the floor. As with musical chairs one is removed between each music session. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This pinata is made from a paper bag and ribbons, and eliminates the swinging of a stick required for a traditional pinata. This is a good thing, since in my experience the stick mostly misses the pinata, but hits everything else. The ribbons are knotted inside the bag, and when each one is pulled it creates a small rip in the bag. Ribbons continue to be pulled until the hole becomes big enough to let the candies and toys fall out the bottom. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">that was not available for my kids, but is available for yours! <a href="https://www.netflix.com/ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix</a> has 14 fabulous <u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMkf6Jjg7e4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birthday-on-Demand videos</a></u> to help make your child's birthday special. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">I think most of us have had the following experience: You lovingly plan a Family Movie Night, with visions of family harmony and bliss. In reality the kids argue over what to watch, frustrated you lay down the law and make the decision, at which point the kids stomp off and refusing to participate. This is followed by you watching a movie alone, while eating the snacks you prepared in quantities large enough to serve a family of four. In my opinion </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">the key to avoiding this type of solo-streaming is managing expectations: by putting into place mechanisms to for everyone to have input into the decision making process, and clear rules and guidelines <u>beforehand</u>. An easy way to do this is by using my easy to make DIY Family Streaming Planner (FSP). </span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">My DIY FSP will take you no time to make and cost almost nothing. I used recycled paper, 3 mason jars, and a notebook. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Start by putting in writing some basic non-negotiable rules and guidelines, which should be kept in your FSP for quick and easy reference. Make sure everyone reads, understands, and signs to acknowledge the rules and guidelines. This single action will save you hours of conflict resolution, frustration, and set the expectations for participation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1) Movie and show suggestions must be approved by FSP administrators (aka parents).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2) A different family member will randomly pick from each category. For example: if Thing 2 picks the movie, he can not pick the snack. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">3) The family member randomly picking the snack, movie or show rotates. For example: if Thing 1 picks the movie this week, next week the next person on the list picks that category. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Weekday show negotiations can be resolved in the same manner, and the reason for the "Show Jar"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">4) All family members agree to accept the randomly picked snack, movie or show, and may not opt out because they don't like the snack, movie, or show selected.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">5) If a situation arises where a selected snack cannot be provided, administrators (aka parents) may substitute, or pull another snack selection. For example: missing ingredients, or time doesn't allow for a given snack. <u>Idea: Select the snack the week prior so there is time to purchase snack ingredients during the weekly grocery shopping.</u> <i>I don't suggest doing this with the movie or show selections, since it will give the kids time to figure out how to wiggle out of participation if they don't like the selection, or argue over the selection. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">To start pre-select 10 snacks, movies and shows, write them on small slips of paper, fold, and place in the jars. Going forward each family member can add up to 1 new movie and show suggestion per week. Snacks stay constant to ensure availability of ingredients, and preparation is easy, but a quarterly review of snack options might make sense.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Movies:</span></b><br /><u>Nine Lives</u> (2016, PG, Family-Comedy)<br /><u>Here Comes the Boom</u> (2012, PG, Comedy)<br /><u>Enchanted</u> (2007, G, Comedy - Fantasy)<br /><u>Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit</u> (2005, G, Comedy - Animated)<br /><b><span style="color: orange;">Shows:</span></b><br /><u>Bindi's Bootcamp</u> (2012, TV-G, 1 season, Reality-Adventure)<br /><u>Merlin</u> (2017, TV-PG, 5 seasons, Fantasy)<br /><u>Roswell</u> (2001, PG, 3 seasons, Sci-Fi - Teen)<br /><u>Drop Dead Diva</u> (2014, PG, 6 seasons, Comedy)<br /><span style="color: magenta;">Snacks:</span><br /><u>1 Minute Microwave Nachos</u> (Top nacho chips with cheese, salsa, and your other favourite toppings. Microwave on high for 1 minute)<br /><u>Pizza Bites</u> (Pizza cut into bite size pieces, served with a variety of dips)<br /><u>Mini Pancakes or French Toast Fingers</u> (<u>Idea</u>: Add the syrup to the batter so they are mess-free (ish) and easy to eat)<br /><u>Hummus & Crackers</u> or Nacho Chips or Sliced French Stick</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I may not be an expert on technology, but I'm pretty good at figuring out how to use various technologies to work for me, and as tools for life. That's exactly why I was interested in the MYNT tracker. However if you're the techie-type you can get all the specs on the <a href="https://mynt.slightech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slightech</a> site. The <a href="https://mynt.slightech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MYNT</a> in combination with the free MYNT app is a multi-function Bluetooth tracker and item locator, that puts an end to questions like "Where is my _____? It could be your </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">keys, phone, wallet, purse, camera, designer sunglasses, or some other item you value. And since you can pair up to 8 MYNTs to a single device, you'll be able to track <u>all</u> the "things" important to you. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Once you have your MYNT you are ready to install the free MYNT app and register with your email, name, user name, and create a password. <a href="https://www.slightech.com/download/mynt/ios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download from iTunes AppStore/iOS </a> Download from <a href="https://www.slightech.com/download/mynt/android" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play/Android</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Remove the tab separating the battery from the MYNT. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Pair your MYNT to your phone, and start tracking.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Within the MYNT range (up to 50 meters) you can locate the item you have attached the tracker to by pressing the item icon on your phone. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">You can reverse track your phone but pressing the button on the MYNT.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Even if your MYNT is out of range it can still help you locate your valuables. The app can give you the coordinates of the last location recorded, that will not only give you a place to start, but also significantly narrow the size of the search area.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If your "Thing" goes beyond the preset distance range an audio notification/alarm will sound and alert you. The MYNT can be personalized for time, duration, and the distance range at which the alarm triggers. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">You have the option to set notification-free zones within set wi-fi areas, so that the entire office is not notified should you leave to use the restroom. This feature is also handy to ensure notifications do not wake your teething baby that has finally fallen asleep. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The MYNT in-app map can help you to answer the age old question; "Where did I park the car?" by recording the location of your car, and later leading you back to that location. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If your MYNT goes out of range, but others with the MYNT app are in range and connect with it, your app will send you notification of its last know location. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Lastly, the MYNT is a programmable multi-tasker that can be can be used as a remote for your camera shutter, for your music, and even to forward the slides during a slide presentation.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I could have avoided many a face palm over the years had the MYNT been available to me. But it's not just me, the same goes for my parents and my kids. One tracker, three generations, each using it in different ways to make life just a bit easier. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I'll admit that both Thing 1 and I were happy to be able to personalize the separation notifications. An audio notification each time he left the room resulting in his phone being separated from his keys gets old pretty quickly. Being able to set the range distance for notifications at home or work is a great feature.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The notifications we might find annoying now, would have been sanity-saving 20 years ago, when my two boys were toddlers. Notification when one of them had moved out of a preset area or zone would have been fantastic, and one more <u>tool in my parenting tool box</u>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">For my sister, who has 2 kids, a <u>pool</u> in the backyard, a <u>cottage</u> and a new <u>puppy</u>, a couple of MYNT trackers can help give her some peace of mind, by adding another layer of safety into the chaos of everyday life and parenting.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>The Public Restroom Dilemma</u>: Your boys are too old to go with you into the women's restroom, but too young to go into the men's restroom on their own. I know for a fact I am not alone when I tell stories about looking more than a little unhinged while standing outside the men's public restroom yelling through the door at my kids. Definitely awkward for both me and the men trying to actually use the restroom. Having a two-way audio signal can help to eliminate that awkward public restroom dilemma. Same goes for change rooms dilemmas.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">MYNT trackers are handy tools when the kids are in the yard playing, at the park, a splash pad, or pool, theme park, and at the mall or shopping. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u><b>IDEA</b></u>: add a MYNT to the storage pouch of your child's asthma puffer, medication, or Epipen. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">In Spain when he forgot the $100 charging cord to his MacBook Pro at the hotel.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">In the Madrid airport when he accidentally left his MacBook Pro under his chair, only realizing as he went to board his flight. Luckily his laptop had been turned in. Not so lucky was that fact he had to go to a separate terminal and back through security to retrieve the laptop. As a result he missed his flight from Madrid to Philadelphia, and the his connecting flight from Philadelphia to Ottawa. This could have been avoided with a MYNT tracker.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When his $100 backpack with his $100 calculator was stolen while in the University restroom the night before his Calculus exam. And of course he needed the calculator for that exam. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When his $700 leather jacket went missing from a club mandatory coat check. Not only would it have helped to locate it when staff couldn't, the MYNT community might have been able to help locate it after the club staff gave it to the wrong person.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Now that he has moved into his own apartment, finding his keys is crucial. (Yes, it makes a great gift for the students in your life)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A MYNT would have been handy when Thing 1 "misplaced" his tablet somewhere in his room for a month and counting ...</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When I forgot my purse with all of our passports, my wallet with all my credit cards, driver's licence, and $1000 US cash in a McD's in Savanna Georgia, but only realized it in Jacksonville Florida. An alarm/notification that my purse and I had been separated beyond the set distance would have saved a great deal of time, stress and frustration.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When my snowbird parents were 2 hours into their 2400 km drive of a 3-month trip before they realized my father had forgot his wallet.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When my mother-in-law is at a cash paying for purchases and her sister who suffers from some dementia wanders off. With a MYNT she would not only be notified of her sister moving beyond a preset distance, but it could also help to locate her. The result is reduced stress during outings, increasing her sister's safety, and a happier experience for both of them.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The one change I would make to the MYNT tracker is having the ability to adjust the volume. It would increase its function and value if the notifications volume could be adjusted louder in crowded environments, or when in a purse, under a couch cushion, or in Thing 1's bedroom, or adjust down or put into silent mode in situations such as during a meeting, sleeping, or at the theatre.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Pairing 3 Summer Thrillers with some tasty Summer Chillers. </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It's Summer, which means it's time to kick back and enjoy the thrill of the chill. Books, refreshing treats, and drinks are always part of that. So when <a href="http://penguinrandomhouse.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penguin Random House Canada</a> surprised me with a Summer Thriller Trio, I immediately thought of afternoons on the deck with a good book paired with a refreshing beverage (because we all know it's important to stay hydrated). Below you'll find my Thriller and Chiller pairing suggestions. Wishing you a summer filled with Eat, Read, Love. </span><br />
<i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u>SPOILER ALERT</u>: I've attempted to give a short synopsis of the story-line without including information that would spoil the reader experience. Having said that, you continue to read at your own risk. </span></b></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/531857/child#9780143197737" rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">The Child</a><b> </b>b</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">y Fiona Barton</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The Child</i>, told from the perspective of 4 women, begins with the discovery of a child's remains during a house demolition. Reporter Kate Waters, left with more questions than answers, begins the process of collecting information to help piece together how the bones got there, and the identity of the child. Her investigation leads to information that links the bones to a decades old crime, and the realization that </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">bones are not the only thing that will be unearthed before this story is over.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Paired with a refreshing Grim and Tonic with a </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">twist</u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> of lime.</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Okay it's just a Gin & Tonic, but it's the perfect choice on a hot sunny day. (Tip: Add pieces of lime and, or lemon to tonic water to make "fancy" ice-cubes that won't dilute your drink when they melt.) </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Directions</b></i>: Fill a tall, narrow (highball) glass to the top with ice. (Yes it tastes better in a tall, narrow glass because it allows for the correct gin-tonic ratio). To the glass a</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">dd 3 oz. of Gin, 4 oz. of Tonic Water, a twist of lime, and garnish with a wedge of lime. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Gone Without a Trace</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, is a complicated and twisting suspense that is told from Hannah's point of view, about the sudden disappearance of her boyfriend, Matt. After four years together, she comes home one ordinary day to find all traces of Matt and their life together are gone, literally without a trace. It's not just Matt that has disappeared, but all traces of their life together have disappeared; emails, texts, pictures, social media accounts ... all gone. In order to make some sense of this, Hannah becomes obsessed with finding answers to what happened Matt, and why he vanished without a word. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This non-alcoholic option hits the spot on a hot day. (Tip: use leftover coffee to make coffee ice-cubes that won't dilute your drink when they melt.) </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><i>Directions</i></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">: Brew a pot of your favourite full-bodied coffee and let cool. Mix coffee with milk or cream and sweetener of your choice to taste. Pour mixture into a glass filled to the top with ice, add a straw and enjoy. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">So Much Love</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> is the story of Catherine's abduction from a small town. The story is told from multiple points of view, including Catherine's, helping the reader to link seemingly random information, places and people. What becomes clear is the ripple effect, and impact the abduction has on both those close to Catherine, and casual acquaintances, struggling to process feelings of loss, pain, anger and fear. The depictions of everyday Canadian life by way of references to Tim Hortons, Shopper's Drug Mart and Swiss Chalet which are normally quaint, are also what makes them scary. The thought that, in a small Canadian town amidst the Tim Hortons, Swiss Chalet and Shopper's Drug Marts, this could actually happen is terrifying. In order minimize spoilers I will leave it at that. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">White Sangria: (Tip: add fresh mint or pieces of citrus fruit to water to make "fancy" ice-cubes for your Spin-Chiller Wine-Chiller) </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Directions</b></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">: In a large jug or decanter, add 1 bottle of white wine (white grape juice for non-alcoholic option), 1 lime and 1 lemon (sliced or wedged), 10 - 12 mint leaves, 2-3 tbsp simple syrup (1:1 ratio of water & sugar), and ice. Pour into your favourite glass and enjoy. F</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">or a <u>sparkling wine chiller</u> add 2 cups gingerale, or make using a sparkling wine or Prosecco. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about Summer Thrillers and Summer Chillers. Cheers and here's to summer reading. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Find more summer reads on the </span><a href="http://penguinrandomhouse.ca/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">Penguin Random House Canada website</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, and stay in-the-know by following </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PenguinCanada/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">Penguin Books Canada</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> and </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RandomHouseOfCanada/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">Random House Canada</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> on</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> facebook, </span><a href="https://twitter.com/PenguinCanada" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">@PenguinCanada</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> and </span><a href="https://twitter.com/RandomHouseCA" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">@RandomHouseCA</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> on twitter and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/penguincanada/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">@PenguinCanada</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/randomhouseca/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">@RandomHouseCA</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> on instagram.</span>Cathy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10850990644466888823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262159678269171105.post-358958058631238642017-07-21T23:46:00.000-04:002017-07-21T23:46:04.814-04:00Stereotypes & Women Breaking the Mould #StreamTeam #Ad @Netflix_CA<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When I think of the term "Role Model" I think of someone whose behaviour, actions, convictions, and qualities make them worthy of admiration, imitation, emulation, and inspiration. That doesn't mean they're perfect or even successful in their pursuits, but that their motivation for saying or doing something is good, positive, and consistent with their beliefs and convictions. Role models are those who simply by doing what they do inspire engagement, conviction, action and often change in others. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I think our kids both need, and look for positive role models who exude qualities and core values that align with theirs. I also believe it's important for kids to have a sense of history and where they came from, in order to understand where they are, how they got there, and where and how they want their futures to unfold. Throughout history there are examples of women who break the mould, or at least add cracks to it, and over time change its shape. They're trailblazers that defy the restrictions and stereotypes of their time. I might not be able to get my kids to read a book about the history of feminism or about stereotypes, but I have a good chance of success at </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">conveying information and starting a conversation by finding common ground through a show or series. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Netflix can be an extremely helpful tool for segueing into important conversations, and an excellent way to draw attention to gender biases, stereotyping, and the depiction of women in the media and on screen. As parents I think it's important to give our kids guidance, context, and perspective on the constant barrage of media, images, and messaging they're exposed to on a daily basis. Given the speed of change for this generation, they may not realize many rights and freedoms they enjoy today were not available to their mothers or grandmothers. They might not understand the struggle and sacrifices made by women (and men) to secure these gains in women's rights and freedoms in regard to life choices in health, relationships, education, and careers. Without history and context our kids may fail to understand what is at stake, and why indifference to gender stereotyping, bias and inequality is not an option. One just has to look to the news, and the challenges we never imaged possible to rights and freedoms as proof that maintaining those gains is not a given. We need trailblazers more than ever to challenge the status quo, and stereotypes. More than ever our kids need role models.<br /><br /> Each generation of women has had to work within the restrictions placed upon them by stereotyping and inequalities often entrenched in the legal system. Each generation has had trailblazers that challenged the status quo and the way thinking of their time. Seeing how far women have come is an important part of understanding where we are now and, how far we still need to go. Being aware of, and calling out negative and limiting depictions of women, and questioning stereotypes is an essential part of the process. Otherwise these stereotypes and double standards will continue be used as excuses and justification to limit women based on gender. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Netflix has many examples of women rejecting the stereotypes of their time, finding ways to break the mould, and working around society's restrictions and barriers. These women forge ahead and find their own space and place in non-traditional ways, and act as an example to our kids that they don't have to accept the status quo, limiting gender roles, or others' definition of what being a woman means. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Below are a list of period series with multiple examples of strong women who despite the restrictions placed on them by society find ways to define themselves and question society's stereotypes and prejudices. The women in these series all at some point struggle with questions about what is the just and right thing to do in the reality of the moment, and the potential consequences of their choices. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Downton Abbey</b>: (2015, TV-PG, 6 seasons)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The Crawley sisters, daughters to the Earl and Countess of Grantham are examples of completely different women who in their own ways push the boundaries of their position, class, and gender, and defy the stereotypes and prejudice of the time. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>Lady Mary</u>, is the eldest child of the Earl of Grantham, but her gender disqualifies her as legal heir to Downton Abbey. Nonetheless she finds ways to wield influence over it's management and future. She seems determined to pursue happiness that's not merely defined by a husband or being married. Lady Mary is by no means perfect or even nice, but she's an example of a strong woman refusing to sit back and accept the status quo.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>Lady Edith</u>, is the quiet and often almost "forgotten" middle daughter. This may be why she's able to defy stereotypes and expectations of "proper" behaviour for a lady, by learning to drive, writing about Women's Sufferage, and running a magazine. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>Lady Sybil</u> the youngest and most vocal and radical in her rejection of society's stereotypes and restrictions based on class, position and gender, constantly pushes the envelope of what is considered proper for an English lady of her time, much to the dismay of family elders. While her sisters are looking to make changes within their class, Sybil rejects the whole idea of class. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This series is interesting in that some of the </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">midwives/nurses</u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> are </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">nuns</u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, while others are not. Although the nuns are dressed in black and white it quickly becomes clear the issues this show tackles are definitely not. In contrast to the ordered rules and rituals of the nuns, are the nurses trying to figure out their role in a time of change. They see and respond to issues such as pregnancies out of wedlock, birth control and family planning, poverty, and illegal at the time abortion and homosexuality. Gender stereotyping and inequality is never more obvious then in relation to reproductive rights and sexuality. Each of these women are forced at some point to deal with their feeling about these issues, while still trying to do their job, and what is right for the health of baby and parents. Not always an easy task given the restrictive laws, norms and prejudices of the time. The midwives regularly face situations which force them to examine the validity of both their and society's prejudices, concepts of right and wrong, and stereotypes. Sometimes the right thing to do isn't necessarily the legal one.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This series revolves around the lives of 4 women; </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Susan, Millie, Lucy and Jean</u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> who all worked as code breakers at Bletchley Park during WWII. As code breakers their work was not only classified but highly unusual positions for women to hold. The series is set post-war, with the main characters settled into traditional gender roles as wives and, or mothers. The group is brought back together when several women are murdered in London. After being largely ignored by male police detectives, they put the skills that got them hired as code breakers to work in an effort to link and solve the cases themselves.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In this series both </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Doctor Julia Ogden and Doctor Emily Grace</u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> are pathologists, a position traditionally held by men. As pathologists, they try to reveal the details of a crime from the deceased often using unconventional approaches. They often face resistance to their use of new or less conventional techniques to reveal clues, as well as gender stereotypes that call their credibility into question. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Set in the 1860's, this series tells the stories of a father and son detective duo that team up with the first female detective in the "Wild West" (</span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Kate Warne</u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">) to help solve crimes. She proves to be a smart, resourceful, brave and a successful detective despite, or maybe because of her gender. She also inspires other females to join the Pinkerton Detective Agency.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Elizabeth Thatcher</u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> is a young teacher from a privileged background, that embraces the challenges of teaching and living in a small coal mining town despite her parents objection, and the town's skepticism. Her parents think a teaching position in a coal town in beneath her station, while most of the town thinks she is too pampered and soft to survive the hurtles of teaching in the town's saloon with limited resources. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Both sides think she is not suitable for the position because she is too much a lady. Both sides make assumptions based on class and gender stereotypes. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">But, Elizabeth not only survives, she thrives, and brings the town's people around to her modern approach to teaching. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Why not spend some quality time with your tweens and teens watching one (or more) of these series, and then start a conversation. </span><br />
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S<span style="color: red;">netflix</span>ing is <u>not</u> something to be ashamed of.</h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: medium;">Time to get real and have a candid conversation about what I refer to as S<span style="color: red;">netflix</span>ing*. Stop hiding behind laundry piles, hold your head high, and proudly acknowledge that you are a S<span style="color: red;">netflix</span>er. Accept the fact that there are only so many hours in the day, and in order to <strike>watch</strike> do all the <strike>shows</strike> things on your list sometimes you need to get creative and multitask. So today by way of a poem, I proudly and publicly declare: </span><u><b>I AM A S<span style="color: red;">NETFLIX</span>ER</b></u>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>*(Snetflixing: the act of sneaking Netflix time, anytime and/or anywhere you can. For instance under the dryer at the hairdressers, or in the car while waiting for the kids.)</i></b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The option to download shows and watch without wi-fi has made daily snetflixing and sneaking an episode of your favourite Netflix show even easier. You'll find additional Mom S.N.E.A.K. resources on my </span><a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/search/label/WHAT%20TO%20WATCH" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">What to Watch</a> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> page.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(<b>MOM</b> </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">S-</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">neak </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">N-</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">etflix </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">E-</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">verywhere </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A-</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">nytime </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">K-</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">ooperative)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Words Beginning with the Letter "O" Commonly Misused, Confused or Misspelled</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Object</b> vs. <b>Subject</b> (<i>use, meaning</i>): The <u>object</u> of a sentence is the noun or pronoun that receives the action that is named by the main verb in the sentence. Object pronouns include me, you, them, or us. The noun that is doing the action in a sentence is the <u>subject</u>. Subject nouns include I, you, we, or they. For instance, "I" is the subject of the sentence: I ate lunch. Here "I" does the eating. "Me: is the object of the sentence: She thanked me. Here "me" is the thing that is thanked. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Obscure</b> (<i>spelling, meaning</i>): As an adverb means unclear, imperfectly understood or expressed. As a verb it means to conceal or hide something. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>o'clock</b> (<i>spelling</i>): Is an adverb used to describe or indicate the position of the shorter hand on a watch or clock. Six o'clock means the shorter hand is pointed at six.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Onomatopoeia</b> (<i>spelling, meaning</i>): The use of words that imitate or sound like what they are, mean, or are describing. For example rustle, bang, buzz, or hiss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Opaque</b> (<i>spelling, meaning</i>): Means not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Organize</b> vs. <b>Organise</b> (<i>use, spelling</i>): Both spellings are correct but "<u>organize</u>" is typically the North American spelling, whereas "<u>organise</u>" is more popular in Britain and outside or North America. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Oscillate</b> (<i>spelling, meaning</i>): Means to move or swing from side to side regularly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Ought</b> vs. <b>Aught</b> (<i>use, meaning</i>): <u>Ought</u> is a special kind of auxiliary verb, meaning that it is added to the main verb. This special kind of auxiliary verb is called a modal verb. Modal verbs (may, must, can, ought, shall) express states of possibility, permission, obligation, or advisability. They do not change their form. They are always added to an infinitive verb. Take the sentence: You ought to eat your vegetables. The main verb is the infinitive "to eat", to which the modal verb "ought" is added to convey a sense that eating is an advisable course of action. <u>Aught</u> used as a noun means nothing or zero. Used as a pronoun it can also mean anything or all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Outrageous</b> vs. <b>Outragous</b> (<i>spelling</i>): <u>Outrageous</u> is always spelled with an "e". It is the adjectival cognate of the verb "to outrage", meaning to provoke anger or indignation, and is used to qualify persons (or their behaviour) as scandalous or contrary to conventional norms of social conduct. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Overdo</b> vs. <b>Overdue</b> (use<i>, meaning</i>): <u>Overdo</u> is the verb meaning to do something to excess, such as exercise or eat. <u>Overdue</u> is an adjective meaning unpaid, late, or delinquent, such as a bill or a library book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Oxymoron</b> (<i>spelling, meaning</i>): A rhetorical trope or figure in which contradictory terms are paradoxically conjoined, as in the phrase: "an honest thief". (Tee hee, yes trope will be on the Letter "T" Grow Your Vocab list)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you haven't already (like that could ever happen), be sure to check out <a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">Grow Your Vocab posts</a> brought to you by other letters. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Definitions referenced via The <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Dictionary</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Special thanks to my brother/in-house language expert for his insights and help with my Grow Your Vocab posts. If you find parts in the posts that include lots of grammar and academic-like words, yet still manage to be clear and easy to understand they're probably written by, or at the very least improved by his editing skills. He takes my incomprehensible and transforms it into something useful.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>That was then ...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When my kids were young my husband and I made a conscious decision to limit the number of activities we enrolled them in at any given time. We wanted a balance between interesting learning opportunities, physical fitness, school and family time. To allow our kids to prioritize school, have sufficient personal downtime, ensure we could regularly shared meals together as a family, and for both my own and my kids' mental health and well-being, activities during the school year were limited to 2 activities per week (one learning, one sports). This was relatively easy to do when they were younger, with both often were enrolled in the same activities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Flash forward 10 years and my kids are young adults. Their schedules are full, putting the demands on their time into overload. Both are in post-secondary programs, and Thing 2 now lives in his own apartment. The challenge of juggling university and college studies, work, friends, and their various other responsibilities has dramatically increased, making personal downtime even more important for managing stress and mental health. But, it can be tough to do when their schedules barely allow for meals, far less family meals, and their downtime comes is short and irregular pockets of time. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Assuming laughter is the best medicine ...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">So assuming the old adage "Laughter is the best medicine" is true, then downtime spent watching an episode of one's favourite comedy would be the equivalent to an apple a day for mental health. Given that my kids can stream or even download episodes of their favourite comedies on Netflix to fit their schedules, I believe it's just what the doctor ordered. Like the recommended hour of physical activity per day, an episode or two of a favourite show per day is good for one's overall well-being. What's nice about <a href="https://www.netflix.com/ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix</a> is that like apples there are so many different types and varieties to choose from, <u>and</u> my kids can watch anytime, anywhere, and on a variety of devices. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>So what does Thing 2 like to stream at 2 am for a break from studying for his Physics, Calculus, or Core Engineering exams?</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>The STANDUPS (TV-MA) (Netflix Original Series)</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>That 70's Show (TV-14)</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Freaks and Geeks (TV-14)</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Community (PG)</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This is a <strike>tail</strike> tale of a Mother and her son's (aka Thing 1) quest to locate the giant leaping Muskie in Gananoque, Ontario. Initially I tried to "lure" both my "Things" into joining me, but due to school obligations our "reel" fishing expert wasn't able to join us, thereby eliminating the "I call shot gun" battle and allowing for a long overdue one-on-one adventure with my eldest. For the first time in a long while we had the opportunity to "reel-ax" and spend the day together travelling in what can only be described as the <u>most luxurious of Fish Finders ... the <a href="http://www.ford.ca/trucks/f150/2017/models/king-ranch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ford 150 King Ranch</a>.</u> The F<u>150</u> seemed like the perfect fit to mark Canada's <u>150</u>th with a #GoFurther<u>150</u> adventure to Gananoque, where as it turns out Hubby and I celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary 24 years ago. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I probably shouldn't fish and tell ... Ha! Who am I kidding I'm totally going to fish and tell about my #GoFurther150 Adventure. I made sure to have all the essentials; snacks, beverages, a picnic lunch, Thing 1, and a sunny (HOT!) day. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Don't be "spooled" into thinking because the 2017 Ford F150 King Ranch is a pickup truck, it doesn't have all the features, options and luxury you'll need to "tackle" all of life's adventures. We set the Sirius XM Radio to "stream" 80's tunes on the Sony sound system, we paired our phones almost instantly (<a href="http://www.ford.ca/trucks/f150/2017/features/smart/#available_sync6_sync3_sync_connect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SYNC Connect</a>), and set our destination on the voice activated Nav System (<a href="http://www.ford.ca/trucks/f150/2017/features/smart/#available_sync6_sync3_sync_connect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SYNC3</a>). I said "driver start your engine" and with the push of a button we were off. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Good things come to those who wade ...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For the next the next two hours I lectured Thing 1 about life, we argue over what music to listen to, shared fish puns, and enjoy each other's company. While I drove, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thing 1 took command of the Duel-Zone Temperature Controls (DEATC) and the seat cooler settings. Yes! I said </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">seat coolers</u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. You know that wonderful feeling of having heated seats in the freezing Canadian winters, well it's like that, only cooled seats in the hot Canadian summers.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Before we knew it we were in "the strike zone", and <u>we had found our fish!</u> </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This giant leaping Muskie statue pays tribute to the record breaking 69 lb Muskie H.A. "Dooley" McCarney caught in the waters near Gananoque.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">We "de-baited" over having fish & chips for lunch, but in the end opted to keep it "reel" and set out to find a shady place near the shore for a pickup picnic. This proved more challenging than anticipated, and I for one was very happy for the Reverse Sensing System to help maneuver this large vehicle into the only shaded spot available. The "side steppy-things" gave me a step up (literally) into the cargo bed, where we spread a picnic blanket, and shared lunch and more of our "finniest" fish puns (This too shall cast. Lure the best! Just for the Halibut.) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>What? If you think you cod do better? ... Let minnow.</u> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">After finding our Muskie, a walk-about along the shore, and a picnic lunch, we decided to drive around town for a bit. First I showed Thing 1 where his dad and I stayed 24 years earlier, then we drove around making random turns onto any street that looked interesting. We realized Gananoque has some of the quaintest homes, and spent an hour driving up and down streets looking at houses. For those looking for more adventure than our lazy day road trip, I think you'll find <a href="https://www.gananoque.ca/explore-gananoque/visitors-centre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gananoque</a> and the <a href="http://www.travel1000islands.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1000 Islands</a> area offers "some-fin" fun for everyone. We finished our visit with a quick stop to take pictures of the Gananoque sign before heading home via the scenic route. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">We took the scenic route home. I can't say enough about the <a href="http://www.ford.ca/trucks/f150/2017/features/smart/#driver-assist_technology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Driver Assist features</a> such as Adaptive Cruise Control, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">BLIS (Blind Spot Information System), Lane Keeping System, and Cross Traffic Alert. Not to mention the voice activated Nav System, and converting incoming text messages to audio messages that SYNC 3 and SYNC Connect make possible. They are more than just convenient, they make driving safer for you, your passengers, and others on the road. Another of my favourite features is the KM to empty display on the productivity screen, especially when travelling off the beaten path. </span><br />
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<li><b>Seat and Back Massage</b> ... need I say more? I think not.</li>
<li><b>Inflatable Seat Belts</b>: an innovative safety feature in the rear seats to help reduce injury by spreading the force over a larger area, thereby reducing the pressure on the chest, and helping to control head and neck motion in the event of collision. </li>
<li><b>Multiple USB charging ports AND 110-volt/400-watt conventional AC plug-in outlet: </b>convenience gone wild!</li>
<li><b>Motorized seats</b>: these are a must when you have multiple drivers using a single vehicle, and would be a deal breaker or maker for me when buying a vehicle. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.ford.ca/trucks/f150/2017/features/power/#3.5l_ecoBoost_with_auto_start-stop_technology"><b>Eco-Boost with Auto Stop-Star Technology</b></a> reduces your fuel consumption and reduces your carbon footprint. I think we can all agree that is a WIN-WIN.</li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>SYNC Connect - reads out my text messages!</b> Yes I think this is worthy of a second mention. It takes away the temptation to text and drive, by relaying text messages without the need to take your eyes off the road.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Cool Giant Fish Magnet</b>: because I can. </span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1) Which of the following are actual fishing terms?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">a) walk the dog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">b) bump the stump</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">c) riprap</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">d) poke the monkey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">e) a, b, c, but not d</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2) Muskie (Muskellunge) is the largest member of the ____ family?</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">3) Pro-cast-inating:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">a) refers to the act of casting the lead for a Broadway show.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">b) is someone who has achieved pro castinator status by way of multiple casts due to broken bones.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">c) the act of delaying or postponing that which you should be doing, in order to do that which you <u>want</u> to do ... Go Fishing.</span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(Answers: 1) e, 2) Pike, 3) c)</i><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">You can find more information on the F150 King Ranch on Ford Canada's <a href="http://www.ford.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and to stay in-the-know follow them on <a href="https://twitter.com/FordCanada" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FordCanada" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fordcanada/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a>. Mine was but one of many #GoFurther150 Adventures. To see more follow the #GoFurther150 hashtag on social media. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about my "reel-ly" great Leaping Muskie Adventure.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Disclosure: Both my son and I received a month of unlimited classes at The Dailey Method Ottawa </span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">to facilitate our participation in the June #DoItDailey30 Challenge. All opinions are my own.</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dear Diary, it's official, I've lost my mind ... </span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It took years for me to share pictures of myself on social media. Hell, I can only find myself in a handful of family photos for almost two decades. I call those my proof of life photos, so there is some proof that I exist and I'm part of something. I chose to hide behind the camera taking pictures rather than be in them. So what in God's name am I doing in a group photo <u>in tights</u>!?! Yes, they are fabulous tights, but they're still tights, and they do not hide the fact there is more of me to love than the others participating in the June Dailey Method fitness challenge. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I signed up to try a Dailey Gentle barre class at <a href="http://www.thedaileymethod.com/studios/ottawa/overview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dailey Method Ottawa</a>, which is "ideal for those looking for a slower paced, more nurturing barre experience". That definitely describes me. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If I'm honest I felt self conscious about my level of fitness, my weight, and lack of fabulous tights. But I ignored my instinct to run and an hour later had proudly finished my first barre class. </span><br />
<u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I learned 6 things from Sarah (owner) in that first class:</span></u><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">"Gentle doesn't mean easy." </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Sarah yelling "YES YOU CAN!" right when you think you can't actually works.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I'm willing to work hard for an hour for a 5 second "final release", which in the first class consisted of Sarah applying pressure to my shoulders. Those 5 seconds felt as good as any hour relaxation massage I've had. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">MELT is some crazy magic that somehow gives a tiny blue ball the power to take away stiffness in my hands, the pain in the arches of my feet, and even make my sore hips feel better. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I love sticky bottom socks ... I don't think I'll be able to settle for just one pair.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Lastly I need to get myself some fabulous tights I feel good wearing, that are fitted so I can better see my alignment in the mirror. </span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Dear Diary, further proof of my insanity ... </span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I said yes to the #DoItDailey30 challenge. Tonight I'm off to meet and greet the other Ottawa bloggers participating in the June fitness challenge. I've bought myself some funky flowered tights, but I'm still feeling self conscious about having my picture taken in tights and a skin tight (not in a good way) Do It Dailey tank top, that will definitely be shared on social media. Me in tights shared on social media is <u>WAY</u> out of my comfort zone, but not wanting to appear to be a spoil-sport, I sucked in my gut, put a smile on my face, and prayed others would be kind with the filters and cropping. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Now that I've very publicly announced to the world I'm participating in a 20 classes in 30 days challenge at The Dailey Method Ottawa, I don't think I can handle wearing the cone of shame by backing out. Besides I'm doing it <a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/2017/06/mom-son-the-dailey-method-ottawa-fitness-challenge.html" target="_blank">with Thing 1</a>, and what kind of example would I set if I quit. Barre class, sacrum, and back dancing sound fancy but in many ways it's the opposite of fancy. The classes really bring you back to basics, focusing on form and alignment, and using very little apparatus other than a barre, a mat, a ball, hand weights and a yoga strap. That's all that is needed regardless of the level of barre class to get a good workout, and strengthen your muscles and body. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">We had a bit of a rocky start to the challenge with app issues, which made us tardy for our first class. Did I mention <a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/2017/06/mom-son-the-dailey-method-ottawa-fitness-challenge.html" target="_blank">I'm doing this with my son</a> aka Thing 1? The Dailey Barre class was bigger then the Gentle, and full, so we couldn't find room for our mats, and all I could hear is the not so quiet voice in my head yelling "What the hell were you thinking! Grab your stuff and run, never to return!" I did not listen to that voice, and instead a very nice staff member helped to find room for our mats, and I finished my first Dailey Barre class. </span><br />
<u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I learned 4 things from my first Dailey Barre class:</span></u><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The error of my ways in regards to the TDM app, and how to fix the issue.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Arrive at least 15 minutes before class, to avoid a mental breakdown.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">There is a big difference in the size, difficulty level, and speed between the <a href="http://www.thedaileymethod.com/studios/ottawa/class-schedule/">Dailey Gentle and the Dailey Barre</a> class. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The Dailey Barre classes (for me) are really hard, but "YES I CAN!"</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Don't be fooled by the name of the class. I know that Candlelit Gratitude Barre Class sounds all Zen and a-u-m inspiring, but it's not! It was the hardest class I've done. I think they turn down the lights so they can't see my tears. I literally thought I was going to cry at one point, first because my muscles were screaming STOP TORTURING US! and then out of shear joy that the hold had ended. I was more than a bit surprised I lasted the entire hour. Even more surprising is I went back for another one the following week. If I can do this, truly anyone can. The key to success is to go at your own pace, be mindful of your alignment, and if you have questions, ask. The staff are open, engaging, knowledgeable and willing to help either after class or in your free one-on-one session. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Candles do not mean sleepy time.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Misery must really love company, because having Ann (<a href="http://www.kickass-living.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KickAss Living</a>) and Thing 1 suffer through "the hardest class ever!" is way more fun than doing it on my own.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">You can easily experience runners high after this barre class.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Stephanie put some magical spell on us, because both Ann and I went back for more. All joking aside, we both feel really proud of our accomplishments after each of Stephanie's classes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hard holds, shaking, and pushing a bit further is okay and very different than pain or injury.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">As I reach the half way mark of the challenge I have 12 stars on the challenge board. Each one represents an hour of hard work and commitment. (<i>Just for the record Stephanie's Candlelit Gratitude Class should be worth 2 stars! I'm grateful I can still walk after that.</i>) I'm starting to get to know the regulars, and feel as if I belong here. Meghan sees me the most for either her Gentle or Basics classes. I love her positive vibe, and have more than once attended a class I thought I was too tired to do when I discovered she was the instructor. More than the sense of accomplishment each star gives me, I've noticed subtle changes in my abilities and my body. With each class I can hold a little longer, or push a little further. My posture is better, and my shoulders and back have less stiffness, or aches and pains. Same goes for my hips. My flexibility and balance are better. And on my 10th class I held a tabletop plank (no knees) for 30 seconds! I feel better, sleep better, and I believe my arm wings may be a little less wingy with each class I do, so yes I like being a collector of stars.</span></div>
<u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I learned 8 things on my star collecting adventure so far:</span></u><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Around class 3 that I learned you needed to sign in. Apparently some loving soul had been doing this for me, and it wasn't until Ann asked if I had signed in did I realize I needed to. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A group of friends and a support group like Ann (<a href="http://www.kickass-living.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KickAss Living</a>), Julie (<a href="https://trysmallthings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Try Small Things</a>), Danika (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/busygirlhealth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BusyGirlHealth</a>), and even Thing 1 make staying motivated so much easier.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Having a few new tights and tops make a classes with mirrors everywhere more enjoyable.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I do not glow ... I ugly sweat. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I can do more than I think ... Yes I Can!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Planks are hard! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">On a hot day the best spot in the class is under the ceiling fan.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Age, weight, and being unfit are not acceptable excuses for not trying The Dailey Method. The Gentle Barre class 3 days a week is doable. (<a href="http://www.thedaileymethod.com/studios/ottawa/pricing-packages/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Did I mention there is a promo on right now?</a>) </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">One of my goals is to do at least one cycle class before the end of the challenge. Like the Candlelit Gratitude class, I am not fooled by the peaceful music and dimmed lights. I'm afraid the seats will hurt. I'm afraid I can't do it, and will have to do the walk of shame 5 minutes after the class starts. I'm afraid I won't be able to walk for a week after the class. But ... at the beginning of the challenge I was afraid of having my picture taken in tights, and I was afraid I couldn't do a barre class, far less 20 of them. More and more I'm taking the <u>feel the fear, and do it anyways</u> approach to life. So dear diary you never know, I may just surprise you and spin my way to my next star. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Danika, and Julie are fast becoming my heroes ... enduring Jamie's cycle and/or barre classes. He looks all sweet and mild mannered, but I've heard him teaching a barre class, and he's no joke. Of course I mean that in the nicest of ways Jamie, and hope to someday graduate to "Jamie" class level.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Ann is a trouper! Taking Do It Dailey to Do It Twice Dailey! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Each day there are more people I see regularly at classes. First it was eye contact, then a friendly smile, now a hello or a short comment or conversation. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Some have a constellation of stars, and are literally Doing It Dailey. I'm so impressed with their dedication and commitment. I hope they reap all sorts of benefits, both body and soul as a reward for all their hard work. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The Canadian Museum of History has pulled together a wonderful #HockeyExhibit that celebrates and highlights the tradition and history of Hockey in Canada. And it seems like a perfect outing to kickoff your celebration of <u>Canada's 150th Birthday</u>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The pictures below give you a small sampling of the interesting items you'll find on display in this exhibit. You'll also find all sorts of fan paraphernalia, artifacts, art, video and images, including several player contracts dating back to 1949. The Hockey Exhibit has interactive and multi-media components that make it fun regardless of where you sit on the hockey <b>fan</b>-dom scale. </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>0-3 FAN-potential</b>: You know nothing about hockey. You're not sure what off-side or icing means. You watch the play-off games, but usually because someone else has control of the remote. I'm sure after seeing the #HockeyExhibit you'll be at least FAN-like.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>4-8 FAN-like</b>: You <u>like</u> hockey, and watch hockey on occasion. You would not say no to free tickets. You may be like me and your interest in hockey started when you were forced to learn what equipment goes where and how when your kids started to play hockey. You have fan potential. You know a bit but you're not an expert. After seeing the #HockeyExhibit you'll know enough to be considered a full fledged FAN. Grab yourself some cool hockey para-<b>fan</b>-alia at the gift shop on the way out so you look like a true fan. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>9-10 FAN</b>: You're a fan. You love the game. You definitely watch and track your favourite team and the current season. You own at least one team Jersey and wear when going to a game, or while watching games at home. You might even wear it out and about on game days. Just add a few bits of para-<b>fan</b>-alia, and share some of the cool facts you learn at the #HockeyExhibit and you're well on your way to being a Super-FAN.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>10+ Super-FAN</b>: You're an extreme hockey fan! You live for hockey, it's the ONLY sport worth watching. You can quote hockey stats going back at least 10 years. You have a large collection of hockey jerseys (both home and away game Jerseys) and para-<b><u>fan</u></b>-alia (which you may have a separate <strike>shrine</strike> room where you display it). You wear your team jersey and or colours on every game day. You own at least one pair of hockey pyjamas and slippers. You plan vacations (and maybe your honeymoon) around the playoffs. You've probably painted your face in your team colours at least once (a season). You are indeed <u>CRAZY</u> ... about hockey. So clearly the #HockeyExhibit is a must see, if only to say "I knew that" at each display.</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can tour the </span><a href="http://www.historymuseum.ca/hockey/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank">#HockeyExhibit</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> at the </span><a href="http://www.historymuseum.ca/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank">Canadian Museum of History</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> in Gatineau Quebec (Ottawa), but only until October 9th, 2017. So I suggest you get a move on!</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">You'll find many artifacts to help you see and understand (and maybe reminisce) the history of hockey in Canada. Even if you're not a hockey buff, you're sure to enjoy seeing the variety of player, team, and hockey related items on display. Everything from cereal to soup cans demonstrate the degree hockey has impacted the Canadian culture. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">There will always be Canadian kids hoping to follow in the footsteps of Canadian hockey greats. And we have so many greats, and have always had so much hockey talent for our youth (both male and female) to look to for inspiration. <b> </b></span><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">These darlings belong to my friend who blogs at <a href="http://www.reesespeaks.com/2017/06/05/take-celly-hockey-canadian-museum-history/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReeseSpeaks Blog</a>. </span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Be sure to check out what the VP's had to say about their visit to the Hockey Exhibit.</span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I'm excited to #shareNetflixlove with a giveaway! You can #shareNetflixlove and introduce someone to your love of Netflix too! Nominate/tag a Netflix Newbie friend on twitter and both of you could win a 3-month <a href="https://www.netflix.com/ca/">Netflix Canada</a> subscription! <u>Just follow the 3 easy steps below</u>. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u>You can share the tweet above and tag someone once a day.</u> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">All nomination <u>tweets and comments with tweet links must be completed by June 30th, 2017 at 12:00/noon EST</u>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This giveaway is <u>open to Canada</u> (excluding Quebec) 18+ years of age. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I fully support the use of "Do as I say, not what I do!", "Because I said so!" and "DO IT NOW DAMN IT!" negotiation tactics. After 21 years I'm at guru skill levels in defer and demand techniques, or to put it in terms my kids understand: If this approach was FPS game video game you'd all be dead. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>So why share this? And what's the The Dailey Method 30 Day Challenge connection?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Well because I have noticed a pattern of late. With Thing 1's classes done, and no summer job (yet!) we find ourselves spending day after day together. I spend my day "encouraging" him to put the electronics away, and do something. I regularly catch myself telling him (okay yelling at him) "You can't spend all day on your computer!" "It's a beautiful day! Get out of bed and get outside! Go for a walk or a bike ride!" followed by "DO IT NOW DAMN IT!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wait up, not so fast! As the days go by I realize I'm "telling" </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">him this from behind my laptop. A computer I spend a large part of the day behind. I know it's a nice day because I saw the weather report on the morning news, and I'm yelling this slouched over my laptop on my bed, or the couch. A little voice inside my head started to say "You get up, you get outside! You go for a walk or a bike ride!" and "You can't spend all day on your computer!" followed by "DO IT NOW DAMN IT!". </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So I accepted the offer to participate in <a href="http://www.thedaileymethod.com/studios/ottawa/overview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TDM Ottawa</a>'s #DoItDailey30 June Challenge, and I also accepted on Thing 1's behalf. Together we're going to get out of bed, get outside, get some exercise and balance in our lives, bond over our shared experience, and we're going to "DO IT NOT DAMN IT!". </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">You'll find us trying as many classes as possible (I'm signing Thing 1 up for all the really hard spin and cycle classes ... what?!? I need some pics for my blog posts). And as always, I'll be a loving supportive mother ... encouraging Thing 1 to "Go faster! and DO IT NOW DAMN IT!"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>My plan for myself</u> is to start out with the Daily Gentle 3 times a week, plus at least 1 other class such as the Daily Basics or Daily Barre on the weekends. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>My plan for Thing 1</u> is for him to do those classes with me and at least 1 Cycle class a week. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We may find Thing 1 prefers Cycle classes to Barre, but we'll adjust as we go. Who knows by the end of June he may even convinced his Mom to try a Cycle class.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So wish us luck in our quality time adventure, and our quest to find more balance in life. Be sure to follow our journey on social media using the hashtag # DoItDailey30</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For more information about <a href="http://www.thedaileymethod.com/studios/ottawa/overview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dailey Method Ottawa</a> take a peak at their website, or follow them on <a href="https://twitter.com/tdmottawa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDaileyMethodOttawa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tdmottawa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I had the good fortune to marry a rather extraordinary person. Although right now I'm sure my kids have not yet realize how lucky they are to have a father like him, someday they'll look back and see how he always makes an effort and time to make memories and teach them important life lessons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Movie time started (by their dad) when my kids were toddlers. Friday was Pizza and a Movie night, which meant ordering a pizza, making popcorn and watching a movie together as a family. Sunday afternoon was Male Bonding time, when the males of the household gathered to watched retro shows or cartoons, giving this SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) a well deserved break. This ritual continued pretty much unchanged until the kids reached high school. Even then we still managed to fit in regular Friday Pizza and a Movie nights and the Sunday afternoon bonding ritual. It wasn't that we didn't enjoy spending time together watching a movie, but rather schedules, social activities and homework made keeping these traditions challenging. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">With one (Thing 1) in college, and another (Thing 2) in university and living in his own apartment, our Family Movie night has had to evolve. It's rare for the whole family to get together and watch a movie, but that doesn't mean we don't want to bond over our favourite shows or a movie. This was evident this May long weekend when Thing 2 (home for a visit) asked me "Where is Dad and my brother?" I said "Downstairs watching a movie". He scowls and heads downstairs at double speed, clearly annoyed they hadn't invited him to join in. <a href="https://www.netflix.com/ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix</a> helps to make these family times possible by letting us control what and when and how we watch. In other words our way, and on our terms.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It could be over some brotherly bonding when Thing 1 stays over at Thing 2's apartment and they binge watch <u>The Office</u>, or <u>The IT Crowd</u>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Or a Sunday afternoon when Thing 1 and his Dad bond over a few episodes of <u>Sherlock</u>, or a movie like <u>Office Space</u>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It might when I'm visiting Thing 2 at his apartment, and he makes me dinner that we eat while watching <u>White Collar</u> or <u>iZombie</u>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">There's a good chance it'll happen when Thing 1 walks in on me watching a Korean TV Drama like <u>Man to Man</u>. It starts with a few minutes at the door making fun of my viewing choices, then moves to a sit at edge of chair asking what is happening and about the back story, and finishes with a fully committed chair sitting and running commentary about the characters and show. (For the record: Mom is not overjoyed having to try to read subtitles at the same time as his commentary, or questions). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Or on the rare occasions the kids aren't around it could be just the Hubby and I watching a movie like <u>Whiskey Tango Foxtrot</u> or a few episodes of <u>Halt and Catch Fire</u>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Lastly, it could be that all of us watch a show like <u>Daredevil</u> or <u>Arrested Devlop</u> on our own and then have lively discussions about the show over dinner. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">With all the options available on Netflix the process of finding some middle ground, and reaching agreement on what to watch has gotten so much easier. As I said ... our way, on our terms no matter who, when, or where we're watching.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Instead we've adapted out family viewing to fit out our schedules and lifestyle, not to mention budget. Being able to watch what we want on demand has been key to being able to continue this family tradition. To me change means choice, and having the choice to customize what and how we watch is a very good thing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Netflix just keeps making it easier to customize what, when and how we watch ...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">With options like Netflix-to-Go that allows you to download to your devices many of your favourite shows and movies and watch them without Wi-Fi. <b>*</b><u>And for those in Southern Ontario heading to cottage country</u> this summer be sure to read the post fellow Streamteamer Jenn of One Heart One Family wrote about a <a href="http://oneheartonefamily.com/2017/05/dont-leave-netflix-behind-summer-download-go-streamteam-ad.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">very special treat Netflix has</a> for you on long weekends this summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Weather you live in Ottawa or are just visiting, you'll find there are all sorts of things to do in the Capital. Why not venture out beyond the Parliament Buildings and discover all there is to do. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Click on the link below for my list of events and activities happening in and around Ottawa in June. <b>Bonus: Many of the events and activities listed are free! </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/p/things-to-do-in-ottawa.html" target="_blank">Continue reading ...</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Although my list is long, it's far from complete, so if I've missed something please let me know in the comments section.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to do out and about in the Capital. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hey Ottawa! Did you know that every June in Ottawa you can see a collection of buildings and locations otherwise not open to the public?</span></h2>
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<a href="http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/arts-heritage-and-culture/museums-and-historic-sites/doors-open-ottawa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Doors Open Ottawa</span></a></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This year they have really upped their game. In addition to the more than </span><a href="http://ottawa.ca/cgi-bin/doors/2017.pl?lang=en" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">150 buildings</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> that open their doors June 3rd and 4th, 2017, they've added:</span></b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A photo <a href="https://doublespacephoto.wordpress.com/2017/05/08/contest/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">contest</a> (ends June 5th)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">An App for <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iamraviraj.doo&hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Android</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/doors-open-ottawa/id1239249622" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iOS</a> developed by students from the <a href="http://www.algonquincollege.com/sat/program/mobile-application-design-and-development/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Algonquin college Mobile Application Design and Development program</a>. </span></li>
<li><a href="http://maps.ottawa.ca/GeoOttawaLite/?appid=07dad31dad094069af44b00744d94efb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">An Interactive Map</span></a></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A <u>Free</u> Ottawa-Citizen <a href="http://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/documents.ottawa.ca/files/DOO2017%20Bus%20Brochure%20EN.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shuttle Bus</a> that stops within walking distance of almost 70 of the participating Doors Open buildings. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Escape Bicycle Tours are offering a <a href="http://www.escapebicycletours.ca/special-tours-packages/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doors Open Bike Tour</a> and bicycle rentals on Saturday June 3rd, weather permitting. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>The <a href="http://ottawa.ca/cgi-bin/doors/2017.pl?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2017 Doors Open Ottawa buildings</a> I most want to visit are:</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Canadian Aviation and Space Museum Reserve Hanger</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Canadian Broadcasting Corporation</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Canadian Space Services</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Embassy of the United States</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Geological Survey of Canada Building</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Facilities</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">Be sure to check out my <a href="http://cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/p/things-to-do-in-ottawa.html" target="_blank">Things To Do in Ottawa post</a>. </span><br />
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