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  • Betty Boop

    The Silverware Mystery 2.0

    May 8, 2023 /

    It has been almost six years since Mom (Betty) passed and we still miss her every day. But every once in a while, little things sneak up, deeply reminding us of her absence and catching us off guard. An arrow to the heart if you will. And that is exactly what happened recently when Big Sis came across a piece of jewellery that brought back vivid memories. It prompted her to reread a blog post from 2020, reliving a special tribute to Mom. The 2020 Silverware Mystery When an elderly person passes away, there are usually memories and memorabilia left behind. Mom was no exception. There were boxes and boxes…

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  • Sisters Dish

    I Believe I Can Fly

    May 1, 2023 /

    We are in that time between cozying up by the fireplace to keep warm, and hanging out at the beach to soak up some Vitamin D. While we wait for the thermometer to rise, watching movies seems to be on the Sisterhood’s agenda. And when Little Sis was talking the other day about a new Marvel superhero movie we couldn’t resist imagining what powers we would want to have if we were “Senior Citizen Superheroes.” On The Level By Middle Sis Even though I am nick named the Woo-Woo Sister, I also like to be practical. So my Super Power would be laser level eyes that would allow me to…

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    The Littlest Hobo 2.0

    April 24, 2023 /

    Little Sis here. The Sisterhood, including Biscuit, met for coffee the other day and the discussion turned to some of our favourite Canadian TV shows . We talked about Wayne and Schuster, The Beachcombers, The Pig and Whistle, and who could forget about Biscuit's absolute favorite, The Littlest Hobo, the adventures of a German Shepherd dog who was always there when you needed him. It was a typically Canadian show. For of those you who have watched shows on the CBC you know exactly what I am talking about. Soon nostalgia really kicked in and we decided we needed to do a Littlest Hobo reboot, bringing it into modern times,…

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    I Love Rock n’ Roll

    April 17, 2023 /

    Little Sis has an encyclopedic memory when it comes to rock and roll music. She can recall the name of just about any song and the artist who sings it. A recent round of musical trivia reminded Big and Middle Sis of this talent and led to the discovery that, although they are related, their tastes in music couldn't be any more different.

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  • Sisters Dish

    Too Much Time On My Hands

    April 10, 2023 /

    Recently I had the misfortune of experiencing an EIE (extreme illness event.) No, it wasn't Covid but to be honest, I am not entirely sure what it was. I can, however, report that it put me out of commission for 5 long days. I was miserable and feeling very sorry for myself. As is often the case when illness strikes, boredom sets in and I was no exception. After doing everything I could possibly think of (ie. reading, daydreaming, staring out the window, singing my favorite songs and even an attempt at meditating) I finally gave in and started scrolling through my phone.

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    🎵Celebrate Good Times…C’mon🎵

    April 3, 2023 /

    It is well known that the Sisterhood loves a celebration so, in these last waning days of winter we thought it might be fun to design events that would give us both something to look forward to and be proud of. We are of course not only creative but patriotic, and can definitely see a future where Canadians near and far would enthusiastically celebrate our suggested national holidays.....If only we knew how to take them to the next level😉 But that's a story for another day. Please read on.

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  • Sisters Dish

    Communication Breakdown

    March 27, 2023 /

    Do you ever wonder what would what would happen if the World Wide Web went dark, and for some strange reason you could no longer write with your dominant hand? How on earth would we be able to communicate? No worries, the Sisterhood is here to save the day.

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  • Biscuit Barks

    Biscuit’s NBF

    March 20, 2023 /

    Note: NBF is short for New Best Friend...or is it New Boy Friend? Biscuit is a very sociable canine. She makes friends easily and not long ago she was introduced to Sir Quachi, a Maltese mix from Mexico. There was immediate chemistry (could this possibly be a romantic situation?)

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    As The World Spins

    March 13, 2023 /

    Due to the nature of my husband's job we've moved often- thirteen times to be exact. This meant we did not spend a lot of time living in any one house. Fast forward to retirement and the house we have now lived in for thirteen years. A record for us by far. And while staying in a house this long has brought us comfort and ease, there have also been a few surprises of the maintenance variety.

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    Biscuit the Influencer

    March 6, 2023 /

    Biscuit here. Becoming a member of the Sisterhood of The Travelling Shoes has changed my life. Never in my wildest puppy dreams did I think I would ever become a “thing.” At best I thought I would be just a happy dog living out my days laying in the sunshine, chasing my tail, and getting treats for being a good girl! But boy was I wrong – it has turned out to be quite a ride! So, I’d like to give you a glimpse into my journey in becoming a social media influencer. Members Only I was honored when I was asked to join the Sisterhood, but quite frankly I…

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Full Circle Moment . As Middle Sis, I turned out t Full Circle Moment
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As Middle Sis, I turned out to be the explorer of the family and this quote pretty accurately describes my life over the last 50+ years. 
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I left my hometown at the age of 18 and have lived in many different communities over the years, to now return to my hometown at the age of 71.  A full circle moment if there ever was one.
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Things look a little different, as they should after so many years, but it still feels good to be home again. ❤️

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Hockey Night in Canada Our young Grandsons are re Hockey Night in Canada

Our young Grandsons are returning to Finland after a two year visit. During their stay they became immersed in the world of hockey, particularly street hockey in our driveway. So it was only natural that our family farewell barbecue would culminate in a hockey game!
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Eldest Grandson took it upon himself to set the teams (5 kids vs 2 adults) and draw up the Rules (see next slide) to avoid the possibility of conflicting opinions. 
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Note: the Rules refer to the number of penalty shots per infraction. For example Butt tapping will result in 1 penalty shot per infraction. And Rule numbers 3 and 6 merit special attention😊.
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In the end the game was a roaring success with lots of trash talk, cheering for the kids team, penalty shots and so much laughter. It will be a beautiful memory for all of us.
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Click the link in our bio to learn more about our very special Hockey Night in Canada. It was a night to remember 😊.
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Friend Zone . Now that most of the boxes are unpac Friend Zone
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Now that most of the boxes are unpacked, Middle Sis is turning her thoughts to making friends in her new city.  Fortunately, she had a great role model in our mom Betty who had a gift for making new friends wherever she went. 
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Click on the link in our bio to see a post from 2020 entitled “Making Friends The Betty Way,” which we hope will give Middle Sis some pointers on how to make new friends, the Betty Way of course!
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In case there was any question about the identity In case there was any question about the identity of the above earnest young musician, a kind soul chose to clarify. That kind soul was our grandmother who had a habit of identifying the subjects in old photographs…. We have an extensive collection😊.
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In this particular case, there was no need for the identification. We are well aware that this is our Mom.
Side note: we hesitated for a brief minute to post this photo, but decided that she would have thought it funny🤣.

Check out the link in our bio to read our latest blog post and learn more about “BETTY “.
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Boxes, Boxes Everywhere… . Middle Sis and her hubb Boxes, Boxes Everywhere…
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Middle Sis and her hubby are in the middle of moving mania after making the decision to relocate to be closer to family.  Right now they are surrounded by boxes and are busy trying to figure out if/where everything fits in their new house.  But rest assured there are stories to come about the whole moving experience including a carpet cleaner who was afraid to go down stairs and a dental theme that emerged on moving day.
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Big Sis didn’t think she would make it past 10 sec Big Sis didn’t think she would make it past 10 seconds, hence the look of surprise when she realized she could hang on a bit longer😂#youonlyliveonce #hangingout #hangingoutatthebar #letshangout #sistershavingfuntogether
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Gone But Not Forgotten . Hard to believe that it h Gone But Not Forgotten
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Hard to believe that it has been fourteen years since our dad’s passing.  We still miss him.  He will be in our hearts always.
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Like so many of us, Big Sis occasionally has diffi Like so many of us, Big Sis occasionally has difficulty getting to sleep. Luckily, she has a few tried and true methods that almost always work!
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Click on the link in our bio to read her latest blog post. It has some innovative and unique suggestions for “nodding off to dreamland.”
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Are we there yet? . Recently Middle Sis was on a t Are we there yet?
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Recently Middle Sis was on a trip that involved several flights. The flight experience could best be summed up in a few words: delays, cancellation and unexplained stops.
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Click on the link in our bio to read the latest Sisterhood of the Travelling Shoes post entitled “ I’ll Fly Away” and find out how Middle Sis found herself stopped in Winnipeg and why one of her flights was cancelled/not cancelled.
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Seven years ago The Sisterhood decided to start an Seven years ago The Sisterhood decided to start an Instagram account . We wanted to honor our Mom by walking a 5K in every Province, and tell stories about our adventures.
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So today we are reintroducing you to our sweet Mom. She was our guiding light and the inspiration for our dedication to a “just have fun” principle 😉.
Love you Mom❤️❤️.
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After an unfortunate experience on a recent flight After an unfortunate experience on a recent flight, Big Sis asks this existential question in her latest blog post. In it she details how she finally came to terms with her situation. It is her steadfast belief that many other senior women have suffered a similar fate so she offers the coping strategy that worked for her. Check it out😊.
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Like Mother Like Daughter? . Our mom Betty was an Like Mother Like Daughter?
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Our mom Betty was an early adopter of the current resistance training trend.  She took it up in 2004 after participating in a study about seniors and resistance training and never looked back. 
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Middle Sis on the other hand describes herself as a slow learner when it comes to any type of fitness. It took a while but she eventually followed in mom’s footsteps. 
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Click on the link in our bio to see the latest post entitled “I’ve Joined The Resistance” and find out what finally got Middle Sis doing squats and lunges and joining a Ballet Fit class.
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After Big Sis talked about an article she read whe After Big Sis talked about an article she read where a woman sent emails to her friends listing three good things that had happened that day, the Sisterhood decided to adopt a version of this at their weekly meetings. 
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Our first go at it produced lots of discussion and our inaugural list of three good things we are grateful for:

 * our mom Betty and how she inspired us to start our blog
 *the fun and laughter we have at our weekly meetings and on our yearly Sisterhood trips
 *the opportunity to offer Little Sis career and retirement advice😂
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And how about you? What are three good things that happened to you today? Send us your thoughts in a comment below.
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And don’t forget to click on the link in our bio to see the latest post entitled “Betty Would Love That” and find out more about how our Mom Betty inspired us to start our blog and why she would love our Three Good Things project.
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Big, Middle and Little Sis from the Sisterhood of Big, Middle and Little Sis from the Sisterhood of the Travelling Shoes wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🎄🎄🎄
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See you in 2026!
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