Category Archives: Everyday Life

World Hello Day

Posted on November 21, 2017 by ottawadeafgirl

Today is the 45th annual World Hello day! Anyone can participate in World Hello Day simply by greeting ten people. This demonstrates the importance of personal communication for preserving peace! You can view letters from people ALL over the World, participating … Continue reading →

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7 Rules to Follow If You Want to Live a Life Without Regrets

Posted on November 17, 2017 by ottawadeafgirl

This is an awesome article! #noregrets 1. Do ridiculous things = like diving! My first check-out dives were in the Saint Laurence in 2012, the following weekend I was diving in Miami. My favorite diving location so far is Grand … Continue reading →

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A little Kindness…goes a long way!

Posted on August 2, 2017 by ottawadeafgirl

My friend Marcey posted this picture on Facebook the other day and it made me think about how a simple gesture can make a difference in someone’s day . That same day I was talking on the phone with a colleague … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on April 28, 2017 by ottawadeafgirl

There is no place like home! Home can mean many things but is certainly not limited to a physical location. Home is where you spend time with those you love and cherish…Home is family.  To me,  Home is also where … Continue reading →

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Welcome Spring!

Posted on April 5, 2017 by ottawadeafgirl

Here’s to warmer weather and hopefully no more snow!

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Flash Alerts

Posted on January 9, 2014 by ottawadeafgirl

I recently inherited an iPhone from my daughter and was having a look at all the accessibility features when I stumbled across LED flash for alerts. Just like my home alerting system when you turn on LED flash for alerts … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2013 by ottawadeafgirl

Christmas time is always a very happy time for me. I love spending time with my family and extended family. On boxing day we are all gathering at my home to spend the day together. It’s really nice to be … Continue reading →

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Laughter is the best medecine

Posted on November 23, 2013 by ottawadeafgirl

A friend was celebrating his 50th birthday and we were invited to join him, along with a bunch of friends for an evening at Absolute Comedy on Preston street. We had no idea who was headlining, but we sure had some … Continue reading →

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Michèle’s Helpdesk

Posted on November 8, 2013 by ottawadeafgirl

I was at a customer appreciation evening  tonight hosted by my realtor Adam Mills @ottawaishome. As I was handing out business cards and trying to drum up business,  I got into a conversation about computers. Did you know support for … Continue reading →

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Updates and more updates

Posted on November 7, 2013 by ottawadeafgirl

It all started with my good friend from Cary, NC posting an awesome video of the BonJovi concert last night. I had gone to see him for my birthday this past February.  I really love BonJovi, he puts on an amazing show! … Continue reading →

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