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Roxy – My new Service dog in training

Posted on July 9, 2024 by ottawadeafgirl

Roxy is a Nova Scotia Duck tolling retriever from TuffnTendr Tollers. My lovely cousin Dominique Simard is the amazing breeder. Roxy came home with me August 27th, 2022 and my life has been going non-stop since then. She is very … Continue reading →

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What did Beethoven’s deafness sound like?

Posted on December 9, 2020 by ottawadeafgirl

Beethoven’s hearing loss is well-known, but it’s not well understood. Alice Keath, host of ABC Classic’s Beethoven 250, chats with audiologist and horn player Ian O’Brien about what the world really sounded like to the famous composer. Have a listen … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2020 ＼(＾O＾)／

Posted on January 1, 2020 by ottawadeafgirl

  The start of 2019 brought much heartache 💔…. I received news at the beginning of January of the sudden death of  my dearest and  beloved friend Said.  Months later my lovely George crossed the rainbow bridge after a long … Continue reading →

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Riding the LRT and finding my Disney princess

Posted on September 16, 2019 by ottawadeafgirl

Last Saturday we decided to take part in the  Grand opening of the Ottawa LRT and take a ride to the Rideau Centre for some shopping and adventures. My grandson Gabriel who is an avid train enthusiast absolutely loved it! … Continue reading →

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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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