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The Summer Cottage
Rain yesterday afternoon beginsat 1 pm. This mowske up at 6 am for latrine; then listen to audiobook-great new addition this year- terrible
Maureen Armstrong
Jul 20, 20251 min read


July's Dream Book 2
Well, it’s about time someone otherwise complains about offering their support of Carole Bergeron. Alain Bergeron’s cousin, Phylicia,...
Maureen Armstrong
May 3, 20251 min read


Check out my interview with Kate Delaney on America Tonight April 30, 2025
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Maureen Armstrong
Apr 30, 20251 min read


Happy St. Patrick's Day 17 March
However, your day has gone, I wish you much good luck for your coming year. I did many things today, but planned for this holiday weeks...
Maureen Armstrong
Mar 17, 20252 min read


My Winter Sport
From a very young age I either had someone put ice skates on my feet and tie the laces or put my ice skates on and tie my laces. I wear...
Maureen Armstrong
Feb 18, 20252 min read


from Maureen Armstrong, author©HOUSEOFTHEREDMUG
As December arrives so do all thoughts of best ways to celebrate. Throughout my year moments become opportunities to visit. Staying in...
Maureen Armstrong
Dec 21, 20241 min read


Happy Holidays and all the best in 2025!
OUR SHEPHERD’S PIE POT One of my favourite seasonal dishes to cook has always been “Shepherd’s Pie.” My family was given this amazing...
Maureen Armstrong
Dec 14, 20242 min read


Free Excerpt from Chapter Two
Essences of Tongcheng " STUDENT ACTIVITIES in ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE OUTSIDE FOREIGN TEACHER’S CLASSROOM Throughout terms...
Maureen Armstrong
Dec 1, 20244 min read


Looking Behind November 22
Looking Behind November 22 Often I say, “I have eyes in the back of my head,” as being one busy Mom I had no other choice, and now as I...
Maureen Armstrong
Nov 22, 20242 min read


HALLOWEEN
Today, 31 October, offers up times of crazy costumes and fad of trick and treating. I celebrated Halloween myself this year with my...
Maureen Armstrong
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Postage Stamp Park
Stopping at least once each week with reusable envelope strapped in my waistline, and pencil in fanny pack, sit on sunny day to enjoy...
Maureen Armstrong
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Rock Picking
With summer vacations ending, I enjoy browsing through my own photographs to reflect on any holiday times lucky enough to enjoy. One of...
Maureen Armstrong
Sep 2, 20242 min read


Maggie Calls with Thank You
Today I receive an email notification so wish to thank my anonymous donor for Core Membership. I try to enjoy these benefits, thank you....
Maureen Armstrong
Jul 9, 20241 min read


01 July Canada Day Celebrations
On Canada Day I often try to connect with close friends to wish them a happy celebration as we all consider our levels of gratitude for...
Maureen Armstrong
Jun 27, 20242 min read


COLLABORATIONS
COLLABORATING with FAMILY Patrick arranges trip with Justin to travel together by car to pack-up each of their personal belongings. They...
Maureen Armstrong
May 30, 20241 min read


MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU
Taking back empty beverage containers after collecting them over winter months requires complete concentration as this task seems like...
Maureen Armstrong
May 4, 20244 min read


....OF ITS MODERN TIMES, DEPICTING US IN OUR GREED...
….in my new fiction series from AuthorHouse self-publishing, author takes readers to remote places in the American midwestern state of Nebraska and from past suburban lifestyles in Missouri. From city to country life, the main character, Carole, challenges authority with her close and now closer suburban friend, Sylvii, to guide and support her for: ` JULY’S DREAM BOOK 1 by MAUREEN ARMSTRONG With family members succumbing in opportunity to greed and crime, friendship between
Maureen Armstrong
Dec 23, 20231 min read


Feeling at home in Ireland
Although being Irish in Canada may seem common to many, in my house letters from Northern Ireland arrive with frequency since my very first memories of childhood. Now after becoming a grown woman, I am able to revisit these beautiful countries of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to feel right at home and in the right place. Never in my wildest imaginations did I predict the level of comfort surrounding me with my extended family and two countries who bond together
Maureen Armstrong
Nov 20, 20231 min read


Small Steps to Autumn!
For blessings with gratitudes, but are with seeing two grandchildren playing together in the park or sitting side-by-side. With Ada, 6 years, and Cillian, 3 years, all take a walk to the playground to play on swings, teeter-totter and slide with climbing activities amusing us for an hour. Deboned small fresh turkey is quick-cooking in an open pan to roast, and with bread and spinach dressing on the side. Meanwhile, two books, written since returning from China in 2018, descr
Maureen Armstrong
Sep 5, 20231 min read


Horizons in Tongcheng
Photo of Tongcheng on misty day site of many journal entries from 2016 to 2018 and chosen lifestyle in small city and community college for daily events of English as a Foreign Language teacher.
Maureen Armstrong
Jul 11, 20231 min read
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