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Happy Long Weekend!

I know I'm not the only one excited about the long weekend.  I know weather may not be great but who cares, read, cook catch on sleep and maybe have some fun with family and friends. I'm looking forward to Saturday at Sweet Paradise on Uppper Paradise and Stonechurch. I'll be there live tomorrow form noon till 4pm. We'll have a lot a great things going on so drop by and say hello to a very well known store in our community. I helped hand out the "Yes, I Can" awards to students and they were such a great group of students who were at Michelangelo's last night with their parents to receive medals they all so richly deserve. I think I'll buy a book this weekend and my hubby and I have to get some golf in between the rain. Have a great long weekend!!!!!!!!

Thursday Thoughts

It's looks like it might not be the greatest looking long weekend for weather.  If it's rest and relaxation you're looking for this weekend it's great and if it's golf, opening up the pool or gardening, your plans may get interrupted by showers.  I will be at Sweet Paradise over at Stonechurch and Upper Paradise this Saturday from noon till 4 pm for a big bbq and celebration. We'll be across the street from the store over at the Dot ca store for all the festivities.  I've already planted a few herbs.  I have planted mint and mint chocolate mint and mint is great in cold drinks and recipes and it grows like crazy so plant it where you know it won't take everything over.  I'm going to MC the Yes I can awards tonight at Michaelangelo's Banquet Centre.  I'm very excited for the students!!!!

Warming up!

I couldn't wait to get home and open the windows up and let the fresh air come in.  What a great day it was and of course today is a different matter   I have been trying to get at least one yoga class in a week and yesterday I did a class that made me feel like a million bucks.  It's all strengthening your body and soul and I gotta tell you I feel great after that class.  I got home last night with full intentions of watching American Idol because I only watch the finals of any reality show and I got hooked on watching restaurant makeover on the food network and last night they kept running commercials for Former CFL'er Matt Dunigan's cooking show that looks good.   Good morning to Lisa Zahoradni for Total Physio on upper James St.  We'll be dropping by this morning with mugs and coffee.  See ya at coffee break!!!

Carnival Season is Upon Us

I will be in the chat room at about 9:30 this morning. Just log onto to our website and hit chat room and drop me a line. I would love to know what everyone is doing for the long weekend. 

I noticed parking lots getting set up to sell fireworks and I was in Burlington last weekend and I noticed the mini carnivals in the mall parking lots...so look for a carnival coming to your neightbourhood soon!!!!

I've been trying to take a yoga class at least once a week and I gotta tell you I never thought I'd feel this out of shape. It is so good on the entire body including the derriere.

Post Mom's Day Monday

Could someone tell me where the weekend went? Saturday night my sister and I took my mom and relatives to see the Italian comedian Joe Avati. He was fabulous and the show started at 8 and didn't wrap up till about 11:15. It was a mother's day gift. I believe the gift of laughter is a nice change from flowers. My dad was going on about the cost of gas yesterday because he had seen gas at 1.19 and didn't end up getting it till 24 hours later when it shot up to 1.25. We'll be lucky if we see it at 1.20 again. Friday night was a celebration at Liuna Station for the 30th anniversary of Hamilton Magazine. What a blast and the Spoons performed. It was great!! I was so excited to get a surprise visit from my gorgeous step kids who drop off a beautiful bouquet of flowers for mom's day. What sweethearts!!

Happy Friday!

I am never going to feel old and gray again!!! I watched Oprah yesterday afternoon and her guests were Cher and Tina Turner. Here's 2 ladies ages 61 and 68 and they've never looked better!! They are so similar in that their careers began with controlling husbands who took over their careers but they escaped that hold to form very successful solo careers. I'm never going to complain about my age again. But then again I'm not one to do that because my thoughts are that there are some things in life we can control and some things like aging that has to be left alone. You have to let this process take place naturally. I've taken that attitude for a long time and I maintain eating a sensible diet with the odd' indulgence, along with regular exercise and a happy personal life is the key to ageing gracefully. Have a great weekend and go for a walk with your family this weekend.

Thursday Thoughts

We're getting closer and closer to the mother's day weekend. Have you decided what you're doing with mom? It does get harder and harder to something with someone who doesn't want to be fussed over. People are getting anxious to open up their pools and if you have neighbours with one, I bet you they'll be looking to getting it open before the rush on Victoria Day weekend. I think we're staying put for the long weekend.  You know when you look around in the area there's a ton of things to do without having to pack up and drive for hours. I just bought tickets to see singer Al Green in Toronto next month. He is supposed to be amazing in concert. Speaking of concerts Matt and I are giving away tickets to see Celine Dion in Toronto in September. This is another added show due to her overwhelming popularity!!!!

Wednesday wonderings

Don't you just love it when you decide to wash you car and a half hour later a bird decides it needs to mess it up.  It happened to me yesterday. I had a clean looking car for about an hour till the bird episode. I noticed gas is back to almost $1.22.  We can't dwell on it right? My husband has decided to give me golf lessons in our backyard so last night until just before dark we practiced chipping into a little net. I actually enjoyed it.  I was forced to actually relax and take it easy.  Good morning to Lisa for the back clinic on Rymal Road.  We'll be dropping by with coffee and our new coffee mugs for the staff this morning. Matt and I are giving away a pair of tickets to Celine Dion in Toronto September 27th today thru Friday keep listening!!

Tuesday Thoughts

I can't believe I haven' t been out golfing yet but the bottom line is at the end of the day I'm too exhausted to even think about my favourite pastime. My hubby and I did buy season passes not to a golf course but to a driving range because practice does make perfect. I think!!!  I will be online today at about 9:30 am so please don't hesitate to drop by the chat room. Last night when I went to sleep I had the bedroom open a crack and I could hear the sounds of kids playing on our court.  It sounds so good to hear kids having fun and I go to bed early so the kids were not outside in the middle of the night. A true sign of the festival season is the banner across downtown Dundas that reads Annual Busker fest coming the first weekend of June. It won't be long now for the opening of neighbourhood pools!! 

Thursday Thoughts

I kept thinking about getting gas yesterday when I saw the price drop to 1.18 and 1.19. I don't really need it but I'm starting to act like my parents save, save, save! Hopefully the price will stay this way for a day or 2. I know there's rain on the way and I almost hope it's rainy all weekend so I'm forced to stay indoors and rest because I've been suffering from a bit of insomnia and we just ordered some dirt that needs to shoveled onto our flower beds. How about the Canadiens last night? We're down 3 games to 1 but I know this will not last, they're back at home for the next 2 games and hopefully that make a big difference. I saw Oprah yesterday with David Blaine, the man who held his breath a set a record holding his breath almost 17 minutes. What is that all about? I'm hoping to break a record for longest nap this weekend!

Wednesday wonderings

I just love reading to kids and so I did just that yesterday to a combined grade 3 class at St. Joe's school on Locke Street. There are a series of books written by Lauren Numeroff and so I chose her book called if you give a pig a party, which was great!!! It was V.I.P. reader day at the school and these kids were so attentive. Today I'm off to the Macassa Lodge to drop off k-Lite coffee mugs and coffee to Marlene Cool who runs the adult day program.  Get on to our website at k-litefm.com if you'd like a little visit.  Hey ladies and guys of course this coming Sunday morning at the bay Burlington mall, I'll be emceeing a gala that starts before the bay actually open at 9am and it runs till 11am.  It's called a world for mom so lots of gift ideas for mom and you're shopping before everyone else is.  Plus it only costs 10 dollars with 2 dollars going to the Canadian Women's foundation and the other 8 bucks will be honoured at the cosmetic, fragrance or jewellery counters.

Tuesday Thoughts

I'm so bad for watching sports when they're nearing the end of the season. I'm hooked on the Stanley cup semi final with Philly and Montreal. I was glued to the TV last night and Don Cherry tends to bug me at times but last night he was quite entertaining and I finally realize why he's so popular. Don is just being Don Cherry a man who has lived and breathed hockey his entire life so let me banter on and on and on!!!  I was quite chilled when I stepped outside this morning so be prepared for a much cooler more normal start to the day. I'm at St. Joe's school today

It's the Weekend!

The rising price of gas really makes you stop and think about changing weekend plans to drive out of town for the weekend. But then again you just have to be more particular about your travel destinations or do what I always do and that's decide it's the plan to go without any reason and explore. I ran into more people yesterday that are busy working on their backyards. Everyone has plans for either a bigger garden or may be a new set of comfortable furniture to enjoy with family and friends. I'm going to try to think ahead for a mother's day gift for my mom. I know I have time but do you give the woman that's been there for you all the way?

A Day of Yoga & Sunscreen...

A special 'good morning' to the staff over at Carrington Place in Ancaster. We'll be stopping by there this morning with coffee and mugs for the staff...if your coffee mug at work is looking a little run down, why not send us an e mail at http://k-litefm.com and we'll see about replacing that mug and those of your co workers as well.

I've been doing a yoga class the last couple of weeks on Tuesdays and I gotta tell you it's amazing. Don't ever think that yoga and pilates are not total body workouts because you're wrong!!!

It's a "Chatty" Earth Day!

I'm exhausted from last night's Montreal victory!!!!!I I stayed up and watched Montreal shut out the Bruins.  Ex Hamilton Bulldogs gaolie for the Cnadians Carey Price was superb!!! I have never seen so much red in the seats as last night and I couldn't stop watching.

I'll be in the chat room this morning at about 9:30 am; if you'd like to chat just go to our website at http://k-litefm.com and hit chat...you'll find me there and I'd love to hear from you and what you plan to do today to participate in Earth Day. Here's a good tip for you today: Forget about trying to score the closest parking spot...why not park far enough away from where you work so you'll be forced to walk a little and enjoy the sunshine and beautiful city we live in!!!!

Thursday Thoughts

I'm very excited today is join me at the oasis spa in Ancaster. A winning contestant and 3 of her friends will be joining me tonight at Oasis for a pedicure, manicure and some great food as well.  It made me think. My husband told me he'd like some spa treatments like a pedicure or facial, or massage. So if your anniversary is coming up and you want to do something different try a couple's spa day for a change. They're fun and you'll both feel great. I'm going to work on playing more golf this summer plus there's a little tennis court down the street from me and I plan to go back to playing tennis. I used play for years but you know time is never on my side.  I also did a yoga class the other day and it was fabulous so I plan to try to get at least one of those classes in and if I survive all of that maybe I'll get the gardening done as well!

Tuesday Thoughts

I couldn't believe I was eating dinner last night and the sun was still shining brightly. Now that that all the snow is gone I really notice spring happening everywhere.  My grass looks greener and people seem to be in a better frame of mind. It makes you think of planning your summer vacation and this morning the street sweepers were out clearing the streets of dust and gravel. I'm looking forward to putting out the lawn furniture and sitting outside and listening to the kids in the neighbourhood. If you have a chance I'll be online chatting this morning at 10 am, you can get onto our website and click onto the chat icon and away we go! Congrats to the MS Society of Burlington.  They raised 80,000 dollars on Sunday for the walk and it was a great day for it.  We're also giving away tickets to see John Mayer in concert!!!

We're Back!

Wow what a vacation!  Matt and I are back in the flesh and I must tell you it was a blast with a great group of folks that travelled with us to the Panama Canal. It was a 10-day cruise to the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Panama, Aruba and Curacao. Temperatures were always in the 80's and of course the food was great! I have to tell you about one of the excursions my husband and I went on. A lot of you have done this but I've only seen James Bond do it and that's the zip line.  We did this in Costa Rica where you are hooked on a line thru the rain forest and you zip thru the forest suspended in on a line about a million feet high. Okay not quite that high but what a high it was!  It was nice to come home to greener looking grass and I was a little nervous when I saw a few flakes outside yetserday morning for the 10 km MS walk in Burlington but the sun did come out and it was a beautiful day.  Special thanks to everyone who came out and to all our cruisers. 

Run Matt Run!

My husband and I were driving to Michelangelo's last night for the Murray Ferguson tribute, a man who has devoted his time both politically and personally to helping Ancaster and the city of Hamilton become a better place to live, and both my husband and I could not believe how much snow had disappeared from the area. After the evening's festivities, we went to our car and it was snowing all over again!!! By the way last night's tribute to Murray Ferguson attracted 1100 people. Matt and I are gearing up for our Sunni and Hayes cruise next week. It's a Panama Canal cruise so Matt and I will be off until Monday/April the 14th. I'm looking forward to warmer weather and I would like to wish Matt good luck in the running of his first Around the Bay 30K race this Sunday.

Thursday Thoughts

What a difference it makes when the sun is shining. I was out yesterday getting gas and I went to play the attendant and she looked at me and said isn't such a beautiful day, the sun is shining and I thought the whole time I was filling the gas tank how bitterly cold it still was and when were going to feel warm. Matt and I are getting geared up for our Sunni and Hayes cruise, which begins next week. It's a 10-day Panama Canal cruise with stops in Costa Rica, Aruba and Curacao.  It's apparently boiling hot down but don't expect any complaints from me.  I know our cruisers are really excited about hot temperatures!! I've got a busy couple of days with the charity of hope auction tomorrow night at Carmen's featuring Justin Trudeau as the guest speaker. Call Carmen's for more info and see you there.

Tuesday Thoughts

It was beautiful yesterday, lots of sunshine but cold and now today we'll see a little more of the white stuff and we're back to old man winter in spring. Hey its just mother nature telling you it's not time for flip-flops yet and believes me I saw someone walking around with them on the other day. I'm looking for a good book to take on vacation next week. I've checked out the top 10 best sellers and nothing seems to entice me to buy. I bought John Grisham's book the appeal for my husband but I'm looking for something in the non-fiction vein. Matt's busy these days gearing up for the around the bay race this Sunday and he's pumped!!! I don't mean pumped like Arnold Schwarzenegger but pumped for a fine finish. So if you see him on Sunday be sure and cheer him on!!

Easter Monday

Are you sick of chocolate yet? We had Easter at my sister's place and we all brought a dish or should I say my husband made a vegetable dish. It was a great Sunday afternoon with family and of course we all ate too much so I just have to do an extra whole hour on the treadmill today. My husband Bob and I had a movie night Saturday night we watched everything from that bad 80's flick Cujo to Canadian director's Sarah Polley's Away From Her, which was fabulous. Sarah Polley is I think 31 and this movie was fantastic and she not only is a great actress but her directorial skills are amazing as well.

'Tis the Season of Renewals...

Well I don't feel any different...it's the first day of Spring, of course, and I'm hoping the switch in seasons means the warmer weather is on the way.  I can't believe how much snow is gone and I have to say its time to move on.

I'm anxious to put out lawn furniture and sit outside on my Muskoka chair and enjoy the sounds of birds chirping and kids playing. That sounds like a once upon a time story but we've been bombarded with so many snow storms, it's time to think about green grass and light jackets. 

This is the year of renewals. I got my Health Card renewal in the mail yesterday and then my birthday is coming up so I've got to renew my license. Don't you just love waiting in long line ups? You know what grab a magazine and a coffee and you'll be okay.

A Foggy Wednesday...

I love the rain!!! It's just a reminder that spring will be here soon. Actually it arrives tomorrow and to a lot of us, it can't come soon enough. I just like wearing a light jacket, no gloves.

My mailman yelled out to me yesterday that there were a dozen or so robins at the end of my driveway and how he felt that was a sure sign spring was here.

I've tried to watch Dancing with the Stars but I find that it's so glitzy now that even the judges are getting silly.  I just want to see some dancing.

Marie Osmond has sure benefitted from her experience last year.  She and her brother are hosting shows left, right and centre. Her career may have been non-existent a few years ago but one fainting spell has put her back on the stage. Who knows who will emerge from this line up of stars!!!!!

Tuesday Thoughts

So how much of the green stuff did you drink in honour of St Patty?   My hubby made a traditional Irish style meal complete with corn beef and colcannon.  He's Irish so we had to stick to the tradition and I then followed that with my favourite Irish actor Gabriel Byrne who stars in the TV series In Treatment which I'm so hooked on. I had to check out the cheesy entertainment shows last night because I figured good old heather would be getting a ton of money from ex Paul McCartney. She came out of the courthouse and she said smiling she was happy with the outcome because she could now take care of her daughter and help her charities. What about Donny and Marie Osmond suddenly being on every TV show? It just proves you're never too old to come back to TV. I'm filling up on gas today, maybe I'm losing my sight but I noticed the price has dropped.

Happy St. Patricks Day!

What a weekend!! Spring felt like it had sprung even if it isn't till Thursday. My husband Bob and I and our friends went off to Valens conservation area to do some snowshoeing and a car drove by and filmed us. I guess these folks had never seen something like this in the snow before. I'll tell I can't believe a week ago we were digging ourselves out of another snow bank and this past weekend with the sunshine and warm temperatures that snow bank is on its way out. I watched the final round of the Arnold Palmer classic yesterday with Tiger Woods and I'm so anxious to hit the links.

A great Movie Idea....

I'm so excited Matt arranged to get Glen Peloso from Restaurant Makeover on our show this morning because he'll be the Designs for Living Home Show at the Hamilton Convention Centre this weekend and he's an awesome designer.

I'm finding it very hard to watch any tv the last few days (especially entertainment shows) since this mess in the U.S. with New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and his involvement with a high priced call girl agency. The women he was involved with has appeared everywhere on tv, newsprint and in recent magazines. I'm telling you she'll be doing a movie with Lindsey Lohan, Britney Spears and the Olsen Twins!!!!!

Time for Tough Love

It was tough love for our cat Marlena (no she is not named after the actress)...she is totally addicted to Temptations treats and was ruling the house so I had to put her on a schedule that would allow me to sleep through the night.  She was waking me up every couple of hours for a snack.  Pets, like humans, have to realize that you can't sit around and eat and sleep all day.

I was talking to Matt last night and it looks like we'll have designer Glen Peloso on the show with us tomorrow because he'll be at the Designs for Living Show and you've probably seen him on Restaurant Makeover, a show that runs on the Food Network.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Walking

Tuesday Thoughts

I have to commend the city of Hamilton on how quickly they're cleaning up the snow on the main arteries. My drive into work this morning (and trust me it was early) was busy making sure I was out of the way for city crews clearing. I can't believe and I have said a few times how hooked I am on In Treatment that new TV show on whatever network I can't remember ... It's just so different than any show I've seen in awhile.  Matt's a busy guy these days, he is training hard for the around the bay race at the end of this month. Good for him. He's running in the snow and my hubby and I are buying snowshoes cause I tried it a few weeks ago and I'm hooked.  I can't believe how quick Easter is coming. I was in the store yesterday and there are eggs of every decadent flavour you can think of!!!! Have one and that's it!!!!!!

March Break is here!

Was that snow and wind a riot for the start of March break? I know this is selfish but it was great for me to have this storm on the weekend because I could just sit indoors and watch it all unfold. I didn't see anyone on the streets on Saturday which was good and I know there massive delays for those folks heading away with their families for a March break away from this snow. But by Sunday morning with all that beautiful sunshine it was like it had never happened and what about losing that hour. You know we drove my stepson to Guelph yesterday and I couldn't believe at 7:10 pm how sunny it still was!!! This morning will be the killer because it'll be darker longer in the morning. Storms like this weekend are great conversation pieces at work today so enjoy!!!!

Spring Forward!

It's spring forward this weekend so enjoy every minute of the weekend because come Sunday morning you'll be losing 60 minutes of it. Everywhere I traveled yesterday the big talk of the day was this impending storm and I've learned this winter not to get flipped about it. It's now March and my feeling is hopefully the snow will melt sooner than when we' were getting dumped on in January and February. Good morning to Debbie, Stephanie and Louise who were treated to a spa night at Oasis spa in Ancaster last night. It was fun and the girls were great. Tamara and the staff at Oasis are fabulous!!

Thursday Thoughts

Well, words can't describe the feeling last night as the remaining hour of Radiothon 2008 was coming to an end and the grand total raised over the 3 days was 304,000 dollars up from last year and that was made possible by great sponsors, volunteers and more importantly everyone who called or got on the mc website to become a MacMmaster children's hospital miracle club member.  An event like this only confirms how much I love Hamilton and the support the people of this city give this very important facility!! I'm so excited because this morning we're giving away a pair of tickets to see Eric Clapton live in concert in Toronto in May. Image a chance to see a musical legend!!!!

Radiothon final day!

It's been a very busy few days with Radiothon 2008 at Mac children's hospital. Both Matt and I have heard some incredible stories of hope from these kids and their parents. If you have a chance to stop by the hospital, and say hi or even a story you may have about a friend or relative who has had a child in need. We spoke to a father who found out a couple of years ago that his son had cancer and it was amazing to hear his story and he said his son was his hero. It was so inspiring. We'll be wrapping up tonight at 6pm and we're all hoping for a record total. Thanks to everyone who has become a member of the kids miracle club. Welcome to the club. I almost forgot to mention Bruce Springsteen was amazing the other night!

Radiothon!

It is day 2 of our annual MacMaster children's Radiothon and I'm always so overwhelmed by the volunteers who take time out their busy schedules to be part of this very important cause. Matt and I have spoken to a lot of courageous kids and they are so unbelievable.  There was one girl, Janine, 12 years old who even brought in 600 dollars she had collected for Radiothon. Even the kids know how important this hospital is and in many cases wouldn't be around if it weren't for the medical staff. Can you believe this place is in Hamilton!! It's incredible and I know Matt and I have more courageous stories to listen to today so you aren't already please consider being a miracle club member!!

Busy Weekend!

I knew it would be busy going into the weekend.  I'm so lucky I'm off next week with another winner to Oasis Spa in Ancaster for a spa night with the girls. The Canadian Idol auditions are happening this weekend at Eastgate Square and Matt and I will chatted with judge Jake Gold Friday morning.  Matt and I will not be on Ch TV next Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday because we will be broadcasting live at Macmaster Children's hospital for the annual Radiothon which has been a very successful fundraiser the last couple of years.  Matt and I hope you'll give generously because this hospital has saved many children's lives.

Thursday thoughts

If you're a fanatical skier like my husband then you love this snow and the prospect of more coming tomorrow. I on the other hand like a few other people would like 2 or more days in a row of sunshine followed by a massive meltdown and the smell of fresh blooms in the sir. I know it's too early really but I'm so missing walking on the golf course and hitting a few balls, getting angry with my play and wanting to go back the next day to play. I have to check out when we make the move to daylight savings time because I actually noticed last night that it was still light outside at about 5:15 pm. My husband and I were talking about what we want to do for summer vacation.  You almost have to plan that far ahead or the spring and summer will pass you by!!!!! Enjoy the second last day of February!!!

Tuesday thoughts

I can't believe we're a week away from Radiothon 2008. We'll be broadcasting live at McMaster University Monday March 1st, 2nd and 3rd. I was so overwhelmed by the response last year and the year before that that I'm sure we'll surpass all expectations this year. I was flipped yesterday as roll up the rim started up at Tim Hortons, which just means you roll up the rim and you could win a treat like coffee or a donut or bagel. My brother in law told me yesterday that there's a tool you can buy especially made to help you roll up the rim of your paper cup because it can be a struggle. Can you believe that? I know there's more snow on the way but I've already booked a few golf tournaments for this year. I'll be hitting the links soon!!

Oscar wrap

I don't know about you but I wish there was a way to have a 4 day weekend every month!!! I needed one more day! My hubby and I were in Collingwood where he skied and I did a little retail therapy followed by snowshoeing, which is something I've never done before, and I just loved it. It's gotta be one of the greatest winter workouts. My whole body is feeling it today. I of course had to check out Barbara Walters last night. I wanted to see Ellen page and she was great but as usual Barbara tends to ask the most ridiculous questions like Ellen tell me, do you think you deserve to win? Ellen was great, she said no of course.

Oscar Weekend

I think Ill be spending the weekend at home because I filled up the tank yesterday and I'm thinking you'd better have a good reason to drive around town but then again have we noticed everything else has risen in cost? I drove to the Niagara region to see my folks yesterday and it was the same there. One thing that that area has less of and it's snow. I think Hamilton and Toronto have been the hardest hit so far. If you have a family member who's a ski nut like mine then you have listen to how great the snow looks. But I'm thinking 27 more days till the first day of spring. Tonight's our last girls night out at Flamborough Downs. Hey gals if tonight 's the night for you and your gal pals come check out the great prizes you have a chance to win. I'm in Collingwood over the weekend with my hubby and he plans to ski, I plan to walk and discover the beauty of Collingwood. I'm looking forward to the Oscars and Jon Stewart's opening monologue. He's quick on his feet and that's a difficult feat. Have a great weekend!!!

Thursday thoughts

Matt and I are thrilled to have Tanya Memme on our show this morning to talk about a hugely popular show on A and E called Sell This House. Tanya is Canadian and she's fabulous on this show, which shows you how to successfully sell your home. If you're a homeowner and looking to buy a bigger home and need some help on how to get your present home sold in a hurry, Sell this House can help. I gotta tell you since renovating our home I've become quite the know it all about buying fixtures, flooring that works and paint colours. But after all when we buy a home that makes all of us know it alls!!

Mugging day!

How can this be? I woke up coughing and hacking. I have never had 2 colds in a row ever!!!!! Am I getting old or just running myself ragged or is it just that germs are all over the place and there's not much you can do? We're off delivering mugs and coffee to Saint Jerome's school so I know that will make happy to see kids smiling faces!!!!  I can't believe the Oscars are this Sunday night. I told myself I'd make an effort to see all the Oscar nominated films before Sunday and the only film I've seen is Charlie Wilson's War and Philip Seymour Hoffman is nominated but not the film.

Happy Family Day!

So at least 60% of the people in Ontario will be enjoying family day today. Matt and I will let you know what's open and what's closed. What a weird weekend for weather. I got in my truck this morning and it felt like the first day of spring. 7 degrees is pretty warm for February. Have fun finding things to do today with the kids especially if you were planning snow activities because I'd say at lest 50% of the snow has disappeared. My hubby Bob and I went to see the Toronto Maple leafs win Saturday night against the Boston bruins. I've been to a lot of NHL games but never one in Toronto and I couldn't believe all the buzz at the ACC. It's great to see so much enthusiasm for a team that hasn't got the greatest winning record. But leaf fans are diehards. You gotta love that! The wind is strong today so no matter what you plan with the kids enjoy 'every minute of it!!!!!

It's the weekend!

Well, the most romantic day of the year is over but not for Andrew and Rachelle who won a 26,000 dollar wedding package for matt and I yesterday morning. We played our version of the ever-popular newlywed game with a very special guest Mr. Romance who provided the love questions to 3 couples who all wanted to win the wedding package. I ended up heading down to Niagara region to spend valentines with my folks in the daytime and my hubby at dinnertime.  I couldn't resist stopping by a carwash and washing off the salt that was encrusted on my vehicle.  You know it needs washing when it's a black car that looks white.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Usually I think it's the 14th, one day before payday but no no no it's Valentine's Day!!!!  Matt and I have been blessed with the presence of Mr. Romance, a man in the know when it comes to love and how to keep it. We're also giving away a wedding in July to a lucky couple, which includes a paid reception at Knollwood Golf Course. How sweet is that!!!! I got a note from Heather at the Carpenter Hospice letting Matt and I know that gala we emceed the other night in Burlington raised 350,000 dollars for the Hospice. You know if you're looking to make a difference in someone's life why not give the folks at the Hospice a call and volunteer.

Valentine Eve

I was so flipped yesterday, my husband thought he's get a jump on Valentine's so he brought me my Valentine's gift yesterday when he got home. It was a lovely crocus plant that can be planted for spring in our garden. It was so beautiful. He also knows I love useful things and so does he so I'm still trying to figure out what to get him. Last night we rented Little Miss Sunshine and we both loved it.  I know the movie is a year old but I am glad we saw it and I 'm so into the new show In Treatment on HBO. It stars Gabriel Byrne and it moves slowly but I find it so interesting to watch.  Give it a try. Matt and I interviewed Quebec singer Sylvain Cossette yesterday. It's an interview that'll run one day this week on our show.  He was such a great guy and he sang beautifully. His new CD is called 70's.

Tuesday thoughts

Believe it or not I actually liked the cold air on my cheekbones. As my mother would say "you look so healthy". I've been racking my brain trying to find something different for my hubby for Valentine's Day. He's a master in the kitchen so he's planning to make a special valentine's meal for me and my stepdaughter but what do I do for him? He always says don't give me a thing. When I say that it means I kinda want something really bad even if it's a shoelace.  What those of you who have a love problem and want to talk about it with someone.  Matt and I are thrilled to have Mr.

A Frosty Monday!

Cold enough for you?  I couldn't believe when I got inside my car and the thermometer read -19.  I opted yesterday to take my work out indoors.  I have to correct something I said last week.  I have been watching In Treatment a new HBO show and I thought the show was already showing reruns, which it wasn't.  It ran reruns and the new show right after. I really like that show. Well the weekend was cold and busy. Friday night ladies night at Flamboro Downs was a big success, Saturday morning at Barry's Jewellers for their bridal event was huge and Matt and I

It's the weekend!

A special hello to Shawn Macdonald and all the staff at the RBC on Main st West and to Fiona Johnstone who won a night out at Oasis Spa with me in Ancaster. The staff there is great and we enjoyed great appetizers and we were spoiled rotten. Tonight I'll be at Flamborough Downs for OLG casino's ladies night out  which is a chance ladies to win some fabulous prizes. I'll be there from 6 to 10 pm and then tomorrow I'll be at Barry's jewelers in Burlington in the morning and then Matt and I Will mc a gala at the Burlington Convention Centre for the carpenter Hospice. It should be a huge success because there will be over 700 people there.  Have a great weekend!

Thawing out on Thursday!

I gotta thank the great folks clearing the streets and sidewalks this morning and a special thanks to Shane who was clearing my court early this morning and gave me a hand.  It's so nice to see people helping each other out like that.  What a windy night. I tossed and turned all night and I kept thinking every tree in our yard was going to come crashing down.  I have a sky light in our kitchen and it sounded like it was going to blow open and this weather had my cat Marlena running around the house meowing like a big bad lab was after her. Hopefully we'll get back to some kind of order today. Remember patience is the key. Give yourself some time to get into work and enjoy the snow and a cup of hot coffee. I'll have to find out what happened to Matt last night on TV, he wasn't on because he was stuck somewhere in Burlington.

Wintery Wednesday

How can we be in the middle of another storm!!!!  So the forecast goes like this, Friday a ton of snow, Saturday melting temperatures and by Tuesday almost all of it gone!!!  Wednesday morning freezing rain followed by another dumping of snow.  The almanac said we'd have a very traditional Canadian winter and I guess that's what they meant. I was really surprised to see all the Juno Nominations Celine Dion got because I really felt this was Nelly Furtado's year.  But all the females have multiple nominations so this is the year for the chicks in Canadian music. I'm at Flamborough Downs casino for OLG ladies night - check our web site for more info.

TV Treat

I can't believe it I get all pumped up about a new TV show and I even stay awake to watch it and I've seen the episode!!! The show is called In Treatment with actor Gabriel Byrne who is a therapist and he has a different patient on every day of the week.  It started last Monday and then on the weekend I caught all the episodes because I didn't get a chance to see the shows so last night I thought it would be a new show but no it was the same show again.  I'll have to check out how this show will move forward with its shows.  That's why I don't watch that much TV. It's too confusing for me. Sometimes it's better to sleep!!!!

Super Monday

What a great way to spend time with the neighbours. With last Friday's snow, it was fun to see everybody trying to help each other out of the at wet heavy snow but this week it'll warm up and we'll be back to barely anything on the ground by Friday. So everyone's aching backs will finally be okay by then. I watched a bit of the super bowl.  Man the Americans love their football what a celebration. It started at noon yesterday and ended somewhere around 10 or 10:30 last night.  Are you chilled out? I am going to buy a new bathing suit cause it's supposed to warm up to double digits by tomorrow. Ya hoo!!

Wild Winter Weekend

Is the storm here yet? Whether its work, school or you're just heading out today for an appointment be careful and check ahead of time to see if there are any cancellations. It's Superbowl Sunday and what have you got planned?  Well, I'll tell ya, my hubby is off to Montana to ski and I think I'm going to make super bowl vegetable soup cause I don't know how to make anything else.  Please when shoveling this weekend either borrow the neighbour's snow blower or do your shoveling in shifts. Have a great weekend and keep warm!!

Thursday thoughts

Was it windy enough for you yesterday? I was starting to think yes, it's almost spring and I can start thinking about lighter clothes.  How silly was that? Yesterday was my anniversary. My husband had a cooking class so he stopped by the house and made me my favourite meal and went off to learn to cook something else that'll become my favourite meal!!!!  Matt and I are giving away Elton John tickets again today and tomorrow which is very exciting because Elton isn't planning a mega tour across Canada so be listening to win of you're a fan!!!  Please be careful this morning and throughout the day because the sidewalks have a lot of hidden black ice and it's quite slippery on some sidewalk areas.

Windy Wednesday

Last night we went for dinner downtown with my stepson and some friends who were all going to see Michael Buble after dinner.  The downtown core of Hamilton was hopping!!! It was exciting to watch when a show sells out and people are running around all over the place trying to park, eat dinner and get to the show. That's what living in Hamilton's all about. I've got a busy few days with dinner this Friday at Brantford casino for girl's night out.  One lucky gal and her girlfriends will be taking a limo to the casino and then it's dinner and some fun at the slots.  That'll cure the winter blahs!!!!  We're giving away Elton John tickets all this week.

Cool Out!

I love when I have productive days; I had about 20 "to do" items yesterday and they all got done !!!!  I thought "this is great...I'll have a great dinner with my husband and stay up 'til 8:30 to watch a new show on HBO called In Treatment with one of my favourite actors, Gabriel Byrne. I ended up falling asleep at about 8pm and waking up to the sound of the alarm and my cat Marlena wanting to play hide and seek.

We gotta all learn to slow down. I could have done all my "to do"s in 2 days instead of killing myself to get it done in a day.

Yeah! Golf is Back!

I can't believe these are the last few days of January!!!!  Don't complain about the weather because I was watching the conditions throughout California and they're getting bombarded with rain and cooler weather. 

I know we're getting closer to warmer weather when I see Tiger Woods back on TV as the golf season starts up again.

I was in Buffalo for the weekend with friends and I ran into a lot of K-Lite listeners in Buffalo with friends for the weekend as well.

It was a great weekend with friends and this morning we're giving away a weekend in Montreal, front row tickets to Michael Buble, and a chance to go to the spa with yours truly. How much fun is that?

It's the weekend!

Happy Robbie Burns day. A great day for haggis and whatever else gets consumed on this very special day. It's also the weekend and my hubby and I and 4 other couples are off to buffalo for the weekend. It's a great way for good friends to get together during the dead of winter!!  If you're interested in a spa day for and a few of your friends to beat the winter blues, log onto our k-lite web site and tell us why you deserve a spa day and you and I and your friends could be heading off to oasis spa and lounge for a fabulous night out!! Have a great weekend!!!!

Thursday thoughts

Good morning to all the staff at Concession Medical Centre on you got it Concession Street. I dropped by there yesterday morning with K-Lite coffee mugs and personal service coffee.

It was a busy day and night for me. Last night I emceed a fundraiser to raise awareness and money for the bay area. It was held at The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club and it was for the bay area restoration.  There were at 150 people there, so I think it was a huge success!!  Thanks to all who came out.

I can't seem to shake off this scratchy throat I've had for close to 3 weeks and my husband has caught the constant coughing part of this cold.

The number 23

I believe 4 more months till my birthday. Believe me I'm not counting the days till I get even older, it's just I can remember when the 23rd of every month came along I'd be counting the sleeps till my birthday. This morning we're off to deliver k-Lite coffee mugs and coffee to Concession medical office and you could be the next business we pop by to visit with mugs so make sure you e mail us at k-lite fm.com. Wouldn't you love to escape somewhere warm?  The solution for me is my living room fireplace!! Stay warm!!

Baby it's cold outside!

It's funny what a little cold weather does to everyone. You'd think there was a storm outside. We run around making sure we don't stand outside any longer than 2 minutes or else. I filled up on gas yesterday and thought it was a deal at 101 and on the way into work it was 99 cents. I even washed my car in those coin washes because as you know by now the salt on my vehicle drives me crazy. So I wanted my car to look good in the cold!!! I watched Pirates of the Caribbean, at World's End with Keith Richards who was in the movie three quarters of the way through and that's when I stopped watching the movie.  Oh well - I'll have to ask my husband how it ended.

A Chill Out Weekend

Everywhere I go someone has either a bad cold or flu symptoms. I just slowly got over my not feeling well and now my husband's got it. I'm not complaining but I thought we were going to get hit with some real winter weather. It just seems like once this weather hits the great lakes, it's a guessing game as to where the snow will actually land. I plan to do a whole lot of nothing just because it's so nice not to plan anything. It gives you a chance to get some extra rest.  We'll be watching the football playoffs this weekend and I think I may finish a few books I got at Christmas.

Less than a month till Valentine's Day!

I've started seeing the Valentine's candy, cards teddy bears and a sea of red in every store all of a sudden. The stuff's probably been there for weeks but I'm too busy looking for after Christmas deals. This weather makes me so anxious to get my car washed but for what? It'll be a half hour later and the car will be covered in dirt again and my light keeps going off to remind me to get wiper fluid. I gotta check out the 7th new season of American Idol. What will Simon do next and will Paula lose it?

Getting my voice back!

What a weekend and I don't mean "What a weekend of fun!"  I'd like to apologize to my family for having to listen to me cough and hack all weekend long but I think I've got my voice back at about 70% ... and that's a good thing cause it was driving me crazy!!! I can't believe I was feeling and am still feeling like not shopping which is so bad for someone like me who can't sit still for even 5 minutes.

This weekend we rented a good movie called Reign Over Me with Don Cheadle and Adam Sandler. It moves slowly but it grabs you and it was quite a departure for Sandler. 

A Weekend of R & R!

Don't ever say I'm healthy as an ox I never get sick because that's exactly when it happens. I haven't been able to get my voice back in shape with this severe case of the cold and throat thing for a week and it came on out of nowhere. Rest will be the order of the weekend as well as speaking as little as possible. I will be out in Rockton on Sunday for the picking of an Ambassador for the Rockton Fair. Yes, it's done this early in the season. I think I need a dose of my mom's secret flu potions to help me out!!!! Have a great weekend!

Thursday throat on the mend (I hope)!

It drives me nuts when people go on about how sick they feel but I gotta tell you I've never had this severe a hacking cold with the added feature of no voice to speak with.  It's funny because I think I sound like a little old man and men think it sounds sexy.  Just remember this from my mom when your throat is soar and scratchy, load up on a mixture of fresh squeezed lemons and honey and do not use lemon juice in the bottle.  That's a no no according to my mom, Dr Genesco.  

Tuesday thoughts

I love this break in winter!!! I'm actually out walking around in a light jacket.  My husband isn't thrilled because he's a ski nut and I know ski country is suffering with this sudden blast of spring. Have no fear it'll all change soon.  We aren't even in the middle of January yet!! I'm still battling a bad sinus cold and a bout of losing my voice, which I'm sure, makes Matt happy and me nuts. Don't forget if you want our new K Lite fm coffee mugs for the office staff, just e-mail us - who knows we may make a visit to your business next Wednesday! Today we're off to Stoney Creek and Baffin Inc.

One Froggy morning!

I left work yesterday with a bit of a frog in my throat and by late yesterday afternoon I had lost my voice so this morning should be quite interesting because I feel okay I just sound like Rod Stewart and I decided to switch voices for the a few days. Oh well it makes for interesting radio right? My husband was loving this last night because I was forced to keep quiet to keep my vocal cords in order.  What's left of them anyway - if anyone has any suggestions to get my voice back quicker please let me know until then my lips are sealed...

Monday musings

A very special thank you to everyone who came our open house.  Matt and I were at the station Saturday afternoon to talk about our upcoming Sunni and Hayes cruise coming up this April and if you want more info, get on our K-Lite site and book soon. We're off to the Panama Canal and it's 10 days!! I know you all watched the Canadians win over the weekend and I'm talking the juniors.  It was a nail biter but filled with excitement!!! I also managed to get some kind of a hoarse cough that's killing my throat. I know there's at least one person where you work with it!!

Come Cruising with Us!

Matt and I would like to invite you to visit us at the radio station tomorrow from 1 till 3pm for and open house with information detailing our upcoming Sunni and Hayes cruise which sets sail on April 1st to the Panama Canal and it's a 10 day cruise.  Hope to see you there and best of luck to the junior Canadians who will be taking on the US this afternoon at 2 PM. Have a great weekend!!

Thursday thoughts

Hey one sure-fire way to get rid of the winter blues is booking a trip to warmth and sunshine. Matt and I will be hosting a Sunni and Hayes cruise information session this Saturday afternoon at the radio station at 883 Upper Wentworth from 1-3pm. We'll take you on a tour of the station and provide you with everything you need to know about our cruise to the Panama Canal on April 1st.  I went to a movie matinee with my step kids yesterday and we saw Charlie Wilson's war and it was fantastic!! Tom Hanks was great but my hero was Philip Seymour Hoffman!! Check it out this weekend!!!

Happy New Year!

I don't want to see another piece of chocolate or dessert ever again!! It's the holidays and of course we all over indulge and it's allowed. So look out gyms all over town, everyone will be flocking to work off the added weight. Happy new year to all and don't fret about all that stressful stuff cause it's all over and it's time to get your kids ready for school next week. Happy New Year to all!!

Christmas countdown!

Well it's almost here!!!! Matt and I will be at Limeridge mall tomorrow morning for our favourite show of the year. Lots of Christmas carolling with Jim Witter and John Mcdermott and a visit from Ian Thomas! We'll have a chance to see the many faces that listen every morning - the same faces that are feverishly shopping to get everything done in time. We are auctioning off a fabulous spa package this morning for the United Way Hope for the Holidays fund and it includes a spa treatment for Natura Spa in Dundas, a gorgeous coat for Kari's of Ancaster worth over $795 and tickets see Mama Mia at Hamilton place.

For the music lover!

I couldn't believe how gorgeous it was this morning, outside.  It wasn't bitterly cold and the snow is melting like crazy. This morning, Matt and I will be auctioning off tickets to see Michael Buble, and there's more with this package so if you're interested in surprising some one and helping the United Way hope for the holidays fund call in and bid because this package will go fast!!!  Don't forget Matt and I will be live at Limeridge mall for our annual Christmas show.  We'll sing, dance and talk to the jolly guy in the red suit!!!

It's a marshmallow world!

It was nice to drive around the city after 24 cm of snow fell and not see people driving like maniacs thru city streets.  It was a lot of snow but guess what it's December and we've now been guaranteed a white Christmas and skiers are now guaranteed a great ski season.

Matt and I are gearing up for our annual Christmas broadcast at Limeridge mall on Friday morning from 5:30 till 9 am. Jim Witter will drop by to sing carols along with John McDermott and who knows who else will make an appearance. Special thanks to all the staff at Second Cup especially my pal Carol who will supply us with badly needed caffeine!!! Come by and say hello!!!

Back from a snowy weekend!

There's only one way to meet up with your neighbours and that's with a major storm. The predictions for the Hamilton area were anywhere between 25-40 cms and we ended up with 24 cms which is not a record by the way. We were outside clearing our cars off and my husband was out there with the snow blower as was the rest of the neighbourhood. It was actually very pleasant outside as the snow fell and by dinnertime last time it seemed the worst was finally over.  Matt and I broadcast live at Lowe's for their grand opening and on Saturday they had sold 169 snow blowers. People were just looking for shovels.

Thursday thoughts

Good morning to the staff and children at Queensdale school. One of the parents of that school, Jennifer Woodworth emailed us at our website and told us why her daughter's school should receive new instruments for their music department. Thanks to Steve Loates at Steve Loates Music Gallery that dream is now reality. The school received guitars, keyboards and more!!  There may be a future Celine Dion or session musician to come out of that school!

I'm having a little Christmas party at my place tonight for the girls that work at the station. We're doing a potluck dinner and we'll exchange small gifts and - no we will not be singing Christmas carols but we will listen to Christmas music!!!!!

Spice up your Life!

We're giving away another pair of tickets to see the Spice Girls in February at the ACC in Toronto. They're the hottest ticket item next to led Zeppelin right now.

Matt and I have been asked if we're doing our Christmas show from Limeridge mall next week and the answer is yes. We'll be there next Friday, December 21 from 5:30 till 9am and we'll be where ever Santa's village is set up which is by old navy. Singer Jim Witter will be joining us as he has always done for a great morning of Christmas songs and keep in mind we won't be broadcasting live on CH TV but maybe Lori Di Angeles maybe there.

Tuesday thoughts

I took the red Hill Parkway yesterday to Fort Erie to visit my parents and I didn't realize just how beautiful a highway it is. It cut my drive in half and I realized as I have always realized, Hamilton is a beautiful place.

Last night my hubby and I decided we have to rent a movie because lately we've been on this movie kick so we rented an old classic I wanted to watch for a very long time called Donnie Briscoe which is one of Johnny Depp's first movies. It was based on a true story about an undercover FBI agent and it was great. It wasn't the holiday movie of the year but if you want a holiday movie why not check out the movie "Holiday" with Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet. It was a great movie.

Merry Monday

I feel so good today because I feel I accomplished quite a bit as we get closer and closer to the holidays.  I'm almost done with Christmas gift purchases. My stepdaughter and I were out shopping yesterday and it was a zoo but we managed to find a place to place to park and for the most part shoppers weren't angry and in a hurry and I found sale people in the stores were very helpful so it was a very good despite it being a Sunday and probably one of the busiest days to hit the malls.  This weekend we rented Mr. Brooks, you know the movie with Kevin Costner in a very different role for him but I thought he was very convincing even if it was a creepy movie.

Festive Friday!

A very special good morning and a happy 50th Robin Owen who joined me last with 3 of her co workers and girl friends for a spa party at oasis spa and lounge. We were treated to a wonderful wine tasting along with fabulous appetizers and pedicures and manicures!! It was a great way to spend a Cool Thurs evening.

I will be at Barry's Jewellers this Saturday from 9am till 1pm - so if you're looking for something special please stop by. I think I'm almost done my shopping for the gift-giving season. My sister and I are planning the menu for Christmas at my house.  We're having a blast picking recipes for my hubby to make because he's the chef!

Thursday thoughts

A very special good morning to Terry Clarke and the staff at Meadowlands Nursing home.  We dropped by yesterday with K-Lite coffee mugs and coffee and I almost forgot - a 500-dollar gift certificate as well.

I'm very excited tonight because this is the first of a monthly spa with Sunni nights. It's happening at Oasis spa and lounge. I just love Tamarra and Darren, the owners, and the atmosphere is fabulous. 

This morning we find out about the best holiday wines from wine expert Natalie MacLean ... check her website and sign up for her free wine newsletter at http://www.nataliemaclean.com.

Making Christmas Plans!

My sister and I have been chatting about our family Christmas plans and I have another sister who going to be away with her husband and children during the holidays. I told her "you know you'll find it hard to be away during the holidays" but she insists she won't. So my other sis and I are putting together the family Christmas with the rest of the family. We decided, well, I decided my hubby and I wanted to host it and so on Christmas day there be over a dozen people over. I thought it would be great to make this feast more of a casual affair with the meal being buffet style as opposed to sit down dinner style.

The Holiday Hustle!

I ran out the door yesterday with a to do list a foot long and I'm happy to report I got about 90% done. I figure the list just keeps getting longer every day so if I can put a dent in it I'll feel like I accomplished something useful. We are planning to spend the holidays with our families and we're hoping to see many friends and family over the holidays. That means putting a list together of things we need at home so I'm not caught running out the door in the middle of dinner to get something we needed. I also got a bit more Christmas shopping done. I know gift cards are meaningless and thoughtless but not to my nieces and nephews so if it makes them happy to receive them then it makes me happy to give them.

Monday musings

There's no way you could have avoided it. Shoveling that is and it weighed a ton yesterday morning. The weather warning started Saturday morning so we all knew it was coming. My hubby took out the snow blower because our driveway is as long as the Linc and of course it wouldn't start up no matter hard he tried.  So we decided we'd shovel and it was brutally heavy, so thanks to our neighbour Martin we able to borrow his and clear out the driveway only to see the rain pour and wash it all down the street. What a weird pattern of weather to start off the month of December. I'm sure retailers were happy because when it snows people flock to the stores and shop shop shop.  We watched Casino Royale over the weekend with Daniel Craig, aside from the violence I thought Craig was a great Bond.

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