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How not to be

What have you learned from someone you don’t like?

I can’t think of anything specifically but when someone I don’t like comes up with a good idea I’m like ughhh, that’s annoying.

On the flip side, those we don’t like show us exactly how NOT to act. Sometimes it’s easier to learn how not to be or do something than it is to learn how to do it or be like it.

Sid and I got home yesterday around suppertime from our quick little trip to the Swan Valley to see my parents, sisters, their families and my Aunt and Uncle. Was actually able to see some cousins as well and their kids.

My younger sister Gena was up at the lake with her husband and invited us to come Saturday for supper. I say “up at the lake” because they camp at a place called Steeprock Lake in the Porcupine Mountains. They’re very teensy little mountains, more like an escarpment really.

Anyway it was probably the highlight of the weekend. Sid swam a couple of times in the lake. We had bbq’d steak tips, potato salad and raspberry pie for supper. My sister and brother in law bought E bikes so we went for a couple of rips on them. They are SO fun, I’d like to buy one but around here I’m not sure where I’d ride one.

Happy to be home. Sid starts swimming lessons today, at 5:15 each day til Friday. So that will keep us busy.

I kept Baby RR for a sleepover last night so Cordelia could have a break so I’m currently “Glamma-sitting”. He’s so cute I could eat him.

Driving back down the “mountain” after being up at the lake
The church of my childhood
I do miss fields, the smells

21 responses to “How not to be”

  1. you could sell these pictures CJ!

    and yes, i like your point about people showing you how not to be. i have found that to be a very useful asset as I’ve moved on through life! Mike

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    1. Aww thanks Mike but idk about that lol

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    1. Thank you!

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  2. My goodness what a setting you grew up in! Did you and your sisters read the Little House on the Prairie books?

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    1. I might’ve read one or two of them but i definitely watched some of the show!

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  3. Agree, how not to be is important.

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    1. Yessss

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  4. That church photo is really something. You’re having a very full and meaningful summer!

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    1. Thanks Stephanie!

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  5. Love that view driving out of the “mountains.” It’s beautiful around Swan Valley and Swan River. I love that countryside.

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    1. It is really pretty! So cool that you’ve been!

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  6. Beautiful view down the mountain. Sometimes you learn a lot from someone you don’t like, such as how not to be like that person.

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    1. Thanks Edward, yes exactly!

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      1. You’re so welcome, my friend.

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  7. I learned not to like them. There was a reason and they taught that.

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    1. Yeppers lol 💯

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  8. your pics are picturesque! and yes i learned a lot of what not to do from my enemies as well

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    1. Thx Rojie ☺️

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  9. Beautiful pictures of the farm field and the old church. I thought an E bike but decided against that after I read that they were more dangerous than a regular bike. Oh, almost forgot – please don’t eat the baby!

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    1. Thank you Michael!
      Yes i can see how they would be dangerous, also, at least up here they’re completely unregulated, like there are no laws or rules when it comes to E bikes, yet!
      Oh and i didn’t eat him, i just nibble on his cute little toeseys!

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