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What to Wear to a Winter Wedding

By Gord And Gertie Guide · 13 years ago

Last January, Gord and I were invited to a formal wedding in snow country. My first reaction was, "I have nothing to wear," which made Gord burst out laughing. He knows my taste in clothes ...

What Breed of Dog is Best For Me?

By Gord And Gertie Guide · 13 years ago

So you've decided you want a dog. Congratulations! Have you started to look around? Maybe you already have a breed in mind. That's great. But before you dive headlong into the selection and buying process, ...

What is Meditation?

By Gord And Gertie Guide · 13 years ago

Meditation is the feeling of oneness, where there is no separation between you and wherever you place your attention. It's like you dive into the moment with all your being. You then go beyond the ...

How to Sharpen a Knife

By Gord And Gertie Guide · 13 years ago

The most essential tools we regularly reach for in the kitchen are knives of one sort or another. But how often do you have a good set of sharp knives handy? I'm betting it's quite ...

What is Ballroom Dance?

By Gord And Gertie Guide · 13 years ago

I must confess. I've fallen in love with ballroom dance. After watching Dancing with the Stars a few years ago, where non-professionals learned how to dance with such beauty and elegance, I was hooked. So ...

How To Be Romantic

By Gord And Gertie Guide · 13 years ago

There's something about a man in uniform that get's a woman's attention. I first noticed it when I came home on leave for the first time and attended a community dance. Suddenly I had the ...

How to Make a Scrapbook?

By Gord And Gertie Guide · 13 years ago

My granddaughter is the reason I got hooked on Scrapbooks. There was one particular camping trip Gord and I took years ago that had adventurously funny details she always loved hearing about. It would set ...