Category Archives: Celebrations

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on October 8, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. After a few missteps–the fresh cranberries turned into cranberry soup and the cook burned his hand when he was basting the turkey–everything came together. The meal was perfect and we had a lovely celebration with our family … Continue reading →

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Canada Day

Posted on July 2, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

The Soapbox family had a wonderful Canada Day and we hope you did too. We had a celebratory dinner with family and friends. We started with drinks and snacks on our sunny, windy patio then moved back inside for Mr … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Readers of this blog know that we take a break from politics on holidays. They also know that the Soapbox family is not terribly religious, but we do love our traditions. One of our favourites is the Easter egg decorating … Continue reading →

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Seasons Greetings!  

Posted on December 24, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

The Soapbox family and Rudy the rescue dog would like to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a peaceful and happy holiday.    Some of you may have noticed that Rudy has become rounder and furrier; but … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 17, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

The Soapbox family is not terribly religious but we do love our traditions. Last night we gathered to colour eggs. Mr Soapbox bought a couple of egg colouring kits, we filled six mugs with warm water and vinegar and plopped … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 19, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

A choir is singing something vaguely classical on the radio. Rudy the rescue dog is chilling in front of the Christmas tree.    And the Soapbox family is almost ready for Christmas (although Ms Soapbox will be scrambling around at … Continue reading →

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It’s my birthday (sort of)

Posted on November 28, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

I celebrated a birthday earlier this week and in the Soapbox household birthday celebrations go on forever. Which is why there is no blog today. I’ll be back next week. In the meantime I’d like to leave you with a … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving…?

Posted on October 10, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

I was composing a short Happy Thanksgiving blog when a UCP government press release appeared in my inbox.   Today is World Mental Health Day and Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Mike Ellis, said “Right now it might … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 23, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

It’s Victoria Day tomorrow. Ms Soapbox is taking a break this weekend to celebrate the occasion with her family.   So far I’ve visited with those in our bubble, ordered in from a local restaurant, played Rummikub, cribbage and a … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

I’m afraid I’ve lost it. This was going to be a cheery little non-political post wishing all the moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day…but it went sideways when I saw Jason Kenney’s Mother’s Day news release and YouTube clip. … Continue reading →

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