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Alberta, Calgary, Canada, chinook winds, coffee, friends, Hump Day Chronicles, living in the moment
We’ve had some incredibly warm weather in Calgary due to Chinook winds, but every good thing must come to an end, right?
Sure, we’re still expecting above average temperatures in the next few days, but today will be 10 degrees colder than yesterday.
Sunday was by far the warmest at 17c/63f.
I couldn’t wait to get outside!
A friend of mine, Jen had arranged a coffee klatsch with me and another friend, Anita. We were to meet at Hear’s my Soul Café in the east village.
I’d been to the café only once before and loved the vibe of the place. I had tried to show Jen the place a few weeks earlier, but when we got there it was closed for a private function.
No matter, I was looking forward to getting Jen’s and Anita’s reaction to it, and its unique story, on this particularly warm and sunny day.
I overestimated the time it would take me to walk the 22 blocks there, so when I arrived early, I sat down on a sunny bench, kitty-corner from the café to wait for Jen and Anita.
While I waited, two gentlemen who live in a senior’s complex nearby came over to introduce themselves. We chatted for a bit about the weather and the various ailments they suffered from. They were sweet and kind and made me laugh.
I excused myself when I saw Anita climb the stairs to the café.
“It’s closed,” she called to me as I crossed the street.
Drats! Could it be that I just wasn’t supposed to bring anyone here?
I sent a text to Jen to meet us at another coffee shop a short four blocks away. In spite of having to change our plans, the three of us managed to do a lot of klatsching.
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
I was disappointed that Hear’s my Soul was closed because the history of its incorporation and the building that it’s housed in is a fascinating story. I was looking forward to learning more from the owner. I will share the story with you another time.
elizabeth2560 said:
It is always great tp take time out for coffee with friends 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
It sure is Elizabeth, I look forward to some future date where you and I might have coffee together! ❤
Diana xo
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elizabeth2560 said:
Yes, I have had to put off my trip to Canada twice now but it is definitely the first place on my list when things settle.
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Sue Slaght said:
Isn’t the East Village turning into an amazing spot. We often cycle and run there and I am loving watching the revitalization. I had not heard of this cafe so thanks so much for sharing it!
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Sue it has a wonderful vibe, I think you might enjoy it.
Diana xo
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earthriderjudyberman said:
Diana … Thank you for the link to the blog on the problems with the new WordPress. I have found it to be extremely frustrating and difficult to navigate. The new layout is not as helpful and I cannot find many of the sites I used to go to as easily as I did before. I will now link to those pages.
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Judy! I was grateful to my fellow blogger for reblogging it as well!
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GrahamInHats said:
P.S. Interesting blog. I’m glad to have found it, although I’ve no recollection of how.
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dianasschwenk said:
thanks Graham!
Diana xo
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GrahamInHats said:
Thank you so much for the Link and the Follow, Encouragement is well received and spreading the word helps many who thought they were alone in their concerns.
The WP dispute, that’s going to get more interesting. Presently this is just a beginning. Wye Aye 🙂 and please except a 🐻
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dianasschwenk said:
You’re welcome Graham, you had a lot of helpful information in your post! ❤
Diana xo
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rachelcarrera said:
Hmm…. when I’m in Canada, I skip the coffee and look for the chip wagon! (Or sometimes Tim Horton’s.) 🙂 But the walk there sounds lovely. I always love walking in the scenic cold up there. I miss it. 😀
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dianasschwenk said:
You should come visit Rachel – come see the greatest outdoor show in the world in July – The Calgary Stampede and Exhibition! ❤
Diana xo
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rachelcarrera said:
Oh, that sounds like fun!
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bulldog said:
Typical Canadians… sending all the bad weather south to the USA….
Some how you seem to me the type of person that would attract people to come over and talk to you…. I get it every time I visit my Mom in the Old Age Home……
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dianasschwenk said:
haha! We left the door open, hoping they would get some of our warmth. Our Canadian hearts are in the right place! I get it everywhere bulldog, people always talk to me!
Diana xo
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Minuscule Moments said:
Diana I learn something new here today. I did not know what that K word was? But now I do. Sounds like fun. Anything to do with coffee and conversation sounds good to me. Hope its still warmer there.
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dianasschwenk said:
Today is the last warm-ish day at 9c Kath. Tommorow will be around 3c and then the weekend will be -12c. That said, it is still better than minus 20s and 30s! ❤
Diana xo
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utesmile said:
Nice the Kaffee Klatsch………. to meet people……
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dianasschwenk said:
Exactly Ute! ❤
Diana xo
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theeditorsjournal said:
Okay are you going to make me look it up? What is klatsch already?
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dianasschwenk said:
haha! It’s a social gathering for informal conversation at which coffee is served. Origin: German
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theeditorsjournal said:
Ha! Then I’ve all klatsched! How ya like me now! 🙂
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jmgoyder said:
I had to look that word up!
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dianasschwenk said:
haha it’s German. You should introduce the word downunder…you folks can add an O and make it Australian! Klatscho hahaha as in we had a good convo at our Klatscho in the arvo…etc, etc.
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
Glad you were able to leave the house and enjoy some time in the great outdoors. Look forward to the next chapter of “Soul Cafe” xx 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Me too – it was awesome! Thanks Karen. I can’t wait to share the story. ❤
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
Why my soul asks, would you Soul be closed on such a beautiful Sunday, dear Diana? Every Sunday, perhaps? Drat. I enjoyed hearing of your warm adventure nevertheless. 🙂 ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
I will go back Mark and I will share its incredible story! ❤
Diana xo
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Deb Weyrich-Cody said:
Sorry Diana, couldn’t help but do a little digging (STILL all goose-bumpy)… Can’t wait to hear your story on this!
Could your attraction to old red brick buildings linked with their deep connection with our past? (I know that’s how I feel; )
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dianasschwenk said:
Haha doesn’t surprise me Deb! I’ve spoken a bit to the owner but I want to learn more from her before sharing the story. I had hoped to do so on Sunday.
As for brick buildings, it could be the link to the past, or partly that. I have just always loved brick and stone buildings. I think they look awesome!
I also love red brick as an interior wall, you know… like some of the studio apartments in NYC?
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
I don’t do coffee just saying
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dianasschwenk said:
haha I don’t NOT do coffee Jo-Anne! ❤
Diana xo
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Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author said:
Diana,
Explain something to me, please.
How is it possible that you’re drinking coffee outside in Canada, at 63 degrees, in Jan, while I’m looking out my window, in Ct., at 30 inches of snow?
-Alan
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dianasschwenk said:
haha well life is full of little surprises I guess Alan! 😉
Diana xo
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Ann Koplow said:
I always enjoy klatsching with you, Diana!
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dianasschwenk said:
And I, you, Ann! 😀
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