Seanna Collins's blog
Edmonton .. never a dull moment!
This past week has been incredibly busy with events - that's the super things about living in Edmonton, there's always something to do.
I saw HAIRSPRAY at the Jubilee last Tuesday night - I sure hope you did as well. It was a fabulous Broadway production! Everyone I spoke with that saw it, loved it just as much as me. Some had seen the movie and in fact, others had been to New York to see it. Not one bad review for its debut in Edmonton. Every show as almost sold out and even though some men I men I know stayed away, the women LOVED it. It was a great run - ending Sunday night.
I also saw two dinner theater productions this week which I truly enjoy. This past Wednesday, I went to PIRATES OF THE NORTH SASKATCHEWAN TWO - Hangman's Curse at Jubilations Dinner Theatre. It plays until January 24th - the first production at their new location. As always, I loved it. I started going to this establishment when they first opened - geez, ten years ago or so? Over the years it's getting more and more difficult to get a table without advance notice - weeks of advance notice. There's just something so amazing about a talented group of actors who also serve you throughout the evening with help for the additional cast of characters. From the moment you walk into the theatre, you are taken over by the theme of the production. I try not to miss a show and admire the hard work that this cast puts out each and every night. They are not just great actors, singers, performers but servers to??? If you haven't been or haven't been lately, check out Jubilations Dinner Theater in their new location at West Edmonton Mall - second level - across from the Casino.
Snoring .. a problem?
Shane and Cheryl are both on a well deserved holiday this week so thank goodness for Ron Clark and Shauna McKay who are keeping me company this week. Poor Ron, getting up when he's usually going to bed .. I know how difficult that must be. He, like me, starts the day with a very strong cup of coffee.
We chatted snoring again this morning ... CTV did a story on Shane's late night sound effects so we've had many calls of support for him over the last few days. I have to be honest, when I saw the story on CTV last Thursday night, I didn't think it was all that bad. In fact, we had listeners say he sounds like a pussy-cat compared to their partners. Thanks for your calls .. and here's that website we mentioned on the show: www.putanendtosnoring.com .. it has a few useful tips that you or your partner may be able to use.
November .. Already?
I sometimes wonder where I'd show up if it wasn't for my day timer. Everyday I leave EZ ROCK armed with a few bags depending on the day ahead. Sometimes I'm off to Global TV .. so then I need the TV waredrobe of course.
Friday I attended the Small Business Owner of the Year Awards Lunchen hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. I really enjoy these types of events as it gives me a chance to cheer on those businesses that have acheived great success at a time when the economy is less than apealing with regards to doing business. Congrats to ChemRoutes Corp who won the award for 10 employees and under .. also to Lyle Best and Quikcard Solutions for taking the honors in the category of 11-50 employees and to Freedom Ford for the award for 51-100 employees. The Chamber of Commerce is a MUST oprganization to be part of if you have a small business and member or not, there's always many events you can take part in. Check them at www.edmontonchamber.com
To Tell or NOT to Tell!
We had a ton of fun this morning when a listener called us to ask our advice on if she should tell the Groom-to-Be about the antics of his Bride-to-Be that took place at her stagette.
Shane believes she should - that the Groom-to-Be needs to know what took place just so there are no secrets going into the marriage .. I say NO WAY, what happened at the party, stays at the party and that the so-called friend should stay out of the soon to be maried couples business. Cherly thinks the friend is hot for the Groom so that's really why she wants him to know.
The phones rang like crazy - everyone pretty much agreed with Cheryl and me. What do you think? We got some emails .. here's what our listeners wrote:
The girl regarding the stagette...I think she is simply jealous of her
Join me .. for a LADIES WEEKEND!
Maybe you heard this morning that I'll be hosting a LADIES WEEKEND at the Hotel Selkirk at Fort Edmonton Park this weekend. It's Christmas in November and what a weekend it'll be! We check in Saturday morning at 9:30 .. and then spend the day having terrific fun. With the intense pace and hectic demands of Christmas fast approching, you need a get-away don't you? I know I sure do .. these past few weeks have been insanely busy so a weekend with the girls is exactly what I need. I hope you need the same kind of pampering. I was thrilled when Jan Archbold over at the City of Edmonton called to see if I would be interested in hosting part of the weekend .. it was like she was reading my mind.
This is the first year that Fort Edmonton Park will intruce this fabulous opportunity to relax, be entertained, and to have a memorable experience at this beautiful Hotel. We'll spend Saturday night at the hotel and enjoy fabulous meals all while we make traditional keepsakes to give to family and friends. It'll be a weekend full of fun, relaxation, planning and Christmas cheer - all close to home. Why don't you join me? I'm taking my friend Lorri and a few bottles of red wine .. we can hardly wait.
Don't Let it Happen to YOU!
We've been chatting about Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft on the show the last two mornings - the phone rang off the hook. Glad to know that many of our listeners are as paranoid as me! It was amazing to hear what some poeple have gone through. You know if your identity is ever compromised, it could take about 1600 hours and $6,000 to get your life back! So take steps now to improve your changes of it NEVER happening to you.
Here are a few things you can do:
* Never lef your credit card out of your site
* Shred and destroy unwanted documents
* Bring your mail in everyday
Turkey AGAIN!
Are you tired of turkey yet??? Not me. I could eat turkey all the time., It's sooo good for you. As a leader in the leaner meat category, turkey enjoys a low fat status, with less saturated fat than other meats. The fat is found in the skin and just under the skin. Turkey is also lower in calories and cholesterol than many other protein sources.
Turkey is an excellent source of protein. It contains sufficient amounts of essential amino acids to promote growth and development. As well as being an excellent source of protein, turkey is an excellent source of niacin, and a good source of phosphorous. This is important for the normal development of bones and teeth. For those on low salt diets, turkey is an ideal protein source due to its low sodium content. Turkey is also a short fibre meat, it is easy to digest, making it an ideal food for children, the elderly and those with digestive problems. Are you sold yet? If you listen every morning, you know I still have three turkeys in my deep freeze. When they are on sale, I buy one .. or two. Oh, and homemade cranberry sauce is ideal ... if you always have it from a can, make your own - you'll never go back. Use red wine instead of water - yum!
Happy Thanksgiving!
What are you Thankful for today? One of those days where you really have to give this some thought. We can all find things NOT to be thankful for - I mean, just looking at your investments might be a little frightening .. you might not be thankful for much if you've lost thousands of dollars and just about to retire. Yes, the glass can be half empty if we choose to look at it that way.
As we study the rest of the world and the suffering that so many have gone through thanks to Mother nature - forest fires, hurricanes, tornadoes or the fall of the economy - the loss of jobs and homes, I am thankful that my life has not been effected that way. I have a GREAT job, a beautiful home and enough money to still purchase what I need to survive and those little extras that I enjoy. I am thankful for a wonderful husband who supports me, a family who is there when I need them and terrific friends who are always just a phone call away.
Not enough hours in a day ....
Tricks from the kitchen ... to "baste" means to spoon or brush melted fat, meat drippings or stock over food t o keep it moist and add flavor during cooking .. to "sear" means to brown meat quickly using high heavy with in a fly pan, under a broiler, on a natural barbecue or in a very hot oven to seal in juices of meat!
It has been an incredible busy two weeks juggling a few jobs at once plus a home life. I understand what it must be like for parents who both work full-time jobs. The must get the kids ready for school, plus get themselves ready as well. They rush off to work for the day, probably pick up groceries on the way home, cook dinner, get the kids off to hockey, piano lessons, etc ... and still try to find time for themselves. It exhausting just to think about it. From the moment my alarm clock goes off each morning to the time I set it for the next day, I have had little time to relax for just a few minutes.
Pet Rescue
You can't even begin to imagine how thrilled I was to get a call from Jamie Hunter - the Publisher of Pet Rescue Magazine asking if I'd be interested in being on the cover of her September issue along with my rescue dog Tacoma. 
I've never met Jamie but have heard about all the wonderful work she does along with many other special people with huge hearts, saving the lives of stray and abused dogs. Jamie and her co-publisher Virginia Marando are wonderful souls. They have dedicated the magazine to saving the lives of homeless animals by promoting adoptions of rescued pets, and their goal is to provide an up-to-date pictorial directory of shelters, humane societies and rescue organizations in Alberta.
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