Lemback Blog

The Potpourri of Ramblings blog of Marlene and Leif Lemback

Not A Piece Of Cake

Marlene | February 28, 2010

There are times when I feel like baking though these times do not come so often as I want it.  I am a poor hand at baking and cooking, however I’ve been trying to learn since I got married.  Whenever I try to bake something and it will turn out the way it should be feels like heaven to me.  Fortunately, [...]

Mother Language Week

Marlene | February 25, 2010

It’s definitely not a good week to celebrate Mother Language Week.  And definitely not a pleasing idea to bring the students to a museum to see an exhibit when it’s snowing non-stop.  But the plan was agreed beforehand so we proceeded.  Children don’t complain about the weather, anyway.  It’s adults like me who are capable of making a big [...]

I Should Have Bought Bronte

Marlene | February 22, 2010

Hubby was out this afternoon to check on the taxi car in the parking lot.  He called his brother and asked for help just in case the car was snowed in.  It was indeed, because they needed to tow it.  It didn’t concern me much cos I didn’t know how it looked like out there.  [...]

A Perfect Winter Break

Marlene | February 18, 2010

I am in the middle of my winter break enjoying sleep in mornings and taking easy with the usual chores.  I don’t mind if it would snow the whole week because this break is saving me from going out to freeze.  Except yesterday when I had my driving lesson in the city centre and then [...]

Living With A Tiger

Marlene | February 15, 2010

First, I want to wish the Chinese communities around the world a Happy New Year! It must be hectic to celebrate both New Year and Valentine’s Day in one day.  I’m not Chinese (though I’ve always been mistaken as Chinese) but I have a sister who is married to a Filipino-Chinese in Davao and they used to celebrate the [...]