Lynda Parcells Blog

It’s a great day to forget about our diets. Today is Dairy Queen’s 8th annual Miracle Treat Day.  That means proceeds from every Blizzard treat sold today (August 12th) will help sick and injured children.  Last year more than 2.2 million dollars was raised in Canada with 267-thousand of that going right to Alberta Children’s Hospital. [...]

A new poll finds more Canadians think men are better drivers than women. I personally think both sexes are guilty of being terrible drivers. Everytime I’ve driven with a man he seems to be in a rush. He’s aggressive to the point of being totally embarassing and seems to be more interested fiddling with the [...]

I have learned my lesson.  I will no longer be sucked in by travel deals. From now on I will book flights, hotels and vehicles on my own. I don’t care how good the price sounds…it’s not worth it. For the second time in a row I’ve been totally burned by a web-based travel company [...]

Happy 143rd birthday Canada!  Here are just a few reasons why I think our country is so great.  1) We enjoy all four seasons (too much winter for my liking though). 2) Hockey is our game. 3) Canada has some of the best places to ski. 4) Canadians are polite (at least most of us are). 5) [...]

What the heck is with all of the crying at the World Cup? Some of the performances being put on by “injured” players should definitely be up for an academy award.  During every game a soccer player is barely touched and the dramatic trip and fall to follow is unbelieveable. I know millions of people around [...]

So my big 40th birthday is right around the corner and I’m actually quite happy about it. I have a lot of friends and co-workers turning the big four-oh this year and I’ve certainly heard my fair share of complaining about it.  Personally I think 40 is way better than turning 20, or even 30.  Here’s a [...]

I’m starting to think I should set up my own website to try and raise money for an upcoming vacation. Sound ridiculous? Well that’s what worked for one woman in St. Albert and she wasn’t just raising money for a vacation. She wanted AND received new boobs! Karla-Rae Morris wanted new breasts so she set up a website and ended [...]

It’s an unprecedented move. Booze has been banned at campgrounds in Banff National Park for the summer long-weekends. The liquor ban also affects campgrounds in Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. A spokesperson for the Parks says the ban is in response to visitor feedback. I’m kind of on the fence on this one.  On one hand I [...]

Make sure you join Ted and me at McDonalds for McHappy Days.  Not only can you laugh at Ted flipping burgers (I don’t think they’ll actually let him in the kitchen….at least I hope not), but you have a good excuse to treat yourself to some yummy McDonalds food.  $1.00 from every Bic Mac sandwhich, [...]

Winter just does not want to leave us alone. We’re only a few days away from May, but instead of rain in the forecast we’re bracing for snow. What the heck? Normally I would complain to anyone that will listen about how much I hate Calgary weather but I’ve decided to look on the bright side.  As [...]