We've had, in our kitchen (which is used mostly as a common living space) some furniture mashed up together, that was "temporary." You know how that goes. We'll just put this over here for now... and then three years later, you come around to sorting out your wares. Sometimes you just don't have the … [Read more...]
The Winter of My Discontent.
I realise this winter has been one of the mildest ones on record, in the history of all Canadian winters EVER, and it's been downright balmy, all told. There have been some super sunny skies overhead too. Just lovely! Truly wonderful. But I have to tell you: it's still totally blows. I do not enjoy … [Read more...]
Discussing Some Grammy’s-stuff With My Eight Year Old.
My kids were getting ready for bed on Sunday night, just as the Grammy's were starting, but I promised Oliver I'd tape them for him, and we could watch the next day. Indeed, I did record it, and we've been watching (and re-watching) a lot of the performances together ever since.I have to say, Bruno … [Read more...]
The Q.T. On Yelling
If there's one thing I won't stand for in this house, it's bellowing at someone from another room when one wants something.I will. Not. Have it.Because besides being just too damned loud, (and a bit rude - I mean, really!) invariably, half the request will not be heard properly the first time, then … [Read more...]
My Little Sophistic-8
Oliver got busy turning EIGHT last week (holy crap, didn't he just turn seven?) and the festivities have been drawn out over the last bunch of days, which suits me just fine. Having a birthday time, feels like more fun than just celebrating on a single day anyway. Spread... it... out... yo. … [Read more...]
On Saying Goodbye To Your Internets.
When I was about fifteen years old, a kid I went to school with committed suicide. I didn't know that kid terribly well - we weren't in the same year, so we didn't share the same friends. But besides the dreadful thoughts and feelings that hang in the air around suicide, there's a sadness that … [Read more...]
To Sleep, Perchance to Dream?
I need to sleep more.Actually, what I need is to go to bed earlier. And I know I'm not alone...This late-nights-for-no-reason phenomenon is so common among so many of my friends with young kids, it's almost comical. Or, it could make you cry.I know LOTS of (smart) women with kids who are usually in … [Read more...]
Waxing on Waxing.
In the mornings, I throw on my game-face pretty quickly. I've been doing it for years... it doesn't vary much. Fill in brows, rim eyes with black liner, a little colour on the cheeks, and some on the eyelids... maybe a bit of shimmer in the brow bone... a light dusting of powder, and then some lip … [Read more...]
A Short List of What Not To Buy.
There are many, many items for sale out there, but I sometimes wonder if some of these things are a joke. (Also, I think I might need to stop watching television.)One day I'll scan the business section of the newspaper and see that something called "The Bumpit" has sold a bajillion units, … [Read more...]
From My Closet – January 27th, 2012
I haven't been wandering around naked or anything... it's just cold ALL THE TIME, and it's January, and I hardly ever leave my house if I don't have to. I do so loathe the wintertime. Really, really. So. Much. So, you will find me wearing pretty much this very outfit, or some variation of it... … [Read more...]
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