Yesterday as I stood on the curb, waiting for the light to change, I spied a man in uniform across the street from me, also waiting for his turn to walk. There's a four-way walk signal on this corner now, so the wait can be long. He kept wanting to take a step when the light changed, but he was … [Read more...]
She’s Four!
We all know how quickly kids grow and change... another year has flown by, and my little Madame turned four on Saturday. My mum and my sister came to visit for a few days, which makes a birthday feel rather special indeed!We took the skinheads bowling. (Okay, they're not skinheads. They're … [Read more...]
A Splendid Array
Remember when I was talking about stashing my balls? Well, I broke down and ordered three of the ones from Amazon. I reckon they're the right thing, even if the shipping price is completely exorbitant... besides which, it seems like what I'm looking for ranges in price between twenty and thirty … [Read more...]
A Place To Stash My Balls.
So, now that everyone in my house is back at work and school, my plan is to de-Christmas the house before the weekend. I don't mind doing this task alone. This way, I don't have to explain my tears while taking the balls off the Christmas tree in my bedroom... it's just so pretty, and I love gazing … [Read more...]
January.
Today is the first day since before Christmas that everyone is back to school and work. The house is quiet again, and I feel like I can get back to my regular life.Like writing, amongst other things.A winter cold made it's way through everyone in the family - just sniffles and wee coughs for the … [Read more...]
Sing It With Me…
I just had to share this little ditty flying around the net lately, since everyone knows and loves this song, and I think just about everyone loves this girl, too. Zooey Deschanel is on fire lately - she gets props for her quirkiness more and more all the time... let's hope her ever-growing … [Read more...]
From My Closet – December 31st, 2011
So, this is my fur hat. It's vintage, and it was a hand-me-down gift. I wear it when it's freezing cold outside. Like, from January to April-ish, since Canadian winters can be brutal, especially in Montreal. I urge you to take a good look inside your closets and get rid of what doesn't fit, what … [Read more...]
What To Do When Your House Is Fat.
My sister had a small fire in her condo about a week before Christmas. She's perfectly well - all is fine, though singed in a few areas, and her bathroom will need a complete overhaul, as well as new paint throughout.As she is now preparing for the insurance and repair people to come into her space, … [Read more...]
From My Closet – December 21st, 2011
Drinks, drinks, drinks... I went out for burgers in Old Montreal last night with a photographer friend of mine who's studio is a stone's throw from where we went to eat, drink, and be merry. Andrea Hausmann does some amazing work... check her out. Anyway, when you hang with someone like her, you … [Read more...]
Got A Story To Share?
Psst... Yes you. Have you "liked" the Deflate the Elephant on Facebook yet? Everyone should. But, have you uploaded a picture to the mosaic? Do it, and add a few words about how you can stop someone from drinking and driving - perhaps in the past, or even plans you have this year to … [Read more...]
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