I'm fairly good with my money. I wouldn't say AH-mazing...but I'm fairly good at not making stupid purchases. I own a home, have savings and am able to provide for my kid. Sidenote - one month at university, I spent my entire February budget on one crazy last weekend of January and literally ate … [Read more...]
Home Base!
Thirteen years ago today, I found out that my mom was sick. I was in Australia, still drunk from the amazing wedding/St. Patrick's day celebrations of the day before. A word of advice. If you get life altering news, try to be sober to get it. It will make it easier on you and on all your friends … [Read more...]
And The Cards Say…..
Have you ever had your tarot cards read? I did for the second time on Friday and I loved it. Let's back up. Who reads my cards for me? My friend Lori. Twenty years ago, I hopped off a bus in Airlie Beach, Australia. A line of stands were there, representing each area hostel, each manned by … [Read more...]
Playdates For Grownups
I might still be a little drunk from last weekend. My friend Sara came to visit me in Montreal, with her lovely boychild, Will. Since it was Family Day weekend for everyone in Canada EXCEPT for Quebecers *ahem* and most people had an extra day off, Miss Sara decided to come and stay at our house. … [Read more...]
Counting Kisses
I was out and about earlier than usual this morning, and I crossed paths with various people, as I often do. Though the two-cheek kiss is a very casual greeting, especially in Montreal, when you actually grab a person in your arms and hold onto them while you plant a kiss on each of their cheeks, or … [Read more...]
Modern-Day Love Poet
I have this imaginary internet friend called Amy Turn Sharp. (Isn't that just the most perfect name ever?) We've not met in person, but we've been weaving around each other out in the cyber spaces for years and years... for ages and ages... forever. She is cute and delightful. She and her husband … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- yikes
I have been both criticized and flattered with the comment " You are so naive" It is true. I want to see the best in others- sometimes I even see it when it is not there. I look for integrity, honour, an air of dignity, a sense of humour, fun and maybe a dash of elegance in people. I want you … [Read more...]
Confidence man
Steph and I use, without ever really discussing it, a value-based parenting strategy. We try to teach our two apple-faced boys core values like honesty, integrity, fairness, empathy, among others in hopes these lessons become sticky, and, when it comes time to make a decision, whether small or big, … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-go to them
self portraits from art studio for children "You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes" Winnie -the -Pooh I should leave this quotation alone as it stands so perfectly. But I want … [Read more...]
Gag Me With A Spoon!
Will and his buddy Grace had music class last night (SO AWESOME - he was playing a hand drum and loving it!). G's mom Susannah and I were outside waiting when she pulled out some Cadbury cream eggs for a snack. I immediately made a face and she screamed 'I KNEW IT - the thought of this makes you … [Read more...]
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