I love the moon. It fascinates me. Don't misunderstand me - I don't want to travel there. I have no interest in getting in a shuttle and gathering some moon rocks. I'm pretty happy to just sit on my porch and have a good look. I also feel that my moods are pretty lunar driven. As someone … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-embrace the absurd
"Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible" Escher … [Read more...]
how to be
I pulled into my driveway at breakneck speed on Sunday- you know, the day of rest- with my girls in the car- a little pressed for time and needing to get to a million things, as usual. My neighbour knocked on my door, two seconds later "Give me your car keys, I am going to wash your car. I just … [Read more...]
Passing It Along
On Thursday Ava Scarlett casually dropped into conversation that she'd kissed her "boyfriend" the previous day during their playdate at his house.On Friday afternoon she had a big nap while she fought a fever.On Saturday, she complained that her throat hurt when she swallowed, and her … [Read more...]
It’s National Honesty Day!
Who knew! Today is National Honesty Day. Apparently we're going to be celebrating how honest Presidents Lincoln and Washington were and just tell the truth! Here's a thought. Shouldn't we expect the President to always tell the truth? You know like Clinton when he said - " I did not have sexual … [Read more...]
Going Back To The Dark Ages!?!
Generally when people come to my blog, they're catching up on toilet training, barfing, mental breakdowns....you know all the awesome stuff about parenthood! Every now and then though...I need to pull it out, step up on it and let it fly. So excuse me for a minute....yup, okay...I've got my … [Read more...]
On Waywardness and Burnt Chicken.
Oliver enjoys chicken drumsticks for lunch sometimes, so I thought I'd oblige him this week. I marinated some in a little olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano and put them in the fridge to get all delicious before cooking the next day. Which was last night. He saw them in … [Read more...]
And So It ….. Stalls….!
Ugh....what's the saying the road to somewhere is paved with good intentions?? Well - I had great intentions. Start biking to work. Eat better. Drink more water. Stick to my new naturopath plan. Okay three out of four ain't bad. My fry intake? Minimal. Chips. Nadda. Water? My pee is … [Read more...]
Tres A-peeling
You know how this child is watching all those cooking shows and things on Youtube, right? Well, sometimes all this web-based junk has it's rewards... She peeled eight potatoes for our dinner! I think I have a chef-in-the-making on my hands. Or at least, a sou chef.It's a good … [Read more...]
And so it begins….
In a couple of weeks I turn 43 years-old. This means I'm starting my 44th year..double fours. Four is my lucky number! This is my YEAR. I feel it. (sidenote - it's my fave because one time my mom had us pick between 1 and 10 to see who got the end piece of a loaf of french bread. I picked four … [Read more...]
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