I've lived through the recorder once already when Cam was in grade 4. He took it again in grade 6. He is currently learning the ukulele and I think that's pretty cool. The notice came home awhile ago for me to send the money in for Cuyler's recorder. I rolled my eyes, sent it in and forgot about … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday-the end of men
" Chivalry is dead. And women killed it." -Dave Chapelle Last week my book club read and discussed this book by the name of "The End of Men" I seemed to be the most worked up over it and not just because "The End of Men" is an awful prospect. I fear for girls … [Read more...]
The love project
There is nothing more to say than this If someone said this to you would you not fall to your knees? This is love. And if you want a peek at more wonderful examples of our LOVE PROJECT - come on over to my other blog and feel the love. xx n … [Read more...]
What Valentine’s Day Means to Me (Now)
There was a time, in my teens and twenties, that Valentine's Day, for me, meant spending the day in a self-indulgent haze of yearning and loss, self-deprecation and bewilderment. I was a smart, attractive and strong young woman, but I found myself perpetually wandering the streets of my youth alone. … [Read more...]
A Lost Art
An envelope came in the mail yesterday. It was addressed to my kids. Inside were 2 letters, each hand printed by a little girl. A longtime friend (that I rarely ever see IRL but spent a day with last summer) had her daughters write my children letters. My children will write back. It got me … [Read more...]
I love you because
For some unknown reason I was not feeling myself Monday night. I had just been at a meeting, the day had been fine but the very end of the day was met with a not so great mood.I could not put my finger on it but I was having a case of the BLAHS. (my mom calls anything ranging from heartbreak to … [Read more...]
Neuf.
My boy got busy turning nine last weekend, which really feels different than his last few to me. I see a real growth change in him - longer in the legs all of a sudden. Nice posture, too. And next year we begin the double-digits (from here on out, I guess!) and I feel his "small boy" years are … [Read more...]
Wondering what to do this Family Day? (Toronto edition)
What are your plans for this Family Day weekend? Skiiing? Staying in the city perhaps? Here are some great events worth checking out in Toronto! CARNIVAL at the Royal Ontario Museum February 16, 17 and 18 In celebration of Black History Month join in the festivities and participate in … [Read more...]
Great Canadian Chill!
Baby it's cold outside! Amazing song and so truthful for this ridiculous winter. Bright spot? Next weekend is FAMILY DAY! Why did it take them so long to stick a long weekend into February? Seriously.Barring any massive snowstorms, Will and I are hitting the 401 and heading to the land of … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday – mi casa es tu casa
We have an exchange student from Argentina living with us. There is nothing better than being able to say "Mi casa es tu casa" and they move about in your house like it is theirs and that is the very best thing. … [Read more...]
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