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What Can We Do To Change It?

October 20, 2011 by Kath

I have thirteen - count 'em, THIRTEEN - pets. Now, granted: ten of those pets are fish, but still. Thirteen pets, by any standard, are a lot. So perhaps when I introduce myself I should say, "hi, my name is Katherine and I'm an animal lover." I don't really mean to joke about it, because I do take … [Read more...]

MY PARENTING COLUMN

October 20, 2011 by ChantelK

I have always wondered how "Parenting experts" actually get that title. Seriously what makes them experts? Is it the fact that they have children, or that they are a Doctor, a psychologist? So if I have more than one dog would that make me an expert? Well I have always wanted to have my own … [Read more...]

Diary of a Non-Fashionista at Fashion Week part 3

October 20, 2011 by Racheal

"I'm not happy about all this." "Not happy? I'm working. That's what pays for our trips and our house and groceries and clothes and all the fun stuff." "But you should be here." Heart - wrenching - guilt. 97% of my life is taking care of, organizing, tending to and thinking about my … [Read more...]

Just Put the Hat Down Slowly…

October 19, 2011 by Alice

Looking at samples of fall books this summer, this was one of the true standouts, one of the few that a whole group of us children's librarians was excited about across the board. This? Is good stuff. I Want My Hat Backby John KlassenCandlewick PressISBN: 978 0 7636 5598 3Audience: grades 1-3This … [Read more...]

Words for wednesday -hit by a mack truck

October 19, 2011 by Nancy

"Being divorced is like being hit by a mack truck. If you live through it, you start looking very carefully to the right and the left" jean kerr 1960 … [Read more...]

Disconnecting

October 19, 2011 by Christine

Last week there was a pda breakdown felt all around the world. While people were going nuts without full access to their mobile devices, I quite enjoyed it. Now...I understand that my life/work does not depend on being connected. Admittedly though, I have become quite accustomed to … [Read more...]

Tales from a non-Fashionista: Jay Manuel

October 19, 2011 by Racheal

As the presser says "ATTITUDE Jay Manuel is a hip woman's clothing line. Bringing a different perspective on all the classics and pushing the envelope forward. Only at Sears Canada." Here's the line, what do you think? … [Read more...]

Diary of a Non-Fashionista at Fashion Week part 2

October 18, 2011 by Racheal

I have never seen anything like it. This was beyond anything on TV. It was a true ass-over-teakettle flying disaster of a wipe-out. And it wasn't just any runway show, it was Jay Manuel's. And it wasn't just any model, it was superstar Yasmin Warsame. Thank goodness … [Read more...]

Tales from a non-Fashionista: Jeremy Laing

October 18, 2011 by Racheal

From stunning to disaster, you never know what Fashion Week will bring. Here's a taste of what Alexander McQueen's former apprentice and Toronto resident Jeremy Laing has for Spring 2012. … [Read more...]