I get a lot of pitches that come my way that I have to be convinced would work for me. Every now and then I stumble upon something, and I wonder just how I've lived without it.In my family, we all really enjoy looking at old photos. The kids love the album my mother-in-law made back in the day of my … [Read more...]
A Memorial in Chalk
It's been almost a week since Jack Layton's funeral, and I thought it would be intersting to visit the chalk memorial that's been created at Toronto's City Hall. They tell me it's coming down on Tuesday, so I thought I'd share some of the images with you. … [Read more...]
Where do you find your strength?
A new friend came to the door yesterday morning with dark sunglasses on. It was not sunny out.These are the glasses that can hold you together. They are something to hide behind.We don't need the world to know we have spent the night crying.And maybe the morning too.She is newly separated and … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: Prince Edward Island
Before turning our car around to head back towards home our Canadian East Eats trip had us on the beautiful Prince Edward Island for three and half days. My wife Ali flew out to join us for the weekend, and we didn't slow our pace down for her one bit. After coming across on the ferry from … [Read more...]
plenty of fish ?
Did I ever tell you after I separated I went to a psychic- I was so eager to do so as my life felt like a blank slate in so many ways. Drop dead curiosity drove me there.She told me many truths of the past that she could not have possibly known- unless she was, you know, magic. Sceptics please … [Read more...]
But Then What?
This past Tuesday I went to my monthly support group meeting for parents of children with autism. I enjoy going. As well as the networking component, I get out of the house and don't have to worry about bedtime for a night.I brought Cuyler's IEP hoping to get some of the other parents … [Read more...]
Eid Mubarak!
Yesterday marked the end of 30 days of fasting. The month felt long while I was fasting, but now seems like it went by very fast. I definitely feel a cleanse physically and mentally, and my appetite has shrunk (I'm hoping to keep that going as long as I can...). Every year, I … [Read more...]
Top 5 hate list for the beginning of school
With school starting in just a few more days I have been shedding a few tears - of joy that is. Oh you know I love my kiddies but seriously they have been driving me a bit batty this summer! It didn't help that the hubby had to have 2 surgery's which really screwed up some plans that we had. He is … [Read more...]
Show Me the Money
Last weekend my eldest daughter opened a lemonade stand for the afternoon and totally raked in the dough.She and her (totally adorable) friend made a whopping $24 in a half-hour and she was thrilled to stash the loot in her piggy bank. The thing is, she has absolutely no sense of the value of a … [Read more...]
2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab: With Room to Spare
Model tested: Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 MSRP for model reviewed: $53,885 (based model of Laramie Crew Cab: $46,415) Competition in its class: Toyota Tundra • Chevy Silverado • GMC Sierra • Ford 150 Okay, so it's not a traditional "Urban Mom" vehicle, but trucks are a little more prevalent … [Read more...]
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