The other night I was picking my children up from rehearsal (insert a bragging moment here - they are in a musical production) when I ran into one of the other moms who I thought was texting. She smiled at me said hello and then informed me that she was just reading her daughter's text messages and … [Read more...]
Grownup Time: Talking to Girls About Duran Duran
If ever there was a book written for our generation... Talking to Girls About Duran Duranby Rob SheffieldDuttonISBN: 978 0 525 95156 8Audience: adults, older teensI wrote a little while back about Sheffield's book Love is a Mix Tape, which I really enjoyed. Here, he has less of a cohesive narrative … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: Packing with Kids
With much of our immediate family spread out around the globe, our kids have been traveling often since a young age. As such, we've learned important rules such as: If you pack 3 diapers for a one hour flight to Milwaukee. Your new baby daughter will poop four times in said time span. If … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Planning Ahead
I found this on the kitchen table. I guess we don't need to discuss what he wants to do for his birthday. In NOVEMBER. … [Read more...]
My Achin’ Back!
Ten years ago I messed up my back on a jet-ski ride gone wrong and it's never been the same. After the initial injury I saw a chiropractor who resolved the problem and every few years the pain would randomly flare up and I'd have another adjustment done to alleviate the grinding ache. If I ever got … [Read more...]
single mother hang ups
There are certain cliches of divorce from the 70's that freak me out to the extent that they have caused mini obsessions with me.There is the cliche of the divorced woman. Hot to trot. Desperate. Alcoholic.Unstable. Anyone growing up in the 70's has this visual when they hear 'divorcee'. I work … [Read more...]
So I Know I Can’t Dance!
Last night was the performance finale on So You Think You Can Dance. I've been totally into this season because of Melanie. Are you watching? Honest to god - from her first tryout until last night - nothing has been bad, not even close. Everyone else has had at least one … [Read more...]
One of My Many Ridiculous Dreams Has Come True! (Help!)
You guys, it is HAPPENING. I've been invited to a Roaring '20s-themed party!Here's what I have:A fascinator.An abiding love of gin.Red lipstick and a smile.Here is what I do not have:Anything to wear. I know! I know! I'm very excited, but also not so excited about the lack of A Very Cool Outfit.So … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- perception is reality
"Is this a painting?" Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollack to his wife, Lee Krasner, regarding his finished piece, Lavender Mist 1950He did not say 'is this a good painting ?' I love this. There is something un precious, un self conscious … [Read more...]
the building of a painting
I love the moment when a child sees the finished product they are to do and says "I can't do that" and I have the opportunity to show them that they can.It can take a long timeNot every minute of it is fun.It starts with the horizon lineand the layering of colour between swimsand then so many dots … [Read more...]
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