So, as most of the connected world knows, 'Mad Men' won their third Emmy last night for outstanding drama. I am a huge fan both of the show, and of all things vintage, so I thought I'd celebrate with a retro design post. I absolutely love vintage design. I think there's a very personal aspect … [Read more...]

As a work-at-home mom of a toddler and pre-schooler, I do not need a lot of the bells and whistles of the new Microsoft. Seen the promos for OneNote 2010, I felt for this purpose of this review as well as my curiousity got the better of me. I decided to put together a montage piece about our summer. … [Read more...]

My boys are not even two-years-old, and already I can picture them one day commanding the attention of a crowd with their sparkling personalities. Sure, they're toddlers now - but soon (time goes by so fast!) they'll be coming home with show and tell, public-speaking, and other presentation … [Read more...]

"Slept Like A Baby"Um, seriously, who came up with this phrase? Overheard as I was in the grocery store tonight (and I have no context for this conversation- it was the two guys behind the meat counter that I walked up on):"How'd you sleep last night?""Oh man, it was awesome, I slept like a … [Read more...]

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'we should come home from adventures and perils and discoveries every day with new experience and character' Henri David ThoreauTwo weeks ago my children left for 2 weeks of camp-one for the seventh year and one for the fifth year. This is a spectacular experience for them- as they get to  live … [Read more...]

I'm a teacher by training. After spending several years working in the private sector and then as a work-at-home-mother, I decided I'd like to go back to my original career choice, and applied to the public school board here in Calgary. I'll be straight with you, I was nervous. It had been a … [Read more...]