Change is such a positive force but also often  hard to warm to. We hold on to the oddest habits and behaviors.  I have been going to the same place in Florida off and on for 15 years.  (the antithesis of adventure and change). In all that time the view of the pool below has had the … [Read more...]

I had an interesting experience at a Canadian Tire recently.  Pea and I were poking around the BBQ's, and as Pea was walking around one of the grills, an older woman (beyond 70 years old) popped around a corner and she and Pea nearly collided.  Here, roughly, is how the subsequent … [Read more...]

Okay - we're going to file this one straight to random life thoughts...because it is one - BUT - I'm tired.  I went out for a grownup dinner last night with a couple of friends, got to bed at 11:30 - the boy decided to join me at 12:30 - so my brain is somewhat mushy between the wine and the … [Read more...]

As you know, I work in the food industry and you would think that I wouldn't want to visit a supermarket on the weekend.WRONG.Here is a little history: On a previous visit to Ottawa, I was having brunch with my Ottawa Foodie Friends (@cestboncooking and @Foodieprints) and I suggested that the next … [Read more...]

There's a good story behind this one. Last year, my mom and I went to the outlets in Kenosha, WI for the day and I tried on this dress. I was in LUST with it....but then I looked at the reduced price tag of, still, over $120 and chose to pass on the dress and spend the $120 on my kids at the Old … [Read more...]

Not a big fan of the golden arch's, but love what they do for the community both local and global. So to celebrate this day, I went in handed them a $10 bill, smiled and walked away...at 2 different locations. Felt great and still felt great! … [Read more...]

If you happen to follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you probably know that I recently started working as a substitute teacher for the Calgary Board of Education. I have to admit, I was a little scared to start...for a lot of reasons. I was worried that my teaching practice would have lapsed in the … [Read more...]

I just got back from the post office.  I was running to mail some overdue parking bills, Will's registration to soccer (woohoo!!!)  and a card to my friend in the States. To get there, I had to cut through Sears and some other spots in the Eaton Centre.  And of course, as the holiest … [Read more...]