We are honoured to share this contribution from fellow urbanmoms.ca member, Annabelle. Annabelle wrote this letter to Kath, in response to her post A Word of Thanks (And a Few of Advice). It is with thanks to Annabelle that we share it with you now:My mom died nearly five years ago now. It … [Read more...]
Momzelle
Or How I Became a Mom Entrepreneurby Christine Poirier, TorontoBefore becoming pregnant, I was far from thinking about breastfeeding or about becoming a mom entrepreneur. I was busy doing research for my PhD in French literature at McGill University, thinking academia would be my career, and I had … [Read more...]
Stephen Colbert Sacrifices His Hair for the Troops
Stephen Colbert recently taped 4 episodes of The Colbert Report from Iraq, from the US military headquarters, Camp Victory, Colbert has said that with everyone - viewers AND the media - focusing their attentions on economy, economy, economy, people are forgetting about the US troops overseas who … [Read more...]
Disney in Style
When anticipating this post, I imagined reviewing the summer fashions worn in the Sunshine State of Florida, and practical yet stylish ideas for spending the day at the Disney attractions. Well, the most rainfall in the Orlando area in 80 years changed my plans. The most … [Read more...]
The Freaky Photo Entry
So the other day, I'm driving back to my sister's North Toronto home from Princess Margaret Hospital where my Mom is a patient and I was working on the concept for a future Losing It post which would require some photos of Toronto street scenes. So I pulled out my trusty iPhone and snapped some … [Read more...]
David Carradine found dead at 72
Actor David Carradine was found dead at age 72, allegedly hanging by a rope in a hotel room closet in Bangkok, Thailand. Carradine's manager Chuck Binder told Fox News that his death is "shocking and sad. He was full of life, always wanting to work...a great person." A spokesman for the U.S. … [Read more...]
Garden Fresh
This past sunny weekend found me in some of my favourite places...chilling by the soccer pitch, freezing by the baseball diamond and elbow deep in dirt in the backyard. The temperatures don't seem summer-like, but I think it's safe to say that we can look forward to frost-free nights, and that means … [Read more...]
To The Road Rage Dude in the Convertible Mercedes
OK. So life has been pretty shite for me lately. Things have not been easy or simple or calm. Therefore, isn't it understandable that I might have a few things on my mind? I may be a little distracted by, oh I don't know, my mom's cancer or not being able to spend much time with my kids or having a … [Read more...]
Economic Trend
This post is not about budgeting for your Summer fashion splurges. No, it's way bigger than that! It about boosting the entire economy! How? By hiking up your hemline! Theory and historical data demonstrate that as skirt lengths rise, so does the stock market. So, what's a mom to … [Read more...]
MTV Movie Award WINNERS!!
Villain: Heath Ledger, "The Dark Knight." Female Breakthrough Performance: Ashley Tisdale, "High School Musical 3: Senior Year." Fight: Robert Pattinson and Cam Gigandet, "Twilight." Male Breakthrough Performance: Robert Pattinson, "Twilight." Kiss: Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, … [Read more...]
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