Urban moms: Admit it, you've made some New Years' resolutions. And I bet at least one of them has something to do with food. In my case, it's actually cooking from the mountain of cookbooks and recipes I've collected over the year, making over my pantry, and to become a cleaner and greener … [Read more...]
There’s SNOW!
We totally missed on a white Christmas, but now that we have snow, I am fully ready to bust out the winter books! I'm not a huge fan of the white stuff in real life, but I love love love books about it. No Two AlikeKeith BakerBeach Lane BooksISBN: 978 1 4424 1742 7Just as no two snowflakes are truly … [Read more...]
He’s Gone Away
In a couple days my husband leaves for a business trip to Chile, the lucky guy. For three weeks he'll be traveling South America learning all about the new agricultural innovations there, meandering through 30 degree days, dining at fine restaurants and mingling with the people. I am fully in … [Read more...]
Intentions. 2012
Sean and I had a great 2011 but I can't help but acknowledge the many people in my life that faced the challenges and heartbreak that 2011 held for them. I can only hope that they find some peace and happiness in 2012. Last New Years Eve I wrote about the fact that I never make resolutions. … [Read more...]
Raising Sophie & Fiona
Ever since I became a teacher I've been thinking about how children behave. One theory is like Pavlo's dog, that rewards and punishment drive our behaviour.We learn in Teacher's College that classroom management is partially about a system of rewards and punishment. Of course the first job … [Read more...]
About Rage and Life. The American Idiot debuts national tour.
Based on Green Day's award-winning album AMERICAN IDIOT, this musical reels in on emotions of current day issues as the cast takes us on the journey on the Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The show features music of Green Day and the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. This … [Read more...]
We Like, We Like To Party
My husband and I have BIG plans for New Year's Eve tonight.1. A bottle of bubbly.2. A kiss at 9 pm.3. Happy New Year! Let's go to bed!We all got hit hard with the flu bug this week and are still feeling somewhat wretched as we slowly recover and regain our strength,Do you have truly exciting plans … [Read more...]
From My Closet – December 31st, 2011
So, this is my fur hat. It's vintage, and it was a hand-me-down gift. I wear it when it's freezing cold outside. Like, from January to April-ish, since Canadian winters can be brutal, especially in Montreal. I urge you to take a good look inside your closets and get rid of what doesn't fit, what … [Read more...]
The Truly Healthy Chocolate Cupcake: An Urban Legend for the Urban Kitchen.
A few nights ago, Billy, my son/personal chef, made us the juiciest, most delicious, and most unhealthy bacon cheeseburgers. The flavour of these burgers was so rich and powerful that there was no way that a vegetable could compete on the dinner plate. Even the potato wedges (normally a … [Read more...]
he calls me macdonald
I have been spending time with an old friend who was an acquaintance 30 years ago.Yes, 30shutup.even with my math skills I know that means I am WAY older than I feeldammitAnyway the most cool thing is that he calls me Macdonald.(maiden name) He missed my entire Johnston life.(married … [Read more...]
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