Man Flu (noun); An illness that causes the male to be helpless and sicker than any other family member. In females: a cold There is a family story that is often told about a time when my dad was sick. My mom, pregnant with me, was headed out the door to take my older sister to daycare before … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Faux Pho For The Soul
Last week, I posted about 10 great movies to watch in bed when you are sick. Did you check any of them out? If you are still feeling under the weather, I’ve got just the thing for you. We all know that chicken soup helps makes colds better, here’s a great recipe for vietnamese inspired Pho with a … [Read more...]
4-Year-Old Boy Who Died From Enterovirus D68 Was Asymptomatic
New Jersey health officials have confirmed that the sudden death of 4-year-old Eli Waller in September, was caused by respiratory illness enterovirus D68. The little boy, from Hamilton, NJ, stayed home from preschool that day when his parents noticed he was developing what they thought was a mild … [Read more...]
Frosty Balls
Tracey has posted about her balls before so I figure I can post about my balls too. These ones are big and beautiful. Heavy. Colourful. Cold. And can only be played with outside. To make your own you will need 3 things: water, balloons and food colouring Oh. You'll also need very cold … [Read more...]
FotoFriday: ill communication
Thank you, Halls, for the daily affirmations. Unfortunately they are not making me feel better. #sickasadog … [Read more...]
Pea Soup
"Go to bathroom." That's what Pea said just before it happened. This story begins as Pea and I are laying in her bed last night, trying to go to sleep. For all intents and purposes, this was a fairly standard evening. Except for the fact that we were going to bed a little later than … [Read more...]
Winter chic
I was at Yonge and Eglinton (a trendy, urban 'hood in Toronto that is also know as "Young and Eligible" because of its population of single hipsters) today for a haircut. All around me were people dressed in their most "winter chic", managing to be stay both warm and … [Read more...]
March Break Update
It took me an hour to figure out how to use the wireless network at the ski lodge so unfortunately I now have to go and pick up the Gaffer from her lesson. I'll have to load pictures later but wanted to put in a quick note of thanks for all the sympathy for my wicked, wicked, wicked … [Read more...]
Burning the Candle at Both Ends
My mother's favourite phrase when I was a teen was, "Stop burning the candle at both ends." Ironically, I had no idea what she was talking about. Literally...I did not know what the idiom meant. Now, as a mature adult, not only am I fully aware of the concept of burning the candle at … [Read more...]