It's mid-March and across this cold, winter-y land of ours it's the time of the annual March Break. Unlike our American neighbours, we can't call it Spring Break, because Spring could honestly still be months away (sob). For many of us this one (or two) week break from school means an annual family … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – The Adventures of Tony Hawk
Here are just a few of the things that our silly Elf has been up to.Flying HighJust hangin aroundTony on a ponyGetting up to no good while everyone's asleepSnuggling with OwenWe've got one more week this this little guy. I wonder what else he'll get up to... … [Read more...]
The Days are Getting Longer – Hurray!
Last year we started a new tradition of decorating our Christmas tree on the winter solstice. I think the two mesh because the tree and celebrating solstices and equinoxes have pagan roots. I feel connected to the earth, history, and humanity. My spirits are always lifted by the … [Read more...]
The Lost Art of Conversation
There's so much that I'm looking forward to this Christmas. We'll be hosting family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I have two weeks off with lots of quality pyjama time planned. And I've shopped early and am really excited about some of the gifts I'm giving. But one of the things I'm most … [Read more...]
Thankful, and a little bit sad
I had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend at the Sausage. I love Thanksgiving. We always have lots of people from my Mom's side of the family. There are also always friends. This year we were missing some key people, my step-daughters, my cousin Scott and a many others, so there … [Read more...]