Yesterday was a tough but special day - this was a good way to unwind. … [Read more...]
OMG NO, DO NOT WANT.
I was just at the grocery store picking up produce to make baby food for my friend Aimee's little one, and the most beautiful man in the world was also there. He was tall and lithe, with effortlessly wavy brown hair and eyes that were poetic in their depth, wise, and so green. In a simpler time, I … [Read more...]
all you need to know about teenagers
Dropping my daughter to camp last week, I had to ask her if she felt there was anything funky about the first clothesline as a method to dry your wet clothes. "What do you mean?" she said quickly. My work is not over yet. … [Read more...]
Natural Ability
Me: Ava Scarlett? Come finish your breakfast please... She: Whaaahmmmm? Me: What are you doing, Madame? She: Just playing my fork. *strums* Me: Um... She: *rocking out* I blame my mother for showing her this air-guitar stance. Totally. (SEE what you've done, … [Read more...]
how to be a good guest at a cottage
1. Bring wine, fresh fruit, corn and veggies and always no matter what the best butter tarts you can find. 1b. Don't eat all the butter tarts 2. Bring jube jubes, volunteer to eat the green ones and wear a bathing suit even if you would rather not 3. Say yes to all fun ideas 4. … [Read more...]
my favourite moments of the week- overheard at art camp
A.L. self portrait at the beach " My father once forgot his bathing suit when we were at a friend's cottage and so he waterskied naked" Was that embarrasssing? "Yes and we were never invited back" ********** "My brother is at the Calgary Stampede this week and he is going to eat … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- you would regret it
One of my favourite things about cottage life is the mix of people who come and go and all their influence and stories on me and my family. The sun came out with a ferocity and heat this afternoon, after pure cloud all day. As I ran down to the lake, I shouted out to everyone " you … [Read more...]
piss me off- Good morning Nancy, here is your net worth
5 years ago, after having waded through the murky waters of separation, with all the feelings, difficulties and excruciatingly time consuming paperwork and legal stuff, and alongside heartfelt rear view mirror analysis, I met with my bank manager to renegotiate my mortgage. It appeared I might be … [Read more...]
Storm Trooper
This kid has good reason to be terrified of storms, but learns to be brave and wise by the end of the book. What a trooper... Jolted, by Arthur Slade HarperCollins, ISBN: 978 0 00 639571 3 Newton Starker is the last of his line except for his shrewish great-grandmother. The rest of his … [Read more...]
Mo’ Willems
Mo Willems has made himself a household name in kidslit by being an unstoppable force of funny. These two newer ones only reinforce why he is right at the top of the heap. Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs Disney/Hyperion, ISBN: 978 0 062 10418 2 When three dinosaurs carefully prepare some … [Read more...]
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