In National News: Court to rule if British MP can enter Canada (CTV)In our opinion: This is sure to be a polarizing story. Our government deems Brithish MP George Galloway to be a terrorist based on a recent trip to deliver humanitarian goods to war-torn Gaza and aid money to Palestinian ruling … [Read more...]
One More Reason Why I Love my iPhone
Yesterday I went to a seminar at a satellite campus of the local community college. I had the address, and I'd been there before (once, nine years ago), but I wasn't completely confident in my ability to get there, on time, without getting lost.As I was reaching for my map book, I remembered my … [Read more...]
Ladybugs and Lullabies
Ladybugs and Lullabies no slip baby and toddler hair bows and clips has made its debut in the exclusive world of celebrity gift bags. Quickly following their summer 2008 website launch, the Canadian manufacturer of stylish hair clips and accessories was chosen by luxury gift bag designer … [Read more...]
Jane in Bloom
In the shadow of loss, a wallflower blossoms.Jane's big sister, Lizzie, has always been the center of attention. No one ever pays attention to boring, plain Jane. But when Jane's twelfth birthday marks the beginning of Lizzie's final descent into a fatal eating disorder, Jane discovers that the … [Read more...]
Date Night
My youngest and I went out for a special date this afternoon, because her older sister had the rare, spring break treat of having a friend over for a sleepover last night, and little sister was most definitely NOT included in the fun. Now the bigger girls were pretty tolerant, but it was still a … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Tuesday, March 24, 2009
In National News: Fox News host apologizes as bodies return (National Post)In our opinion: Perhaps we shouldn't dignify this story with any more commentary than it's already received, but when the footage of Fox's satirical news show Red Eye (which airs at 3:00 am) hit the internet this weekend, it … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Monday, March 23, 2009
In National News: Bodies of four Canadian soldiers return home (CBC)In our opinion: Whatever your personal feelings about the war on terror, the conflict in Afghanistan, and Canada's role in it, you cannot fail to be moved by the images of of young men returning home in caskets. These men are our … [Read more...]
The One That Got Away
So I've just spent all. Freaking. Day. Writing. Writing a series of more and more circuitous blog posts. It all started off with me deciding, this morning in bed before I got up, that it was time to stop my retreat into depression. Which I really had been working up to for a few days, so it was more … [Read more...]
One Big Happy Family
Well, I have to admit to being slightly skeptical when I first picked up One Big Happy Family: 18 Writers Talk About Polyamory, Open Adoption, Mixed Marriage, House Husbandry, Single Motherhood, and Other Realities of Truly Modern Love (Edited by Rebecca Walker). That opinion (along with many … [Read more...]
Classroom Secrets: Tips to Support Struggling Learners
As a parent you hate to see your kids struggle--be it physically, emotionally, or academically. Luckily for them (and you) most of these times are likely short lived and your children soon forget. But what if struggle has become part of their daily lives ... especially at school?This month I'd like … [Read more...]
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