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...]
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...]
Comfort Eat Much?
You know those times in life when everything is just...hard? When you're down in the dumps and it looks like one hell of a long and smelly climb back out? You have moments when you rail at the dump you find yourself in, shaking one clenched fist at the sky in indignation, voice raised in a roar of … [Read more...]
The Small-Town Big City
So. I live in Calgary, which is, according to its own PR "the Heart of the New West". Which is a phrase that just makes me want to barf. But I guess that's because I grew up in stodgy old Toronto which is, as anyone west of the Manitoba border will tell you, THE CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSE. Funny thing … [Read more...]
Booo, William Willett!
Or Why I Hate Daylight Saving Time.This guy here, William Willett, he's the one you can blame for the loss of one hour of sleep Saturday night. And you can also blame him for taking away that lovely, motivational SUNLIGHT that was just starting to help you wake yourself and your family up at 7:00 … [Read more...]
And the Award for Most Versatile Survivor Tocantins Attire Goes to…
TAJ, of course.Her orange stretchy dress-thingy is, like, the perfect thing to wear on Survivor, no?Worn long, comme ça, it protects the legs from all that scratchy underbrush, keeps them warm and also generally looks lovely:But just in case that long, flowy skirt might get in the way (in, say, a … [Read more...]