One of the worst things about being a mom is the repetition of really, really, really, boring things if you aren't careful they can make you really, really, really boring (Sometimes I worry these frequently said phrases might end up on my tombstone) empty your lunch bag clean your room eat … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday- ( need it early) the price of the daily miracle of existence
I am speechless after yesterday but this is good to remember even though it can't change what happened "This is a giant planet and we're lucky to live on it but there are prices and penalties incurred for the daily miracle of existence. One of them is, every once in awhile, the wiring of a … [Read more...]
pranking- it should be a national sport
now this is a prank I envy I think I mentioned to you that I LOVE a good prank. Just to be clear though- not on me. I re told a story that I had not thought of in a long while on Saturday night. I thought you might like it. I told it to a group of 3 men and they loved it. Not sure if it gets … [Read more...]
favourite thing of last week-fresh flowers
Over the last week, due to a few parties I had, weekend guests and gifts from people, I have amassed an abundance of flowers at my house. I have yellow tulips, mini daffs, pink hydrangea, hot pink cyclamen, orange gerbers, cherry blossoms EVERYWHERE I look I see flowers. It makes me wonder why I … [Read more...]
my indian name is foot-in-mouth
The other morning my daughter came into my room to find me still in bed "What is the matter, momma?" she said. I don't ever stay in bed, especially on a school morning. I was feeling a bit off. I had had to make a speech the night before at a party for someone really important to me. But I had … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday- power and the lady
In all the different ways women and girls are told to act like a lady, work like a man, have sex like a man, be a lady, stand up straight, be strong, undo the next button, be silent, be aggressive, hey don't be a bitch, be kind, be tough, be sexy, don't be too sexy, you are nothing if you are not … [Read more...]
the real problem with porn and teens
When we were kids porn came from only a few sources- your uncle's playboys hidden in the attic or under the bed at the cottage and Xavier Hollander's Happy Hooker read outloud at slumber parties. Today porn is readily available and even impossible to avoid. My daughter did a grade one French … [Read more...]
anticipation of a favourite thing
This weekend is our annual book club weekend up north. I have told you about previous years-wonderful people, food, activity, games, food, movies,wine, food, hysterical laughing, non stop chatting. The cool trick is they still have no idea I don't know how to read. Each year I theme it. This … [Read more...]
piss me off- retention
I lost one hour of my life today trying to break up get a lower package with my internet provider. I am now super duper close with Nick in anal retention. Now while I felt your attitude changed when I said I am thinking of leaving you, Nick, I still want to help you with a few things- 1. … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- be wild with your creation
I finished up an ambitious project yesterday with a group of 15 artists at a school.(Please take a look I am so proud of it) I asked them to do a banner for our art show and to decorate it any way they wanted. My little 8 year old friend came up with this all on his own and I love it so much. BE … [Read more...]
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