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Words About Nerds

January 7, 2011 by Alice

These two novels features nerdy kids who make good - not that they save the day or get real revenge, but they get to where things are, more realistically, just fine, thanks. Word NerdSusan NielsenTundra BooksISBN: 978 0 88776 990 0Audience: grades 5 to 9Poor, living in a basement apartment with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: geeks, grade 8, nerds, peanut allergy, Scrabble, single mom

champagne for my real friends

December 31, 2010 by Nancy

"Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my sham friends"                                                                   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Happy new years, separation and divorce, single mom

I am a great mom

December 4, 2010 by Nancy

My children always eat balanced meals, never snack on junk food and don't hide anything from me (daughter's desk drawer)(surprise) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: separation and divorce, single mom, single mom blog

piss me off-don’t call me dear

December 3, 2010 by Nancy

Is it just me or is it really the same for all of you that when anyone other than an 85 year old man or woman calls me dear- it is meant in a condescending way? Really bad when they are trying to take you to the cleaners- like auto mechanic, plumber, contractor, knowledgeable country fix it guy at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: separation and divorce, single mom, single mom blog

SWMWD (single white male with dog)

November 30, 2010 by Nancy

My older brother(unmarried no kids) got a puppy this summer and as I have taught him everything he needs to know about writing and being funny (it was the least I could do as he taught me how to smoke, climb the stairs after curfew without creaking them and lie to mom and dad) I thought I should … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: motherhood, separation and divorce, single mom

Santa, baby

November 29, 2010 by Nancy

 my letter-personal and confidential -back from SantaEvery year my children like yours, have written to Santa. As I have a problem with growing up or asking them to do so too quickly, this tradition continues (they are 13 and 16).Four years ago when I separated I needed all the help I could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: believe in Santa, letters to santa, motherhood, separation and divorce, single mom

the better way?

November 11, 2010 by Nancy

I took the subway downtown yesterday during morning rush hour for my annual mammogram. I am not sure which of those two experiences were worse.All of my body parts were squished on the subway. Just two during the mammogram.On the subway there was nothing for me to hold onto and nice smiling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: mammograms, separation and divorce, single mom

trick or tramp

October 30, 2010 by Nancy

I am going to a halloween party tonight and have not had a second to organize a costume. earlier in the week my great friend dropped by and said 'we could go as The Black Eyed Peas' -black clothes, black circles around our eyes and bags of peas stuck to us'. I said "nope, can't be ugly all night … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: halloween costumes, separation and divorce, single mom, what to wear for halloween

nowhere to sit-piss me off part 2

October 6, 2010 by Nancy

 As I said in a previous post, I am a cheerful girl but can only take so much. My house resembles a set for The Road by Cormac McCarthy. It is under construction.Don't come over for tea, a glass of wine or a cup of coffee because there is nowhere to sit. Here are the choicesbut wait there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: living through a renovation, separation and divorce, single mom, single motherhood, single parenting

Staying Positive

January 29, 2008 by Jen

Happy New Year!  As the resident “fitness expert” at urbanmoms.ca, I have decided this year to focus more on writing about my life as a newly single mom and relate that to wellness rather than focusing solely on exercises.  Writing this blog has really helped me to heal and the support I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: divorce, fitness, personal trainer, separation, single mom

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