I --much like, I assume, all of you -- have HAD IT with this winter. The mittens, the wool, the salt stains, the misjudging of puddles and winding up ankle-deep in a sludge of indeterminate origin...DONE. This time of year is, in a way, even tougher than winter itself, because daylight exists once … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Winterfest
Every Monday morning, Cuyler's class has a "Monday Mingle" at which they share something about their weekend with the class.I asked Cuyler at dinner tonight what he was going to share. He replied "I went on the snowmobile by myself in the woods."Yep. He sure did. He hopped on and made … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – The Neighbourhood
Yesterday my facebook status said "LOVE where I live!"And I do. I really do. I wrote about how we found home in this house. On this street.I've also written about my "village".I've posted pics of the ravine behind our house where we go on adventures in the summer (Cam thought Shrek … [Read more...]
Coping with the January Blahs
I've been suffering from a major case of the January doldrums. It's cold, mornings are dark, and I've been finding it hard to motivate myself for even the most menial of tasks. But, in the past few days, I've perked up and found ways to cope on these dullest of winter days. Firstly, … [Read more...]
Winter Ready. Or Not.
I have never owned a set of winter tires. There, I said it. I've lived in Canada all my life, I grew up in the Snowbelt - the one between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay (yes, there's more than one) - yet no winter tires. In fact, the only winter preparation I do is the under coating on my Malibu Maxx … [Read more...]
The Best of the Holidays 2010
Ahhh. It's been a great holiday for me this year. Great weather, great company, great times. Here are some of my favourite images from our wonderful Christmas season so far: … [Read more...]
From My Closet on December 17th, 2010
Oh my god, you guys. I forgot that I own these boots. They are, likely, 8 years old...without even a hint of exaggeration. And I have worn them once, I think. Maybe. Cardigan and camisole: J.Crew Jeans: Gap, always skinny Boots: Aldo … [Read more...]
Boot Search 2010
Yesterday I finally put lunch to my lips at about 3:30 PM. It was a double cheeseburger from McDonald's I grabbed in a hurry - I shoved the fries in my purse, because I'm all classy like that - and I was eating it during our first snowstorm of the season in Montreal. I was eating it WHILE … [Read more...]
Off to Ottawa!!
The car is packed and we are ready to go. Well not quite. I have delayed the trip so I could write another post before the weekend. (so thoughtful of me, eh?). So, why the trip to Ottawa? The answer is simple: tonight my parents return to Ottawa after being away for a month. I went to visit them … [Read more...]
Hearty Roast Beef Dinner for Cold November days
What's heartier than a pot roast simmering in the oven while leaves dust off the trees and temperatures drop? Nothing, I'm sure. This is one of my favourite fall/winter meals, and I prepared it this past Sunday. Here's the recipe: 2.5 pounds boneless bottom round roast 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp … [Read more...]