Before I was overtaken by illness that rendered me useless for 2 days, Stuart and I had gone out on a date to enjoy the BeeGees/Neil Diamond concert here in town. As we walked into the theatre, I made a snarky comment to Stuart that we were the youngest people there, and that I hoped [...]
While I do have a washer, dryer and other modern conveniences that prevent me from having to do my laundry by beating the clothes on a rock, today I felt like a Wild Washerwoman. I have never in my life done so many loads of laundry in one day! I will surely swoon at the [...]
I am convinced that babies can tell time. Well, at least mine seems to be able to, for each day at around 4 o’clock, Liam starts asking for “Dada.” Normally, Stuart arrives home from the University at about 5, and on most days, I try to make sure we are waiting for him at the [...]
Mag.pie: One who compulsively collects or hoards small shiny objects. I’ve had this strange fascination with beads and shinies (as I like to call them) for many years now. Objects that glitter and sparkle in the sunlight are truly a joy to behold. After having my neighbour and her children in for coffee this morning, [...]
Today, I organised my scrapbooking supplies in order to prepare for upcoming workshops and crop nights I plan to attend this spring. While going through copious amounts of stickers, die cuts, pictures and other odd’s and ends, I came across a poem my Mother, Sheila Balls wrote when she first found out that we were [...]
Have you ever had one of those days, where all you wanted to do was lounge on the couch, stuffing your face full of the best tasting, bad for you foods you could find? If you are a woman, and especially a Mother I’m sure the answer is a resounding “YES!” I remember as a [...]
You hum the plink-plunky melody of your child’s favorite wind up toy in the grocery store line-up. Your idea of a fun outing includes going for milk at the local corner store, and a stop at the Instant Teller. A late night for you is 10:00 p.m. When you reach your hand into the bedside [...]
10. I had an awesome visit with my Mom, who came down for a couple of days. We hung out and chatted, did a little shopping, ate way too much good food from the Rising Dough Bakery, and just had a good time all around! She even made rice pudding! 9. Liam is having a [...]
My Dad was born and raised “North of the Checkerboard” (aka: Wiarton, Ontario) and today, my parents live on the outskirts of the town. Although I find Wiarton very picturesque with historic charm and surrounded by beautiful Georgain Bay, the townsfolk are a little too “obsessed” with a particular rodent. Yes, Wiarton Willie is cute [...]
They say timing is everything, and indeed, “they” are right! This morning, I was up extra early, as I knew my son and I had activities to attend, and I wanted to get a shower before my husband left for work. Being careful not to wake our sleeping son, I headed for the bathroom, and [...]
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