I frequently think that nothing is more indicative to the downfall of society as reality television. I’m always, always startled to think that these shows are being watched by someone. For example, it has come to my attention that there is a new show coming out featuring people who, among other things, like to eat […]
I hate you, Harry. I really hate you.
January 1, 2011 by
Happy New Year! How did you spend New Year’s Eve? After taking the kids out for a very early dinner and putting them to bed at the regular time my husband, in what can only be described as an overwhelming display of love and affection, watched When Harry Met Sally with me, while I, in […]
Be Kind Resolution, or How I Resolved to Drink More Wine
December 30, 2010 by
In the height of holiday overindulgence last week, a good friend said “I didn’t want to make New Year’s resolutions, but at this point it’s impossible not to.” I understood. I’m not generally one for traditional New Year’s resolutions, although I am feeling kind of bloated and sugar high from my own indulgences. But, as […]
This is the end, Christmassy friend.
December 28, 2010 by
It’s all over, people. I know some people leave their tree and decorations up until the New Year, some people leave them up until Epiphany, but my festive spirit and accompanying décor had been up for over a month and it was high time to reclaim the living room. Yesterday I looked around me and […]
Tomorrow is Christmas! It’s practically here!
December 24, 2010 by
Remember when you were a kid, how difficult it was to wait for Christmas and how you would get all crazy and frantic waiting for the minute you could get up on Christmas morning, and quite possibly you drove all the adults in the vicinity a little bit insane with your incessant chatter and odd […]
It came without ribbons! It came without tags!
December 21, 2010 by
The impending combination of lunar eclipse, full moon, winter solstice, and winter break is wreaking havoc on my house. Faced with the first day of no school, Mark unravelled a little bit. I have noticed this phenomenon before, and so I know it is short lived, which is fortunate, because otherwise I would need to […]
Nicole the Elf! What’s your favourite song?
December 17, 2010 by
Today is the last day of school before the break, and I’m relieved. There was a time when I did not understand this phenomenon, but I do now. It’s not like our mornings are crazily rushed – by the time the school bell rings the kids have been up for a minimum of two hours, […]