I was at the grocery store on the weekend, picking up only a couple of items and scanning them through the self-checkout lane when one of the cashiers, a fairly young guy, ran up to me excitedly. “I saw you on CBC!” he said. “I was watching the hockey game and then you were on […]
Serendipity
March 20, 2011 by
Do you believe in serendipity? And I don’t mean the movie, which was fine and all but lady, let me give you a hint here: if John Cusack asks for your phone number, don’t write it on a five dollar bill or in a random book or throw it away. GIVE HIM YOUR DAMN NUMBER. […]
It’s a Long Way to Tipperary
March 17, 2011 by
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I set out green shirts for the boys to wear this morning, saying “Better wear your green or the leprechauns will pinch you!” Jake sighed heavily. “Mom, leprechauns don’t EXIST.” Ah, the magic of childhood. My children may not be enamoured with the magical, but they are enamoured with science, as […]
It says "Let’s BEE Friends!" And there’s a picture of a bee on it.
February 15, 2011 by
This weekend was our neighbourhood’s annual outdoor party, complete with skating, tobogganing, and barbeque, and by some incredible good fortune, the weather was very mild, making it a perfect day. Mark built a snowman with his dad: I’m basking in the glory of a snowman, whose existence I did not assist in. Cute, right? Until […]
Hey hey, it’s almost Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2011 by
Just in case you didn’t know, Valentine’s Day is only three days away! Everywhere I turn, I hear that this year, this entire weekend is being referred to as Valentine’s Day Weekend. So happy Valentine’s Day Weekend, everyone! If my husband does not buy me a dozen red roses, a heart-shaped box of chocolates, and […]
Groundhogs, The Bachelor and male pattern baldness.
February 2, 2011 by
Certain special days do not translate well for everyone. For example, Robbie Burns Day – does anyone who is not of Scottish heritage really want to eat haggis and listen to bagpipes? I’m half Scottish and I certainly don’t want to – or President’s Day, which does not carry over very well to countries that […]
