I was watching the news the other day and there was a story about how wearing shapewear, such as Spanx, excessively could lead to infection, blood clots, and death. Death. By shapewear. I'm sure there are more humiliating ways to die, but at the … [Continue reading]
Landslide’ll bring you down
"I have a feeling you're not going to do well when the kids leave home," my husband said to me today. My parents took the kids to their place at the lake, and when they left the dog - who is me, but in canine form - flopped on the floor, … [Continue reading]
The Skinny on Being Skinny
Last week, in what can only be described as an incredible burst of energy - of gittin' 'er dun - I made pre-back-to-school appointments for the children to see the doctor, dentist, and optometrist. I'm not sure what this says about me as a mother, … [Continue reading]
Adventures in Boyland
I've been reading the boys all the Little House books, in order, since they became interested in settlers and whatnot after reading Little House on the Prairie at school. Their favourite was On the Banks of Plum Creek, what with all the plagues and … [Continue reading]
You put the meaning in my life, you’re the inspiration
I've been blogging for a while now, and I am still blogging for the same reasons I started: for a creative outlet, to ensure my mind didn't atrophy from and to make connections with other moms and writers. I feel like I'm part of a blogging … [Continue reading]
Well, hello there, stranger!
How have you been? I've been away. I just spent a week with my in-laws, and I ONLY have nice things to say. We had fabulous weather, we had lots of fun, and I discovered something about myself: I am naturally a rigid and rule-oriented person (this … [Continue reading]
Olympic Fever, sort of
One of the things I love most about blogging is how much I learn. My mind is expanding. I mean, really, who knew about modesty socks or fake cigarettes? WHO KNEW? I am enlightened. I am also confused because a very androgynous cashier called me … [Continue reading]