Every year, my very lovely friend Beck writes a satirical review of all the items on Oprah's Favourite Things For The Holidays. It's one of MY favourite things, reading her review. This year, she did not stop there, no, not Beck. She instead … [Continue reading]
PSA: Don’t be a dick.
Do you remember back in the day when you were trying to get pregnant, and it wasn't happening very quickly, and everyone you knew was getting pregnant, and you were sad and frustrated and felt like stabbing every single person who asked "So when are … [Continue reading]
Yes, John Cusack too.
Okay, okay. I wrote my last post and then had an avalanche of people ask me WHY John Cusack wasn't included. Even my husband - my husband! - read the post and asked why John Cusack wasn't on the list. Here's the truth: I forgot about poor John … [Continue reading]
Nicole’s 10 Sexiest Men Alive List, or the post where I shamelessly objectify males
The book fair is finished now, much to my relief. By the end of it I pretty much hated children, a sentiment not unlike the one I used to get when I waitressed in university and would, after working a certain number of shifts in a row, hate the … [Continue reading]
LIVE IN THE NOW, Oil of Oregano, Lots of Links
I have a little something something up at the Yummy Mummy Club - and I would be so happy if you popped over there to read it. If you were so inclined to leave a comment, I would be VERY happy. xoI wrote all about living in the moment and enjoying … [Continue reading]
Red Poppies
Every November, I wear a red poppy. I believe in peace, I believe in diplomacy, but I also believe that the world and its problems are coloured in shades of grey, and so I do not wear a white poppy.I am a peaceful person. I believe that I promote … [Continue reading]
Boring, Useless, Who-Gives-A-Shit Information
Many, many years ago, before my mother-in-law discovered email and all the associated animated emoticons that could be utilized therein, she used to send me actual written letters, usually accompanied by a piece of knitting she had been doing - the … [Continue reading]