My dog almost caught ANOTHER squirrel today in the exact same spot as the other day. Either my dog has become an overnight hunting sensation or the squirrels that frequent our backyard are extremely dim-witted.I have been busily preparing for our … [Continue reading]
The unknown can be a scary place for a squirrel
October 17, 2011 by
On Saturday I woke up feeling tired and achy; everyone else in the house had more or less gone through this malady, and it finally caught me. Let me tell you something: it pays to get sick on a Saturday. I had a sick day like I have only dreamed of … [Continue reading]
Wide Open Spaces….Room To Make The Big Mistakes
October 13, 2011 by
Yesterday I spent the afternoon volunteering in the boys' class. They had an in-class field trip where they have a visitor come in armed with materials and stories and enrichment activities - in this case, the activities were related to their … [Continue reading]
So THIS is why people love the fall.
October 11, 2011 by
Happy Thanksgiving, my Canadian friends! I hope you had a lovely long weekend. I spent the long weekend at my in-laws'.Pause.I'm all about positivity, and so I will leave it at that and simply post this picture of me eating grapes. I seem to have … [Continue reading]
Dental Scaling or Pelvic Exam? Survey says…
October 5, 2011 by
Last week I was at the dentist for a checkup and for scaling. The word "scaling" gives me the chills. I conducted a brief and informal survey among girlfriends, regarding which they would rather have: dental scaling or a pelvic exam. The results … [Continue reading]
New Haircut (Regrets, I’ve had a few)
October 3, 2011 by
Friday night I had some girlfriends over to watch The Breakfast Club and eat that dinner beloved by women everywhere: the dinner made up of appetizers. In related news, I think I may have overdosed on cheese products. The Breakfast Club is one of … [Continue reading]
State of Wonder, Gifts, My New Unpaid Career
September 29, 2011 by
Here's a little piece of advice: if you are a stay-at-home mom whose children are in school, and you are worried about how to spend your time, try signing up for numerous volunteer commitments, each of which isn't too time consuming on its own, but … [Continue reading]
