"I just wish I could one day watch the news in peace" my husband complained the other night, over the din of the kids playing and their varying sound effects. I emotionally answered that one day the kids would be gone and moved away and then it … [Continue reading]
Me, I want a hula hoop
June 16, 2010 by 3 Comments
So here’s the thing: if you are trying to cut back on unnecessary consumption, and you decide on the third rainy, dreary day in a row to run to the mall to pick up some Father’s Day cards and also some teacher appreciation gifts, do NOT under any … [Continue reading]
Sports, honesty, and mating…what are those dinos doing?
June 14, 2010 by 6 Comments
Saturday morning a loud buzzing noise filled my head. It kind of felt like a giant swarm of bees had invaded. I was puzzled; after all, I had only one glass of wine the night before and I didn’t feel ill or dizzy in any way. “Do you HEAR that?” I … [Continue reading]
YAAAA-HOOOOOO!
June 12, 2010 by 5 Comments
That's what we say here in Calgary during Stampede time. For those of you who know Calgary, yes, I realize it is only June. BUT the kids' school had a year-end party in the form of a Stampede Breakfast. For those of you who do not know Calgary, … [Continue reading]
Time to Get a Life
June 9, 2010 by 7 Comments
Last night I stood on the soccer field in the pouring rain, watching the Green Geckos run, herd-like, after the ball and slipping and falling on the soggy, wet grass. It’s cold here, as it often is in June, and it seems to be sapping my energy and … [Continue reading]
Inch by inch, row by row
June 6, 2010 by 4 Comments
On Friday I went to a neighbourhood volunteer appreciation dinner with a friend who is a lot of fun and excellent company. I have to admit that I was a bit leery to go at first; it was to take place in our local sportsplex, and I had visions of a … [Continue reading]
Oh, Blanche
June 3, 2010 by 4 Comments
Rue McClanahan died! I always secretly thought that I would be like a non-slutty Blanche Devereaux when I am old: reeking of Chanel Number 5, making suggestive jokes in response to normal conversation, wearing support stockings and bright … [Continue reading]
