Putting the OM in OMG
Two days ago I decided to take an enormous leap of faith and wash my calf-length, super-warm parka. I put it in the downstairs closet, along with my Sorels, and I hope that I haven't cursed us all. I did leave out my other giant, but shorter, parka … [Continue reading]
Yesterday the 14-year-old got to bang this gong, signaling the removal of his braces: Happiness has indeed arrived! For a little while, at least. The braces, which were supposed to be on for 18-20 months, lasted 26 months and if you don't … [Continue reading]
Something happened on vacation that was both eye-opening and a little unsettling: I was universally referred to as "senora." Now, I don't truly believe that an almost-43-year-old-woman SHOULD be referred to as "senorita" but it would be nice, is all … [Continue reading]
Well, hello! I got back Saturday night from a blissful vacation in Huatulco, Mexico, where it is gorgeous and sunny and at least 32 degrees everyday, and there are unlimited mango margaritas to be had, to cold and snow and The Coldest Easter Calgary … [Continue reading]
Yesterday was Pi Day and I spent much of it thinking of the magic of mathematics and, by extension, the world. Just think about this - for every single circle in the world, every single one of them, if you divide the circumference by the diameter, … [Continue reading]
Do You Want To Build A Snowman No, not really. It's been the snowiest - or one of the snowiest? I don't really know - winters on record, and frankly, I am at the point where I cannot even conceptualize a time where I won't be wearing numerous … [Continue reading]
Did you realize that TODAY is March 1? How did that happen? Well, time keeps on ticking and meanwhile it keeps snowing...but I'm not going to go there today. What I was thinking about is that today - MARCH 1 OMG - marks two months from traditional … [Continue reading]
