Nicole’s Favourite Things: The Fancy Was My Name Edition

A few weeks ago, we were having dinner and Fancy came on, via the Nicole's Karaoke playlist, which sparked a discussion with regards to the mother-daughter relationship between Fancy and her mother. Well, she basically prostituted her daughter, I … [Continue reading]

Five For Friday: The Five W’s Of Rest Edition

When (Is It Beddy-Bye Time). Years ago I came across a rather treacle-y poem called The Last Time, which talked about the many "lasts" in parenting, the upshot of which is enjoy it all because one day they won't hold your hand to cross the street, … [Continue reading]

Doctor Teeth and the Winter Mayhem

We received a little blast of winter this past week: a couple of inches of snow, followed a few days later by some cold days, and by "cold," I mean the low minus 20s. Friends, experiencing forty-eight years of Canadian prairie winters has prepared me … [Continue reading]

Live Your Life With Arms Wide Open

I became a little bit obsessed with Hamilton in the summer of 2020. What can I say? It's a pretty catchy soundtrack, and I had some time on my hands. The lyrics Look around, look around, how lucky we are to be alive right now became my mantra. Merely … [Continue reading]

Holiday Reading and Roundup 2023

Happy New Year! The house has been deep cleaned and de-Christmased, and life is returning to normal. During the holidays I cozily thought about leaving up the tree and decorations until January 6, the actual Twelfth Day of Christmas. Not to be a … [Continue reading]

Boyhouse Year In Review 2023

Happy New Year's Eve, friends! I hope you are all enjoying your holiday season. We have the most wonderful houseguests - our dear, dear friends from Calgary - who arrived Thursday and are staying to ring in the New Year with us tonight. I can't tell … [Continue reading]

Nicole’s Favourite Things: The Winter Solstice Edition

Happy Winter Solstice, everyone! How are we all doing, on the darkest day of the year? I will celebrate by walking in the dark this morning as Rex has a grooming appointment at 8. A clean and fluffy Rex will be a highlight of this dark day; will I be … [Continue reading]