Yesterday, I was sitting at the reference desk at the library when I received a phone call from my daughter. Surprised to hear her small voice on the line, a wave of panic rolled through my gut and my body tensed for some bad news. They are at the hospital with her leg in aContinue reading “Different kind of letter!”
Monthly Archives: October 2008
Growing up is hard
Last week I had the first inkling of the different kind of issues my children will be facing now that they are nearing the double digits (or at least the first one is). Yes, the hate letter. That little emissary of girl on girl power struggle, that tiny token of jealousy and cruelty. Although whatContinue reading “Growing up is hard”
Political Party Round-Up
Last Saturday night, I hosted a political party. No, I am not running for prime minister (although if the Queen’s job was up for grabs, I might consider it). This was my lazy way of passing the research buck to my friends for a measly beer and a few chips. The idea was that everybodyContinue reading “Political Party Round-Up”
New look courtesy of M. Pamplemousse
Just wanted to alert you all to a lovely makeover my poor, neglected blog has just had, courtesy of the firefighting, movie making, insane doll harbouring Un Autre Pamplemousse. This banner just popped up in my inbox one day. As hints go, it was not very subtle, but nevertheless appreciated. I agree that the yellowContinue reading “New look courtesy of M. Pamplemousse”
Lina Branter 