My oldest has been going through a strange metamorphosis since the last week of August, the first week of school here in La Belle Province. Although it isn’t complete yet (these delicate matters take time) it is well under way. High school has been good to her so far. At least, the one she isContinue reading “"Mom, I’m going to the mall" and other tales of metamorphosis”
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Books in Summer: Part II
Okay. Now we have crossed the border between July and August. I am looking at some if these titles and am wondering what I am going to say. But sometimes it feels good to just tap the keys on the keyboard and look like I am saying something important like I am doing now. IContinue reading “Books in Summer: Part II”
Books in Summer: part I
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall This book was handed to me on our first night in Victoria by a couple of good friends. The only book about running that I have ever read is Murakami’s What I talk about when I talk about running and although I run pretty much everyday, I have neverContinue reading “Books in Summer: part I”
Reflections on a cross-country train ride #3- Chicago to Montreal
Today is the first day of school for S and C so I guess it is high time I finish the trip posts. Combined with the need to prepare lunches again and think about a school uniform and forms to fill out, yesterday was an extremely wet and cold day, courtesy of the rear endContinue reading “Reflections on a cross-country train ride #3- Chicago to Montreal”
Lina Branter 