As you probably have noticed, I have changed platforms. Though blogger served me well for a good five years, it was time for a change. There are many reasons for this. One, is that my mandate has changed somewhat now that my children actually read my blog. I am no longer able (or willing) withoutContinue reading “PSA: INPARENTTHESIS IS UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS…”
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What Disturbs me Most about the Amanda Todd Case
I tried to desist from writing about this. Really I did. There has been so much media about it. So many people shocked and appalled by this tragedy that I didn’t think it was necessary to voice my opinion. But then, when did that ever stop me? Here are my reasons for talking about itContinue reading “What Disturbs me Most about the Amanda Todd Case”
What I Miss Most
I recently read Jo Walton’s Hugo award winning book, Among Others. Pause. Yes, it was that heady for me, that I need to put a lot of white space between that sentence in the next. Now I have talked about how there are some books that evoke a visceral reaction from me. They happen randomly,Continue reading “What I Miss Most”
Our Week of Geek
Last week was a big week. So big, it took me a whole week to digest it. THURSDAYThursday night, after a day of work, an appointment at the dentist and a half-assed attempt at attending my favourite thing in the world, a parents-teacher meeting at my youngest daughter’s school (yes, you did detect some sarcasmContinue reading “Our Week of Geek”
A Day in the Life: September Edition
It is that time again, Saturday morning when everybody is still asleep (or in J’s case, gone to work, poor man) and I can think about posting to this blog. I have taken my computer to the little mudroom/summer breakfast nook off our kitchen and am looking out at a grey sky and the canopyContinue reading “A Day in the Life: September Edition”
Why I think All Girls Should Read This Book
One of my favourite young adult writers is Libba Bray, and not only because she has the same initials as me, or because as my husband pointed out, if you squint your eyes her name resembles “library”. She is not afraid to experiment with different genres- indeed her first trilogy was a wonderful 19th centuryContinue reading “Why I think All Girls Should Read This Book”
Three New Things I Did on my Vacation
1. I stood on my head. Okay, this is something I excelled at as a child. I even have this weird mercenary memory of making $5 on a bet at my own father’s funeral for standing on my head for more than a minute. But I haven’t stood on my head for over 25 years,Continue reading “Three New Things I Did on my Vacation”
The Business of Friends
Or businesses. One thing about growing up, is that when you go home, people are older. I know shocking. They have families. Careers. Some are teachers. Linguists. Chefs. And some have decided to be small business owners. Here is a highly selective (only the businesses of friends and family of moi need apply), deeply biased,Continue reading “The Business of Friends”
Lessons in Grace: Part II
We arrived in Victoria nearly a month ago. My mother picked us up from the airport and drove us directly to my sister’s new house. She had just moved in a few weeks before our visit and has a suite in her basement with three bedrooms, which she kindly consented to let us live thereContinue reading “Lessons in Grace: Part II”
Lessons in Grace: Part I
I have this ideal mode of behaviour in my head where I act kind and respectful to everybody I meet. Where I never say the wrong thing, or act petulantly when I have to do something I don’t want to do. Where I am never impatient, never short, never give in to anger. As youContinue reading “Lessons in Grace: Part I”
Lina Branter 