Definition: according to Merriam-Webster, to express great joy, praise and thanks. And why am I shouting such joyful blessings from the rooftops people (yes, I am now with my laptop in our freezing rain encrusted climate yelling my thanks to the heavens)? Because I just got the first bulletin from my youngest daughter’s new teacher.Continue reading “Hallelujah!!!!!”
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At the pool
On Wednesday afternoons my daughters attend swimming class. It is unusual that I can come and watch, as my train arrives at the station at 6:00 and it is all over by then. But there are a few rare days, where I am not at the library, and can get to the pool a littleContinue reading “At the pool”
Just say no
It is the oddest thing. I will be at the reference desk, and a harried woman will come up to me and ask “I need books about maquettes.” My first thought is, okay, she is doing a project at work that requires some 3d presentation. Or, she is a housewife who is so bored sheContinue reading “Just say no”
Stress and anxiety go together like peanut butter and chocolate
I can feel it. It kneads my insides. I feel it in my rapid heart beat and the way my skin feels stretched over my face as if there were not enough to go around. The pimples give it away as well, huge gashes on my face that I have made in the ever futileContinue reading “Stress and anxiety go together like peanut butter and chocolate”
Different kind of letter!
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!”
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”
A day in the life
Thursday, September 25th 5:00 amThe alarm goes off. The CBC is broadcasting the news from Australia, because apparently no decent Canadian would be up at this hour and wanting to listen to current events. I am lulled awake by the bouncing accent of the broadcaster and finally get up enough energy to bang the offContinue reading “A day in the life”
My first Marathon
Yesterday I ran my first marathon. It was hard. Like, what the hell have I done, I am so stupid, can’t I just quit? hard. But I did it. What I only realised on an intellectual level, was that running a marathon is ultimately a test to see what you are made of, like thoseContinue reading “My first Marathon”
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