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A world of possibilities

My father-in-law is a wise man. During the years that I have known him, he has said many things that I take as words to live by. He phoned last night to ask how the interview went, and we talked a little about my fears of whether I do or do not get the job.Continue reading “A world of possibilities”

March is the cruellest month…

Until you hit April and it is still snowing. Which it will be, because nothing good happens anymore. Yesterday we received an extra 26 cm of snow. The short, choppy sentences I am writing should give you a notion about my feelings on the subject. I hate it. I hate everything. I hate snow. IContinue reading “March is the cruellest month…”

Letter to my Body-BlogHer essay

Dear Body, I know it has been a long time since we’ve really talked. So here I am, writing this letter, hoping to bury the hatchet. The truth is, you are like my 1989 Toyota Camry: not much to look at, but you get me where I’m going. Now don’t be offended- I love myContinue reading “Letter to my Body-BlogHer essay”

Adulthood- what is it good for?

How do people do it? How do they manage to be so efficient and productive and… and… functional? What is the secret to being an adult?Is it closely guarded? Did I miss the initiation rite? Why can’t I cope with this world?These are questions I ask myself often. It is like the adult ship wasContinue reading “Adulthood- what is it good for?”

Ten Steps to Road Trip

Step 1. Fight off all incapacitating illness. Step 2. Do all laundry. Step 3. Make the kids pack their own things. Step 4. Pack own bag. Step 5. Verify kids packing. Add items forgotten, such as underwear and pyjamas. Take out party dress. Step 6. Clean house. Ok. Tidy house. Ok. Make it look likeContinue reading “Ten Steps to Road Trip”

The motorcycle boy reigns

Watched Rumblefish again last night for the first time since I was a teenager. All I remembered from this movie was the brilliant colour of the fish and the orgy scene at the lakehouse. The latter I remembered mainly because my mother walked in right at that part and shut the movie off. And nowContinue reading “The motorcycle boy reigns”

Sick day and not the good kind

Captain’s log- February 29th, 2008 We are approaching the fifth month of winter and the crew is starting to show signs of weakness. Flus, colds and general feelings of depression have been circulating, leaving me with a skeleton crew on deck. Although I try to keep up my strength for the sake of the men,Continue reading “Sick day and not the good kind”

Ramming it down their throats

I question this approach. But before I begin, let us have some background. Here is a typical day for my oldest child. 6:45 am- wakes up. 7:00 am- Must be in the kitchen by this time, fully dressed, to make her own breakfast (usually cheerios- I think that instead of calling them baby kibble, babyContinue reading “Ramming it down their throats”

Today’s accomplishments

1. Made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies without once tasting the batter. Now this might not seem much for you fine folk out there who would never deign to taste the batter. Perhaps you are very responsible and are afraid of eating raw eggs. Perhaps you simply prefer the cookie to the batter and can foregoContinue reading “Today’s accomplishments”

Video store classification

Okay. What the hell? I am a librarian , I classify for a living. I have used several different schemes including the Government’s obscure method. I tell people where to find things everyday. But, for the life of me, I cannot find anything in a Blockbuster video store. New releases? newer releases? um, other videos….Continue reading “Video store classification”