Category Archives: Family
The one where I smack my forehead for falling back into old habits
Normally at this time of night, I’m ensconced on the couch with my knitting and the cat is all curled up in my lap. Then I realized it’s been a while since I updated, so I thought I’d post something. … Continue reading
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Days 9, 10 and 11
I feel like I’m in the middle of the Mackenzie Brother’s “12 Days of Christmas” song, around the time when they completely forget what day they’re on. Anyways, day 9 was Friday. After spending the morning marveling over The Neph’s … Continue reading
Getting tired of writing the word “lullaby”
It’s not really cool to admit it, but right now I’m listening to Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Cello Suites, one of my all time favourite CDs – a desert island one, no less [1]. Right now, it’s the perfect music to … Continue reading
Merry Fourth Day After Christmas, and a Happy Two Days Until New Year’s Eve!
Woo! I just spent the Christmas holiday at the home of my parents, mostly eating, sitting around and eating and oohing and awwing over the antics of my nephew [1]. It was a good visit, and everyone made out well … Continue reading
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Filed under All About Moi, Family, Puttering
I’m an auntie!
This is Carl James, my brand new nephew. He is adorable, isn’t he?
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Your crappy blog won’t write itself*
*Special thanks to the Shout Out Out Out Out song “Your Shitty Record Won’t Mix Itself” for providing me with an inspiring title to get off my tush and blog about something. Anything. (And it’s kind of an awesome song, … Continue reading
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A little bit of this and that
Lots of things to update, and not much time in which to do it. Between the thunderstorms and the whole “getting ready for work” thing, let’s see what I can tell you about. ~ Last Thursday was the only day … Continue reading
Filed under All About Moi, Cookery, Family, Knitting, Travel
Definitely not auditioning for the high wire act at the circus
Last weekend, my dad and grandfather came up to do some handyman work around the place, which included installing a ceiling fan in the living room. It was the most stressed out I’ve been in a long time, watching my … Continue reading
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Woo-hoo! Saved!
A big thanks to my sister who helped me solve my Christmas knitting dilemma. Whew! I’m so relieved! I now only have one Christmas present to knit! Plenty o’ time!
We Remember
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada and other parts of the Commonwealth, and Veteran’s Day in the U.S. Today is the day I remember my Pepere, James Larocque, who fought in the Second World War. He never spoke about his … Continue reading
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