My daughter asked me to help her choose an outfit the other day. It was an important request because she was about to shadow her dad in the workplace for Take your Kid to Work Day.
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Thursday, 8 November 2012
Sunday, 4 November 2012
Also on November 4th that year, our pup Lucy was born on a farm near Warkworth, Ontario. Six weeks later, we brought her home. Her breeder assured us that sharing a birthday with a presidential election meant this tiny creature was destined for greatness.
Destined for dysfunction is closer to the truth.
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Friday, 2 November 2012
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Halloween 1980: I was headed out the door with a face of fake freckles and a neon orange fringe. My date matched me freckle for freckle. There were over sized red felt hearts glued to our chest. We were Raggedy Anne and Raggedy Andy, ready for the teen party circuit. I was aiming for ironic and cute but dorky was more like it.
Halloween 2012: Google that iconic doll and this pops up. Dorky has left the building. No sign of a revival here.
Monday, 29 October 2012
Put up your hand if your alarm clock provoked a shudder and huddle early this morning.
Peek outside. Gloom.
Our autumn palette clings to the trees and one hopes the coming storm will not sweep it all away. Will we city dwellers face power failures and flooding as some have predicted? Thousands of flights are grounded and traffic is already a nightmare or so the radio chirps.
In other alarming news, Justin Bieber will perform at halftime during the Grey Cup next month.
Can you blame our household for hiding under the duvet?
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Peek outside. Gloom.
Our autumn palette clings to the trees and one hopes the coming storm will not sweep it all away. Will we city dwellers face power failures and flooding as some have predicted? Thousands of flights are grounded and traffic is already a nightmare or so the radio chirps.
In other alarming news, Justin Bieber will perform at halftime during the Grey Cup next month.
Can you blame our household for hiding under the duvet?
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Friday, 26 October 2012
Another Red Letter Day List: weekend browsing is my gift to you so click pink for fun links!
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Thursday, 25 October 2012
If advising your younger self were an option, what would you say?
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