This piece originally appeared in The Globe and Mail on April 12, 2008, eighteen months before I started blogging. Since I own the rights and since I have journals filled with similar travel stories, I thought I’d share it. Enjoy. ~ We choose Ambalangoda with care. It is, after all, the final destination of our […]
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Thing 1 and Thing 2's Excellent Adventure ~ European Edition
Well it’s happened. Thing 1 and Thing 2 are now in Europe after frolicking with Renee of Lessons from Teachers and Twits in Rochester, NY last month. The Things are with my friend Evelynn, who I’ve known for more than twenty years. We met via old boyfriends, moved forward without them, and held on to […]
Music lessons and liquor
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know I love to complain about music lessons. As much as I love the program (and I do!), it still is a showcase for my kids’ misbehaviour and their spirited tendencies (euphemism of the day). I wrote about the trials of attending a music class […]
How To Insult Your Spouse and Get Away with It
Last week, just after I finished practicing music with my son, I joked with him about something he found hilarious. I don’t remember what the joke was, but I know it didn’t involve any bodily functions. What I do remember clearly, however, was William’s reaction to my joking. “Mom, you’re the funniest woman I know.” […]
9 Ways Feeding an Infant Is Like Having $ex
I’m sending you over to Nickelodeon today, where I’ve written 9 Ways Feeding an Infant Is Like Having Sex. To whet your appetite, #8 is: The prep work takes longer than the actual event. I know my readers love double entendres and can out-funny me. Be sure to add your own ways feeding-an-infant-is like-having-sex to the […]
The Joy of Fessing Up
THE PREMISE Last week, I had some fun playing a blogging version of Two Truths and a Lie. If you haven’t read that post, don’t bother. But please go and read the comments. THE COMMENTS Many of my readers participated and revealed that they have: met Prince Charles had their house burn down dined with […]
Stuff Dad Does While Mom Is Out
After my husband came home from work on Saturday, I scooted out for 45 minutes. In that time, I managed to get $50 worth of groceries, buy a tea, and visit a book store. In that same time, my husband managed to shoot a video of William. Here is an inverted William singing “Run Runaway” […]
Two Truths and a Lie: The Blogging Version
One of my favourite party games is Two Truths and a Lie. This could explain why I’m never invited to A-list parties, or even F-list ones. If you’re not familiar with Two Truths and a Lie, it works like this. One person offers three statements about herself, one of which is false. The other players […]
I'm All Over the Isle of Man
I’m all over The Isle of Man today. Not the place, the blog. Yes, Kevin Haggerty, a fabulous new-ish blogger out of Virginia, interviewed me. It’s worth a trip over to his blog to read his questions, which had me laughing so much I spit tea onto my keyboard. I also guarantee that you’ll learn something […]
For Those Who Need a Laugh on Valentine's Day
I’m anti-gush, which makes the saccarine overtones of Valentine’s Day hard for me to stomach. But last Thursday, I got my hair chopped so I’d look slightly more like my avatar. I saw this sign outside my salon. Last Thursday was also the day my humor column appeared in The Calgary Herald. It’s not sappy. Promise. […]