So, we've talked about it, weighed the pros and cons, debated about whether we're ready, and figured that we'll never be 100% ready - it's a "figure it out as you go" thing....
Halloween used to be one of my favourite holidays. What's not to love about dressing up so you're unrecognizable and going around the neighbourhood bumming junk food? I'll tell you what's not to...
It's that time of year. The evenings are getting darker, earlier and earlier. The mornings are also dark - and cold enough to freeze the proverbial nuts off a brass monkey. Terms like...
On the weekend, Peter and I celebrated our first anniversary with a trip to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas, with a stint on Route 66 in between. It was a surprise to...
Amy at Just a Titch posted a lovely entry about the idea of protesting perfection that made me want to jump up from my seat and shout AMEN, SISTER! I read lots of...
A year ago, I was in the midst of the biggest meltdown of my life to date. I was getting married in three days. I was having recurring nightmares about scenarios such as...
Driving to work every morning, I listen to quite the little mishmash of music, contests, and traffic reports. There are six local radio stations preset in my car and during the 20-plus minute...
Photo courtesy GearPatrol.comCanadian Thanksgiving is this weekend - the holiday that is fast becoming my favourite. It's essentially the same huge meal as Christmas dinner, minus the stress of buying gifts, and with...
Saturday night, circa 2006: (Note: There were actually other people in the bar than myself and Pirate McGoldtooth in the background there.)Saturday night: October 2, 2010: What a difference four years makes...2006 Saturday...