Living Creatively, Living the Dream
When I dropped her off she nearly went ballistic… screaming at me to “stop the car” as we headed up the tree-lined drive at the beautiful “Equus Centre“. The tiny pony, born just last year and strolling along the fence, was Continue reading Equus Centre…
I remember growing up in St. John’s, Newfoundland… how I’d love driving down Kenmount Road at night seeing all of the wonderfully decorated car dealerships. The sparkly metallic streamers in the dealership’s colors criss crossing back and forth between strings of light bulbs Continue reading Inflation at the car dealersihps…
The trouble with having too much free time is that it reminds me of the days I felt needed. When I worried about the house being clean enough… or supper being good enough. The days when I chased two toddlers around the house while Continue reading Time…
But for the simple fact that I got stuck in a knotted hospital gown this morning… my visit to the Cobequid Community Health Centre went surprisingly well. I’d not been to Cobequid for x-rays before so I was unsure how long the wait Continue reading Knot long of a wait…
I can’t believe we’re two weeks into summer vacation already. Bones is heading to summer camp in a few hours and by the time she’s back, summer will be half over! The school year ended with much excitement. I managed to Continue reading Queen’s XVth update…
I’m being taunted by a cupcake from Susie’s Shortbreads ever since Prada arrived the other day and gave one to The Tall Blond as a celebration for getting on the Dean’s List at St. FX. She took a bite… packaged it back in its Continue reading You can have your cupcake… and eat it too!
Last night I FINALLY went to “The Bicycle Thief“, described on their website as a “relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere”. We were indeed relaxed… and definitely came as we were. I’d been anxious to try the popular restaurant since it first opened its doors four months Continue reading The Bicycle Thief…
Still very much in love after a year of wedded bliss, Jill Barber stepped onto the stage last night to perform one romantic song after the next to a tent-full of people unable to wipe the smiles off their faces. I’d had Continue reading Oh my my…
I really don’t like it when I’m excluded from a party and last night proved it! Upon arriving at Durty Nelly’s I immediately heard the amazing and talented voices of Paul Lamb and Cory Tetford coming from the back of the pub! Continue reading The curtains are closed…
By the time I’d packed snacks, tried on two unflattering bathing suits, drove The Tall Blond to work, emptied the dishwasher, threw on a load of laundry and stopped two fights between Bones and Spiderman… threatening to put an end to Continue reading Beaver… dam…
There was an Oprah episode many years back where audience members were randomly selected, a crew followed them around for a few days and “their story” was told. The idea… everyone has a story… we all want to be heard… we Continue reading Everyone has a story…
Presently I’m sitting on a bag of frozen peas nursing a hip that’s slowly getting better but thankfully no longer dragging me down. Spiderman and I hit the courts today but not before purchasing a new set of balls and a Continue reading Love…
On Friday night, the kids and I headed off for our weekend adventure in Liverpool. Along the way we stopped for a bite to eat at The Mug and Anchor in Mahone Bay… but not before visiting a few shops including Old Mader’s Wharf Emporium… filled with interesting antiques and Continue reading Make your bed…
It’s hard to believe I cracked a beer on Tuesday and I’ve not been on here since! The end of the school year ended with one adventure after the next. My youngest received a “Citizenship” award from school and has Continue reading Here come’s Summer…
My heart’s a wee bit broken. Bones and Spiderman are on the final countdown for Summer vacation. They know exactly how the next two days will play out… Bones with a PJ party and Movie Day on Tuesday while Spiderman heads out Continue reading Final countdown…
Last night was another epic night of fun and laughter with the fabulous music of Lamb and Tetford at the Lower Deck! We arrived at five…ordered a few beer and a bite of supper to begin a night of rebel rousing and foolishness. Crazy and Continue reading My friends are crazy… period.
In the last year, my father in-law climbed Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro with friends…Cindy Shultz from the famed blog, Halifax Broad, trekked Machu Picchu with her son…and Gail Lomas, one of the moms at my children’s school, climbed Mt. Everest. This morning, Continue reading Hats off to the adventurous…
Within days my kids will be finished school for the summer… beaches and lakes, Popsicles and sprinklers, adventure and fun await us!! Along with the excitement summer brings… my children will bury themselves in a couple of books where further adventures will find them. Next week, we’ll head to Continue reading A Giveaway from Oxford Learning!
The other day I brought my car in for brakes, rotors and a safety inspection. It FAILED! Something about a left sway bar link kitten and a bushy thing shaped like a donut that’s partially separated from its important cylinder thing with a bolt in the middle that if completely separated would Continue reading It’s all about the detail…
Midway through the day yesterday, in the crowd of parents and kids playing street hockey for the annual Play On Tournament… my Dad arrived. He always does. Whether it’s a drive downtown, attending a game, a run to the garage or any Continue reading Dad…