Category Archives: Things

Sometimes, I just don’t know when to stop eating. Tonight I came home for dinner and, seeing nothing cooking on the stove, put together a large bowl of cereal. I went into the living room to see my husband and … Continue reading →

I am not a good cook. I should be, given that I’ve had to do it for 15 years. But I love cookbooks. I love perusing them and looking at pictures and reading the ingredients and wondering if I could make my effort … Continue reading →

I won’t tell you how much money I make, publicly. In private, though, you can ask me and I’m likely to divulge because I just don’t think it’s a big deal. Some people believe talking about money is tacky, but I … Continue reading →

It’s no wonder men are so often cavalier about health and their appearance. There are so many more things women have to deal with that men rarely encounter. I am discovering that the myths, for instance, are true about one’s body … Continue reading →

I like Adam Lambert. I never watched American Idol, but I think he should have won. I think he has a unique style, voice and sound, and he seems like a decent guy. And the hair! The eyeliner! The wailing reminiscent … Continue reading →

Do you ever take something out of your closet that you wear on a regular basis and then one day - BAM! – it hits you like a rock how unfashionable it is? Like a light goes off in your brain and you see … Continue reading →

I just read an article on how French Immersion programs in Canada are elitist clubs for parents in the mid-to-upper class who want to ensure their children learn alongside children of the same social class and academic ability. It said the … Continue reading →

I love swimming. We were a camping family growing up and have always been exposed to waterplay. I’ve often said that I could have been a professional athlete, and I reckon swimming would have been one of my top choices … Continue reading →

My husband and I bought a place at the height of the market. It’s not that it was stupid; we needed a place, we didn’t get in over our heads, and we could have waited forever for the market to … Continue reading →