Gardening Inspiration

May 28, 2011

Now that spring is here, some of us are staring out the window wondering what the heck to do with the patio, balcony, deck or green space beyond. Perhaps you are like me and wailing “Noooooo!” with face and hands pressed against the window.  Back breaking hours spent weeding the garden, only to wake a few [...]

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Shoe Tree Sighting

May 23, 2011

A funny thing happened on the way to our friends’ house this weekend.  Admiring the beautiful drive through rolling hills and farmland our quiet car startled… “Stop!” Our daughter yelled her body straining to see the road behind us.   “What’s wrong???“ We asked a little alarmed. “Did you see that tree covered in shoes?” She [...]

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Mother’s Day Rant

May 6, 2011

It is a wonderful sentiment, Mother’s Day. Honouring the women in your life is a beautiful thing. I get that…sort of. The problem I have with Mother’s Day is the marketing behind the celebration.  Does anyone else cringe at musical cards that play “I’m Every Woman” or “You Light Up My Life”?   How about stinky [...]

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10 Reasons to Visit Ottawa this Summer

May 5, 2011

  As transplanted Torontonians that now call Ottawa home, we still enjoy exploring the city thanks to an abundance of special events throughout the year. Since our move five year ago, we spent a lot of vacation time in Toronto visiting family and friends.  Due to work schedules and our children’s activities, we are staying put this summer, hoping that our posse will [...]

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Vote Today Canada

May 2, 2011

A friendly reminder to Canadians (older than 18 years, May ’11) to vote today from 9:30am to 9:30 pm. Not sure where to vote? No problem, check out Elecations Canada website. I look forward to following lively election chat on ‘The Twitter’ tonight. If you are new to Twitter, you might want to try these hashtags for [...]

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Morgan’s Mile

April 20, 2011

I love hearing about philanthropic children.  It is inspiring to see young people with ingenuity, generous spirit and confidence to act.  This year we met such a person, a friend of our daughter and hockey teammate, Morgan.   First thing you notice about Morgan when you meet her is her warm and charming smile.  Then you might [...]

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Happy Passover

April 18, 2011

  It’s not green, eco-friendly or mindful but by golly it’s deeeeelicious.   Today marks the first day of Passover or Pesach for Jewish people around the world.  It is an eight-day festival marking the Exodus from Egypt and the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery.  Passover also has a seasonal theme marking the release [...]

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Important Garage Sale Information

April 17, 2011

             The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful. – E.E. Cummings All the signs are here, spring has sprung. Migrating birds are gathering along the Ottawa River, tulips and neighbours are popping out after a long winter and children come home from school covered in mud. (Please, please let it be mud.) Spring inspires change, [...]

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