formerly Flotsam and Jetsam — Thoughts that float through my head like so much detritus
As you may recall, Kiddo declared herself vegetarian (pescetarian) some time ago and has persisted. Mike would be content with a vegetarian diet if Kiddo were willing to broaden her Continue Reading →
Earlier this week, a friend asked what non-chocolate items people put in their kids’ Easter baskets. I recalled books, socks, colouring books, plush toys, LEGO and other stuff. Some years, Continue Reading →
Today, Parenting, Illustrated with Crappy Pictures blogged about accidentally teaching a curse word to her youngest. At the close of the post she asked, “Do you have a swearing story?” Continue Reading →
7:15 AM I heard the screech first, then the thump. Instinctively I looked to where the noise came from and saw a body arc through the air, then another thump. Continue Reading →
Earlier today, I got into a conversation on Twitter that prompted the titular question. It started with a tweet about gas prices, I replied, “Sometimes easier said than done, though. Continue Reading →
I took a break from the computer today — I’ve been juggling a bunch of projects of late, but one large one in particular has kept me working well into Continue Reading →
What do you give the person who needs nothing? Whether gift-buying for a one-percenter or someone who has simplified to the point that they need no new gadgets or media Continue Reading →
I really want to give massive kudos to my daughter. A few years ago, she started to feel really overwhelmed at Christmas — as an only child, she was getting Continue Reading →
I realize I’ve been remiss in filling you in on my week in Vancouver. I was there to attend the CUPE National Convention — a gathering every two years (the Continue Reading →
This year, I will not be home for Halloween. I can’t remember that ever happening before so I’m not sure how to anticipate it. I will be at a convention Continue Reading →