I am a born and raised Canadian and understand as an Ontarian that my winters will include snow, slush and icy conditions. I was taught as a child to wear my snow boots so I had a better grip when I walked the sidewalks (and my parents preferred my feet stayed dry too). We also …
Lunch-time Math
Having this blog has made me curious enough to do something I never thought I would do … I bought a pre-made, child-marketed, “lunch”. I had some questions I wanted to answer: What is the big deal? Why aren’t people making it themselves? How much more expensive is it to buy it pre-made? I visited …
Valentine’s Day Grouch?
My poor husband; I think I have been brought up as a Valentine’s Day Grouch. Although, the idea of cards, poetry, and declares of love started as a tradition in the late 1700s (thanks Wiki!), I grew up thinking of it as a Hallmark Holiday. What is a Hallmark Holiday you ask? Well, it is …
Saying Goodbye
Yesterday, we put my friend’s father to rest after a very short struggle with cancer. It has brought so many thoughts and feelings to the forefront. My friend is a little older than me and her father was a little older than my father. We are also both only children and this has been …
Gawk! Late.
Most people are struggling to stay happy and are constantly seeking the elusive balanced life. Often, we think that doing more and having more is the answer to happiness. We don’t want to deprive ourselves of experiences so we add another appointment. An extra t-shirt will make the wardrobe more diversified although the closet fuller. …
Sprouting Balance 