Monthly Archives: August 2009
Letter from South Korea: Part 1
How does a recent graduate stay hopeful? The unemployment rate for youth climbed to 14.9 per cent in May, says Stats Can. One in five young adults have moved in with a friend or relative, says Maclean’s. Most are suffering … Continue reading
Filed under Adventure, Family, Guest Posts, Headlines, Learning, Living, Media, Observations, Tales, Travel
Thursday’s Thought
“I realized the power writing has, and it has also helped me deal with my rage … It gave me a lifelong commitment not to be afraid to speak out about injustice.” — Dominick Dunne
Filed under Headlines, Living, Magazines, Media, Observations
4 Ingredients
The only thing that Julie from the movie Julie and Julia and I share is a name. I have never lived in New York City (although I certainly would if opportunity afforded it), I am not a newly wed (we’re … Continue reading
Filed under Books, Family, Fitness & Food, Living, Media, Saving Time, Tales
Character flaws
I’m a sucker for anything with “character.” You know, one of those people that real estate agents market “charming” properties too. Also, the type that buys a new lipstick simply because its packaging is just so darn beautiful. And last but not … Continue reading
Filed under Living, Observations, Shopping
I blame Dora
Although I like to blame Dora the Explorer for my daughter’s pinata fascination, the truth is that it’s become a bit of a cherished tradition around here. It all started on her fourth birthday (yes, that time when all children … Continue reading
Filed under Activities, Family, Living, Shopping, Tales, Television
Travel with Baby
There is many a parent I know who choses not to travel when their child is a baby. I completely respect this decision. But this post is for those who would like to continue travelling, even after baby, and might be … Continue reading
Thursday’s Thought
It is necessary to write, if the days are not to slip emptily by. How else, indeed, to clap the net over the butterfly of the moment? ~Vita Sackville-West
Filed under Family, Living, Observations
Thank-you
Just after 5 am this morning, I flipped my eyelids open and standing before me was my daughter. “Hi Mom! Is it time for me to open my birthday presents?” she whispered. “No hon, it’s a bit too early still. … Continue reading
Sunday morning in my house
Daughter: Mom, will you play with me? Mother: What do you want to play? Daughter: Pokemon. Mother: Um, okay. But first you have to brush your teeth. Daughter: Okay, great!! Thanks for bribing me, Mom!!!
Filed under Family, Living, Observations, Tales
