Category Archives: Learning
Beyond the Brown Exterior (hint: NAC ticket giveaway!)
Beyond the blah-brown exterior of our country’s National Arts Centre is a vibrant group of employees, volunteers and an ever-evolving programme of theatre, music and dance. Don’t believe me? Well, here’s proof for you: their marketing department has a cyber-marketing … Continue reading
I’m still here, are you?
I started this blog in June. Within 2 weeks, I was an addict. My head is always spinning about, thinking about potential blog posts and ruminating about other people’s posts. I just love how the blogosphere keeps my mind a-buzzin’. … Continue reading
Filed under Blogs, Learning, Living, Media, Observations
4 Ingredients — episode 3
Ah, wondering why I’ve tried another recipe so soon after the last one? I know, it’s out of character but hubby’s away. And while hubby’s away, this wife must cook. Well, okay, not really — he did leave two meals … Continue reading
4 Ingredients — episode 2
It’s okay, you’re forgiven for thinking that I’d given up (again!) on the idea of teaching myself how to not suck at cooking. My first post on this topic sparked comments from readers that reassured me that I am not … Continue reading
SIGG: not so super, afterall?
We’ve been using Sigg bottles for ages. And that really says something, since we don’t spend our money lightly on fads. We’re talking $30 for a water bottle to put in a child’s lunch box. When there’s a plastic alternative … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Fitness & Food, Gadgets & Goods, Headlines, Learning, Living, Media, Shopping
Letter from South Korea: Part 2
In my first “Letter from South Korea,” we covered off the basics of who, what, when and why Meaghan Harrison chose to leave Canada and teach English overseas. Now, in Part 2, we can learn a bit more about this … Continue reading
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
Writerly happenings
Writers are always on the hunt for ways to improve their craft, and I’m no different. I’m always sniffing around for new ideas, new initiatives, new ways to learn. At BOLO the other night, I overheard a number of bloggers … Continue reading
I’m going to blog out loud
Despite being a complete neophyte, Lynn has warmly welcomed me to BOLO 2009 (Blog Out Loud Ottawa). It’s an event where a group of Ottawa bloggers and readers get together and, over coffee (my favourite thing!), read/listen to favourite posts. … Continue reading
Filed under Blogs, Learning, Living, Media, Observations
The 40-year-old virgin (gets laid)
He can surf, play cricket and kick a footie. But, softball? That’s just not part of an Australian boy’s childhood. And yet, this year, at the friendly urging of a mate, my husband joined a softball team. To them, this group of … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Fitness & Food, Learning, Living, Observations, Ottawa Fun, Tales
