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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

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A movie about blogging

I’ll be the first to admit, I haven’t been out to the movies much in, say, oh … the last seven years. Yes, coincidentally, since I’ve become a parent. So, I might be wrong here, but the movie Julie & … Continue reading

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My own personal BOLO

As I drove home from Blog Out Loud Ottawa, I had the summer wind whipping through the car and the music on high. And something strange happened; I started to cry. But it wasn’t a bad cry. It was a … Continue reading

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Out of the mouths of babes.

Me:  So … did you hear Mommy on the radio yesterday? 6-year-old Daughter: Well, yes I did. But I didn’t recognize your voice. Me: Yes, people can sound different on the radio. I think it’s because of the microphones. 6-year-old … Continue reading

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All In A Day

Okay, now it’s my turn to panic! All In A Day called (you know, CBC’s afternoon radio show) and asked if I would come in to be interviewed on the show to talk about Blog Out Loud Ottawa. I love … Continue reading

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Let’s Panic!

Oh my! I can barely write I am laughing so hard at this new website launched by mommy-blogger Alice Bradley of Finslippy fame, and her co-hort in tongue-in-cheek-crime Eden Kennedy. Although I’d seen Bradley before from Momversations, I hadn’t come … Continue reading

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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

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Moms have Power

More breaking news to add to the “do not host a party where you intentionally hope your children catch an illness of pandemic proportions” that I reported on last night. This time … okay, are you ready? Here it is: … Continue reading

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Clever Billboard Ads for your Coffee Break

As you know, I love to chat-up Canadian businesses. This morning I came across an awfully cool ad agency via LinkedIn: Revolution Strategy. And no, they’re not located in Toronto! Nope, not even in Vancouver. They’re out East, in New Brunswick … Continue reading

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Older ‘coffee with julie’ Blog Posts

To view older posts, please visit: www.coffeebreakwithjulie.blogspot.com

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