Category Archives: Headlines
This was our ‘dirty’
Looking back, I can see why my parents continued to fork over what was a considerable sum of money so that I could keep up with my dance classes. I still have no idea how they managed to afford it … 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 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
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
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
Filed under Blogs, Headlines, Internet Love, Media
Swine-flu parties not a good idea
Breaking news from the CanWest News Service: Experts warn that hosting a swine-flu party for your children is NOT a good idea. Geez, NOW they tell me. I spent all last night preparing the kids’ goodie bags for this weekend. I guess … Continue reading
There’s no denying it now: I’m old.
I’m old. There’s just no denying it anymore. Three things happened in one day to slap this fact right into my face. First, my daughter comes home yesterday singing “School’s out for summer!” She starts to repeat this refrain, … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Headlines, Living, Observations, Tales
Suicide in the news
I found it curious that last Saturday two of our national newspapers had below-the-fold cover stories on the topic of suicide. Suicide is something that rarely gets discussed among family members, let alone in our mainstream media. In this case … Continue reading
