Can a worm evolve into a bunny? I thought it a bit suspicious that our resident snail, aka "The Gaffer" was able to metamorphosize - overnight- from a snail into a worm. Her latest trick defies all logical evolutionary science. But, since there are those out there who deny evolution... More »

...says the legend of Princess Oochigeas..."A brave spirit makes all things possible." I have had the extraordinary privilege in my life to spend substantial time with children who live this everyday.  CAMP OOCHIGEAS, is a camp just outside of the town of Rosseau, in Muskoka, Ontario that is for children... More »

Garage Sales, Baby Shows, Fundraisers, Church Bazaars... Spring is in the air and bargain shoppers are littering the streets.  I am not one of those great bargain hunters who knocks on doors at 7:00 am for 8:00 am garage sales looking for the Limoges and Royal Doulton, but I do... More »

When Al Pacino utters this infamous cinematic line as Tony Montana, he is referring to the M16 rifle complete with grenade launcher that he uses to blast his way out of his office in the final scenes of Scarface. When I use it, I am referring to one of my... More »

True Confessions time - thank God Mr. Husband never reads this - I have been known, in my impetuous youth to engage in some major PDA. Necking on the Dance floor? Check Necking while dancing on a table? Check Neck at a York U track meet? Check Necking through an... More »

I first fell in love with the Strawberry Oil at the Body Shop.  I used to wear it as perfume and I even ran into a boyfriend from university last fall that said that whenever he smells Strawberry he still thinks of me. One very hot summer day I decided... More »

Ever wonder 24 hours after you've gotten home if you were even away?  I most especially marvel at this post-holiday letdown in September.  In our family, the kids are not the only ones who get the summer off. As a teacher it is a full-on holiday for me too.  I... More »

For most of the province, March Break comes to a thudding end tonight. Moms are busy humming and singing to themselves with the thought of the structure and activity that will roll back into the lives of their children tomorrow morning. For those of us who work at, or... More »

It took me an hour to figure out how to use the wireless network at the ski lodge so unfortunately I now have to go and pick up the Gaffer from her lesson.  I'll have to load pictures later but wanted to put in a quick note of thanks for... More »

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