because sometimes it's nice to get lost
I was a little hesitant on reading this book. I’ll tell you why later. I’m kicking myself right now just thinking of the reason. I want to run and hide. This novel was a nice contrast to the book I previously finished. It read smoothly, it flowed and weaved it’s way into my heart. If […]
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This cake is my children’s favourite. I get “mom this is the best cake ever!” or “you are the best”. Ya, that makes my heart sign. If I make the cake when they are home, they are right in the kitchen helping out with the measuring. When I make it when they are in school […]
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This book was originally written in french by Nancy Huston, I read the english translation. Now that I think about it, I perhaps should have read the french. In any case I’ve finished the book so let me share with you my thoughts. This book is an odd one. The author places the reader as […]
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This morning I was in a region of quebec that I don’t really visit much anymore. I used to work in the “Beauce” region some 15 years ago. Back then, I remember my english self having a hard time understanding the beauceron accent. Anyhow, this quick trip to the Beauce was to drive my oldest over […]
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Quickly, this book is a memoir of a young woman finding her way on the road of life. She tell us about her family, her travels, the ups, the downs, the winding road if you will…and how finding a passion for motorcycles strengthened her. It’s also sprinkled with physics, which I found brilliant. (Because I’m […]
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My two youngest kids are doing the “Defi moi J’croque” at school and I thought I’d play along with them. My son loves fruits and vegetables, however with my youngest it is a struggle. With her, I’ll be modifying the challenge a bit to get her to at least try new fruits and vegetables. The challenge […]
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My mother taught me to crochet and knit in my teens, a skill I always admired. My mom would sit with the television on, not looking at her hands or her actions and manage to make the most beautiful perfect little things. I was in awe watching her. I’m not as skilled as my […]
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Give it to me quick : Late Nights on Air tells the story of a group of characters from different walks of life working at a radio station up north in Yellowknife. Elizabeth Hay unravels their story, she tells us about their hopes and dreams, we see them grow and struggle. This novel won the […]
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A few weeks ago when I visited Etsy Canada at Domaine Cataraqui, something caught my eye. As a semi-retired photographer I couldn’t help but be drawn to .tomate d’épingles.’s booth!! What did I see ? … 35mm film as jewelry!! I thought to myself… wearable moments in time !! Genius !
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I was on a mission. I chose to accept it. Get to Etsy Canada early and buy a gift for my friend in the UK. Not just any gift, nope !! Handmade, limited edition thing. It’s swanky. And then I fell in love….
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