There wasn’t a word or a sign in over three years, but finally the infamous Mr. C arrived at your door just over a week ago. He decided it was your turn. Like the mafia Mr. C is stealthy, sneaking up on you and catching you unaware; delivering those two purple lines to let you … Continue reading When The Infamous Mr. C Arrives
Category: Observations
Things that I notice and feel the need to comment on.
Too Much Time With A Sailor
Come all ye young fellows who follow the sea. Wey! Hey! Blow the man down! And please pay attention and listen to me; Give us some time to blow the man down! This is where my mind and my fingers have been for the past several weeks. I feel as if I have been having … Continue reading Too Much Time With A Sailor
Twenty Things I Now Know about Leonardo da Vinci
I never thought I needed to know all this information, but I am so glad that I now do. A week or so ago I finished reading Leonardo da Vinci, by Walter Isaacson. Isaacson is also the author of Steve Jobbs' biography. There are so many tidbits of interesting information that most of us don't … Continue reading Twenty Things I Now Know about Leonardo da Vinci
The Perfect Whirlwind
It wasn't supposed to be a whirlwind. It really wasn't. It was supposed to be a leisurely road trip between Halifax and Toronto that allowed us to visit some other places, like Quebec City for a couple of days on the way there and perhaps the 1000 Island area of Kingston on the way back. … Continue reading The Perfect Whirlwind
OMG Did I TRULY Find The One…
Any guys, oops sorry men. (Since it appears to be inappropriate to call women girls these days, I suppose it might be inappropriate to call men guys.) Anyway regular readers of the male persuasion may not want to bother reading this post because it is about a bra. Or you just may because it is … Continue reading OMG Did I TRULY Find The One…
The Proactive Bitch’s Guide to Storm Prep
The Bitch is fully aware that she should have written and published this post yesterday, but yesterday, her and The Doc were engrossed in storm prep. Fiona is on the way. She is now knocking on our doors as the rain has begun. She will arrive in full force tonight. Why these storms prefer to … Continue reading The Proactive Bitch’s Guide to Storm Prep
Five Islands – The Ocean Floor And So Much More
I have written before about Nova Scotia being the home of the highest tides in the world. In particular it is the Minas Basin, part of the Bay of Fundy, where the highest measurements were recorded. There are several places where you can experience a low tide by actually walking on the ocean floor. On … Continue reading Five Islands – The Ocean Floor And So Much More
Anticipation – The Second Half
You knew there had to be a second half... didn't you? After all the first Anticipation post was before the middle of July. Gardening season lasts so much longer. The Christmas-Eve anticipation continues through the summer as more and more plants grow and come into bloom. The eagerness to get up and see what's happening … Continue reading Anticipation – The Second Half
George’s Island
After seven months of waiting around for workmen to repair our downstairs, it was time to get out and do something different. Something different was a visit to George's Island in Halifax Harbour, The island is a National Historic Site now open to the public and assessable by a ferry that began during last year's … Continue reading George’s Island
And Finally…
OR Men and Between Men – The Final Chapter After seven long months filled with workmen and the never-ending gaps of their absence, I finally got to put my family room back together. And what a joy it was to walk down the stairs and see a finished room. I disposed of the old cloth … Continue reading And Finally…
The Crazy Bitch’s Guide To Sanity
The bitch had been known to lose it at times. People thought she was crazy. Absolutely nuts and out of control. People who didn't understand her struggles with over-the-top hormone imbalances, low self esteem and an inability to manage stress. They did not know that her biggest battle was often with herself. This was before she … Continue reading The Crazy Bitch’s Guide To Sanity
Anticipation
Outside is where I want to be this time of year. Especially after a long winter and sometimes damp spring when we are indoors for what seems like forever. My outdoor hobbies keep me busy and I am very happy to putt or paddle in the fresh air. One of my hobbies is gardening, which … Continue reading Anticipation
Women’s Stories
With women in the United States losing such an important right, the right to choose whether to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, I believe it is more important than ever to share women's stories. The strength and resiliency of women all through history are what keep us going. We must never forget this. Our abilities to … Continue reading Women’s Stories
Goghing Beyond
What a unique and mesmerizing experience. What a beautiful way to bring art to life. What a breathtaking way to explore the colours and textures of Vincent Van Gogh. I have been wanting to go to Beyond Van Gogh since I saw it advertised months ago, but we were, and still are, engrossed in the … Continue reading Goghing Beyond
The Lazy Bitch’s Guide To Blogging
OR... How To Not Spend Three Plus Hours A Day On Your Blog WordPress has informed The Lazy Bitch that this week marks her blogiversary. For three years she has been tossing her stuff out into the blogosphere as an exercise in creative writing or as rants to get all the crap that can keep … Continue reading The Lazy Bitch’s Guide To Blogging















