Flirting with a Pirate… Shiver Me Timbers!

We saw Shrek III the other night at Silver City – it was  hilarious! Loved it! On our way out of the theatre,  the boys decided to get a refill on their popcorn  before leaving, and considering the price they  charge for popcorn, I agreed – marvelous plan -  have at it, kids! As Spencer [...]

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Welcome to Bloggersville

  *Authors’ note: this blog was created while maintaining an msn space — but I am having just as much fun in the land of WordPress.* It all started one dreamy Sunday afternoon, while taking an innocent stroll through cyberspace. With the msn Gods on my side, clicking aimlessly from one link to the next [...]

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Thank-you for Shopping at Walmart

What a great weekend! On Friday, we celebrated my boy’s birthday. He is officially twelve now, and I can already hear adolescence gently tapping at the door. Spencer never went through the terrible two stage… really! But oh my… I have a feeling I better be on my toes and ready for the curve balls [...]

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Fighting Crime of the Pesky Kind

 A few weeks ago, while preparing for the usual Sunday (and dreadful) job of cleaning the bathroom, a terrifically marvellous thought scurried and landed on a vacant little shelf of my mind. Just like that… there it was… gleaming and twinkling at me. It was one of those thoughts that make a parent stand straight-up, [...]

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Boy = Lizard, Just Goes without Saying

 So, ever since Spencer’s cousin got a Bearded Dragon (3 years ago), he’s wanted one to call his own. I wasn’t against the idea of another critter in the house, but at that time, I felt Spencer was too young to commit to the responsibility that goes along with caring for a critter… and I [...]

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A Tale of Fiction

 The wind howled ruthlessly through the night, whipping its talons through the prickle hedge like a swarm of angry bees, stinging anything bold enough to stand in its path. Abby nestled deeper under the brush, pulling the soft moss up to her chin and leaned in closer to her brother, who was sound asleep. How [...]

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Dare to Dream… Out Loud

Friday, the alarm clock called out with a particularly piercing and deafening tone. It was 5:45 am; an ungodly hour for anyone, in my books. Instinctively, nasty and savage thoughts ran through my mind as I glared at the smug alarm clock’s face; I wanted to wring its chubby little neck, kick it in the [...]

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