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Peace… Not that Complicated.

Posted in Animals, Family, Kids, Life, Thoughts, warm on June 16, 2007 | 30 Comments »

Little Fargo glanced up through the cold, steel bars of his cage. Our eyes met; his were a sea of blue, brimming with desperation.  His fur looked softer that clouds in July, and his little paws looked as though they had been dipped in sweet chocolate. He cried out to me with a heart-rending meow, [...]

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Procrastination is Bliss

Posted in Animals, Family, Thoughts, humour on June 14, 2007 | 7 Comments »

I should be making supper right now, but there’s nothing like a little procrastination to set the mood first, no? That’s what I thought. Instead, I’m busying myself by tossing the fuzzy toy mouse for Cookie. Hey, one must not neglect their furry critters. ;) Only trouble is, Cookie isn’t the sharpest kitty in the hood. [...]

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Flirting with a Pirate… Shiver Me Timbers!

Posted in Family, Flirting, Life, Thoughts, humour on May 29, 2007 | 49 Comments »

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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Thank-you for Shopping at Walmart

Posted in Family, Thoughts, humour on May 29, 2007 | 2 Comments »

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

Posted in Family, Kids, Thoughts, humour on May 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

 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

Posted in Animals, Family, Kids, Life, humour on May 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

 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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