Procrastination is Bliss

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!

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 was an [...]

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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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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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