Waste Not
A few weeks ago I mentioned our city has a new garbage pickup system. It is getting stricter in an attempt to divert more waste from the landfill. And to force compliance. A few years ago Halifax had one of
Waste Not
A few weeks ago I mentioned our city has a new garbage pickup system. It is getting stricter in an attempt to divert more waste from the landfill. And to force compliance. A few years ago Halifax had one of
Recipe Re-Org
I’ve been collecting recipes on bits of paper forever – well, since 1987, and that is before some of my readers were born! You would think I’d have a system, but I don’t. They sit in a manila file folder which grows thicker
Recipe Re-Org
I’ve been collecting recipes on bits of paper forever – well, since 1987, and that is before some of my readers were born! You would think I’d have a system, but I don’t. They sit in a manila file folder which grows thicker
How to Move to Canada
Since Rom moved here to Canada, we are often asked about the immigration experience. He has been asked by his UK friends, “How can I get into Canada?” Since going through the process, we’ve learned a lot about immigration, and about
How to Move to Canada
Since Rom moved here to Canada, we are often asked about the immigration experience. He has been asked by his UK friends, “How can I get into Canada?” Since going through the process, we’ve learned a lot about immigration, and about
In July
July begins with Canada Day! Our fireworks were fogged out (a common occurrence) but luckily we had celebrated earlier with a stroll along the oceanfront boardwalk, and lots of ice cream. The next week was JazzFest, and we saw tUnE-yArDs
In July
July begins with Canada Day! Our fireworks were fogged out (a common occurrence) but luckily we had celebrated earlier with a stroll along the oceanfront boardwalk, and lots of ice cream. The next week was JazzFest, and we saw tUnE-yArDs
Mid-Year Goals Update
More than halfway through the year. Halfway through my goals list? Afraid not. I will post anyway, as a reminder to myself to keep going. 1 and 2. My number one goal this year was to put people first and
Mid-Year Goals Update
More than halfway through the year. Halfway through my goals list? Afraid not. I will post anyway, as a reminder to myself to keep going. 1 and 2. My number one goal this year was to put people first and
Books Upon Books Upon Books
I have been reading up a storm lately. It started when I spent 8 days without Internet access. Now my volunteer commitments have slowed. So I can read, read, read! I knew I’d have lots of reading time in Sussex
Books Upon Books Upon Books
I have been reading up a storm lately. It started when I spent 8 days without Internet access. Now my volunteer commitments have slowed. So I can read, read, read! I knew I’d have lots of reading time in Sussex
What I Wore (Summer Work Edition)
Since I’ve been working on building a smaller and more functional wardrobe, I thought I’d show you a week of summer work outfits. If you asked my co-workers, they would say I dressed up a little more than usual! Our summer
What I Wore (Summer Work Edition)
Since I’ve been working on building a smaller and more functional wardrobe, I thought I’d show you a week of summer work outfits. If you asked my co-workers, they would say I dressed up a little more than usual! Our summer
Veggie Ennui
I’ve been mostly vegetarian for over 3 years now, and I’ve hit a slump. I haven’t told anyone because they’ll say, “At last, you got that out of your system!” At our house we have continued weekly grocery shopping, and
Veggie Ennui
I’ve been mostly vegetarian for over 3 years now, and I’ve hit a slump. I haven’t told anyone because they’ll say, “At last, you got that out of your system!” At our house we have continued weekly grocery shopping, and
My Watch Collection
…or, my future watch collection. I currently “only” have 3: I always want to know what time it is, and I don’t carry a phone on me. I am actually really good at estimating the time from the light outside.
My Watch Collection
…or, my future watch collection. I currently “only” have 3: I always want to know what time it is, and I don’t carry a phone on me. I am actually really good at estimating the time from the light outside.
Wardrobe Analysis
Why is it so hard to clothe myself in a way I like? And why do I even care about clothes? I am not a flashy or sophisticated dresser. If you asked my family or coworkers how I dressed, they
Wardrobe Analysis
Why is it so hard to clothe myself in a way I like? And why do I even care about clothes? I am not a flashy or sophisticated dresser. If you asked my family or coworkers how I dressed, they
An Exacting Life 