READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 9
This year I’ve been reading at least one book each month from a stack that I bought ages ago and neglected. I call it my Reading Down the House challenge. I started with 17 unread books from my own collection, and
READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 9
This year I’ve been reading at least one book each month from a stack that I bought ages ago and neglected. I call it my Reading Down the House challenge. I started with 17 unread books from my own collection, and
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint (2014)
Updated from a 2012 post: I identify strongly with literary characters like Elinor Dashwood (Sense and Sensibility) and Renee Michel (The Elegance of the Hedgehog) – both of whom are held back from living fully by their excessive restraint. Like
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint (2014)
Updated from a 2012 post: I identify strongly with literary characters like Elinor Dashwood (Sense and Sensibility) and Renee Michel (The Elegance of the Hedgehog) – both of whom are held back from living fully by their excessive restraint. Like
Tea Rituals and a Challenge
Are you a tea drinker? If so, what is your tea routine? My Nana would give me coffee or tea from the time I was about 8 years old, filled up with about half milk and lots of sugar, but I
Tea Rituals and a Challenge
Are you a tea drinker? If so, what is your tea routine? My Nana would give me coffee or tea from the time I was about 8 years old, filled up with about half milk and lots of sugar, but I
Food Inventory: What’s in My Cupboards
The last time I reorganized my food cupboards was about two years ago! Yesterday I tidied them up and took stock. When I started eating vegetarian, I thought I would want a huge array of dried beans and grains on
Food Inventory: What’s in My Cupboards
The last time I reorganized my food cupboards was about two years ago! Yesterday I tidied them up and took stock. When I started eating vegetarian, I thought I would want a huge array of dried beans and grains on
Food Inventory: What’s in My Fridge
It’s been over 2 years since I posted pix of what’s in my cupboards and fridge, and I wasn’t even a vegetarian then, so I’m doing an update! I’ll do the contents of the fridge and freezer today. We’ve been
Food Inventory: What’s in My Fridge
It’s been over 2 years since I posted pix of what’s in my cupboards and fridge, and I wasn’t even a vegetarian then, so I’m doing an update! I’ll do the contents of the fridge and freezer today. We’ve been
Summer Self
I have a winter self and a summer self. My summer self is fit and wears a bathing suit for walks on the beach and sips homemade iced tea with springs of mint and sits out on the deck
Summer Self
I have a winter self and a summer self. My summer self is fit and wears a bathing suit for walks on the beach and sips homemade iced tea with springs of mint and sits out on the deck
When to Say When
When you’re on the wrong track, how soon do you make it right? I’ve gained and lost 30 pounds (13-14 kg) several times in my adult life. That’s quite a lot to creep up unnoticed! Why didn’t I tackle it
When to Say When
When you’re on the wrong track, how soon do you make it right? I’ve gained and lost 30 pounds (13-14 kg) several times in my adult life. That’s quite a lot to creep up unnoticed! Why didn’t I tackle it
What I Liked About May
What I didn’t like about May: Dandelions! No, I do not think they are cute misplaced little flowers. I spent 3-4 hours pulling them this month, which just put them briefly into remission. Every yard on our street is absolutely
What I Liked About May
What I didn’t like about May: Dandelions! No, I do not think they are cute misplaced little flowers. I spent 3-4 hours pulling them this month, which just put them briefly into remission. Every yard on our street is absolutely
You Don’t Say!
Most of you know that Rom and I had a transatlantic romance (Canada/UK) and settled in Nova Scotia. We talk endlessly about the small differences in our cultures, customs and language. Both of us were very familiar with each other’s
You Don’t Say!
Most of you know that Rom and I had a transatlantic romance (Canada/UK) and settled in Nova Scotia. We talk endlessly about the small differences in our cultures, customs and language. Both of us were very familiar with each other’s
READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 8
I’m reporting early this month because I’ve been reading up a storm! READING DOWN THE HOUSE is my attempt to read books I’ve bought and neglected at home. I started with 17 unread books and I’ve read 11 of them since
READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 8
I’m reporting early this month because I’ve been reading up a storm! READING DOWN THE HOUSE is my attempt to read books I’ve bought and neglected at home. I started with 17 unread books and I’ve read 11 of them since
An Exacting Life 