Drawing a Squirrel
November 4, 2022
This week I made a list of all the things I’d like to do. … More Drawing a Squirrel
Tag: mindful consumption
Art, Tools, and Ice Cream
July 20, 2016
On Saturday, I biked the 4.5 km downtown to do three things: go to the farmers’ market, enjoy ‘Art on the Street’, and drop a few small things off at the new tool library. Our market is a year-round market, rare in Ontario, but it’s been a fixture of this city for over 180 years, … More Art, Tools, and Ice Cream
Eating (semi)well on the road.
April 9, 2016
It’s really difficult to find food BD can eat, and even more difficult to find restaurants he can eat at. … More Eating (semi)well on the road.
String and Paper
January 12, 2016
An opportunity to see what we really use… … More String and Paper
New Year Thoughts
January 2, 2016
What do I need? … More New Year Thoughts
New Year’s Day Lunch
December 30, 2015
We’re in the lull between holiday celebrations. Our two-part Christmas – Christmas Day dinner with BD’s brother and family, and my family get-together a couple of days later – are done. I’ve baked a lot, eaten far too much, and played a marathon men-against-women game of Trivial Pursuit (we women won, finally.) On New Year’s … More New Year’s Day Lunch
Just How Connected do I Need to Be?
December 17, 2015
How often a day do I actually need to check Facebook, Twitter, Google+, my blog pages, and e-mail? … More Just How Connected do I Need to Be?
The One-Stop Holiday Shop
December 11, 2015
The shelves are lined with jars, their contents gleaming red and purple and green. … More The One-Stop Holiday Shop
The New Coffee Maker
December 3, 2015
‘Can’t you just drink instant?’ … More The New Coffee Maker
As Christmas Approaches
December 1, 2015
When I look back on my childhood, what I remember of Christmas – what stands out – is never the presents. … More As Christmas Approaches
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