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Grace in Small Things

Posted in Uncategorized on 11.08.2009 | Leave a Comment »

Baby smiles and coos Licorice allsorts Joni Mitchell’s River Sunny warm Sundays in November Brand-new Halloween-themed pjs for The Mook for $3 and change.

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Three Little Words – Part II

Posted in The Former Mister, The Mook, divorce, lesson learned, more happy pills please on 11.08.2009 | 2 Comments »

Three Little Words – Part I is over here. There are things that are missing from Part I. His excuse for the drinking and then the telling me how horrible I was – that he could only talk to me and be brave enough when he was drunk. His constant defense for all things he [...]

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Posted in Uncategorized on 11.02.2009 | 4 Comments »

It started on the weekend. That tight-chest feeling. I picked up The Mook from school and found her wearing one of the extra sweaters they keep around. Because her dad had neglected to send her to school with a warm jacket, just the blazer that made up her English Bobby costume. Thankfully that was warm [...]

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Happy Birthday, Mook

Posted in Uncategorized on 10.14.2009 | 10 Comments »

Four years ago today, I was very much in labor. “The Mook” Born 9:39 am, 10/14/05. Best.Day.Ever. Love of my life. Light of my life. The best thing that ever happened to me.

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted in blogging on 10.12.2009 | Leave a Comment »

In celebration of this season, when we gorge ourselves on food and enjoy the company of friends and family, I want you to read the following articles: This is a day to be thankful for, and to enjoy, what we have. Undoubtedly, though, as they sit down to turkey dinner, many Ontarians will also turn [...]

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Grace In Small Things

Posted in Uncategorized on 10.09.2009 | Leave a Comment »

Apple picking Waking up in the wee hours to find The Mook asleep, but only somewhat on my bed. She made it to the edge of the bed, put her upper body down on the mattress, but her lower half was still standing. Hosting a playdate and listening to The Mook and her buddy talk [...]

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Let ‘Em Go

Posted in Uncategorized on 10.01.2009 | 2 Comments »

Thanks to Miss Britt for this one.

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Poll: What is your preference for birthday party invitation wording:

Posted in The Mook, Uncategorized on 09.09.2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Mook does not need any more stuff. Besides having two parents in two homes, she also has two sets of grandparents which include 2 grandmothers for whom The Mook is the FIRST (and perhaps only) grandchild. So, I’d like to avoid a birthday party with a dozen kids that results in a dozen gifts. [...]

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Things I’ve Read that I Feel the Need to Share

Posted in fuck all, more happy pills please, solo parenting on 09.07.2009 | 2 Comments »

from Six Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak by Writers Famous & Obscure, edited by Smith Magazine: Diagnosis: Bipolar. He still loves me. – Valerie Elliott Someone should’ve objected at my wedding. – Cynthia Ceilan ♥ from Not Quite What I Was Planning by Writers Famous & Obscure, edited by Smith Magazine: Taking a lifetime [...]

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In Other News…

Posted in Uncategorized on 09.03.2009 | 9 Comments »

I’m feeling very confident about the job interview I have tomorrow. In part because I’ve offered to work for $3 less per hour than their posting offered. No, not crazy (about this, anyway). But it’s a part-time, 3 month contract job. About 18 hrs/week. I’m allowed to earn up to $179/week while still collecting Employment [...]

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