As I type this I’m holed up in our bedroom with Walt and the Newt while Ryan resorts to toxic chemicals in our kitchen sink. This isn’t really as dreadful as it seems as I have Ryan’s laptop and a bowl of soup. Also, a baby who is content with the constant feeding – so [...]
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Is it a Raisin or a Lifeline?
Posted in babies, daily, mistakes, quiet time on August 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Dinner
Posted in mistakes, tagged Kraft Dinner, Mr. Freezee on May 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Tonight I ate:
- original Kraft Dinner
- pink jumbo freezee
- a handful of jalapeno cheddar chips
But what I really wanted was 4 margaritas. I’m not entirely convinced that the former is better than the latter.
Being Politically Incorrect About Gypsies
Posted in babies, mistakes, spain on April 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Okay, I know that Gypsies are real people, who’ve had very real struggles (and still do), but for some reason, in Canada, we feel far enough removed that they are ranked among pirates and cat-lovers. Therefore, mythical or only existing in the ancient past.
Last night I returned from a two week school trip to France, [...]
Lit Crit
Posted in effing existentialism, mistakes, teaching on March 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
A few years ago Ryan was telling me about a discussion he had in his Victorian Literature class. While relaying the story he used the phrase, “the female gaze.”
I, of course, heard “the female gays,” and told him, “The proper term is lesbian.”
Well done, Cheyenne
Balls!
Posted in daily, mistakes on March 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’m obsessed with chocolate covered malt balls. The brand names, Whoopers, Maltesers, suck (balls) because they’re way too sweet, but the health food versions are amazing. I’ve just bought an enormous bag of them and am supposed to take to a friend’s house on Friday, but I not sure if they’ll make it.
What Comes Before “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
Posted in effing existentialism, mistakes, spain, tagged britney spears on December 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Eff, I don’t even have anything to say, but the idea that I haven’t done this for a month makes me feel pretty pathetic. It is true, though, that I could characterize my behaviour in the month of November as substantially pathetic, so it’s quite fitting. In fact, I’m not sure I want to capture [...]
My Olympic Proposal
Posted in mistakes, tagged Olympics, Oprah, sharks on August 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’m a bit finicky about the Olympics. I’m all for athletics and pride and breathing; however, I have a bit of a problem with excessive spending when apparently Oprah says there are still poor people.
My problem with the Olympics is that the moment I become invested in any athlete there is a strong likelihood that [...]
The Fourth Wave of Feminism
Posted in mistakes, tagged Martha Stewart, television on demand on July 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I love Martha Stewart. This isn’t a surprise to most, but I was reminded of the specifics today.
I don’t have cable but this morning I realized that one of four of my antenna channels carries Martha Stewart and I caught the end of her show. She dedicated the last ten minutes of her [...]
Documenting Spain: I Ruin Everything
Posted in mistakes, spain on June 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is a picture of my foot. It’s also a picture of my first pedicure. And it’s a picture of the way I sabotage everything good in my life.
I received the pedicure on Wednesday. On Thursday, Ryan and I went to get tetanus shots in case we step on anything medal while [...]
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