Very soon, our little family will seek out our own view of the Empire State building (and see JoAnna at the same time!). New York City! It’s the only American city this…
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Post labour bladder calls immediately and urgently for relief… or have I just been too busy to notice the need growing? I finish changing the little guy’s diaper and put him down. My heart…
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pregnancy & parenting relationships & loveThings Don’t Look Good Up Close (or: A Marital Short Story)
So I’ve made a dinner that I consider to be a fucking master piece. It combines all my skills I have acquired over the years – getting the most flavour from each ingredient. I…
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It’s that time of year again or, better put, it’s that particular season in this expat’s life. Two years in New York have nearly come and gone and because the owner wants his place back it…
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home & lifestyle pregnancy & parenting relationships & love sisterhoodUnblocking Writer’s Block (or: A Glimpse Into My Day Lately)
Right. Just write. “Mommy, do you want someone to sleep with you in your bed who doesn’t kick you and loves you most of all?” – Yes, a night shift begins. Toss, turn, a…
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The other day I was sitting watching T.V. with my boys. Jon, my almost three year old who loves to draw and colour, grabbed a piece of paper and crayons and said, “Colour!” as…
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When I was a kid, I took it for granted that Christmas would always be spent with my family. This has been the case for the most part, but with variations over the…
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arts & music pregnancy & parenting relationships & love sisterhoodI Never Said I Was a Visual Artist
This is nothing like I had visualized in my head. It was going to be so grand. A beautiful use of natural or artificial light to convey a moment words would be hard…
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I had some high hopes for this post – it was meant to be written on a Friday, in a quiet and sunny spot involving some major reflection on what a morning might look…
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It seems I cannot write unless it is something I am passionate about. My post is a day late because of this. I was going to post some poetry I had written over the…