Monthly Archives: May 2005
A walk in the park
Tonight I went for a long walk and talk with a friend. We decided to go out to the Little Red Park across the river from where I live. It’s a nice piece of wild land inside our city limits … Continue reading
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The cook
Yesterday, I was out doing chores – running around town picking up stuff I would need from various stores. I left rather late in the afternoon since everyone else was away and I didn’t think anyone would be home for supper … Continue reading
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Cultural clues
As I was being introduced to the family of one of my son’s classmates from law school I learned something that I had not clued into before. The family had come to Canada from Africa; from Zambia. The woman graduating … Continue reading
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More on Convocation Day
One of the fun parts about being a parent is seeing the investment pay off. Oh, I’m not sure if the financial investment ever reaps huge dividends and I don’t know that I would recommend it as a great financial … Continue reading
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Getting his LLB
Tomorrow is going to be a big day for us. Eric convocates tomorrow afternoon from law. Imagine that – one kid actually done school. His second degree, in fact, since he already has a BA in International Development from Guelph. We are proud … Continue reading
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Dinner with the Doc's
One of the perks of being the wife of the regional MHO (medical health officer) is accompanying him to some of his work (ie: social) events connected to his job. Sometimes I even get to travel with him but usually … Continue reading
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Practice
That was a fun music practice tonight. We were really going – Thomas was on the drums for the first time – that is actually intending to play them on Sunday. Johanna was singing and playing guitar. Molly on bass, … Continue reading
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Priceless
If you live in western Canada you have probably seen the “priceless” commercials for Mastercard. Well, some things are just that – simply too priceless by any means of evaluation. Getting the news of Toni and Chris’s loss this morning … Continue reading
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The old man …
is finally as old as I am. I think the statements about being married to “a much older woman” have diminished in frequency a bit over the last few years. Maybe he has realized that time simply marches on and … Continue reading
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Celebrating 100 Years
We are really so young in the big scheme of things. Still, in terms of political organization and man made geographical boundaries, 100 years as a province is an accomplishment many places in turmoil likely envy us for. The province … Continue reading
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