Monthly Archives: October 2006

Time Change and Kids

Posted on October 30, 2006 by

Once upon a time, I used to look forward to changing our clocks back in the Fall. You got an extra hour of sleep on the day of the change, followed by several days when morning seemed to arrive just … Continue reading →

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Of Tutus and Bayonets

Posted on October 30, 2006 by

Bronwen and I went to see the Kirov Ballet last night at the NAC. It was the last of 6 sold-out performances, and it definitely had the “big-time event” feel to it. A few women were dressed in ballgowns, and … Continue reading →

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The Blahs

Posted on October 29, 2006 by

We had a good plan for the morning. Head to IKEA, try to find a decent (cheap) couch to replace the one we already have, get the boys some meatballs, let them fall asleep in the car on the way … Continue reading →

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The Russians Are Coming!

Posted on October 25, 2006 by

Actually, the Russians are already here. The Kirov Ballet (and orchestra) arrived yesterday for a week of performances at the Centre. If you are interested in tall, thin, flexible young women (or tall, muscular, limber men) then the NAC backstage … Continue reading →

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The First Snow

Posted on October 22, 2006 by

We had our first snow of the season today. Summer really isn’t coming back, is it… We headed up to Maurizio and Jacinthe’s cottage this morning. It’s just a 45 minute drive up the highway in Quebec, but it seems … Continue reading →

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