I’m a little stressed out these days. It’s not the usual suspects – work, money, marital fidelity. No, I’m losing sleep over a birthday party we’re hosting this weekend for A and K. For some reason, the thought of having nine kids under the age of five in our home for two hours has my … More The Birthday Party
Dear Employer, As you are no doubt aware, we are living in a time of scarcity. Consumer demand for essential commodities, such as grains, oil, and gold, has created sharp price increases for many essential goods over the past year. On the weekend, I went to purchase a scone at my favourite neighbourhood bakery. The … More The Age of Scarcity
You may have noticed that I’ve begun to refer to my wife and children by their initials. This was partly prompted by this article in The Globe and Mail that questioned whether it’s ethical to blog about your children, especially as they become older. I don’t think I’ve written anything too embarrassing about the boys, … More A Note About Initials
Three years ago our trio became a quartet as K made an early arrival. He began stirring at midnight on May 7, 2005, burst onto the scene at 4:00 am, and was packed up and ready to leave the hospital by 8:00 am. Clearly this was a boy of action. Like many pre-schoolers, K has … More Happy Birthday
Michael over at the Bass Blog posted this little game that’s making the blog rounds. With nothing else to do on a Monday night, I figured I’d play along. Rules: 1. Pick up the nearest book. 2. Open to page 123. 3. Find the fifth sentence on the page. 4. Post the next three sentences. … More A New Blog Game
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