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Archive for October, 2006

25 Oct, 2006

Our candy swap made the news!

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Misc. life

The news in Tampa, that is. Check out the article here. (FYI: The old post and questionnaire is here.)

24 Oct, 2006

The things we do in the name of science

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Misc. life

Emma has a project to do. Her class has been studying energy in school. This week she has to build an energy device, basically, something that uses energy. She’s too young to do anything electrical or chemical, so it basically comes down to wind and water. I have mixed feelings about these projects. Last year […]

24 Oct, 2006

Passing along a memo

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Misc. life

Project Porchlight Ottawa has been lighting up neighbourhoods across Ottawa. Over the past six weeks, over 100,000 CFL bulbs have been distributed door-to-door. We’re half way to our goal! Come, celebrate this milestone with us! Join us in front of the Giant Tiger in the By-Ward Market on October 28th from noon to 2 p.m. […]


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  • alex: For a classic Canadian treat for valentine day , try a BeaverTail (a fried dough pastry) there its yummy
  • Juliet Luiz: I was at this park today and saw the foundation and historical sign which got me curious and let me to your blog post! Great information:) too bad t
  • Rowyn Tape: Hello, I was sitting at Easter dinner with my grandmother and she was telling me this story. She is Herbert Lytles daughter who eventually bought the
  • Bernie: I freeze ball sizes of bread dough for beavertails each winter season.Easy to thaw, roll out and fry. Best winter treat!
  • Jen_nifer: I feel very much the same about my SUP. Floating with snacks is fantastic! When I go on water with some current, I make sure that I paddle into the cu
  • sam: Great article. This is very insightful. Thanks for sharing
  • Renee: I just saw one yesterday on a small patch of grassy land near the Mann Ave 417 exit near Lees Station, Ottawa, ON. I had no idea they came in black!

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My name is Andrea and I live in Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Sunny who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. During the day I work as a freelance writer. I am a longtime Ottawa blogger and I've occupied this little corner of the WWW since 1999. The Fishbowl is my whiteboard, water cooler, and journal, all rolled into one. I'm passionate about healthy living, arts and culture, travel, great gear, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.

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