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Let’s say, hypothetically, you are a hypothetical parent visiting a hypothetical school during a hypothetical choir performance. One of the songs that is sung, hypothetically of course, is Purple People Eater, a classic tune released in the late 1950’s and performed by Sheb Wooley. (Which, as an interesting aside, reached #1 in the Billboard charts […]

26 May, 2008

Any bakers out there?

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: My media (sideblog archive)

… or anyone who appreciates how to make a loaf of bread? Well, you will love this instructional video. (Thanks Melissa!)

26 May, 2008

Just ONE of the disgusting things parents will do

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Photography

It’s Monday. I’m feeling slightly off-kilter, and I just uploaded a photo that is (still) totally grossing me out. My point: when you’re sick of changing diapers, wiping bums and crusty faces, changing sopping wet bedsheets, using those nose aspirators things to suck the snot out of your baby’s nose etc etc … just remember, […]


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  • Jeanie Maennling: I spent many wonderful days visiting my cousins and Uncle Herb and aunt Eleanor at the Farm in the 1950's. Mycousin Skippy (Sharon) and I got into l
  • 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

The Obligatory Blurb

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.

If you're so inclined, you can read more about me here.

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