22 May, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Fishbowl patrons|Ottawa
I wanted to share a bit of fun news from longtime Fishbowl patron Alison Fowler. She’s been busy planning a really cool weekend art event that will feature some of her work as well as paintings by Ross Rheaume and Andrew King. Opening night is Friday May 24, and all the action will be outside in the […]
This is what I’m reading right now… … a loaner from my daughter called The Wildwood Chronicles. The illustrations are rich and lovely (check out the official website!) and the story is taking me somewhere unexpected, which I am am enjoying very much right now. Related: do you believe that you are what you read? And […]
21 May, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy
… it goes without saying that you should host a snail race. There’s nothing to it, really, and it offers a bit of diversion when you’re trying to get some yard work done. 1) Collect the participants. Use a bucket if you’re squeamish. 2) Use chalk to draw your “track.” It need not be complicated. Or […]
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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