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02 Jan, 2013

Saving things, using things

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Oh! Things!

I am fascinated by things, and our attachment to our things. Why are some people hoarders? How are some people able to live out of a suitcase, or in carefully curated minimalist surroundings ? The answer, of course, comes down to the psychology of it. Many people who have lived through hard times tend to keep […]

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31 Dec, 2012

Moment(s) of Bliss #014

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Moments of bliss

I won the lottery. I didn’t pick numbers or place any bets, yet I have riches beyond measure. And for that, I am very very grateful. Wishing you all a wonderful New Year, one that’s full of fire and joy and happiness.

28 Dec, 2012

A decadent cinnamon bun recipe for you!

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Misc. life|Recipes and Food

My MIL has been making these cinnamon buns for holiday breakfasts as long as I can remember. I cannot describe how good they are – warm, sweet, gooey – the perfect sugar rush to go with a hot cup of coffee when you need it most. I was the one who was tasked to make […]


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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.

I've deactivated the commenting function as well as my contact form so if you want to get in touch, please drop me a line at quietfish@gmail.com. Thank you!

 


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