17 Jun, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Challenge me, challenge you|Ottawa|Yaktivism
Oh, friends. I’m going to ask you for something big. Please read all the way to the end. :) A few months ago I was asked whether I would like to be on the Board of Directors of the new Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Charitable Foundation. I had heard about YSB and the services they offer, but […]
15 Jun, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Westboro|Fishbowl patrons|Oh! Things!
It is true what Picasso said about art. It washes away the dust of everyday life. I’d like to take a moment to welcome a new patron to the Fishbowl: Wall Space Gallery and Framing. Wall Space is a great little place to browse (it is a gallery!) and buy cool new art (much of which […]
09 Jun, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Westboro|Easy ways to make kids happy|Ottawa
Like many of my Westboro-area neighbours we are kinda proud of Westfest. Our chests puff out a little when talk comes around to this little neighborhood festival that grew. It’s become our own summertime tradition. It draws massive crowds, big acts, and best of all, it’s free. The girls always marvel at the fact that it’s at […]
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!
