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The cottage life

We don't have a cottage of our own, but we have family who does. This is how we spent most of Saturday. (Let's not even mention what happened on Sunday morning when we attempting to sleep in/recover from a day of sunshine and utter indulgence.) … Continue reading →

A peek inside Preston Street

Yes. I spent (almost) an entire day on and around Preston Street this past weekend. It was time well spent. It's changed so much over the past decade; the transformation is pretty amazing. And did you know that once the sun goes down there's a totally different vibe? When's the last time you've … Continue reading →

Canada Day, and the pressure to DO

I felt adrift all day yesterday, not like myself at all. I did a load of laundry, some gardening, and tidied a bit. It was hot, for starters, very hot and humid. I couldn't decide whether to stay indoors or out, and I found myself oscillating between A/C and jungle-like humidity. Our youngest … Continue reading →