This is what our winter looks like right now

First, Mark started on the front walk: I joined him to help, as did our youngest. The drifts were waist-high in some parts. Mark was late for work. The youngest stayed home because the school were closed. After breakfast, I set out to clear the back porch. Thankfully, Piper was … Continue reading →

Date night at Zoe’s Lounge

A couple weeks ago I was the lucky winner of an Instagram contest hosted by Ottawa photographer, Roland Bast. The prize was a charcuterie board and cocktails for two at Zoe's Lounge, which is located inside the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. I was so thrilled to win. I've been dying to check this … Continue reading →

Axe throwing in Ottawa? YES. And here’s how it went down…

So I went axe throwing and it was a real hatchet job. ;) If you haven't heard about axe throwing you are going to want to listen up. It has all the elements of a great night out with a group. It's recreational, competitive, team building, and social! It's also very fun. I took a stab at axe … Continue reading →

Bike ride to Aylmer: easy path, scenic views, stellar fries (and beer!)

Mark's birthday was in September and we commemorated the occasion with a great bike ride... to Aylmer, QC. Some of you might remember a bike ride we undertook last summer. Frankly, I amazed myself. We biked to Stittsville and back to Westboro and LIVED. But this was not that. The bike route to … Continue reading →

Let’s talk about that weather, shall we?

Back in May, when the Kitchissippi Times changed to a monthly community news magazine format, I was asked to write a letter from the editor in each issue. I scoffed at the idea a bit at first. I mean really, do MORE people really need be exposed to my random thoughts? As it turns out, it was a … Continue reading →

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This is what our winter looks like right now

Date night at Zoe’s Lounge

Axe throwing in Ottawa? YES. And here’s how it went down…

Bike ride to Aylmer: easy path, scenic views, stellar fries (and beer!)

Let’s talk about that weather, shall we?