Strange things, familiar things

The other day I wandered down to Westboro to pick up a loaf of bread from Mamie Clafoutis. I can't express to you how happy that made me -- the mere act of walking down the street on a sunny day to buy something so simple and lovely as a fresh loaf of bread put a smile on my face. As I … 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 →

A quick jaunt to the SJAM winter trail

Yesterday I took myself over to the new SJAM winter trail for a quick ski. It was my first time ever, even though it is embarrassingly close to where we live. I was walking down towards Westboro Beach when I encountered a lady making her way up to the parking lot. How was the trail, I … Continue reading →

Ottawa’s ‘Movies on the Beach’ … the 2016 edition!

Movies on the Beach (a.k.a. Friday Night Flicks) has turned into a great Ottawa summer tradition. And it's free! We’ve had great fun in past years. Check out the lineup! There's probably a movie playing near you at some point this summer: July 22 at Westboro Beach: Zootopia August 5 at … Continue reading →

Guess who tried lawn bowling for the first time?

We live within easy walking distance of the Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club. My Westie readers probably know this place already. It's been around for quite a while. (Ottawa history buffs can read more about the club here.) Every year the club members host an open house and every year we manage … Continue reading →

a peek inside the fishbowl

. . . where content is king, er, queen

Posted in – Westboro

Strange things, familiar things

Let’s talk about that weather, shall we?

A quick jaunt to the SJAM winter trail

Ottawa’s ‘Movies on the Beach’ … the 2016 edition!

Guess who tried lawn bowling for the first time?