01 Aug, 2026
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: dog stuff|Ottawa|travel talk
The August long weekend is famous for cottage getaways. If you’re lucky you may have a cottage escape of your own, or you know a generous soul who will share an invitation to one with you. But what if neither are an option but you just want a pretty outdoor space to sit back and […]
27 Mar, 2026
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: travel talk
Last weekend we took a stroll around the Mill of Kintail just outside of Almonte. I’ve only been here three or four times (and that’s including last Saturday) and I can’t rightly decide which season is best for a visit. It’s quite possible it’s all of them. As you can see, we brought Sunny with […]
I’ve been teasing this grout-related psychological test and while it’s still absolutely worth exploring I’d rather write about our solar eclipse experience. To summarize: it happened, and it was very cool. Many moons ago Mark and I booked an Airbnb in Kingston. That was the natural destination seeing as (a) it was on the path […]
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.
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