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There has been a lot of talk during the U.S election about “sharing the wealth.” I’m sure some Americans wonder if this means that Big Government will reach into their pockets and hand their hard-earned money over to welfare bums. It seems to me (up here in Canada!) that the term “Share the wealth” has become an […]

27 Oct, 2008

Power of the pen

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: parenting|Yaktivism

Is it important for kids to learn how to write in cursive?

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26 Sep, 2008

words as instruments of change

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: parenting|Yaktivism

Have you ever read something that changed your parenting style, or, if you’re not a parent, the way you live your daily life? I have been reading Last Child In The Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-deficit Disorder on and off for the past couple of months. (I’ve actually set it aside for Oryx and Crake […]


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  • alex: For a classic Canadian treat for valentine day , try a BeaverTail (a fried dough pastry) there its yummy
  • Juliet Luiz: I was at this park today and saw the foundation and historical sign which got me curious and let me to your blog post! Great information:) too bad t
  • Rowyn Tape: Hello, I was sitting at Easter dinner with my grandmother and she was telling me this story. She is Herbert Lytles daughter who eventually bought the
  • Bernie: I freeze ball sizes of bread dough for beavertails each winter season.Easy to thaw, roll out and fry. Best winter treat!
  • Jen_nifer: I feel very much the same about my SUP. Floating with snacks is fantastic! When I go on water with some current, I make sure that I paddle into the cu
  • sam: Great article. This is very insightful. Thanks for sharing
  • Renee: I just saw one yesterday on a small patch of grassy land near the Mann Ave 417 exit near Lees Station, Ottawa, ON. I had no idea they came in black!

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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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