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30 Dec, 2017

Weekend reading: December 30 edition

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Weekend reading

Walking home from work today I saw that someone left these beautiful hand knit scarfs for people in need. It's so nice to see this kindness by people in our city. #ottnews pic.twitter.com/aNPbQjKdBA — shlomo coodin (@shlmcdn) December 23, 2017 The Only Way to Keep Your Resolutions, nytimes.com The Most Popular Slate Stories of 2017, […]

23 Dec, 2017

Weekend reading: December 23 edition

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Weekend reading

Minimal carbs, lots of fat, incredible dieting results – but not enough science /via @globeandmail https://t.co/PJStKj7GPH — Tanya Arcand (@ArcandTanya) December 23, 2017 Bussed out: How America moves its homeless, theguardian.com The nightmarish darkness of It’s a Wonderful Life, thenewbev.com Santa in Finland, Where Marketing Triumphs Over Geography, nytimes.com Have You Ever Wondered How Snow Is […]

16 Dec, 2017

Weekend reading: December 16 edition

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Weekend reading

Holds phone closer to ear… “I’m sorry, I can hardly hear you this is an awful connection…You cant come out because you’re washing a WHAT?” pic.twitter.com/LwmQfeuZ6w — Peter Lorimer (@pighilltweets) December 15, 2017 Here’s What the Best Bosses Are Doing for Their Employees This Holiday Season, inc.com 30+ Times People Sent The Most Hilarious Christmas […]


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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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