a peek inside the fishbowl

Archive for the ‘Weekend reading’ Category

18 Nov, 2017

Weekend reading: November 18 edition

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Weekend reading

Witness a hunter so poised, so deadly, that nothing can escape its merciless attack. pic.twitter.com/KxPlJ6ehYg — Dick King-Smith HQ (@DickKingSmith) November 15, 2017 Jack Mason’s war, Gary Mason’s mission and the Great Escape, theglobeandmail.com Editorial: Why we support the Salvation Army’s homeless ‘hub’, ottawacitizen.com How the Zombie Fungus Takes Over Ants’ Bodies to Control Their […]

11 Nov, 2017

Weekend reading: November 11 edition

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Weekend reading

Tech is transforming our spaces, and we’re just beginning to see how https://t.co/0m2wBYInx0 pic.twitter.com/22OwPGrqHd — Co.Design (@FastCoDesign) November 11, 2017 ‘A real face of war’: Colourized photos offer new way to look at WW I, cbc.ca How to Hire Fake Friends and Family, theatlantic.com How some glue and a rusty bike helped a Nepalese girl […]

04 Nov, 2017

Weekend reading: November 4 edition

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Weekend reading

Read the replies. Do it. https://t.co/uGRxNie93b — Pallavi (@Pallaweee) October 29, 2017 Teens getting less sleep with rise of smartphones, study says, cbc.ca The science behind why you shouldn’t take your kids on holiday until they’re five, telegraph.co.uk Stranger Things 2’s Episode 7 is an utter disaster, slate.com [spoiler alert!] Why Americans have stopped eating […]


Archives


  • 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!

The Obligatory Blurb

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.

If you're so inclined, you can read more about me here.

I've deactivated the commenting function as well as my contact form so if you want to get in touch, please drop me a line at quietfish@gmail.com. Thank you!

 


Goodreads