a day in the life, blogging, pandemic27 Comments

How we’re navigating the mask-no-mask dilemma in Toronto 🇨🇦

April 23, 2022May 16, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

Disclaimer: this is an observation about the mask-no-mask situation in my province 🇨🇦. Share your perspective but don’t shame or ridicule anyone please. I’m not afraid to delete or block derogatory comments.

I scanned some headlines the other day and came across one that irked me a little. I’m going to express my view on it here because this is my blog and I do what I want here. The article pointed out that it’s easy to spot a Canadian in an American airport. (I’m not going to link to it, I’m not a fan of that particular newscast.)

How?

Because apparently, Canadians are all wearing masks.

blogging, WoW Jewelry9 Comments

Jewelry store

April 11, 2022 Writer of Words, etc

I have created and uploaded my favorite beaded bracelets and earrings to my new store.

Writer of words jewelry store

a day in the life, first world problems, teenagers15 Comments

Shopping among teenagers

October 29, 2021October 31, 2021 Writer of Words, etc

Earlier today I popped into the drug store/pharmacy to pick up a lotion to treat a spot of eczema when I noticed a pack of teenage boys hanging around.

a day in the life, pandemic, WoW Jewelry17 Comments

Missing: logic and common sense

October 16, 2021October 25, 2021 Writer of Words, etc

I took my mom to an early morning appointment the other day. When we were done I suggested we go to a nearby mall and have a coffee in the food court.

a day in the life, midlife35 Comments

Drama in the grocery aisles

October 1, 2021October 25, 2021 Writer of Words, etc

Less than 3 weeks ago my mother fell and broke her femur at the joint of her hip. She was on vacation in Switzerland and required surgery.

About a week ago she returned to Canada where my sister and I looked after her.

a day in the life, hearing20 Comments

An eventful day

July 16, 2021 Writer of Words, etc

Today I got yelled at.

I know what you’re thinking: aren’t YOU the one who usually does the yelling? 😛

Yes. I’m trying to change that… But the point is, I was the one who was yelled AT today. By a fitting room attendant.

a day in the life, first world problems, midlife, momlife32 Comments

Positive impressions at the grocery store

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 Writer of Words, etc

There is a grocery store in my neighbourhood called Farm Boy that is incredibly well managed.

blogging, coronavirus, first world problems, pandemic, Uncategorized48 Comments

Still not used to new normal

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 Writer of Words, etc

This morning, I got dressed…

a day in the life, blogging, first world problems, fun, midlife, momlife, parenting27 Comments

A blog post about numbers: 2 and 8

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 Writer of Words, etc

I bought a new pair of pants today. Continue reading “A blog post about numbers: 2 and 8”

a day in the life, blogging, coronavirus, first world problems, momlife, pandemic, parenting39 Comments

How an open day became a busy day

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 Writer of Words, etc

As I was sipping coffee on my back porch this morning I thought to myself: today is wide open with nothing crucial going on. I could spend all day writing, reading, napping, relaxing.

That didn’t happen.

It occurred to me just now that between yesterday and today I shopped at four different stores.

And none of them were food stores.

Can I just say UGH ? (I hate shopping…)

Yesterday wasn’t bad. We went to a garden center which also had accessories and outdoor furniture and knicknacks and a little clothing section with Made-in-Italy dresses and…

I bought one. This one:

Continue reading “How an open day became a busy day”