February 2013

knitting, reality

The Occupations Myth….

I know that it is easy to have preconceived ideas about people in certain occupations. For one thing it makes life easier to believe that doctors exist to heal, teachers live to educate and writers strive to create, chronicle and/or entertain. However, we have all met doctors who are artists, teachers who are entrepreneurs and […]

knitting, reality

The Occupations Myth….

I know that it is easy to have preconceived ideas about people in certain occupations. For one thing it makes life easier to believe that doctors exist to heal, teachers live to educate and writers strive to create, chronicle and/or entertain. However, we have all met doctors who are artists, teachers who are entrepreneurs and

unicorns

Sea Slugs and Pontiffs

I just had to repost a column by Tabatha Southey. It’s a satirical essay on why she believes that the Pope has stepped down. It’s hilarious. Here’s the link from the Globe and Mail and here’s the article There has been much speculation around Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation. For a week now, rumours have swirled on

unicorns

Sea Slugs and Pontiffs

I just had to repost a column by Tabatha Southey. It’s a satirical essay on why she believes that the Pope has stepped down. It’s hilarious. Here’s the link from the Globe and Mail and here’s the article There has been much speculation around Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation. For a week now, rumours have swirled on

poetry

Pussy Willow

There were buckets of pussy willow at the market the other day. I love pussy willows – they just whisper (whispurr) Spring. From a site for free poetry Pussy Willow Tiny little pussy willow Softer than a baby’s pillow Sometimes when I stroke your fur I almost hear you purr. Author Unkown And from the

poetry

Pussy Willow

There were buckets of pussy willow at the market the other day. I love pussy willows – they just whisper (whispurr) Spring. From a site for free poetry Pussy Willow Tiny little pussy willow Softer than a baby’s pillow Sometimes when I stroke your fur I almost hear you purr. Author Unkown And from the

unicorns

Making Tracks

Yesterday it was milder so I could get out for a walk, because I didn’t have to negotiate the ice!!! On really treacherous days, I wear “Trax.” They’re something like braces that you put on your boots to keep from slipping. They’re not pretty and when you are on a dry surface, they slide all

unicorns

Making Tracks

Yesterday it was milder so I could get out for a walk, because I didn’t have to negotiate the ice!!! On really treacherous days, I wear “Trax.” They’re something like braces that you put on your boots to keep from slipping. They’re not pretty and when you are on a dry surface, they slide all

Art

Infinitum Nihil…..

After posting this morning, I began, as usual, to think about my next blog. I like musing, planning and posting because it takes me away from the realities of the day – housework, or work-work, grey skies, cold…the list goes on. So you can imagine my dismay when I couldn’t think of anything, nothing, nada!

Art

Infinitum Nihil…..

After posting this morning, I began, as usual, to think about my next blog. I like musing, planning and posting because it takes me away from the realities of the day – housework, or work-work, grey skies, cold…the list goes on. So you can imagine my dismay when I couldn’t think of anything, nothing, nada!

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