Thar she blows…
Prior to my divorce I had a sailboat I hated. Mostly for the fact that while it didn’t take me long to figure out Fore and Aft… I couldn’t for the life of me figure out Port and Starboard. Hell, Continue reading Thar she blows…
Category Archives: Places to Visit
Halifax Busker Festival…
I greatly enjoy my nights on the town. Just the other evening my girlfriends and I sat in il Mercato eating deep fried risotto balls and drinking Crispy Crunch Martinis before heading to Durty Nelly’s. Last night… just as fun… me, Spiderman and Continue reading Halifax Busker Festival…
Flight of fancy…
The brochure on the table of the lounge at The Digby Pines depicted a map of a tiny town with photos from a half dozen “must see” shops. We were on our way to Upper Clements Park and since it didn’t open until eleven… Continue reading Flight of fancy…
She sells seashells…
By the time I purchased my car today, tears were streaming from my eyes… but not like the last time. I’ll never forget walking into Randy’s office two years ago, absolutely distraught with the idea that I was purchasing a car on my own. Tears springing to Continue reading She sells seashells…
Knot long of a wait…
But for the simple fact that I got stuck in a knotted hospital gown this morning… my visit to the Cobequid Community Health Centre went surprisingly well. I’d not been to Cobequid for x-rays before so I was unsure how long the wait Continue reading Knot long of a wait…
You can have your cupcake… and eat it too!
I’m being taunted by a cupcake from Susie’s Shortbreads ever since Prada arrived the other day and gave one to The Tall Blond as a celebration for getting on the Dean’s List at St. FX. She took a bite… packaged it back in its Continue reading You can have your cupcake… and eat it too!
The Bicycle Thief…
Last night I FINALLY went to “The Bicycle Thief“, described on their website as a “relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere”. We were indeed relaxed… and definitely came as we were. I’d been anxious to try the popular restaurant since it first opened its doors four months Continue reading The Bicycle Thief…
Life goes on…
Last night found me at Obladee Wine Bar, a casual environment specializing in carefully selected wines and artisanal cheese and charcuterie. I have no idea what I just wrote… I stole it off their website! Suffice it to say we sipped on wonderful Continue reading Life goes on…
Debbie Travis’ Girls’ Getaway…
I had quite an exciting email exchange with my good friend Debbie Travis. For the record, I’ve decided that once you’re into your fourth email…you’re officially “good friends.” My blog…my rules. I’ll paraphrase the conversation…and if Debbie reads this she’ll probably inform you Continue reading Debbie Travis’ Girls’ Getaway…
Crazy for cupcakes…
It’s a non-kid weekend and last night had me curled up with my dog at ten o’clock watching two missed episodes of Modern Family before finally succumbing to sleep. It’s been an exhausting, busy week and the night alone was just Continue reading Crazy for cupcakes…
The Monkey Show…
The weekend was a blur of birthday parties and kid stuff! My baby turned 11… and as much as I’m surprised that time is flying, from the height of her it’s hard to believe she’s not much older than she is. Continue reading The Monkey Show…
Fair thee well…
I wasn’t much older than my youngest the first time I went to the Maritime Fall Fair. My Poppy was in town visiting us for Mom’s birthday and we took in what would become a wonderful tradition. The horses were the big draw for Continue reading Fair thee well…
Jet lag…
Last night we won the Amazing Race! We met at a local hotel to plan our attack over pre-drinking drinks and fantastic appies. Some of my favorite people in one room. We were pumped for this event and nothing could stop us except the Continue reading Jet lag…
Mersey Road Paintball…
From deep in the woods on a misty day I heard the high pitched giggling of my boy followed by an obnoxiously loud “crap, crap, crap, damn that hurt” as my son surrendered… coming through the trees… gun over his head… smile glowing Continue reading Mersey Road Paintball…
The greatest show on turf…
I’m forever in search of a party… and a party with a cause is even better! Usually the “cause” I’m referring to is wading through a whack of frogs to see if I can find myself a Prince! Sadly though… more Continue reading The greatest show on turf…
X-tremely X-citing…
Yesterday was WONDERFUL! (Not the good-bye part where I fell apart and couldn’t think clearly let alone stop crying ’til I’d reached Truro…but all the other stuff…all the wonderful stuff!) We arrived at 9:30 and upon entering the university grounds, Continue reading X-tremely X-citing…
Buzz off…
There’s some sort of buzzing noise in my house… quite possibly in my head. I think it’s from a light fixture?… the fridge?… a cricket?… not really sure. I laid in bed for the longest time this morning acutely listening to the noises Continue reading Buzz off…
MHome…
Have you ever walked into a store and felt like you were… mmmm… home? Little-One and I went browsing today… chatting to shop keepers as we went… discovering new places. Midway through the afternoon we visited MHome. Three floors of everything I don’t need… yet Continue reading MHome…
Chester…
Ahhhhh…. Chester. Indescribable. A small bit of heaven wrapped up in huge amount of crazy. A night at the Chester Yacht Club, barbecue with friends and a lovely walk home… only to be picked up by a couple of locals patrolling the streets… who Continue reading Chester…
Don’t make me come back there…
As all vacations go…I was happy to finally get home. We eventually found the Confederations Bridge (which would have been funnier it they’d called it “Span of Green Cables”) but not before we’d enjoyed a few days on the island. We visited Ripley’s Believe Continue reading Don’t make me come back there…