My office shuts down on Remembrance Day, so I used my time off the way it was intended ... I went to the  ceremonies at the town square where the cenotaph stands. As I looked for a parking spot, I could hear the faint strains of bagpipe music. I fell into line with the masses who seem to be coming out of nowhere -- all heading for the square. I could feel my throat tightening and emotion starting to well with every step that took me closer. The first sighting of the w... Read Full Story

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We thought we could smell something burning - wires or something - and when I called reception to see if anyone else was complaining, I was told that a house near our office was on fire. I pulled my blinds open - I usually keep them down to block the view of the alley and parking garage (and the visitors that go along with it). I had a prime view of the burning roof right from my cube. It was fascinating to watch the firefighters in action. Good news was no one was hurt.Some days, the view fr... Read Full Story

First there was the Bump-it to boost flat hair. And of course there is the push up bra to collect any bits of flesh on our front and redirect it to our chest in the  offchance that we want cleavage. Now there is the booty-pop to plump and enhance our backside. For the record - I am not in need of any of the above ... (almost wish I was). We had a giggle over the latest craze in my office and my colleagure graciously offered to model the Pepto Bismol pink panties. Honestly, if there ... Read Full Story

Today was an absolute gift! The sky was deep sea blue - perfectly clear and sunny and it was so warm that we didn't need a jacket. Fritz wanted to rack up steps on the pedometer so he convinced me to take him for an extra long walk. The neighbours were all outside raking their leaves and pushing them to the curb for pick up by the vaccuum trucks that drive by and suck them up with oversized hoses. Our town is very progressive on the environmental front with green bins, pesticide bans, an... Read Full Story

I was at my parents' place today checking on things. I wandered into the back yard, camera in hand to see the changes autumn had delivered. In summer the back yard, rich with vegetation, is a  little piece of gardening paradise crammed with vegetables, fruit trees, roses, ivy, peonies, irises, grape vines, a pond and a gazebo. Today it looked quite different. The cedar shrubs were bound in burlap, the trees were stripped of leaves, and the gardens were turned with heaps of... Read Full Story

It's 8:33 pm and my eyelids are drooping. OK - I'll even go as far to admit that I dozed off - computer on my lap, teacup resting on my leg - just for a bit. Fridays are like that. After the stresses of a long week, it seems the moment I allow myself to relax, sleepliness creeps in. And I am not going to fight it. I take my orders from my inner guidance system -- when it tells me I'm tired, I sleep.I think Friday is a reward for enduring the crazies of the work week. Friday is ... Read Full Story

I do it every day, just as millions of others do. I commute. I drive 30 minutes to work, and 45 minutes home  - every day. Most days I enjoy it. I use the time in the morning to think about the day in front of me as I hum along to my favourite songs. The traffic is usually pretty light at 6:40 am with the exception of the steady stream of transport trucks heading for the U.S. border. The drive home for some reason is not usually quite as delightful. The traffic is heavier and it seems th... Read Full Story

With the Halloween pumpkin barely starting to rot, retailers have kick started the Christmas campaign. Today at work my friend and I took a lunch time walk to get some fresh air and rack up some much needed steps (on that pedometer I forgot at home today). We opted for the German deli just a short walk from our office. There was the store window all decked out in Christmas finery ... stuffed animals, garland, life sized wooden toy soldiers, and of course loads of chocolate wrapped in shiny fo... Read Full Story

I already knew that I spend way too much of my waking hours on my backside. Now I can prove it! I was the grand prize winner in our healthy workplace challenge today. The prize - a super duper deluxe pedometer. I immediately clipped it onto my waist band and starting pacing the aisle outside my cube - and was delighted to see the number rolling up. As someone who is goal oriented - the idea of measuring  results is very appealing to me.I found myself checking it after every stroll to the... Read Full Story