Category Archives: Worth it anyway
The Kitchen Reno: Ottawa Edition
Many of you have come through a rip-it-back to the drywall and start from scratch kitchen renovation and lived on to lead full, productive lives. But man, it’s a major shakeup to body and mind. I can’t count the times … Continue reading
Filed under Home, Worth it anyway
Girls’ Night out in the ‘Ville
I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve the friendship of Jayne and Gretchen, but I’m glad that after what — eight years — they still want to hang out with me. We met at a former employer of mine, … Continue reading
Filed under Drink, Food, The 'Ville, Twenty bucks, Worth it anyway
Object of the Day: Tisket! Taskit! Check Out My New Basket
Some goofball once said something like: “Pleasure postponed is pleasure doubled.” I’m not all about instant gratification; that two day UPS hang time is about perfect. The fine folks at L L Bean backordered my bike basket for a friggin’ … Continue reading
Making Bargains
I had a big birthday this summer, but I still feel as bewildered and bedazzled as I was when I was fifteen. I think, at least back in my day when I was cheated out of the fun of an … Continue reading
Filed under History, How Cool is That?, Into the Mystic, Worth it anyway
Apron of the Day: Gammy’s Garden
I’m easing back into the blogosphere with an easy post — my newest Apron of the Day. I’ve been neglecting my apron industry as well — among the mishaps of the the Week from Hell was a close encounter between … Continue reading
Apron(s) of the Day: “Indochine” and “Game Night”
Loulander’s having a “little work” done at an undisclosed clinic. It’ll be a couple of days until my supermodel’s stitches heal, so I recruited Charlene and Big Dale to strut the red carpet for me. I mean green carpet — I snapped them … Continue reading
My New Wheels!
Ain’t she a beauty! Lou asked me what I wanted my my birthday. You know, that’s getting harder as I get older. When I was fifteen years younger and a little better off, my answer was “Go to the silver … Continue reading
Filed under Body, Machines, On the Street Where I Live, The 'Ville, The Great Outdoors, Worth it anyway
Springtime Greetings from the ‘Ville
Sometime last week I posted my status on Facebook indicating that if I wanted the precipitation and grey skies of the Pacific Northwest, I’d be living there. Nine solid days of cold,rain, and overcast skies was robbing me of energy, … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Cheap and Cheerful Object of the Day, Home, The 'Ville, Worth it anyway
Shine on Bright and Mysterious Object: French Sewing Table
I’m home and all’s well. I was accident prone in Ottawa — (I haven’t mentioned that a Valentine’s Day candy pulled out a tooth,completing the Ottawa Trifecta of pain and humiliation.) But apart from a broken toe, crochet elbow and … Continue reading
Shine on, Bright and Mysterious Objects
Laurie Colwin, wherever you’re lounging in Literary Valhalla — forgive me for bastardizing one of your best titles. I’d planned to rent some skates today and ask Daddy to take some pix of me falling on my can as I … Continue reading
