Author Archives: cheesefairy

Go: Everybody!

It’s November. Did you know that? I only know because the calendar features largely in our day; Trombone is always asking what day it is, what month it is, is it time to go Trick or Treating again, is it … Continue reading

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How to Exercise

Everyone needs exercise, right? I know I do. I feel better when I move my body. But how on earth do you fit it in? I have gone on about this at length. Maybe it’s just that I don’t prioritize. … Continue reading

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Free Coffee! Free Snack! No Strings!

Our neighbours, the ones with the little girl who is halfway between my two kids’ ages, have been raving about StrongStart to me for months now. It’s a Provincially funded program for children aged 0-5 years old, it’s free to … Continue reading

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Responsible

In 24 hours, I will be the sole parent in this house. Saint Aardvark is going away for a week and I will be outnumbered by children. If you break it down, of course, I am usually outnumbered by children. … Continue reading

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This Is An Experiment

An average reader-type person could read novels and short stories in a moderate quantity, say one novel per week, for her entire life, say 88 years, and, I believe, still not come across every single idea she’s ever had. I … Continue reading

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