Author Archives: cheesefairy

Possibly The Least Sentimental Post About Preschool You Will Ever Read

Posted on 10/6/2009 by cheesefairy

When I was a youngster, my mother became a preschool teacher. She was The Preschool Teacher in the neighbourhood for 18 or so years. All the kids knew her and their parents would corner her in the supermarket and ask … Continue reading →

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Typing Till The Children Wake Up

Posted on 9/27/2009 by cheesefairy

Sweet Tea Reminds Me of Airplane Travel Our new coffee grinder stopped grinding on Friday, so this morning I am drinking hot tea with just a bit of brown sugar and just a bit of milk. I am fickle with … Continue reading →

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Women = People. Cougars = Animals.

Posted on 9/22/2009 by cheesefairy

I had blocked out of my head the fact that there is a TV comedy called “Cougar Town” premiering tonight. I am sure it will be hi-fucking-larious. Then this afternoon it was brought to my attention that Jian Gomeshi was … Continue reading →

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Longest Lead Up To Cute Kid Video Ever Tires Mother, Causes Wine Drinking Instead of Editing

Posted on 9/16/2009 by cheesefairy

“Tell me more things I said when I was a baby,” he says. We are walking home from the park, just before lunchtime. “Hm,” I say. “Well, you said “coke” instead of “milk” for the longest time…” He bursts into … Continue reading →

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I Know. I Should Swear Less Around the Children.

Posted on 9/10/2009 by cheesefairy

Once upon a time there was this grocery store clerk. She yakked at me one day, one very bad day 6 months ago, about having a third child. She told me her sons had been stolen by her daughters-in-law and … Continue reading →

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