Author Archives: cheesefairy

Barbie Has Puppies

Barbie hadn’t decided what she was going to do with her life. She had tried a number of professions; flight attendant, rocket scientist, fashion designer, babysitter. Most recently she had worked as a computer engineer. Barbie had 20/20 vision, but … Continue reading

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Six Awesome Things About #bummersummer

It’s cold here, on the Lower West Coast of Canada. I am wearing pants, socks, a short-sleeved shirt, a long-sleeved shirt, and luckily I found my old, faithful maternity hoody in the trunk of the car because I was fahhhhhreeeeezing … Continue reading

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The Slow Road

The other day I decided I should write more letters. Who knows why. I wrote it on my list of things I want to think about and do more, and then forgot about it. Until this morning. I woke up … Continue reading

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Notes From Mother’s Journal: How We Spent A Rainy Summer Day

Yes, it’s another list-like post related to my children. [standard disclaimer re: mommy blogging vs: ‘real’ blogging vs: writing vs: ‘real writing’] [complaining about the weather] [realizing that husband will be out after work and so I have 13 hrs … Continue reading

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In His Own Words

I decided to interview Trombone today because we are both sitting on the couch and he is going to sleep. I do not want him to go to sleep because if he naps, he will be up until all hours … Continue reading

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