Author Archives: cheesefairy

Something for Everyone at: The Cheeseblog

Posted on 11/13/2008 by cheesefairy

Turned on the radio in the car today. Thought I was on the CBC FM and was half listening as I drove. Heard a host say, “So, uh, we know that drugs and alcohol play a part in making us, … Continue reading →

Posted in everything, ew, Fresco, funny, idiots, media, not funny, trombone | 13 Comments

You Know It’s The Wrong Time of Your Life to Write A Novel When

Posted on 11/10/2008 by cheesefairy

1:15 pm: Read stories to Trombone. Hug him. Kiss him. Cover him with a quilt. Take Fresco to other room. 1:30 pm: Fresco asleep. Come downstairs. 1:33 pm: Drink glass of water. Open novel document. 1:35 pm: Type seven words. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fresco, trombone, two! children!, whiny, writing | 12 Comments

I Might Love Toy Trains A Little

Posted on 11/9/2008 by cheesefairy

I think the main appealing thing about the “I Love Toy Trains” videos is that the narrator is a kid. His name is Jeff and he is the son of the creator of ILTT (Tom McComas). We started with ILTT … Continue reading →

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Soul Check

Posted on 11/9/2008 by cheesefairy

Observe, below, and if you do not crack a smile, then your soul has gone AWOL. I still like you. But I like The Electric Light Orchestra more. This week.

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Things

Posted on 11/7/2008 by cheesefairy

Over breakfast this morning I indulged in some idle chat with my older son. “What should we get Daddy for Christmas?” I asked. He thought for a while. “A rattle,” he said, finally. “A rattle?” “Yes. He would like that.” … Continue reading →

Posted in bloggity!, television, trombone, writing | 4 Comments