Author Archives: cheesefairy

Friday Playlist: “We Take Turns at Our House” Edition

Posted on 10/17/2008 by cheesefairy

Me: Do you like this song? Trombone: Yup, mm hmm. Me: Because you’re not dancing. Trombone: I’m dancing with my HEAD Mummy. SeeqPod – Playable Search

Posted in music, trombone | 1 Comment

Derail Your Own Train

Posted on 10/16/2008 by cheesefairy

Fall, it’s not you, it’s me. I love your morning fog and your evening dark. I love the swish of tires on wet streets, wearing my gum boots, wrapping scarves around my neck, raindrops falling on my head etc. I … Continue reading →

Posted in drink, two! children!, whiny | 9 Comments

True, Patriot Love

Posted on 10/14/2008 by cheesefairy

Remember The Canadian Mother’s Book by Helen MacMurchy, MD, from two years ago? I had a yearning for it the other day and dug it out of the bookshelf. Today is election day in Canada. I bring to you more … Continue reading →

Posted in books, funny, the parenthood | 3 Comments

My Idle Hands Encountered the Devil Television Today

Posted on 10/13/2008 by cheesefairy

Dear The Learning Channel, I watched part of two episodes of your show, A Baby Story today. I have seen your show before. It’s a cleaned up, pretty version of labour and delivery and it always features a happy ending. … Continue reading →

Posted in idiots, television | 8 Comments

Two

Posted on 10/11/2008 by cheesefairy

She was sitting in a small umbrella stroller, sucking her thumb. The woman she was with pulled a compact from her purse and started patting at her eyes with makeup. Then they saw me and Fresco sitting across from them. … Continue reading →

Posted in people, public transit | 12 Comments