Monthly Archives: October 2008

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

Friday Playlist

Posted on 10/10/2008 by cheesefairy

Trombone and I put this together expressly for you. SeeqPod – Playable Search

Posted in music, trombone | 1 Comment

I Met Those Old Ladies Today

Posted on 10/9/2008 by cheesefairy

A black one and a white one. Drinking hot beverages at a table at the New Westminster Farmer’s Market; last one of the season. I had walked to the end of the market, which was set up in a parking … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Fresco, new westminster, the parenthood, trombone | 7 Comments