Monthly Archives: May 2008
Conversations with my Mother: On Getting Sympathy When Sick
Because today I am sick I decided to call my mother for coddling and sympathy. Actually as I was limping around the kitchen feeling extremely sorry for myself, even Dave suggested I call Rosie. Then he laughed evilly – knowingly. … Continue reading
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The Selected Gwendolyn MacEwen
One of the greatest pleasures in my life is getting The Globe and Mail delivered to our door every Saturday morning. A good part of Saturday morning and the early afternoon is spent in bed pouring over the newspaper. One of … Continue reading
Filed under Book Reviews
Myth-busting: Botox Won’t Solve Your Cancer Problem
Usually around this time of year local news stations do a story on sun exposure and the use of sunscreen. It surprises me the number of people interviewed who think that it’s a) okay to bake in the sun for … Continue reading
Filed under Random Musing
