Dad’s back at large
Out of hospital, back at home. With a couple more bottles of pills, two, possibly three appointments to line up and a whack of new gadgets – oxygen dispensing – to keep him busy. Failing health is a full time job.
Saw one of the deer tonight
The bigger one, the one without the white fur. Other fascinating observances:
Mallory’s first tent out and I’m missing it
Irene just called to tell me that Mallory and her friend C are tenting out in her backyard, after a delicious urban safari involving a bike ride and a trip to Harveys wherein Mallory scored her first root beer.
Eighteen degrees
That’s how cold the water was in the pool this evening. And still, Mallory and her friend C went for a brief swim, dunking their heads and all. Of course there was money at stake. But still. Quite brave these little kids.
Morning house extraction panic conversation
So I’m rushing to get out the door this morning. Mallory is already ready and is sitting in the chair in our bedroom, waiting for me.
I really hope the Tori Stafford trial is over soon
So I can stop wincing at the sight of a news website. It’s the closest I’ve come to puking while reading a web page.
Field of galls
Feeling a little non-verbal these days. So here, have a picture. Not a great one, but it’ll have to do.
Wierd sky over Ottawa tonight
The rain threatened to drive the St. Patrick’s Day revellers in, but sadly held off. Crawling home from our treat night dinner at Carmen’s Veranda (excellent, by the way) The sky to the north seemed very dramatic.
Put the slicks on today
It was a little chilly today. But the roads are clear of snow and relatively dry so there’s no point keeping the snow tires on. So out came the slicks. Of course it’s always a chore because something has seized up or rusted out over the winter, but I got them on.
Crazy hair day
Irene really outdid herself here. Tremendous hair coloration acumen.
Killing the land line on March 21
Yes indeedy. After March 21 we’ll be a mere three phone household. We’re killing the land line and going to dry loop DSL. The land line has become increasingly useless and burdensome. Despite ever more sophisticated handsets – our current one speaks to us about who’s calling – it’s become about as sensible to keep it as it would be to smoke cigarettes.
Back to yoga class this eve
Oh my that was challenging. Leigh who teaches Tuesday evenings gives great instructions, has great energy and wit but I found this class quite challenging. Quite likely because it’s the first one I’ve done since December. But I have to get back into it before the cycling season starts. And I think I may need [...]
Last ski lesson today
Mallory got her certificate, covered in stickers and stamps. Perfect for kids. She really does ski well. Irene and I put on our skate skis and slashed about the trails at Nakkertok which I believe comes from the Danish for “uphill both ways”.
My two favourite grrrls
All in all a pretty good day.
Crèpes – my fabulous birthday
So to cap off a lovely birthday, Irene Mallory and I had a lovely meal at Da Sergio and then went home for presents. The day actually began with presents too. All my presents were lovely, and Irene went above and beyond with the present pictured here. See sometimes for a weekend morning treat, Irene or I make crèpes. It’s a simple recipe.
