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I’m back!

I haven't blogged in a really long time. Life got very busy last year - real estate was quite busy in the summer, plus I was expecting my second child. I'm now back to work after welcoming a daughter into our family last fall, and I'm ready to get back into blogging...

What do you say instead of “died”?

I often hear that someone passed away or passed, or that someone is dearly departed, because "died" seems so harsh. But what is the most common way to hide that particular word? Here's an interesting map of what the most common euphemism is for "died" in each part of...

Happy Canada Day!

July 1st marks the day that Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec joined together to form the country of Canada. I hope that you are able to enjoy some time off today to celebrate the founding of our country. Save

I’m back

I've had a great time home with my new son for the past four months, and am now back to work. I am easing back into the swing of things this week, and look forward to sharing more information starting next week.

Time for a break

I recently had a baby. My husband and I are very excited to start this next adventure, and as part of it, I will be taking about four months off to be home with our baby. I will also be taking a break from this blog during that time. I’ll be back in the spring. Have a...

A time to remember

Today is Remembrance Day in Canada, where we take at least a few moments to remember those brave men and women who fought to keep Canada, and the world, free and safe. I will be pausing at 11 this morning to remember my grandfathers, who were part of the war effort...