I just had the opportunity to drive a silver 2011 Lincoln MKX over the course of a week. Being a life-long fan of all vehicles and of driving, but also thinking of it in terms of a consumer, I tried to critically assess this vehicle with the time I had, looking at it from all the different angles … [Read more...]
Victoria School – then and now
March 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
Edmonton, you know her. The vast majority of Edmontonians will be familiar with Victoria School - now known as Victoria School of the Arts, and affectionately as Vic. It has been a mainstay in Edmonton with a very colourful and fascinating history. It has served to further many students to … [Read more...]
Custard French Toast
March 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is such a quick recipe, basic ingredients and an amazing result. My kids have always loved French toast, and we've been toying with recipes since we got married. We finally figured out that it's less dependent on the particular recipe and more on the technique, one part in particular. … [Read more...]
Life – As Described by Road Signs
March 20, 2011 By 4 Comments
I've often driven down the road, looking at all the hundreds of road signs along the way, and thought to myself that so many situations in life could easily be described through these signs. It's just a matter of interpretation. And I'm here to interpret them for you, my friends. Of course, … [Read more...]
Life under the son – a 3-month update
March 11, 2011 By 7 Comments
Well friends, it's been 3 months since the golden child arrived. Has our household changed at all? You better freakin' believe it! I was convinced that I would be taking the addition of a third child in stride, weathering this storm much like any other speed bump in life. I'm here to tell you … [Read more...]
Saying Goodbye 1.1
March 8, 2011 By 10 Comments
I'm writing this to get some of the pain off my chest, and for a couple of other reasons - first, to let you know that if you are ever forced to go through an experience like this, you will not be prepared for it, nor equipped to deal with it and secondly, to let you know that you'll be OK. This, … [Read more...]
Life – it’s a lot like driving
March 3, 2011 By 5 Comments
I was thinking about life in general the other day and realized something. In some ways, life is a lot like driving. Life is a collection of moments - some short, some long, some memorable, some forgettable. Driving is also a collection of moments - and can be categorized similarly. 99% of … [Read more...]
Meatballs and Balsamic-Apple Chutney
March 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tonight we had a very simple dinner, and I thought this would be great as an appetizer too. Simple to prepare, a nice mix of flavours, not too complex for kids and ingredients that are easily accessible, and possibly already in your fridge/pantry. The key to this quick meal is the chutney. The … [Read more...]
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