Monthly Archives: October 2011

Halloween is just a horrible hoo-ha!

Posted on October 30, 2011 by meredithjaffe

Sunday is here again and it is almost the end of October- that can only mean one thing- right?  No, not 55 shopping days until Christmas (aaagh!)  I’ve already ticked off Canadian Thanksgiving, Diwali was on Wednesday (Happy New Year … Continue reading →

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Suicide by cocktail

Posted on October 23, 2011 by meredithjaffe

Last week I marveled at my ability to use the word glockenspiel not once but twice in a story.  “That’s a once in a life time experience” I told myself. But I was wrong. Last night I went to an … Continue reading →

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Will The Wiggles ever forgive me?

Posted on October 16, 2011 by meredithjaffe

Sitting in a car with children aged 5 and under can be a sure path to insanity.  Knowing said journey involves hours of travel can be enough to make the most even-tempered parent turn pale.  Since drink driving, pot smoking … Continue reading →

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Losing my Thanksgiving Virginity

Posted on October 9, 2011 by meredithjaffe

Today, I shall be doing something I have never done before in my life.  Our lovely new-ish neighbours have invited us over to share Canadian Thanksgiving with them.  I am about to lose my Thanksgiving Virginity. Living Down Under, Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Grand Final Fever Soars Like a Sea Eagle

Posted on October 2, 2011 by meredithjaffe

On this tempestuous Spring day, the truth is told.  Are The Manly Sea Eagles the best team of the season?  Or, (I say this only in the interests of feigned fairness) will the New Zealand Warriors triumph? I love the … Continue reading →

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