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So apparently I DID make it to Blogher. Who'd 've thunk?

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Earlier in the year, I had thought about attending the BlogHer '08 conference in San Francisco this summer. I even had Ian encouraging me, agreeing that it was a great idea; that it would be good for me to get away on my own for a weekend. Of course, the more I got to know some of the bloggers who were going, the more excited I got for the chance to attend. As luck would have it, this was the

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"Fireworks" by Little G Vintage at Courage My Love Ultimate Green Car Kensington Stroll City Cowgirl Mmmmm, good to the last drop... For other Weekly Winners check out the home of Sarcastic Mom

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Today's a special day. It's the birthday of My Sister. (I liked the song; the lyrics, however, actually would be more likely her singing about me - she's the sweet one, me the acerbic). I don't post much about my little sister. Not because there's nothing to post about - there most certainly is. Tons. But she is quite the private person, and I respect that. However, it's getting harder and

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I felt a bit of a failure last week. Because it is all about me, o-selfish one. A while back we signed the boy up for a week of daycamp, with a "major" in golf, and an afternoon of swimming, tennis and soccer. It would be an opportunity for him to explore a new sport, and best of all, he would be going with one of his best friends. Sure, it meant getting up early to catch the bus, but it would

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Probably not. But I'm going to anyway. You know my last post? Well, here I was, ready to go all lovey-dovey. I had even come up with a solution. Just blog while in the same room with the man if we're watching TV. His show. But then he went out to watch a movie last night. Without me. (Which, you know, he's certainly entitled to do after a long week at the office). And when he went out to get a

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"So, you're not having an online affair or anything are you?" "WHAT?!! NO!!!! " "Because if you were, we could work through it. I would work through it with you..." ** "What would make you think that, anyway?! As if I would do that, there's no one else." "Well, why else would you be up until 1:30 AM so often. Makes me wonder". Awwwww, sh*t. The things that a little drinking will unleash in

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Beautiful gardens at U.B.C. Kids wrestling, forehead style On your mark, get set ... For other Weekly Winners check out the home of Sarcastic Mom

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Yup I've been away Five days in Vancouver sun Third year in a row Kids love this city And all it has to offer Plus gorgeous weather And we had such fun Saw new things this time around Pics and the story... Sequoia Grill lunch Stanley Park in its glory Beaches and ice cream Jazz Fest in the Park Lemonade and Cerveza Music to the ears Cactus Club Cafe Canadian Iron Chef with Me and the

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A glorious Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians!!! Whoot!

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Hey girlie, hey sistaYo brudda, yo brudda Yo momma's got a brand new head... no, she can't wear deez... ...but doze aren't too shabby (yah, that's right, they fit OVER my glasses. But they are XOXO. Who woulda thunk?)

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Last weekend we travelled to Montreal by train for our yearly reunion/ pilgrimage up to Mount Royal cemetary. Only this time it was a little more fun because we were joined by my cutie nieces (and their parents and MY parents; but the kids are so much cuter than the adults and will be displayed prominently here:) My rugrats entertaining cousin J: Cuddling versus fighting (always a good thing)

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I was tagged for a meme by my Island pal C, and I thought I would do it as I haven't done one in ages. And I don't think I've done this one before. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.Each player answers the questions about themselves.At the end of the post, the player then tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know

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(I just LOVE Montreal)

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Timed intercourse. About as romantic as it sounds. But that's the reality of baby-making when it becomes a job. When the unwritten rule between the couple is that there are no comments to be made about performance, no snickers from the peanut gallery about lack of enthusiasm. Just get to business. Sort of takes all the fun out of it. By this time though, we were well past that. After no luck

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Since becoming a parent, the chances of me seeing a first-run movie in the theatre run from minimal to nil. The DVD has become my best friend. The bonus is that our local library has a wonderful selection of all sorts of films, and are starting to get their DVD's almost as soon as the video rental store. So my choice has been to go the free route. While I cross my fingers that I will actually

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(Thanks for the advice- won by slim margin over the pink. It rocked!) For other Wordless Wonders, check here.

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One thing about infertility is that it is completely non-discriminating. It affects men and women, regardless of race, religion, geography... across the board. What is interesting is the cultural aspect. Infertility is still often seen as a taboo subject; and the lack of understanding and pure ignorance can sometimes be exacerbated by cultural pressures and expectations. Grandchildren are a huge

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Happy Father's Day from your first little daughter ... Chubby chuckles from your first grandchild, your grandson ... and even happier, giggly wishes from your first little granddaughter ... We love you Dad / Grandpa !!!!

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Now for something completely different. Working from home certainly has its advantages. You can probably accomplish more in a couple of hours while in your pyjamas and bunny slippers, than if you were in your typical 8 - 5 office environment. If you're so inclined. But occasionally you have to meet the people in the real world. I worked for a company where the dress code was business casual. I

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"Wipe that smile off your ****ing face, I say to you; Wipe that smile off your face" -Fallout Boy w/ Timbaland So much for PG rated. That's just the type of year it was that followed. Further lows. I am a nut about roller coasters, but you expect to CLIMB at some point. The year following our first visit with the specialist, in review: 1/ Step by Step ( and sorry, for NKOTB fans, I never was

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(Rudolph, honestly, you're not missing much...) For other Wordless Wonders, check here.

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Statistics seen on a recent Good Morning Canada broadcast: 600 000 couples in Ontario are suffering from infertility 90 million couples worldwide are experiencing infertility ******************************** About this time 10 years ago... Sitting in the fertility doctor’s office, it hit me. We are infertile. For a lack of any better way to think about it ... it sucked big time. I had

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This week a couple of photos from my lovely SIL who hosted a BBQ at her place last weekend ... ... complete with pinata (carry a long stick, boy...) Now back at home ... whistle in the wind... Spring showers... Spring babies in the garden? Me thinks so ... perfect place for a nest... here is Mama bunny. For other Weekly Winners check out the home of Sarcastic Mom

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