I’m sitting here in the laundromat waiting for my clothes to dry, nibbling on a cracker that is hardly nutritious or sustaining but it was one of the few things left in the cupboard to grab before I ran out the door. It was Matt’s last day at work today and when he got home I hugged him so tight, we both exploded into fits of laughter and then I…
The first few weeks of spring are one of my favorite times of year. For one, it’s my birthday, and while I’m not big on special celebrations, I’m always down for some good cake. Then, being a good canadian gal, spring means maple syrup and sugar shack season and all the sugar on snow. The days are longer and the sun is warmer and there is a certain smell of…
We take family traditions pretty seriously in the Kay Clan. Holidays are no exception. At Christmas there were always cinnamon buns and grapefruits for breakfast. My sister and I would buy ridiculous matching festive pyjama pants and my parents would sport santa hats. A baileys coffee while opening gifts was a welcomed addition as we got older. April Fools Day was another good one. Our underwear drawers would be empty…
I’ve always been a bit of an early bird, even when I was younger. I’m not very good at staying up late, and forget about accomplishing anything even remotely productive after 9pm. The list of movies that I have only seen the first half of is embarrassingly long. Falling asleep on the couch is a habit that I’m not proud of, but the pure comfort of closing your eyes the…