Tag Archives: Leigh-Anne

January 21, 2013: New Beginnings

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

Welcome back, Leigh-Anne. We’ve missed you and I’ve done a spotty job of holding the fort during your hiatus. I need to respond to your Sweet Tooth critique, but I can’t quite muster the energy to actually finish the book. … Continue reading →

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May 10, 2012: The Perfect Beach Read

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

In a very happy turn of events, I’m headed off for a long weekend on the beach… without my kids. Don’t get me wrong, I’m crazy about my kids and I love travelling with them, but it’s nice to have … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2011: Common Ground?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

PAGES READ SINCE October 19: 255 YEAR TO DATE: 9,159 CURRENTLY READING: A Visit from the Good Squad by Jennifer Egan BOOKS SET ASIDE FOR THE MOMENT: Life by Keith Richards and The Steps Across the Water by Adam Gopnik BOOKS COMPLETED: 25 -5,851 PAGES I … Continue reading →

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Girding for the noirceur

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Last night was the last and final Massey Lecture (Happy 50th) at Koerner Hall. So much wood in there, I was in heaven. The lecturer was Adam Gopnik (author of the lovely Paris to the Moon) and his topic: Winter. … Continue reading →

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Stripes, of course are ok. A new love.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

I like simple. My favorite outfits are basic. A black dress with red shoes. A camel coat with brown boots. Detest beading, anything feathery and/or patterned. Stripes, of course are ok. And the occasional sequin. For the house, I like … Continue reading →

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Jersey Shore: Delayed Reaction

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

As I’ve been learning over the past nine months, despite being great friends, Leigh-Anne and I differ in some fairly profound ways. Jersey Shore is one of those ways. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not above watching crappy television … Continue reading →

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Not to mention the paperwork, I like number 5.

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

This past July, I was sweaty. In 2008, my air-conditioner was disconnected during a renovation and so I stayed sweaty the whole month. My kids were sweaty too. Why no hook up you ask? Firstly, getting the a/c going would … Continue reading →

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The movie always has more sex than the book

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Hi, it’s LA, and I’m happy to report that an excellent pace of reading took place this summer. 50 pages a day? Unlikely. Was it all quality? No. I indulged my utter love of Gossip Girl and started on the … Continue reading →

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Animal Farm: Pigs >= other animals

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

For many different reasons, professional and personal, I spend a lot of time thinking and talking about the unique learning styles of 17-25 year olds. Lots of different names for this group – Millennials, Generation Next, Echo Boomers… you can … Continue reading →

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Just Kids: A Twitter Review

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

My first twitter review. Finished ‘Just Kids’. Read like a fanzine. The bohemian details bugged and felt made up. Boo. I hated it. Mostly because in the end, I just couldn’t really muster the will to care that much about … Continue reading →

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