Category Archives: Family

Charlie Content As Requested

Due to a PD day later this week at work, I ended up with an unusual mid-week day off. But that was okay as it gave me an excuse to take Charlie for a walk and meet the kids after school which was a first…

Saturday Snap – Human Obedience School

We signed up for a six week puppy training class that the entire family can attend.  They call it a “puppy” training class but its very clear that the purpose is to train the humans in how to work with their dog, teach it good manners and tricks and so on. 😉

RIP Uncle Stan Nagatani (1940-2022) (and a list of strangely positive things to come out of Covid)

Believe it or not, there have been a few good things to come out of Covid. Here’s a few… * greater acceptance of work-from-home in many sectors * I’d say that it’s caused many people to reassess their work-life balance * many people are also saving money by going out less for restaurants, entertainment, shopping. […]

Saturday Snap – Free Food Family (Thanks @TheCDNBrewhouse)

Got a surprise call at work from Great Canadian Brewhouse East who have a weekly promotion where they deliver pizza to a random nearby business or organization for Free Friday Lunch. Delicious and a great way to end the week!  (I wonder how many businesses they deliver to end up even sharing with a couple […]

Secular Sunday – Oh, Come All Ye Faithful?

With Christmas falling on a Sunday, some churches are moving or canceling their services in recognition that a lot of people would prefer to stay home in their PJs opening presents on a Sunday morning instead of going out to church. (via Reddit)

Music Monday – “You’d say I’m putting you on/But it’s no joke/It’s doing me harm/You know I can’t sleep/I can’t stop my brain/You know it’s three weeks/I’m going insane You know I’d give you everything I’ve got for a little peace of mind”

Our family’s theme song this week… “I’m So Tired” – The Beatles

After Two and a Half Years, The Big “C” Got Me! :-(

Shea was deadly ill (said it was sickest she ever felt) a couple weeks ago but never tested positive for Covid. So, when I got sick, I thought I had this… But tested today and it turns out that both Shea and I have this…   Fuuuuuuuuuck! Such a weird mix of emotions to finally […]

Music Monday – “Everybody’s got the fever/That is something you all know/Fever isn’t such a new thing/Fever started long ago”

I’m home with a sick kid today (plus had ice cream for breakfast as I have a sore throat myself!) so a rough couple of months in terms of family health continues… Ironically, we only dealt with Covid once (Pace for a week in early October) and, knock on wood, no one else in the […]

Saturday Snap – Popcorn Pace

Pace worked at the Pats game last night slinging popcorn and drinks as a fundraiser for a school trip…

Saturday Snap – Spot The Puppy

Sasha buried me in blankets and toys the other night and I swear there’s a puppy in this photo too though he may be hard to spot…