Contest: Who Are You (Winner)
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House on 30. Nov, 2008 | 8 Comments
Just a quick note to let you know who won the contest. I am pleased to announce that the winner is Jypsy! Stay tuned for a post about her in the near future. Thanks to all entrants for playing along!
On the home front, the snows have melted for the time being. In exchange, we [...]
A Country Block & The Squirrel House
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House on 27. Nov, 2008 | 14 Comments
A few weeks ago, during the last vestiges of autumn, I went for a walk by myself around our neighbourhood.
Somehow, I got it into my head that I should walk around our block–a trip I’d never taken before by foot.
I grew up in the city. Where I came from, blocks are….blocks. Walking around a city [...]
I’m Not Ready for Winter
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Outdoors on 24. Nov, 2008 | 12 Comments
I’m not ready for winter.
We recently woke up to our first real snowfall, which meant we had to blow our football-field length driveway.
I was all excited about it at first, it being the first snowfall and all.
“Ooh! Let’s blow the driveway! It’ll be fun! I’m so excited!”
As soon as I watched Cameron struggle to push [...]
Contest: Who Are You?
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Personal on 22. Nov, 2008 | 24 Comments
It’s Saturday. It’s contest day. I’m so busy my head might explode.
But enough about me.
You know lots about me already.
Now I want to know about you. And I’m giving away another $25 Chapters gift card to find out!
Today’s task? Leave a comment below telling a bit about who you are. And if you’re a blogger [...]
Winter Outside, Spring Inside
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Outdoors on 20. Nov, 2008 | 7 Comments
Our woodstove is working like a charm. It’s -4 celcius outside. With the wind-chill it’s -9c, and we are a toasty 21c inside our house, which we heat with wood heat only.
Although outside I can still see vestiges of the recent dusting of snow, it feels like spring from where I’m sitting.
It’s a far cry [...]