Contest: Who Are You (Winner)
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests 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 | 13 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 Contests, 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 [...]
Feeling Homesick
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Personal on 17. Nov, 2008 | 16 Comments
Here lies a sad spot in our yard. You see, not long ago this sad, barren spot was a makeshift RV parking spot.
See? Look! RV in the (once-green) yard!
And who was staying in this RV, you ask?
Parents!
Yes, they tootled their way across the entire Canadian countryside from coast-to-coast and ended up on our green grass.
My [...]
Contest: Prince Edward Island, I Love Thee (Winner)
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 15. Nov, 2008 | 4 Comments
Last Saturday, we held a contest. The prize? Our friend and Whimfield patron, Prince Edward Island’s own Rayner Creek Photography will send the lucky winner their favourite print for free.
Can you believe all the divine vacation spots and trips that were shared as contest entries? I read them all; thank you for sharing your lovely [...]
Blueberry Fields in Autumn
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Outdoors, Prince Edward Island on 13. Nov, 2008 | 13 Comments
Yesterday, I showed a little tour of soybean heaven.
So today I just had to show you these blueberry fields.
I came across these fields on my way to a friend’s house for the first time. The colors made my eyes bulge as I rounded the corner and witnessed the fields; I had to pull over and [...]
Mommy, Where Does Tofu Come From?
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Outdoors, Personal, Prince Edward Island on 11. Nov, 2008 | 14 Comments
We moved to Prince Edward Island from far, far away. A lot of Islanders ask us why we chose to move here, and there are a lot of reasons why we wanted to move to PEI.
But a primary reason that I wanted to leave the city and live more simply was because I didn’t understand [...]
What To Do When You’re Feeling Down? Look for Wonders!
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Outdoors on 10. Nov, 2008 | 18 Comments
Historically, when I’ve felt low or felt down, I act as follows: I sulk a little. I eat some cookie dough. And I watch something on TV that ends up making me feel even worse.
A few days ago, something wasn’t sitting right in my heart. So I sulked a little. But there wasn’t anything good [...]
